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June 13, 1978
A meeting of the Lexington School Committee was held on June 13,
1978, at 8:00 p.m. at the Science Lecture Hall, Lexington High School.
Those in attendance were: Gaudet, Swanson, Michelman, Brown, Hoffman and
student representative Mende. Also present were: Lawson, Maclnnes,
Spiris, Pierson, Monderer and Barnes.
Mrs. Swanson, on behalf of the School Committee, presented awards RECOGNITION OF
to Roselyn Krensky and William Maloney, Sr. , for their outstanding con- CITIZENS
tributions to the Lexington Public Schools.
Mr. Brown read the School Committee proclamation which honored the MATHEMATICS
State and New England championships of the Lexington High School Mathe- TEAM RECOGNITION
matics Team. Proclamations were presented to Clifford Baker, Coach, and
the individual members of the team.
Mr. Brown announced that the Debate Team had been recognized at a DEBATE TEAM
prior School Committee meeting, and School Committee proclamations would
be presented to them by their coach, Ray Karras.
Robert Lague, President of the LEA requested a professional consul- PUBLIC
tation occur early in the fall of the next school year. Mr. Brown said PARTICIPATION
he was very receptive to the idea but needed a written agenda prior to
arrangement of the consultation. The superintendent noted that the con-
tract specified that the LEA president could request professional con-
sultation and a proposed agenda must be submitted in writing to the super-
intendent two weeks prior to the professional consultation. Mr. Lague
said he would prepare a proposed agenda.
Mrs. John Ward, 15 Robinson Road, commended Rex Jarrell, Coordina-
tor of Special Services, Lexington High School, and other staff members
who contributed to the production of the Career Center work book for
1979. She said that in the next edition she would recommend that more
notification regarding untimed SAT's be made.
Dr. Lawson added that many parents had inquired about untimed SAT's
this year. He said he had been assured that counselors knew of the in-
formation, and had made students aware. He suggested that the Pupil Ser-
vices Department might make the information more available, and perhaps,
through a special letter to parents of students of special needs.
It was MINUTES
5/23/78
VOTED: to approve the minutes of May 23, 1978 as amended. (Michelman,
Hoffman, Unanimous)
VOTED: to approve the minutes of April 4,1978 as amended. (Michelman, EXECUTIVE MINUTES
Swanson, Unanimous. 4/4/78
VOTED: to approve the executive minutes of April 25, 1978. (Michelman, 4/25/78
Hoffman, Unanimous)
VOTED: to approve the executive minutes of May 23, 1978. (Michelman, 5/23/78
Gaudet, Unanimous)
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June 13, 1978
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was SCHEDULE OF
PAYMENTS
VOTED: to accept the following schedule of payments. (Gaudet, Michelman,
Unanimous)
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUDGETS
Personal Services
May 26, 1978 Classified Payroll $ 75,562.37
May 19, 1978 Professional Payrolls #24 429,857.44
June 2, 1978 #25 436,424.43
Expenses
May 26, 1978 Bill Schedules #179 1,616.73
May 26, 1978 #180 953.29
May 26, 1978 #181 5,516.08
May 26, 1978 #182 6,321.12
May 26, 1978 #183 4,637.52
June 2, 1978 #184 4,655.18
June 2, 1978 #185 1,206.66
June 9, 1978 #186 11,378.76
June 9, 1978 #187 348.24
June 9, 1978 #188 2,757.08
June 9, 1978 #189 28,065.11
June 9, 1978 #190 8,259.27
June 9, 1978 #191 297.07
Out-of-State Travel
May 26, 1978 Bill Schedules #19 282.68
June 9, 1978 #20 50.00
Athletics
May 26, 1978 Bill Schedule #34 208.60
SPECIAL PROGRAMS Non-Lexington Funds
Driver Education-Adult Education
May 19, 1978 Professional Payroll 1,339.34
June 2, 1978 1,220.42
May 26, 1978 Bill Schedule #11 7.13
Adult Education
May 26, 1978 Bill Schedule #12 18.00
METCO
May 26, 1978 Bill Schedule #15 25,060.35
May 26, 1978 Classified Payroll 1,745.38
May 19, 1978 Professional Payroll 5,356.73
June 2, 1978 Professional Payroll 5,825.48
PL 94-142 Transition to Employment
May 26, 1978 Classified Payroll 496.90
May 19, 1978 Professional Payrolls 603.84
June 2, 1978 603.84
June 2, 1978 Bill Schedule #14 171.14
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June 13, 1978
Title I PL 89-313 Special Education
May 19, 1978 Professional Payrolls $ 743.69
June 2, 1978 946.19
Pupil-School Material Recovery
May 26, 1978 Bill Schedule #8 859.63
The Financial Statement was discussed. FINANCIAL
STATEMENT
The Superintendent announced the untimely death of Teresa Blandino
and requested the Chairman of the School Committee send a letter to
Mr. Blandino express the School System's gratitude for her 31 years of
service to Lexington. The Chairman, on behalf of the committee expressed
sympathy to the family and stated a letter would be sent.
Prior to the vote on Personnel Changes, Mrs. Swanson inquired as PERSONNEL CHANGES
to the difference in the recommendations for two persons whose husbands
were transferred. One action recommended was acceptance of a resigna-
tion, the other action was acceptance of a leave of absence.
Mr. Spiris replied that in the first case the person would not be LEAVES/TRANSFERS
returning to Lexington. In the second situation the person was being
recommended for a. leave because she had no control over the transfer
and planned to return to Lexington. He added that since the person was
an excellent teacher, it was in the best interest for Lexington to grant
her a leave rather than a resignation.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools it was
VOTED: to accept the personnel changes (professional) . (Michelman,
Hoffman, Unanimous)
Resignations
Maternity Leave
Leave of Absence
Retirement
Deceased
Transfer with Boston EDCO Exchange
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June 13, 1978
Resignations
Change in Assignment
Mr. Michelman stated he did not think we had any fixed policy re-
garding transfers, selectivity based on the evaluation of the administra-
tors was the best for the system.
Mr. Hoffman asked for a review of the EDCO teacher exchange that EDCO EXCHANGE
was being recommended. He noted that the experience must be awesome
for a person coming to Lexington due to the need to be extremely adapt-
able to the curricula. He felt that any person new to Lexington needed
2-3 years to become acclimated. He said it was difficult to understand
how such a program could be successful.
Dr. Pierson responded that the exchange was a challenge to a tea-
cher but felt the gamble was worth it, since Lexington would reap the
benefits of the different experiences of exchange staff. The superin-
tendent agreed with both assessments and said that even though some dif-
ficulties were experienced this year, he recommended continued partici-
pation in the exchange. He added that the exchange teacher had been in-
terviewed by the principal and would be evaluated as part of the regular
program conducted by Lexington.
Mr. Michelman voiced support of the program and noted that even
though difficulties occurred one year, others may be most successful.
Mr. Michelman noted that Mr. Spiris said some staff were placed STAFF REPLACEMENT
and others replaced. He asked for an explanation. Mr. Spiris noted
that internally tenure people were placed according to openings. Non-
tenure were placed as some positions opened, other staff members re-
placed those who transfer, retire, resign.
Mr. Hoffman noted his concern with this method. He added that the
M.O. (Modus Operandi) had not changed to keep pace with the changed con-
ditions of the profession. He stated he felt that "new blood" needed to
be added. He hoped the posture of Lexington would change in this matter.
In conclusion, he suggested that personnel placement (recommendations) be
presented in a different manner next year so that Lexington would gain
from new staff and retain and attract excellent teachers.
Mr. Brown responded that caution was needed due to contractual obli-
gations, legal requirements and staff morale. Mrs. Swanson said she felt
the process had worked well, and staff was screened carefully through the
evaluative process which provided for retention of "new blood" and posi-
tions for new recruits.
At this point the Superintendent noted that positions needed to be
filled in the summer months and request he be authorized to offer con-
tracts and present his recommendations, as had been done in the past.
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June 13, 1978
It was
VOTED: to authorize the Superintendent to offer contracts to new per-
sonnel during the summer months and present them to the School
Committee for ratification consistent with past practice.
(Hoffman, Michelman, Unanimous)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was RE-ELECTION OF
CLASSIFIED STAFF
VOTED: to accept the placement, classification and step indicated for (CUSTODIAN-
custodial maintenance personnel effective July 1, 1978, as MAINTENANCE)
listed on Pages 81A, B C, and to accept the conditional employ-
ment and placement at their current classification and step as
indicated for the personnel listed on Page 81D.
VOTED: to accept the placement and the classification and step indicated SECRETARIAL &
for the following secretarial and clerical personnel, full time CLERICAL
and part-time, effective July 1, 1978. (Swanson, Gaudet, Unani-
mous. (See Pages 81, E, F, G, H.
VOTED: to accept the appointment of the following personnel at the FOOD SERVICES
classification, step and number of hours indicated for the PERSONNEL
1978-79 school year. (Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous) (See
Pages 81 I, J, K.)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was RE-ELECTION OF
STAFF
VOTED: to accept the following re-elections of staff for the school (PROFESSIONAL)
year 1978-79 at the step and level indicated as outlined on
Pages 81 L,M,N.O.
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools it was STAFF FOR SUMMER
WORKSHOPS
VOTED: to accept the following personnel for the summer workshops as
listed on Pages 81P and Q.
Mr. Spiris reviewed the procedures followed for the review of can- STAFF LEADERSHIP
didates and recommendations to the Superintendent for the 1978-79 Lead- PROGRAM
ership Awards. The Superintendent noted that a budget of $15,000 was
available for 1978-79 with continuation awards to be recommended in the
next agenda. The remaining amount of money would be used for continua-
tion of awards for staff who are recommended at a later date. Following
the presentation and brief discussion of some of the candidates proposed
the Superintendent of Schools recommended 10 awards.
It was
VOTED: that leadership contracts be awarded to staff as follows in ac-
cordance with their proposals for the amount indicated, subject
to the provisions of the School Committee/Lexington Education
Association Contract. (Hoffman, Swanson, Unanimous) (See Page 81R)
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RE-ELECTION OF SECRETARIAL AND CLERIOAL OERSONNEL (Fuel Time ,
This list includes the plmbens of our etc : C arid clerical staff coware
being recommended to be re-nrployed for the A975-3' fisnal year, All 2araons listed
have been evaluated Fsd have received a rating of satisfuctory or better, The
racerded p1aces2n-.: and wage is based on the "Agreenent between the Lexington
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cpncluded our negotiations with this group of employees anf, the re-election is made
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concluded oar negotiations •dth this group of employees and the re-election is made
with understanding that salaries and any other changes for the 1978-79 year.will
be .set in accordance 'with the settlement reached and approved by the Association and
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Lexington School Committee Meeting June 13, 1978 Page 81 I
New Business
- RE-ELECTION OF FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL
This list includes all of our Food Service Personnel who are to be re-
employed for the 1978-79 school year. All have been evaluated and have received
ratings of satisfactory or better. Wages and number of hours are in accordance
with the current Food Service Employees' contract. Since we have not concluded
our negotiations with this group of employees the recommendation for re-employment
is made with the understanding that salaries and any other changes for the 1978-79
school year will be set in accordance with the settlement reached and approved by
the Association and the School Committee. If negotiations extend beyond the
opening of school in September then the difference in wages after that date will
be made retroactive to the start of the 1978-79 school year.
School Name Pos. Step Rate Hrs. Hrs. Hours
___pr. Dny pr. week
Office
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Lexington School Committee Meeting June 13, 1978 Page 813
New Business
RE-ELECTION OF FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL(Cont.)
Hrs. Hrs.
School Name Pos. Step Rate pr.Day pr.week Hours
CLARKE
MUZZY
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ELEM.
BRIDGE
ESTABROOK
Lexington School Committee Meeting June 13,1978 Page 81 K
New Business
RE-ELECTION OF FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL (Cont.)
Hrs. Hrs.
School Name Pos. Step Rate pr.Day pr.week Hours
FISKE
YOUR SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS THE APPOINTMENT OF THE ABOVE PERSONNEL AT THE
CLASSIFICATION, STEP AND NUMBER OF HOURS INDICATED FOR THE 1978-79 SCHOOL YEAR.
Lexington School Committee Meeting_ June 13, 1918 Page 81 L
New Business
RE-ELECTION OF STAFF
SECOND ELECTION
These people have previously received a contract and are being recommended for
their second election.
STEP/ GRADE/
SCHOOL NAME LEVEL SUBJECT SALARY* COMMENTS
METCO**
NOT ACHIEVING TENURE
*Subject to change in contract
**Subject to funding
YOUR SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS THE RE-ELECTION OF THE ABOVE STAFF FOR THE SCHOOL
YEAR 1978-1979 AT THE STEP AND LEVEL INDICATED.
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New Business
THIRD ELECTION
These people have previously received two contracts and are being recommended
for their third election.
STEP/ GRADE/
SCHOOL NAME LEVEL SUBJECT SALARY* COMMENTS
*Subject to change in contract
**Subject to funding
YOUR SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS THE RE-ELECTION OF THE ABOVE STAFF FOR THE SCHOOL
YEAR 1978-1979 AT THE STEP AND LEVEL INDICATED.
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Lexington School Committee Meeting June 13, 1978 Page 81N
New Business
RE-ELECTION OF STAFF
SECOND ELECTION
These people have previously received a contract and are being recommended for
their second election.
STEP/ GRADE/
SCHOOL NAME LEVEL SUBJECT SALARY* COMMENTS
FEDERAL GRANT - 94-142
Special Needs Placement Coordinator**
*Subject to change in contract
**Subject to funding
YOUR SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS THE RE-ELECTION OF THE ABOVE STAFF FOR THE SCHOOL
YEAR 1978-1979 AT THE STEP AND LEVEL INDICATED.
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Lexington School Committee Meeting June 13, 1978 Page 8. 0 ._._
New Business .
THIRD F-,ECTION
These people have previously received twa contracts and are being recommended
for their third election.
STEP/ GRADE/
SCHOOL NAME LEVEL SUBJECT SALARY* COMMENTS
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*Subject to change in contract
**Subject to funding
YOUR SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS THE RE-ELECTION OF THE ABOVE STAFF FOR THE SCHOOL
YEAR 1978-1979 AT THE STEP AND LEVEL INDICATED.
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New .Business
STAFF FOR SUMMER WORKSHOPS
Name Workshop Number of Days Salary,
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New Business
STAFF FOR SUMMER WORKSHOPS
Name Workshop Number of Days Salary
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Budget allotment for professional salaries $26,700
Total from above (this figure does not include 21,180
funds for Metco funded workshop)
Uncommitted $5,520
YOUR SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS ACCEPTANCE OF THE ABOVE PERSONNEL
Lexington School Committee Meeting June 13, 1978 Page 81R
r-) - New Business
Lexington Staff Leadership Program - Continued
NAME SCHOOL PROPOSAL AMOUNT OF MONEY SUPERVISOR --
*3 years if Summer Workshop in Social Studies is not approved.
YOUR SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDS'THAT LEADERSHIP CONTRACTS BE AWARDED TO THE STAFF
LISTED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR PROPOSALS, FOR THE AMOUNT INDICATED, SUBJECT TO
PROVISIONS OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE/LEXINGTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION CONTRACT.
Attachment
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Page 82
June 13, 1978
Mr. Maclnnes presented a plan for the disposal of surplus equipment SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
in the schools. He noted that he and a committee had surveyed all the
schools for surplus equipment. He presented a list of the surplus items.
He added that the plan was to circulate the list to all schools to see
if there were any items that could be utilized in another school before
they were offered for sale or discarded. After this process, he would
then present a revised list to the School Committee and request approval
of the following: that a sale and/or discard of items be arranged and
be divided into three categories. 1)Fixed and/or heavy equipment, 2)Book
sale, 3)Small movable equipment. He requested that the School Committee
approve the plan and authorize the sale or disposal of surplus school
equipment. Mrs. Swanson, on behalf of the committee, expressed thanks
to the sub-committee that worked on the survey and compilation of the
list.
Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools it was
VOTED: to approve the proposed plan to dispose of surplus equipment.
(Swanson, Michelman, Unanimous)
Dr. DiGiammarino, Coordinator of Planning, presented plans for COMPUTERS IN
reorganization of the Computer Services Department. He noted that EDUCATION
several meetings had been held after the resignation of Walter Koetke,
Coordinator of Computer Services. Meetings had been conducted with
Mr. Spiris, Mr. Pierson, Mr. Barnes, Dr. Lawson and members of the
present Computer Services Department at which time he sought their ad-
vice as to the direction the computer division might go in the future.
He said the general goals listed in the document were the results of a
committee consisting of teachers, administrators and a parent.
A review and discussion of the roles of Manager of the Computer
Center and Teaching Specialist-Computers in Instruction was held.
Questions regarding the role of the specialist motivated concern about
the role, the ability of a person to accomplish the job in a 1 time
position, the coordination of curriculum with the Assistant Superinten-
dent of Instruction, and the general plan for instruction via computers
in the schools.
After reviewing all of the information available, it was
VOTED: that the position of Coordinator of Computer Services be abolished,
the position of Manager of Computer Services be established, the
Coordinator of Planning be responsible for the supervision of the
position, and the job description be as set forth in the memoran-
dum from Dr. DiGiammarino of May 26, 1978. (Michelman, Gaudet,
Unanimous)
Due to the lateness of the hour, the guidance study was postponed ADMINISTRATIVE
until the next School Committee meeting of June 26, 1978. It was de- REPORTS -
cided that the evening be devoted mainly to guidance and a small seg- GUIDANCE
ment of the meeting be reserved for the preliminary discussion of the
phasing report.
Page 83
June 13, 1978
Dr. Lawson reminded the school committee that last year they set PRIORITIES
priorities, which were extremely helpful, and suggested the technique
continue for this year. It was agreed that during the meeting in July
the school committee would discuss priorities for 1978-79.
Student representative Mende informed the school committee that the SMALL CLASSES
small class policy seemed to be working well. He also noted several AND ARENA
concerns regarding the recent arena scheduling. Dr. Lawson suggested SCHEDULING
that his concerns be made known to Dr. Clune. Student representative
Mende said he would contact Dr. Clune.
Mr. Brown suggested the committee decide on a response to the par- PARKER PARENT
ent from Parker School who had sent a letter expressing concerns and LETTER
requesting a meeting to review the transfer policy, enrollment projec-
tions and capacity of Estabrook School. Some members suggested a let-
ter which stated the facts. Another suggestion was that the committee
meet with the parents as they requested to review the issues. The com-
mittee debated the mode of response. The Superintendent suggested that
since the committee voted to accept the capacities and school closing
report developed by the administration, it seemed appropriate that the
parents meet with the superintendent and others to review the matter.
It was agreed to accept this suggestion.
It was decided to have the School Committee meetings on July 18, SUMMER MEETINGS
and August 15, 1978.
Mr. Brown reported that he and Mr. Barnes had attended a retire- SCHOOL COMMITTEE
ment party for Bertha Wahl who had been with the Lexington Schools for REPORTS
twenty-four years. He also noted that the School Committee had pre-
sented Alice Ladd with a Paul Revere Bowl for her twenty-one years of
service. He acknowledged thank you notes from Miss Wahl and Mrs. Ladd.
It was
VOTED: to adjourn at 11:25 p.m. (Michelman, Hoffman, Unanimous)
Respectfully submitted,
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j.chard H. Barnes
/k / Recording Secretary