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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-06-13-SC-min Page 77 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) Page 78 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 Page 79 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 Page 80 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. Page 81 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 $15,000 was available for 1978-79 with continuation awards to be recommended in the next agenda. The remaining amount of money would be used for continua- tion of awards for staff who are recommended at a later date. Following the presentation and brief discussion of some of the candidates proposed the Superintendent of Schools recommended 10 awards. It was VOTED: that leadership contracts be awarded to staff as follows in ac- cordance with their proposals for the amount indicated, subject to the provisions of the School Committee/Lexington Education Association Contract. (Hoffman, Swanson, Unanimous) (See Page 81R) • 'Lexington ton of Cc isi .:..:..�,.®...m-..7.,.<_..,�.«.,....<_..,.. .. ,. :L' i`t22 t ts_�-.<...�.n..,. June IS. F g'd A -3 na slli '' �,R.._..New Business RE-ELECTION OF 6 3at`?F Gf AKE EiAINTENANCE PERSONNEL .hl:; 'Bat .iT:^>_..y,C?<_,-.. the eLemiC?n'S of o >7_'rcustodial and maintenance. staff Gti:a^s are being rex�`Cnten n. c ' o be re-employed for 7 j 78-;7 fiscal year., All persons lieted t scvo bean en .m_.ted and have received ?: rating of satisfactory or better, The recommended t71a.; _.'vei end r bassi wage 1 e G on the -., ,�.G'E.,i23L � 7MTF z'� theLexington School oata1.t.„ev- and National Association of . sve tF' ent Enc Z.usees". Us bra now concluded our negotiations Ff.. L this group 0 a loy sess and the re-election is made `-L L. d^ scan:.: ng that salaries and any _i-,i.:r £.xsE311gEfa for the 1978-79 yeer sill be se... in accordance Nl$..t the settlement renthd add ap roev' d U. the Association End z c School Connitec. If nagetlasions ni-cead beyond Ialy I, 1978, then"'' the difference io is N after thea data t.ill be made t...Lr'€l s_c_- e to aly 1, 1973./ _YOS _. NO,CF Cxe s LL4, , -_I Je'[ I. FeT ' rr ?Aru^yg^ to ,Y. aanSchool 4es vt Ls xtU s .Cna ta 1973 Page 81BP E3> ..w CLASS N0 fl Cl? H^3 $`i 9'i STR2 HOraS 311.22, ice` HJ H%:hd:n v -------- S`i.L1:J .. 2 ES7AM ° OK ( T` SYr 1i4;,.,:c.i.nston School Comm2tc.. 4--- Jnr," 2978 Pcce 81C • Yeu vs ss CLASS NO KG CP SC7111,11. PCSITYCM STEP EOZ2S F. 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CLASS NO NO OF HOURLY NAME POSITION AND STEP HOURS RATE ADiaN3ST1'2ION: 3iiiTC)R In CIA -' FFECTAT; wE;TS; _ ' 4 lierirvtob. Senribi Committee 1 a hin June 13 s New Business CUSS NO ND OF HOURLY i? POSITION AND STEP— HOURS �.�"�is DATA PROCESSING: • ` .- PISKEg Lesda•flom School Committee 7esves1" � J e i?3, 1978 Pa 81G New Business SSS NO NO or }iowas 11,14E POSITION MD STEP HOUR?.R?. a TE W "' GS; trifaC C;i r i-. £ _tE£ n 9172 25 60ix ,e,r1 t - 1 2 zSL, gC 1 iOP4 AND STEP IIMICATED 3,J117; ,t oda eft w LanF,a1 { a PaP xrCTL' �M ',Y=7 „ y..exiR3ptofli Sancti 4'�'.R*L,msp4"ee ;Ieetina Jane 13T 1978 'fi a a Mme.. 8�.-..� .... _—.,,..,...zay-�a..-..�.�.s.4.-.�»...-.,e.,. .a..�....m..al..a.n-.,..�,.....,_,..,_.._...,_.�...,.�,�.-�,..-..K�....._. ..�m.,.,..e...�., ..r a.w,. Anew Busiae ss RE-ELECTION far SECRETARIAL y7`7;R CLERICAL PERSONNEL (Pert Timel 'C.'-.is List incudes the me_mber:7 of our secretarial and clerical otaff woo are being race receumended to be re-employed for the 1978-79 school year. All persons listed have beer evaluated end have received a rating of satisfactory or better. Ile ronme.nd"ed placement end wage is based on the S3Agzeeme_ant between the Lexington School 0oamdtiee ann Lexington Educational Secretaries Association", We have not 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 the School vo .'.L.r ttee. If negotiations extend beracd July:, l , 1978 then the difference in wages after that date will be rade retroactive July 1, 19788, ` .,ASS NC No OF HOU3Li a._ivi; POSITION' AND STEP EO73E EAU ArMINl STP Ia,iDN SENIOR U E: . . ^i CORS EVALUATION TEAE, Laclrt on School Gormittee Neerinr, June 3 1973 Fac-s81 Ha blew B'i in ss CLASS 110 NO OF HOURLY M'43{F' POSITION IND STEP HOURS RATE ---- nAIA PROCESSING: CtaI a ------ .", ...._.. .Ei.'J: 1S:. £ Z,..sN• 38 to 'r,to3 School 1'otp...sie 4r + r ,}'-. i.. 11, 3 '+78 P000 61 HA <..f�,.,. ..,..:,._ ,... .y.-.:�__.......�___.�...._.,,.,..�...�«>®,e._.�.....,m..>.,.... .., ...<.,...,,.. .�,��. .,..a ..,.a.,�= W vU ,. ;, 71:STf-E..i. -_'" •0 - ..Y,: Nt ..:,.. :< ... s .._ . c4 i 'A' EESOUa r n4- lZ:ZR y1 f �C Cc; 7x1 AL Pcm,e 87. HC {.y!j OF }Lr;' .J } Out?" art AJi TL :sI`. ON PROGRAM P L (24-L42 GRANT; 3 `F Jv SIT67..eF:a4r .Dvlir ";70:2.7,2„ S• FE.t 7;L.f' G ; & 1) 5;EP ND C.rdLTED T ! .. • .:..nea-.v` —�..v.r.v . - r. . - . ..0 .a--. ..�. v 1978 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 SENIOR 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 ADAMS BOWMAN 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. b Lexington School Committee Meeting June 13, 1978 Page 8],M 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. b 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. b 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 • *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. •b Lexington School Committee June 13, 1978 Page 81 P New .Business STAFF FOR SUMMER WORKSHOPS Name Workshop Number of Days Salary, *Half days • (over) • Lexington School Committee June 13. 1978 Page '$9 0 New Business STAFF FOR SUMMER WORKSHOPS Name Workshop Number of Days Salary • 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 b 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, 4!=G lG l/_S.'i�GL2_/- j.chard H. Barnes /k / Recording Secretary