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Home My WebLink About1976-06-01-SC-min Page 112 June 1, 1976 On Monday evening, June 1, 1976 a regular meeting of the Lexington School Committee was convened at 8:00 p.m. in the School Administration building. Present were Mrs. Swanson, Messrs. Michelman, Brown, Wadsworth and student representative Nancy Abelmann. Also present were Messrs. Spiris, Maclnnes and Miss Quinn. Mrs. Ruth Barton, 6 Abbot Road, criticized the School Committee's PUBLIC failure to respond to the student representative' s comment regarding the PARTICIPATION function of the lavatories at the high school. She noted that neglect- to clarify the function of the lavatories will result in prolonged prob- lems in that area. The minutes of May 10 were reviewed. Upon the recommendation of MINUTES the Superintendent it was MAY 10, 1976 VOTED: to accept the minutes of May 10, 1976 as corrected. (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent it was SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS VOTED: to accept the following Schedule of Payments. (Michelman, Brown, Unanimous) . SCHOOL DEPARTMENT PAYMENTS Personal Services May 28, 1976 Classified Payroll #24 $66,715.32 Expenses May 28, 1976 Bill Schedule #164 1,666.63 May 28, 1976 . #165 11,678.42 Out-of-State Travel May 28, 1976 Bill Schedule #21 256.00 Vocational Education May 28, 1976 Tuition #27 157.50 SPECIAL PROGRAMS (Non-Lexington Funds) LABS Pre-K Bedford May 28, 1976 Classified Payroll #2 148.40 METCO Program May 28, 1976 Classified Payroll #18 1,345.38 Teacher Training Program II May 28, 1976 Classified Payroll #19 96.00 May 28, 1976 Bill Schedule #18 1,616.32 LAB Pre-Vocational Life Care Program May 28, 1976 Classified Payroll #20 1,182.75 LEADS Program May 28, 1976 Classified Payroll #18 335.25 Page 113 June 1, 1976 Autistic Program (Lexington) May 28, 1976 Classified Payroll #19 $ 297.30 SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS Autistic Program (Arlington) (CONTINUED) May 28, 1976 Classified Payroll #20 153.60 Multiple-Handicapped (Burlington) May 28, 1976 Classified Payroll #18 240.00 Pre-K (Burlington) May 28, 1976 Classified Payroll #17 597.50 May.28, 1976 Bill Schedule #20 43.00 Bus Ticket Account May 28, 1976 Bill Schedule #88 827.20 The following staff have been selected, after proper announcement, SUMMER PROFES- to serve in the Summer Professional Development Workshops. These are in SIONAL DEVELOP- accordance with the votes of the School Committee on May 17 and May 24, MENT APPOINTMEN 1976. FOREIGN LANGUAGES $3600.00 ELEMENTARY SOCIAL STUDIES $4800.00 LANGUAGE ARTS $5400.00 Page 114 June 1, 1976 MATHEMATICS - Elementary $3600.00 HOUSE ADVISORSHIP $540.00 • Each person will work three days at 3/4 of a full day. EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT - Senior High School $720.00 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent it was TITLE IX GRIEVANCE VOTED: to accept the Title IX grievance procedure as outlined. PROCEDURE (Michelman, Brown, Unanimous) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent it was PROFESSIONAL STAFF REELECTIONS VOTED: to accept the following salaries for three professional staff. SALARIES (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent it was PROFESSIONAL STAFF REELECTIONS VOTED: to accept the changes as indicated in salaries set for some pro- SALARY CHANGES fessional staff. (Wadsworth, Michelman, Unanimous) The following list of personnel has been previously elected and specific salaries were set by School Committee vote on May 24, 1976. Changes should be made to be as indicated. Page 115 June 1, 1976 These changes are the result of: 1. Omission of double step-early tenure 2. Change in degree status not previously noted 3. Tranposition of numbers 4. Omission of stipends for added responsibilities 5. Omission of credit for teaching while on leave of absence 6. And others that are human errors. School Name Salary Level & Step 2nd election Diamond Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent it was PERSONNEL CHAN' (PROFESSIONAL) VOTED: to accept the following personnel changes. (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous) Resignation Leave of Absence Page 116 June 1, 1976 Mr. Spiris presented the names of twenty-six candidates for Leader- LEADERSHIP ship 1975-1976. He noted that there were eight names which he was not presenting, and that these eight people had the right of appeal under contract. He hoped that the School Committee would accept the names pre- sented tonight, but would receive without prejudice the candidates who might be presented after an appeal. Mr. Wadsworth asked Mr. Spiris to review the procedure by which twenty-six names were selected. Mr. Spiris responded that two committees were established to review all who applied or were nominated. The elementary committee was chaired by Mr. Barnes. The secondary committee by Mr. Spiris himself. Both com- mittees followed the contract procedure. Mr. Wadsworth inquired if every name presented had had the unanimous support of the Leadership Review Committee. Mr. Spiris said that some had been unanimous, and some hadn' t. How- ever, no one who was recommended had more than two negative votes. Mr. Wadsworth asked if the committee and its vote were secret. Mr. Spiris responded that the votes were available if the members of the School Committee would like to see them. It was agreed that any member interested in seeing the votes could do so at the Central Office. Mrs. Swanson noted that Dr. Rotberg had requested that consideration of leadership be held until he could be present. The members of the School Committee agreed to postpone further discussion and a vote. Mr. Spiris presented two bills pertaining to the school breakfast BREAKFAST program. He supports both pieces of legislation currently before the PROGRAM Massachusetts Legislature. Mrs. Swanson agreed, and voiced strong opposition to the idea that schools must provide breakfast. She felt that the responsibility of the schools does not extend to providing food for all who need it; that food might be made available through other state or federal agencies. Mr. Maclnnes commented that if the state mandated law is enforced, the school system would have to provide free breakfast for all students who are currently eligible for free or reduced price meals when a speci- fied number of the latter is reached. He said that we are close to that number in only one school at this time. He strongly encouraged the School Committee to look very closely at further encroachment by the State on the school lunch program. Mr. Michelman noted that both bills are essentially the same. He felt that it was inappropriate for the School Committee to "weigh in" as a public body on this issue. He noted two points. First, we don' t know that the program would greatly affect our system. Second, the bill might have real significance in other systems where such programs might be necessary. He opposed going on record as a committee in favor of the bills presented. Ii Page 117 June 1, 1976 Mr. Brown disagreed. He said that Lexing, z might be on the border- line where other systems are clearly on one side. or the other. He felt that enough pressure could be brought to bear in areas where such pro- grams are necessary. It was MOVED; to accept the Superintendent's recommendation to support the bills as filed (which alter the State law) (Brown, Wadsworth) A vote was called (Brown, Wadsworth, Swanson - Yes; Michelman, No) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent it was SCHOOL LUNCH EMPLOYEES CON- VOTED: to ratify the contract between the School Committee and the TRACT RATIFICA- School Lunch employees. (Wadsworth, Michelman, Unanimous) TION Mrs. Swanson reported briefly on a conference on vandalism which she had attended with two high school staff members. She offered the committee a booklet Task Force on Destructive Behavior (Maine Teachers Association) for their consideration. It was agreed that this issue should be a priority for action planning in the near future. Mr. Michelman MOVED: to go into Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. to discuss a contract which is in mediation. The committee will not come out of exec- utive session. (Brown, yes; Swanson, yes; Wadsworth, yes: Michel- man, yes) Aecm- tfully submitted, eth A. Quinn /k Recording Secretary, pro tem