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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-05-02-SC-min Page 88 May 2, 1977 The Lexington School Committee met Monday evening, May 2, 1977, at 8:00 p.m. in the school administration building. Present were Swanson, Gaudet, Brown, Michelman, Hoffman and student representative Miller. Also present were Lawson, Spiris, Monderer, Maclnnes, Pierson and Barnes . It was MINUTES 2/18/77 VOTED: to accept the minutes of February 18, 1977 as amended. (Michelman, Brown, Unanimous) It was MINUTES 3/21/77 VOTED: to accept the minutes of March 21,1977 as amended. (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous) It was EXECUTIVE MINUTES VOTED: to accept the Executive Session minutes of March 21, 1977 as pre- 3/21/77 sented. (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) SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUDGETS Expenses April 22, 1977 Bill Schedules #158 $ 150.00 April 29, 1977 #159 1,472.31 April 29, 1977 #160 1,308.40 April 29, 1977 #161 41,353.58 Out-of-State Travel April 29, 1977 Bill Schedule #25 118.00 Athletics April 29, 1977 Bill Schedule #32 35.58 SPECIAL PROGRAMS NON-LEXINGTON FUNDS METCO Program April 29, 1977 Bill Schedule 51ft3 METCO 1,970.78 LEADS April 29, 1977 Bill Schedule #11 16.23 OTHER Insurance Claim April 22, 1977 Bill Schedule 230.61 Mrs. Swanson began the discussion of the School Calendar by saying SCHOOL she felt the public schools should not be cancelled for any religious CALENDAR reason and felt that three holidays, namely Rosh Hoshana, Yom Kippur and Good Friday should be treated with equity. She said she favored school being scheduled on those days. She said the schools should be sensitive to scheduling events, student tests, or other activities on a religious holiday. Page 89 May 2, 1977 Student representative, Jonathan Miller said that it was difficult to make up work lost due to a religious day when events, practices, or tests were scheduled. He said he hoped that the staff would be more sensitive to these concerns. Mr. Michelman added that our staff should take care to exercise reasonable discretion in scheduling activities. Mr. Brown said that since staff were entitled to three religious holidays of choice, the policy seemed sufficient without scheduling three addi- tional religious holidays in addition to the scheduled days being con- sidered in the calendar. Dr. Lawson answered in the affirmative. He also noted that approximately 57 teachers were absent on Rosh Hoshana and that the schools might be in a difficult position on Good Friday if all employees exercised their right. He added he had no idea if staff would request such a holy day, however. Mr. Michelman noted that since the schools were public institutions the school system should not schedule its calendar on religious holidays and, therefore, would support schools being open on all these days. He said this would allow staff under the present contract to select the three religious holidays of their choice. He noted that the school system needed a policy or guidelines in regard to this matter. Dr. Lawson noted that such a policy would be critical in the case of excess student or staff absences, excessive cold, safety, health problems, etc. Dr. Hoffman said that it would be wise for the administration to consider structuring a calendar for the next five years, rather than to have a committee annually debate the issue of a school calendar. He felt that a long range plan could be adopted and would recommend this be done. Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools it was PERSONNEL CHANGES VOTED: to accept the following Professional Personnel Changes (Brown, PROFESSION Michelman, Unanimous. Resignations Maternity Leave of Absence Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools it was PERSONNEL CHANGES VOTED: to accept the following Classified Personnel Changes) (Brown, (CLASSIFIED) Michelman, Unanimous) Resignations Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools it was NEW PERSO?" 1 VOTED: to accept the following New Personnel. (Brown, Gaudet, Unanimous) . Page 90 May 2, 1977 Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools it was RE-ELECTION OF STAFF VOTED: to re-elect the personnel on page 102 with the exception of the last name. (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous) Second Election Step & Name Subject Level Salary Third Election Fourth Election Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools it was VOTED: to accept the election of the following personnel and setting aside the following personnel with the exception of the first name on Page 102-A. (Brown, Michelman, Unanimous) Page 91 May 2, 1977 Health Doctors Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools it was BIDS VOTED: that orders be placed with the following companies indicated CUSTODIAL based on their low unit prices meeting specifications and items SUPPLIES 4A and B-Mops and 29-Corn Brooms be rejected as being in the best interest of the Town of Lexington. (Brown, Gaudet, Unani- mous) Vendor Item No. Total Banner Systems, Inc. 11,14,21,22a,b,c,32,33, 34,35,39,50,54 $ 719.45 Edison Chemical Co. , Inc. 5,6,7,8,9a,b,c,d,e,12a, b,c,13,18,19,20a,b,23, 27,28,30,31,36,40,41,42, 43,44,45,46,47,48,48,51, 52,53 1,985.38 Franklin & Perkins Co. , Inc. 37,38 380.18 Fuller Brush Co. 24a,b,c,d,25,25a,26 407.10 The Merit Corp. 3,15,16 904.95 M. D. Stetson Co. 1,2,17 454.40 $4,851.46 Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools it was FILTERS VOTED: that orders for filters be placed with the Continental Control and Supplies, Ltd. , based on their low bid meeting specifica- tions in the approximate quantity of $718.29. (Brown, Gaudet, Unanimous) Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools it was FLOOR W ( VOTED: that orders for floor wax be placed with the M.D. .Stetson Co. , based on their testing program conducted in the Lexington Pub- lic schools and their bid considered to be the best buy for Lexington. (Brown, Gaudet, Unanimous) Page 92 May 2, 1977 Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools it was PAPER TOWELS & TOILET VOTED: that orders for paper towels and toilet tissue be placed with TISSUE the Goldman Paper Co. , based on their unit prices meeting speci- fications in the approximate totals. (Brown, Gaudet, Unanimous) Dr. Lawson read a letter that had been sent to a teacher on tenure, ADMINISTRATIVE stating that he would not recommend renewal of the teacher's contract. REPORT TEACHER He noted that the teacher had the right to a hearing and could exercise TENURE LETTER the right under Chapter 42, Section 71 and ask for the reasons in writ- ing. He said the teacher had done so. He suggested that the school committee have a separate meeting--the option being public or private. He asked the committee to consider meeting dates. Mrs. Swanson announced that the school committee would have a meet- MEETING ing with the P.T.A. Council on Wednesday evening, May 11. She also an- SCHEDULED nounced that the Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Personnel Ad- visory Board would meet on the evening of May 4. Mrs. Swanson also noted that there would be a meeting of the committee to review use of closed schools. Mrs. Swanson said that Mr. Brown would be the school committee delegate to these meetings. Mrs. Swanson complimented the administration on the recent publica- SCHOOL NEWS- tion of the school newsletter. LETTER Dr. Lawson noted tha the P.T.A. Council School Bulletin had moti- P.T.A. vated great discussion again due to the content of some of the material. BULLETIN He said that Mr. Barnes had informed the council that the name of the bulletin would be changed to P.T.A. Council Bulletin. Committee members suggested that the topic, House Plan, be on the HOUSE PLAN school committee agenda in the near future. The committee felt that since there were changes being made in the high school they would like to keep themselves informed. Dr. Lawson noted that at the next meeting there would be a recom- ROLE OF mendation regarding the role and use of time of principals at the ele- PRINCIPALS mentary level. He said the next sequence in equitable administration would be a similar discussion and recommendation for the secondary level principals, assistant principals, etc. Mrs. Swanson requested school committee members who would like spe- SCHOOL COMMIT- cific topics on the school committee agenda to suggest them in advance TEE AGENDA and in writing. She requested members to submit their system priorities ITEMS in writing so that there could be a discussion and development of a set of school committee priorities at a future meeting. It was VOTED: to adjourn to executive session at 9:53 p.m. to discuss a matter of litigation and the character and reputation of one or more in- dividuals. It was announced that the School Committee would come out of executive session later on in the evening. (Brown, Yes; Michelman, Yes; Hoffman, Yes; Gaudet, Yes; Swanson, Yes) Page 93 may 2, 1979 It was VOTED: to return to public session at 10:52 p.m. (Michelman, Brown, Unanimous) It was VOTED: to elect and set the salaries of the following personnel. (Michelman, Brown, Unanimous) It was VOTED: to elect the following personnel. (Yes, Michelman, Brown, Hoffman, Gaudet; Abstain, Swanson) It was VOTED: to adjourn at 10:54 p.m. (Michelman, Brown, Unanimous) Respectfully submitted, ---RiCherd H. Bpt'nes /k Recordingbecretary