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August 24, 1976
On Tuesday evening August 24, the Lexington School Committee met
at the School Administration Building. Present bwere Messrs. Brown,
Wadsworth, Michelman, Rotberg, and Mrs. Swanson. Also present were
Dr. Lawson, Mr. Spiris, Mr. Maclnnes, Dr. Pierson and Mr. Barnes.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. OPEN SESSION
Mrs. Swanson invited citizens to make comments. Since there were
no requests it was
VOTED: at 8:04 p.m. to go into Executive Session to discuss the repute- EXECUTIVE
tion and character of an individual. It was announced that the SESSION
School Committee would be returning to open session.
(Michelman, Yes; Brown, Yes; Wadsworth, Yes; Swanson, Yes;)
(Dr. Rotberg was not present at this time.
It was
VOTED: to return to open session at 8:08 p.m. (Yes, Michelman, Brown, OPEN SESSION
Swanson, Wadsworth) (Dr. Rotberg net present at this time)
Mrs. Marion C. Reilly, 25 Walnut St. , said that she had considered
both sides of the controversy before the school committee regarding the
return of a teacher on leave. She requested that the person in question
not be placed in a teaching position. Mrs. Donna Darrow, 11 Flintlock
Road said that she was of the same opinion. She requested the school
committee not to place the teacher in a teaching position at this time.
She also suggested the possibility of a transfer.
It was
VOTED: to return to Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. to discuss the charac-
ter and reputation of an individual.
(Michelman, Yes; Brown, Yes; Wadsworth; Rotberg, Yes; Swanson, Yes)
It was announced that the school committee would be returning to
Open Session. Parents having a direct involvement with the question be-
ing discussed in Executive Session were invited to attend the session.
It was OPEN SESSION
VOTED: to return to open session at 9:52 p.m. (Brown, Wadsworth, Unanimous)
The minutes of July 6, 1976 were reviewed. It was MINUTES
JULY 6, 1976
VOTED: to accept the minutes as amended. (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was SCHEDULE OF
PAYMENTS
VOTED: to accept the following Schedule of Payments. (Brown, Michelman,
Unanimous)
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SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUDGETS
Personal Services
August 6, 1976 Classified Payroll #3 $48,999.55
August 13,1976 ' Professional Payroll #4 35,385.47
August 20, 1976 Classified Payroll #4 52,205.32
Expenses
August 6, 1976 Bill Schedules #15 16,132.12
August 6, 1976 #16 9,615.67
August 13, 1976 #17 11,294.70
August 13, 1976 #18 15,050.80
August 20, 1976 #19 5,208.17
August 20, 1976 #20 16,518.43
August 20, 1976 #21 3,030.99
August 20, 1976 #22 5,679.16
Expenses (Carry-Over)
August 6, 1976 Bill Schedules #192 3,140.84
August 6, 1976 #193 892.96
August 13, 1976 #1941 122.47
August 20, 1976 #195 2,716.72
Out-of-State Travel
August 6, 1976 Bill Schedules #1 200.00
August 20, 1976 #2 400.00
Athletics
August 6, 1976 Bill Schedules #4AE 787.50
August 13, 1976 #5AE 304.50
Lexington Summer Coop
August 13, 1976 Professional Payroll 1,754.00
SPECIAL PROGRAMS (Non-Lexington Funds)
Teacher Training Program II
August 13, 1976 Bill Schedule #22 51.86
Title III Learning Disabilities-Adm. Grant
August 6, 1976 Classified Payroll 180.00
August 6, 1976 Bill Schedule #22 17.76
NETCO
August 13, 1976 Professional Payroll 794.85
August 13, 1976 Bill Schedule #11 817.20
August 20, 1976 #12 108.20
LAB. Pre-Voc. Life Care Program
August 6, 1976 Classified Payroll 989.63
August 6, 1976 Bill Schedule #22 166.02
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS (Coned)
AUTISTIC Program-Arlington
August 6, 1976 Bill Schedule #16 $ 38.42
PRE-SCHOOL - Bedford
August 6, 1976 Bill Schedule #10 31.45
L.E.A.D.S.
August 6, 1976 Classified Payroll 335.25
LOW-INCOME TITLE I (Summer Reading)
August 6, 1976 Classified Payroll #3 525.00
August 13, 1976 Professional Payroll 5,818.80
August 6, 1976 Bill Schedule #1 985.20
ESEA LIBRARY
August 6, 1976 Bill Schedule #10 403.09
ESEA Title II Library
August 13, 1976 Bill Schedule #1 1,087.86
A.C.E. Program
August 6, 1976 Bill Schedule #16 633.00
The Financial Statement was discussed. FINANCIAL
STATEMENT
Dr. Lawson presented his recommendations and the report of Mr. DRIVER
Coules, Director of Driver Education to the School Committee. Dr. EDUCATION
Lawson noted that if the, school committee accepted the three recommenda-
tions being presented, the driver education program would be self-sup-
porting.
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was
VOTED: to accept the following recommendations regarding the driver
education program.
1. The fee for students be set at $60.00 for a complete course.
2. Classroom teaching salaries be set at $7.91 an hour.
3. Behind the wheel teaching salaries be set at $6.86 per hour.
(Brown, Wadsworth, Unanimous)
Mr. Michelman asked if there were any provision for special rates
for a student who was unable to afford the cost. Dr. Lawson said that
to his knowledge no cases have occurred but would be considered on an in-
dividual basis, if such a situation arises.
Dr. Lawson presented the information regarding the Adult Education ADULT EDUCATIOI
Program to the School Committee and recommended that the tuition be in-
creased to $6.00 per class hour, and teaching salaries to $7.75 per teach-
ing hour. The school committee felt that an increase of 5.57 would be
more acceptable for teaching salaries. Dr. Lawson agreed that such an
increase would be appropriate, and suggested that it would be done with
the understanding that future increases would be considered, in relation-
ship to the salary scale agreement. Dr. Rotberg said that he felt salary
increases would result in fee increases if the program was to remain self-
sustaining. Dr. Lawson answered saying that increased enrollments would
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probably eliminate need for constant increases in the fees.
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was
VOTED: 1. That tuition be increased to $6.00 per class hour
2. That teaching salaries be increased to $7.60 per teaching hour. -
3. The directors stipend be increased to $2,005.
4. That the following policy regarding senior citizens be adopted.
Senior citizens, presenting appropriate identification, will be ad-
mitted to Evening School Education Courses for one-half tuition. Fees
for materials or texts needed would not be reduced. Costs for this pro-
gram are estimated to be $100 per semester, and can be absorbed by the
cash balance in the adult education account for the forseeable future.
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was NEW PERSONNEL
(PROFESSIONAL
VOTED: to appoint the following New Personnel (Secondary) to teach in
the Lexington Public Schools. (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous)
)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was PERSONNEL
CHANGES
VOTED: to accept the following personnel changes on Page 215, except (PROFESSION.
for the last name on the page under the setting of salary. This
name was referred to Executive Session. (Brown, Michelman, Unani-
mous)
Resignations
Change in Contract
Change in Salary - Earned Credits
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was COACHING
SALARIES
VOTED: to accept the following Coaching Salaries. (Brown, Michelman,
Unanimous)
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CORRECTIONS
Resignations PERSONNEL
CHANGES
New Personnel
Change of Hours
Transfers
. Correction
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was BIDS
INDUSTRIAL ART
VOTED: that orders be placed with the following companies based on SUPPLIES
low unit price meeting specifications. (Brown, Michelman,
Unanimous)
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Alvin & Co. $ 295.23
Austin-Hastings Company, Inc. 316.51
Brodhead-Garrett Company 834.89
Charrette Corporation 230.70
Edgecomb Steel of New England, Inc. 225.80
L. L. Ensworth & Son, Inc. 121.86
Gould Industrial Supply Company 2,199.45
Holt & Bugbee Company 1,551.16
Lynn Hardware Company, Inc. 401.53
McKilligan Industrial Supply Corporation 640.01
Northeastern Lumber Company 493.38
Northstar Steel-Aluminum Company 136.60
Palmer & Parker Company, Inc. 50.50
Paxton/Patterson Company 559.66
Reklaw Corporation 214.93
Rex Lumber Company 1,094.00
The Sherwin Williams Company 56.85
United Tool Company 227.60
$ 9,650.66
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was SPECIAL
TRANSPORTATIC
VOTED:that special transportation needs be awarded as follows to those
being low bidder as indicated. (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous)
DAILY RATE OR ROUND TRIP CHARGE
Rewhit Transp.
No. Transp. Mgmnt.
Students Inc. Corp.
Trip Destination
1. Berry Rehabilation Cntr. No.Rdg. 2 -- $12.42
2. Perkins Institute-Watertown 1 4.21
3. Carroll School-Lincoln 3 -- 11.42
4. Crosby School-Arlington (LABB) 2 -- 12.42
5. Wildwood School-Burlington(LABB) 7 --. 14.42
5a. Community Children's Center-Lincoln)
Wildwood School-Burlington )1�B -- 9.42
6. Lt. Job Lane School-Bedford (LABB) 2 -- 9.42
7. Plympton School-Waltham 1 -- 6.42
8. B. C. Campus School-Newton 1 6.21
9. Watertown High School - Watertown 1 -- 9.42
10. N. Congregational Church Parish Hse.
Workshop - Woburn 1 -- 11.42
11. Minuteman Assoc.for Retarded Citi-
zens 4 -- 9.42
12. Mystic Valley Work Center-Arlington 2 -- 13.42
13. Metropolitan State Hospital-Waltham 1 -- 8.42
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Upon the recoumtendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was DATA
PROCESSING
VOTED: that the Lexington Public Schools award the bid for Data Process-
ing equipment to the Digital Equipment Corp. , in the amount of
$6200. (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous. (It was noted that as of
8/24/76 this equipment would be funded completely by the State)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was FREE & REDUCED
PRICE LUNCHES
VOTED: that the regulations regarding Free and Reduced Prices on milk
and meals as described as follows be approved. (Michelman, Brown,
Unanimous)
Federal and State Regulations require that school districts provide
free milk and free lunches to needy students. It also recommends that
provision be made for reduced prices for others. Guidelines concerning
gross family incomes are established as a major criteria. We are required
to do the following:
I. Send a notice and application to the home of every child enrolled.
Copy attached to be sent home during opening week of school.
2. Notify all applicants of decisions concerning applications within
10 working days.
3. Send a "Hearing Procedure" to those who have been denied. (Copy
attached)
4. Notify public information regarding the program in the local paper.
(to be in the September 2, 1976 issue of the Lexington Minute-man)
The school committee must formally vote to accept the policy and pro-
cedures each year.
Dr. Lawson presented a draft of an Equal Opportunity Resolution to EQUAL
the School Committee. He reviewed the contributions made by members of OPPORTUNITY
the Human Relations Committee at Lexington High School, Lexington Educa- RESOLUTION
tion Association, Human Relations and Human Development Committee, League
of Women Voters, members of the NOW organization, and P.T.A. Council.
Mr. Michelman reviewed several suggestions for possible inclusion in the
final draft. Dr. Lawson invited other committee members to indicate any
revisions or additions. He said the policy would be written and submitted
at the next school committee meeting.
Mrs. Swanson suggested that the School Committee make up a listing SCHOOL COMMITT?a
of priorities and design goals for the coming year. Mr. Brown said he REPORTS
had presented a listing of priorities, in fact one had been accomplished
with the appointment of the new assistant superintendent. He said he
would have his list duplicated for the members of the committee.
Dr. Lawson stated that some form or plan for Capital Expenditures CAPITAL
for over the next five years was now being worked upon by Mr. Maclnnes. EXPENDITURES
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Mrs. Swanson suggested that the School Committee respond to the SCHOOL COMb,.
suggestion in. the A. D. Little Report, that the School Committee meet MEETINGS
every other week. It was also suggested that a deadline of 11:00 p.m.
be established and meetings be in various school buildings. Meetings
are to be scheduled with this understanding and the locations of the
meetings will be arranged by the Superintendent.
Mr. Brown said that he had received information on the portable PORTABLE TENN
tennis court setups and suggested this might be an expenditure the COURTS
school department would like to discuss with the recreation committee.
He said it might be a good idea for reducing vandalism as well as meet-
ing the needs of the community.
It was
VOTED: that Mrs. Patricia A. Swanson be appointed the voting member of MASC REPRESEN
the Lexington School Committee at the fall meeting of the MASC. TIVE
(Michelman, Brown, Unanimous)
It was
VOPaD: to go into Executive Session to discuss a matter pertaining to EXECUTIVE
the character and reputation of an individual at 10:07 p.m. It SESSION
was announced that the School Committee would be reconvening
in public session afterwards; (Rotberg, Yes; Michelman, Yes;
Brown, Yes; Swanson, Yes; Wadsworth, Yes)
At 11:46 p.m. it was RETURN TO PUB
SESSION
VOTED: to return to open public session (Wadsworth, Brown, Unanimous)
Dr. Lawson recommended that the salary of the last name on Page 215 SALARY SETTIN
be established at the same level as last year, with the understanding
that if the recommendation were accepted by the school cuunuittee the
assignment would be at the 3rd grade level at Parker School.
A motion was made on the Superintendent' s recommendation by Mr.
Brown and seconded by Mr. Wadsworth. (Yes, Brown, Wadsworth, Michelman,
Swanson, NO, Rotberg)
Dr. Lawson announced that a letter would be mailed to parents of
those students involved at the 3rd grade level at Parker School. The
letter would announce the school committee assignment as well as an
invitation for parents to meet with Dr. Lawson, Mr. Foley, and the
teacher.
It was
VOTED: to adjourn at 11:50 p.m. (Wadsworth, Michelman, Unanimous) ADJOURNMENT
Res ectfully submi ted,
R'chard g� / s
/k Recording ecretary