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April 24, 1979
A meeting of the Lexington School Committee was held on April 24,
1979, at 8:00 p.m. , at William Diamond Junior High School. Those in
attendance were: Brown, Michelman, Swanson, Shaw, Gaudet. Also present
were: Lawson, Maclnnes, Pierson, DiGianmarino, Monderer, Barnes.
It was MINUTES
3/17/79
VOTED: to accept the minutes of March 17, 1979, as amended. (Michelman,
Swanson, Unanimous)
It was MINUTES
3/19/79
VOTED: to accept the minutes of March 19, 1979, as presented. (Michelman,
Swanson, Unanimous)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was SCHEDULE OF
PAYMENTS
VOTED: to accept the following schedule of payments: (Michelman,
Gaudet, Unanimous) (See attached sheet.)
The financial statement was discussed. FINANCIAL
STATEMENT
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was
VOTED: to accept the following new personnel: (Michelman, Gaudet, Unani- NEW PERSONNEL
mous) (See attached sheet.)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was
PERSONNEL
VOTED: to accept the following personnel changes (professional) : (Michel- CHANGES
man, Gaudet, Unanimous) (See attached sheet.)
VOTED: to accept the following personnel changes (classified) : (Michel-
man, Swanson, Unanimous) (See attached sheet.)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was BIDS
VOTED: that orders be placed with the following companies based upon GENERAL AND
low unit prices meeting specifications for the following ap- ART SUPPLIES
proximate totals: (Shaw, Swanson, Unanimous) (See attached sheet.)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was
DUPLICATING
VOTED: that orders be placed with the following companies based upon SUPPLIES
low unit prices meeting specifications for the following ap-
proximate totals : (Shaw, Swanson, Unanimous) (See attached sheet.)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was
SPECIAL NEEDS
VOTED: that tuition rates for Special Needs Students in prototypes TUITION RATES
502.1, 502.2, 502.3 be approved for the 1978-79 year as indi-
cated on the attached sheets: (Gaudet, Michelman, Unanimous)
John Modest, METCO Coordinator, presented the 1979-80 METCO Bud- METCO BUDGET
get. He noted it would serve 280 students in Lexington.
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April 24, 1979
It was
VOTED: to accept the METCO 1979-80 budget. (Michelman, Gaudet,
Unanimous) (See attached sheet.)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was LABB TUITION
RATES
VOTED: to established the following LABB tuition rates for 1979-80:
(Gaudet, Shaw, Unanimous) (See attached sheet.)
The third reading of the Student Rights and Responsibilities STUDENT RIGHT
Handbook was held. Mr. Barnes reviewed the changes made at the sug- AND RESPONSI-
gestion of the School Committee and also Town Counsel. BILITIES
POLICY
Following the presentation, it was
VOTED: to accept the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook,
as amended. (Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous)
Mr. Brown expressed gratitude to parents who sent letters to JUNIOR HIGH
him and other School Committee members. He said the letters which PH''.SING
expressed pro and con feelings were very constructive. The Super-
intendent noted that he also received many letters and supported
letters of concerns from parents and teachers.
At this point, Dr. Lawson reviewed the process of the entire
development and dissemination of the junior high grouping recom-
mendations. He noted that after past discussions at School Committee
meetings, he concluded the recommendations needed to be altered if
each student was to reach his/her potential. He said he had met with
Geoff Pierson and others and developed proposed procedures to make
initial placements of seventh grade students in English, Social Studies,
and Science. In addition, he requested that Geoff Pierson formulate
procedures that could be used to group students within classes for in-
structional purposes.
The Superintendent noted the timetable called for the presentation
of a final set of recommendations by mid-January. This would have al-
lowed three months to discuss the recommendations and to develop plans
for their implementation next September. The delays caused by present-
ing the recommendations to the various faculties and citizens groups
did not affect implementation of the original recommendations, but a
three-month delay caused a serious time problem for teachers, department
heads, principals, and administrators. Therefore, he concluded that im-
plementation should be in two steps.
The first phase would begin in September, 1979, and would implement
recommendations (A) and (C) . Phase 2 would begin in September, 1980,
and would implement recommendation (B) . He said the value of not im-
plementing recommendation (B) until 1980 would be enormous, It would
provide sufficient time for junior high school staffs and administrators
to plan properly for a major change affecting students, parents, and
staff. It would enable the administration to prepare needed in-service
activities, to stimulate various grouping possibilities, to refine group-
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ing criteria, to write guidelines for the selection of students for
various phases, to adjust curriculum materials for different phases, to
develop reporting methods for parents, to refine the need for resources,
to implement new scheduling structures and to consider possible 1980-81
budgetary implications. He added the delay would also give administra-
tors and staff more time and opportunity to communicate with parents and
sixth , grade teachers about the procedures that will be used to group and
to teach students in seventh grade English, Social Studies, and Science
classes in September, 1980. He concluded with the statement that group-
ing students was not an end in itself, but a means which should be used
to provide better opportunities for junior high school faculties to im-
prove instructional opportunities for all students.
After a protracted discussion of the phasing recouuuendations (A)
and (C) which had been presented, it was
VOTED: to accept recoumiendations (A) and (C) as presented and recom-
mended by the Superintendent. (Michelman, Gaudet, Unanimous)
Mr. Michelman presented a new draft of recommendation (B) .
For the school year 1980-81 and thereafter, the following policies
will apply to the formation and conduct of classes in grade 7:
1. For instruction in mathematics and foreign language, year-long
classes will be formed as follows:
Mathematics: Pre-algebra
Grade 7 mathematics
Mathematics skills
Foreign language: Intensive
Regular
Basic (if needed and able to be scheduled)
Students will be placed in these classes according to estimated
ability, interest, and past performance levels.
2. For instruction in Science, Social Studies, and English, classes
will be formed and conducted in accordance with the following
policies and aims:
a. As a general rule, classes will not be narrowly stratified
or ranked by estimated student abilities. Classes will not
be designated in terms referring to estimated student abilities.
b. A student' s class assignment will not restrict or determine
the range of learning opportunities available to that stu-
dent. All students will have similar access to instruction
at various levels of advancement and rates of progress, as
suited to their current capabilities and interests. In-
structional groups may be formed within classes or among
them as required for this purpose.
c. For students having exceptional needs, capacities or prepara-
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tion, such that suitable instruction cannot practically be
provided for them in classes and groups formed in accordance
with paragraphs 2a and 2b above, suitable instruction will
be provided by means selected, in consultation with parents,
from the following or other alternatives:
i. tutorial services
ii. independent or small group study under the
guidance of a designated teacher
iii. placement in a higher-grade class
iv. formation of a special section for such ex-
ceptional students, if in any year their
number so warrants and scheduling needs
permit
He reviewed the points of his revision which he said permitted more
heterogeneity without disregarding the needs of any student. It would
allow flexibility for regrouping including sub-grouping. He said the
recommendation would need further discussion, along with the recommenda-
tion (B) as proposed by the Administration. The School Committee members
agreed that there was merit in both drafts.
Mrs. Swanson said that support of (A) and (C) first, would lead to
a better understanding of the need for (B) at a later date. Mrs. Gaudet
said she supported this view. Mrs. Shaw said she felt the parents and
staff needed to know the direction the School Committee recoummended, and
recommended Mr. Michelman's suggestions.
Mr. Michelman added that discussion with staff would provide staff
with an opportunity to have an idea of the direction being proposed.
Mr. Michelman moved: that the Administration and staff be requested
to proceed with the development of recommendation (B) in a manner consis-
tent with this evening' s discussion and should prepare illustrative,con-
crete schemes for presentation to the School Committee for full discus-
sion and review prior to implementation. (Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous)
Barbara Ostrom presented a review of the Transition Program which TRANSITION
was funded by a federal grant (94-142) and supplied services to Special - PROGRAM
Needs students. Mrs. Ostrom reported the Transition to Employment pro-
gram had met with success.
Mrs. Swanson and Mrs. Gaudet expressed concerns that the students
being served were small in number and there might be other students in
greater need of the service. The process of referrals was also ques-
tioned. Additional information and clarification of the process was
identified as a need. The School Committee thanked Mrs. Ostrom for
her detailed report.
It was
VOTED: to adjourn at 11:01 p.m. to executive session to discuss a mat-
ter of collective bargaining. (Michelman, yes; Swanson, yes,
Gaudet, yes; Shaw, yes; Brown, yes)
Respectfully submitted
iLhfard H. Bain
jc / e`
Recording Secretary
SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS
The following schedules of payments were available for scrutiny and
approval prior to this meeting:
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUDGETS
Personal Services
March 30, 1979 Classified Payroll #21-C $75,164.63
April 6, 1979 Professional Payroll 420 440,872.82
Expenses •
April 6, 1979 Bill Schedules #212 3,436.96
April 6, 1979 #213 2,198.76
April 6, 1979 #214 380.42
April 6, 1979 #215 3,416.43
April 6, 1979 #216 3,785.64
April 6, 1979 #217 10,927.28
April 6, 1979 #218 39,100.51
April 13, 1979 #219 599.53
April 13, 1979 #220 2,075.65
April 13, 1979 #221 1,559.56
April 13, 1979 #222 24,998.85
April 13, 1979 #223 158.22
April 20, 1979 #224 12,085.70
April 13, 1979 #225 19,817.36
April 13, 1979 #226 16,173.23
April 13, 1979 #227 637.72
April 20, 1979 #228 1,496.97
April 20, 1979 #229 1,965.38
April 20, 1979 #230 15,976.03
April 20, 1979 #231 847.38
April 20, 1979 #232 11,061.98
Out-of-State Travel
April 13, 1979 Bill Schedules #13 150.00
April 20, 1979 #14 925.00
SPECIAL PROGRAMS - Non Lexington Funds
Adult Education
April 6, 1979 Professional Payroll $ 1,557.39
April 6, 1979 Bill Schedule #10 53.10
Driver Education
April 6, 1979 Professional Payroll 1,379.48
April 5, 1979 Bill Schedules #8 22.73
April 20, 1979 #9 254.47
(Over)
Metco
March 30, 1979 Classified Payroll 9115-C $1,598.07
April 6, 1979 Professional Payroll 5,130.95
April 6, 1979 Bill Schedules #11 400.00
April 6, 1979 #12 85.33
April 20, 1979 #13 47,030.41
PL 94-142 Transition to Employment
March 30, 1979 Classified Payroll #15-C 89,28
April 6, 1979 Professional Payroll 1,078.65
April 6, 1979 Bill Schedule #12 314.84
Project Discover (Grant)
April 6, 1979 Professional Payroll 456.92
April 6, 1979 Bill Schedule #3 70.00
FL 89-313 Special Education
April 6, 1979 Professional Payroll 791.77
ESEA Library
April 6, 1979 Bill Schedule #8 376.83
Pupil-School Material Recovery
April 5, 1979 Bill Schedule #8 60. 11
Bus Tickets
April 13, 1979 Bill Schedule #7 637. 12
Grants
April 6, 1979 Industrial Arts #3 975.25
April 6, 1979 #4 118.52
April 6, 1979 Occupational Information #1 1,127.50
April 20, 1979 Industrial Arts #5 266.60
NEW PERSONNEL
SECONDARY
NAME SCHOOL/SUBJECT EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
PERSONNEL CHANGES - PROFESSIONAL
MATERNITY LEAVE (1978-1979 - extend to 1979-1980)
YRS. IN LEXINGTON
RESIGNATIONS
YRS. IN LEXINGTON EFFECTIVE REASON
RESIGNATION FROM 50% COMPUTER INSTRUCTION POSITION
)
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
(Over)
PERSONNEL CHANGES - PROFESSIONAL_
(Continued)
NON-TENURE STAFF PLACED ON HOLD
THIRD ELECTION
Please add to Page 64 Addendum #4 under SPECIAL PROGRAMS on the Agenda of 4/3/79:
LEVEL GRADE/
SCHOOL NAME & STEP • SUBJECT COMMENTS
PERSONNEL CHANGES - CLASSIFIED
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
IRS. IN LEXINGTON EFFECTIVE REASON
TRANSFER
•
(Over)
PERSONNEL CHANGES - FOOD SERVICES
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
EFFECTIVE REASON
•
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BIOS - GENERAL AND ART SUPPLIES
On March 9, 1979 , requests for unit prices on items for general and art supplies
were invited from thirty-seven companies. The bid was also advertised in the
March 15 , 1979 issue of the Lexington Minute-Nan.
Specifications were drawn for one hundred and forty seven items, including over
300 bid possibilities depending on size, color, etc. The specifications were based
on items used in our school system, considering past successful experience as to
standard, quality and price. The quantity specified was based upon past experience.
Fourteen sealed bids were received and opened at a public reading at 2:00 p.m. ,
on Wednesday, April 4, 1979.
In most cases suppliers indicated a minimum order of $300-$450. per school
without shipping charges . This had to be considered in the final determination
for making'awards.
After careful analysis of price, quality and actual tests performed on samples
submitted,it is recommended that orders be placed in the following approximate
totals to the following low bidders meeting specifications:
Beckman Co. Inc. $ 10.24
Brockton Potters, Inc. 278.40
Charrette Corporation 505.57
Cutter Ceramics 744.00
J. L. Hammett Co. 27795.06
Litton Office Products 1816.23
Mainco School Supply Co. 5022.59
Northern Supply Company 6976.26
The Office Supply Co. , Inc. 2687. 65
$45836.00
In each case the low bidder meeting specifications received the award,
except when shipping charges would alter the price quoted.
In general prices have increased. Prices on some of our larger volume items
are as follows: white composition paper +.425 (+34%) per ream or +$750. total order;
art construction paper +.15e (+12%) per pkg. or +$250. total order.
lilt - DUPLICA: IN; SUPPLIES
On March 9, 1979 , requests for unit prices for items of duplicating supplies
were invited from forty companies . The bid was also advertised in the
March 15, 1979 issue of the Lexington Minute- (an .
Specifications were drawn for tvency-nine hens . The specifications were
based on items used in our school system, considering past successful experience
as to standard, quality and price. The quantity specified was based upon past
experience.
Nineteen sealed bids were received and opened at a public reading at
2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 1979.
After careful analysis of price, quality and actual tests performed on
samples submitted, it is recommended that orders be placed with the following
companies in the following approximate totals as shown below. In each case
the lowest bidder's product has been selected that meets specifications.
Minimum order requirements, delivery charges and actual performance tests were
considered in evaluating those items meeting specifications .
Approximate
Vendor Item Total
Audio-Visual Educational System, Inc. 17, 22 $ 152.17
General Binding Sales Corp. 24 688.05
Gestetner Corporation 18 16.00
J. L. Hammett Company 2, 4, 12-14 3,718.05
Mainco School Supply Company 5-11, 23 24,372.96
Spaulding Company, Inc. 16, 19, 22 1,273.90
Standard Duplicator Sales , Inc. 1, 3, 15, 26, 27, 28 1,956.65
$32,177.78
Prices on the larger volume items have shown the following rends since last
year's bid: Increase, white duplicating paper . 591 per ream (41 .2%) or $5575,
overall order; white mimeo paper .601 per ream (41.9%) or S7e54, overall order;
Duplicating fluid .09 per gallon (4.3%) or S56. overall order; duplicating masters,
short run, ruled .43 per box (17 .0%) or $51. overall order; short run, plain .37 per box
(14.3%) or $65. overall order; long run, plain .60 per box ( 21% ) or $161.
overall order. Some prices remained the same on such items as electronic stencils,
laminating film and direct reading transparencies .
This year we again included a request for bvendors to bid on recycled products
as alteeuates . We did not receive any bids for recycled products. We did include
another alternate request that the duplicating paper and fluid be bid with the
possibility of 2 or 3 deliveries during the year rather than one delivery. No
one was able to bid on this basis .
TUITION RATE (SPECIAL NEEDS) 1978-79
The following rates are recommended for Special Need students in .
Prototypes 502.1, 502. 2 and 502.3.
Since we now have some tuition students living in half way house
residence who a re in SPED prototypes other than 502.4, it is necessary
to calculate tuition costs for such prototypes. These calculations are
based on the 1977-78 End of Year Report figures:
Average FTE Average SPED
Prototype # Students FTE per Student Expenditure Cost per Student
502.1 84 4.9 .0583 $ 23,136.00 $ 275.43
502.2 582 45.8 .0787 426,942.00 733.58
502.3 91 26.8 .2945 119,541.00 1313.64
Tuition Rate Remaining FTE __ Adj . Cost SPED _ Adjusted Annual
Reg. Student X Reg. Student per student + Costs Tuition per pupil
502.1
Elem. $1781. .9417 $1677.17 $275.43 $1952.68
Jr. 2050. .9417 1930.49 275.43 2205.92
Sr. 2101. .9417 1978.51 275.43 2253.94
502. 2
Elam 1781. .9213 1640.84 733.58 2374.42
Jr. 2050. .9213 1888.67 733.58 2622.25
Sr. 2101. .9213 1935.65 733.58 2669.23
502.3
Elam 1781. .7055 1256.50 1313.64 2570.14
Jr. . 2050. .7055 1446.28 1313.64 2759.92
Sr. 2101 .7055 1482.26 1313. 64 2795.90
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A PLAN FOR EDUCATING CHILDREN FROM A COMMUNITY
WHERE RACIAL IMBALANCE EXISTS
1979 - 1930
In accordance with Chapter 76 , Section 12A and B , Acts of 1971 , as amended by
Chapter 636, Section 7 , Acts of 1974.
Submitted to: Charles L. Glenn , Director
Bureau of Equal Educational Opportunity
Massachusetts Department of Education
31 St. James Avenue , Boston MA 02116
Applicant School System: Lexingtor Public schools
Superintendent: Dr. John Lawson
Address : 1557 Massachusetts Ave. Phone: 862-7500, Ext. 110
Lexington, Massachusetts Zip: 02173
Local METCO Director: John W. Modest, Jr.
Address : Lexington High School Phone : 862-7500, Ext. 248
251 Waltham Street, LexingtorZip : 02173
Massachusetts
Program Abstract : (Describe the program in 100-150 words . Include a summary
of needs , objectives and activities) .
The Lexington Public Schools 1979-80 METCO proposal focusses on the maintenance
and continuation of its METCO program. The METCO program continues to have a
systemwide impact. Goals and Objectives for 1979-80 include: To continue to
attempt to integrate students into the educational system, Multi-Cultural
Curriculum development efforts at both the elementary and secondary levels, to
provide workshops for parents that will improve the partnership between home
school, to present career education formats which reduce stereotypes, etc.
Each goal and objective has been designed to assist us in achieving the overall
goal of the METCO program which is to provide a quality integrated educational
experience for all students.
Total Amount of State Funding Requested : $ 577,948.00
Amount Approved (leave blapk) S
Total No. of Students Enrolled in 1973-1979 Pronram: 230
Total No. of Students Requested for 1979-1950: _ 280
Number of New Students Requested for 1979-1980: 27
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PART I : STATISTICAL REPORTS
A. Racial Census
Name of School System Lexington Flibl o Schools
On October 1 , 1978 there were enrolled in all grades of the school system
named above , the following number of full -time students of each racial
classification :
Line Racial Classification 1 Number of Students
{
1 i Native American
i I
2 Black 340
f
3 Asian 239
4 Hispanic 40
5 White 6,721
Total number of Students in all 7,340
Grades _ -
•
B. Staff Information : ( Itemize for each participating school ) '
School No. of Teachers White Minority P/T Ratio
Adams 10 10 0' 1:22,1
Bowman 114 111 0 1:22
Bridge 17 17 0 -- - - ----- 1t21.7
Estaorook 16 15 1 1:23.1
Fiske 15 15 G 1 :24.1
Franklin l4 14 0 1:24.2
Harrington. 11 11 0 1:22.1;
Hastings 15 114 1 1:23.3
Munroe 0 - 0 0 _
Clarke 146,2 15,2 1 1:15.3
Diamond 42.0 142,0 0 1:15.0
N!uzzey 23.2 22.2 1 1:15,0
High School 117.8 115,8 2 1:16
4 i€TC0
(use continuation sheets if necessary
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PART I: STATISTICAL REPORTS (continued)
C. Distribution of METCO Students in 1979_1979 Program
�
K i 1 1 2 1 3 ' 4 1 5 ' 6 17 . 3 1 9 111 111 112 1 UG 1 TOTAL
119 17 123 27 30 28 2h 20 16 31 13 111 1 5 ; 2E4
D. Proposed distribution of additional METCO students requested, including
replacements for graduates
Name of School IK I l 2 ' 3 14 15 16 1 7 1218 ' 10 11 ` 12 1 UG TOTAL
Adams 1 12 . 2 i 11
Bowman 2 . 2 1c
Bridge 1 11 8
Harrington 2 2
Diamond .It ; 4
Lexington High ' 5
i
i I 1
.E______
TOTAL: 27
E. Proposed distribution of METCO students in 1979-1980 program
' 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 6 1 7 1 8 ' 9 1 10 1 11-112 I UG : TOTAL 1
110 127 117 23 1271 30 . 32 21a 20 21 31 13' 5 I 280
UG = ungraded
/
Lexington Public Schools
1979-80 METCO Proposal
Annual Programmatic Report
Program Characteristics FY 179 Accomplishments Problems Encountered FY '80 Needs/Objectives . Activities
1. Orientation In the Fall each school The current practice To continue to attempt Continue the
Students, parents, in Lexington conducts seems satisfactory, to integrate students current
staff Open House for all parents into the educational orientation
to enable them to meet system and develop effect- activities.
their ch:ild,s teacher, ive home/school communica-
, tion links between students,
parents, school staff and
METCO staff.
A. Students/Host Each month school is in The current practice To continue the currant Continue Host
Families session, one day is de- seems satisfactory. practice. Family Visit-
signated as Host Family ation Day.
Visitation Day,
B. New students and All new students and The current practice To continua the current Continue
parents parents visit their seems satisfactory. practice. Orientation for
prospective schools to new students
meet with teachers, and parents-
principal, and school.
• Host Family Coordinator.
C. Host Family , Host Family Coordinators The current practice To continue to have parents Invite Host
Coordinators attended a Lexington seems satisfactory. from Boston and Lexington Families to
attended METCO Elementary parents meeting. meet and exchange informs- METCO parent
parents meeting tion. meetings.
2. Staff development Lexington N fCO staff The current practice To continue to update staff Continue
activities for METCO professional/classified seems satisfactory. about issues relating to the monthly staff
and school district meets once a month to METCO program. We will meetings. Work
staff. discuss issues involving continue to provide advice more closely
the METCO program. and infor,ntton on students, with principals
Discussions center on programs, and activities, and staff on
students, programs, and budget, problem solving issues relating
activities, budget develop- approaches, transportation, to minority
ment, problem solving, etc. students and
transportation, etc. their educational
nee.,:,,
Lexington Pub. Schools
1979-80 METCO Proposal
Annual Programmatic Report
Program Characteristics FY 979 Accomplishments Problems Encountered FY 180 Needs/Objectives Activities
B. The Lexington METCO staff The current practice To continue to update Continue working
has worked closely with seems satisfactory. staff about issues re- with school staff.
the Lexington High School lating to minority Sponsor workshops
Pupil Services Department students and to provide to keep staff up-
in an attempt to expose information and advice to-date on issues
staff to issues relating on meeting the individual relating to
to individual/hone needs of students. individual and
differences. Three work- human differences.
shops have been held this
year in an attempt to im-
prove relationships,
provide better information,
and advice on meeting the
individual needs of minority
students.
C. General Informational The current practice To continue to update Continue
Meetings for Lexington High seems satisfactory. staff about issues providing general
School. Physical Education relating to minority information meet-
, Department and Diamond Jr. students and provide ing on METCO,
High School staff. Format information and advice its history,
called for presentation of on meeting the individual students expect-
information, i.e., METCO needs of students. ations, goals,
questions and answers. and objectives.
3. Multi-Cultural Last summer curriculum was The current practice To continue writing Will conduct
Curriculum written for a Race Awareness seems satisfactory. curriculum for Race a Summer WorksLop
Development Program designed for grades Awareness Program. to: Continue
5 and 6. Eighteen games and revisions, add-
activities were developed itions to Race
for use in the class room. Awarness program.
Currently being piloted in Plan for full
three schools, implementation
of curriculum
Texington Public ochools
1979-80 METCO Proposal
Annual Programmatic Report
Program Characteristics FY 079 Accomplishments Problems Encountered FY 080 Heeds/Objectives Activities
3. Multi-Cultural at grade 5th
Curriculum Develop- and 6th level.
ment (continued) To explore
relevant curriculum
for other grade
levels and make
appropriate plans.
Last summer curriculum The current practice To continue curriculum Will conduct a
written for secondary seems satisfactory. development efforts at sumer workshop
social studies unit at secondary level , to: Continue to
Lexington High School. focus on including
This unit involved a the contributions
U. S . History course of minorities to
taught at Lexington High, U. S. and World
contributions of minorities History, English
from 1945-60 were included. and Literature
courses.
h. Affirmative action/. METCO Coordinator appointed With school closings, To continue to refer Develop additional
minority staff re- to position of Minority staff transfers, re- minority candidates for contacts with
cruitment Recruiting Specialist. Has assignments, the timing positions as they become minority candidate=.
referred prospective candid- for when positions available. agencies, current
ates to positions as they become available, and minority school
become available° the scarcity of these staff.
positions, has made
minority staff recruit-
ment efforts doubly
difficult.
Lexington Public Schools '
1979-80 METCO Proposal
. Annual Programaatic Report
Program Characteristics FY '79 Accomplishments Problems Encountered rt '80 Needs/Objectives Activities
5. Special activities Lexington METCO program The current practice To continue to sponsor By taking
for students; field sponsored a field trip seems satisfacto y. relevant field trips field trips.
trips, extra- to the Museum of Fine which expose students
curricular. Arts for Jr. High students. to the Multi-Culture/
Exhibit focussed on African Multi-Ethnic nature of
Arts and Crafts. our world.
Assistant METCO Coordinator The current practice To continue to advise Assist in the
acts as Advisor to Lexington seems satisfactory. Lexington High Black coordinating and
High Black Student Union on Student Union. planning of all
fund-raising activities. Black Student
Donated $500.00 to Scholar- Union activities.
ship Fund.
6 Career Edecation Lexington METCO program The current practice To continue to present Continuing to
which reduces stereo- sponsored National Black seams satisfactory. career education formats sponsor relevant
types. History Month in Lexington which reduce stereo- activities during
Schools. This years theme types. National Black
focussed on Career Education History Month .
' and Exploration. Guest
speakers from a variety of
vocations and professions
held workshops. See Appendix D
7, Summer School METCO program provides trans- The current practice To continue to provide To pay for cost
portation for METCO students seems satisfactory. transportation for METCO of transportation
involved in summer reading students involved in and bus monitor.
program. summer reading program.
Lexington Public Schools
1979-80 METCO Proposal
Annual. Programmatic Report
Program Characteristics FY 979 Accomplishments Problems Encountered FY 980 Needs/Objectives Activities
8. Seminars/Workshops/ METCO Coordinator and The current practice To continue to attend Attend the
Conferences Assistant Coordinator seems satisfactory, seminars and conferences National Alliance
attended the National for professional develop- of Black School
Alliance of Black School ment, Educators
Educators Conference Conference and
held in Norfolk, Virginia, other relevant
seminars and
conferences.
9. Student Outcomes The level of participation The current practices To provide a high quality Continue
by METCO students in school seems satisfactory. educational experience participation in
related activities is high, for all students, the METCO program
The expectation for academic by requesting 280
performance continues to be students. Other
that all students including activities
METCO students will perform described are
at grade level or better, designed to
address this as
well.
10. Impact of the The METCO Program continues The current practices To continue to participate Continue
Program on the System to have a system wide seems satisfactory. in METCO program. participation in
impact. This proposal is the METCO
testimony to the impact the program.
METCO program has had on the
Lexington Public Schools.
Lexington Public Schools
1979-80 METCO Proposal
Annual Programmatic Report
Program Characteristics FY 179 Accomplishments Problems Encountered FY '80 Needs/Objectives Activities
11. Parent Involvement Workshops held for Extrema weather To continue to provide To provide at
Lexington METCO parents conditions held down workshops for parents least four
on the following areas: attendance at two on needs they identify, workshops that
workshops. parents will
1. Student Behavior on identify in
the bus. — June, 1979.
2. Interracial Relation-
Mrs.
3. Ways to Develop
Supportive Inter-
action between parents
and child.
4. Helping Children in the
Tome: Academics
FC3TCO Coordinator and/or The current practice To continue to attend each Continue attending_
Lexington METCC staff seems satisfactory. elementary, Jr. High, and each parents
member attend all of the High School parents group group meeting.
Lexington METCO parent meeting. Each group meets
group meetings held at a minimum of sbx
METCO, Inc., 57 Dinock St., times a year.
Roxbury, Ma.
Principals from the Bowman, The current practice To continue to invite Continue to
Diamond Jr. High, and seems satisfactory, principals and school encourage that
Lexington High School staff to METCO parent principals and
attended parent meetings in meetings. Objective school staff
Roxbury, to improve homy/school members attend
communications. METCO parents
meetings to
improve home/
school communicat-
ion.
Lexington Public Schools • .
1979-80 METCO Proposal
Annual Prograuuatie Report
Program Characteristics FY 179 Accomplishments Problems Encountered FY 180 Needs/Objectives Activities
In the Fall and Spring, The current practice To continue designating Continue to
days are designated as seems satisfactory. days for METCO Parent/ make transports-
METCO Parent/Teacher Teacher Conferences in tion available
Conference Day. the Fall and Spring. to conferences
Transportation made and other school
available if necessary. related activities
12. Community activities Four issues of the The current practice To continue publishing Continue to
related to the Program Lexington METCO News- seems satisfactory. the Lexington METCO mail issues of
letter were published Newsletter. the Lexington
by the Lexington METCO METCO Newsletter
office. The population to students,
receiving the newsletter parents, central
included students, parents, administration,
school staff, central school committee
administration, school methers, HEED,
committee members, BEEO, METCO, Inc.,
METCO, Inc., Host Families. Host Families.
Student Awards Night A Lexington METCO Student The current practice To continue Student Acknowledge the
Ceremony Awards Ceremony will be seems satisfactory. Awards Night Ceremony. accomplishments
held in June, 1979. Last of students
year this affair was during Awards
attended by over five Night Ceremony.
hundred: students, parents,
host families, school staff,
and invited guests. METCO
students receive awards for
participation, scholarship,
attendance, effort, and
citizenship.
Lexington Public Schools
1979-80 METCO Proposal
Annual Programmatic Report
Program Characteristics FY 179 Accomplishments Problems Encountered FY '80 Needs/Objectives Activities
13. •Transporta`ion Numerous behavioral Bus Monitors for two To employ Jr.
Issues/Concerns problems on Jr. High Jr. High busses. High Bus
busses. Monitors.
114. Other: The Lexington METCO The hiring of METCO The maintenance and Tutoring all
A€TCO Tutorial program has serviced Tutorial Supervisor continuation of the students who
Program over 90 METCO students whose salary was Lexington !ETCO Tutorial need academic
while employing 22 higher than the amount Program. enrichment or
tutors. budgeted. remediation.
Tutors received cost of
living increases.
(Negotiated higher
salary.)
15. Relations with and It has been extremely School closings have To obtain placement METCO, Trio. is
support services difficult to obtain placed restraints in accurate information currently
from METCO, Inc. student replacements terms of where students at the earliest possible conducting a
• as students withdraw can he placed. METCO, date. needs assessment
from program. Inc. should provide on the placement
accurate and up-to-date function. Working
information on new closer with METCO,
student placements. Inc., Placement
Office, principals
and Lexington
school central
office personnel.
To identify a
list of student
replacements for
students who
withdraw from
the METCO program
during the school
year
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SCHEDULE A: DIRECT PROGRAM COSTS
School -District Lexington Public Schr_,1s
Current Year
Line No. Direct Program Costs (1978-1979) 2) 1979-1980
Approved Estimated Anticipated
Budget I Actual Budget
1 . . !, METCO Personnel $158,0370 h 162,983. $ 177,284.
2. Office Equipment 0 I 0 0
3. Office Expenses 1,750. j 1,750. 1,850.
r4. ( Educational Supplies 0 0 0
5. Staff Travel 600. I 600. 1,200.
6. Seminars I 1,500. 750. 0
7. Purchased SUvices 7,250. 7,250. 7,400,
attach worksheet) 2,150. 2,150. 2,150.
TOTAL COSTS ,$.171,687. $ 1751483. $ 189,884. 1
To Schedule D, Line 1
Worksheets which follow must be completed to show source of amounts listed
above.
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Schedule A: Worksheets
Line 1 : METCO Personnel
Include all staff persons who have been hired specifically to carry out the
METCO program in the school district. These might include METCO coordinators ,
assistant coordinators , teacher aides and special tutors. Identify the
positions involved and their budgeted s<rlaries and fringes. Fringes should be
computed based on the current percentage rate prevailing within the school
district.
i Annual ' Fringes
Position Title 1 Salar "o Total
METCO Coordinator $ 25,305° $ 420°00 $ 25,725.
Assistant Coordinator 18,161 410.00 18,571°
81 20,28h.
Elementary Social Worker 19,3009" �m00 '
Secondary Social Worker — 23,570 52,00 23,622°
High School Guidance Counselor 16,510 980.00 17,490. 1 -
I
Tutor Supervisor (50%) 11,785 32.00 11,817°
Secretary
8 15'3
�58 962.00 9,120.
—_-_
5,602 962,00 6,564. E
1 Teacher Aide
' I
1 Teacher Aide 5,602 962.00 6,564.
1 Teacher Aide 5,602 10.00 5,612.
1 Teacher Aide b,905 10.00 4,915.
Tutors
27,000 0 27,000.
TOTAL 'S 171,500. $ 5,784°00 $ 1?7,284° !
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Schedule A: Worksheets (continued)
Lines 2-8 : Include only expenses specirically identifiable with the METCO
program.
Line 2 : Office equipment - Include the costs of any necessary office equip-
ment which will be purchased specifically for the METCO program. It should
be recognized that the necessity to purchase additional equipment would be
a rare occurence, since school offices are generally well-equipped.
Item Description • Cost
••
TOTAL:
NOTE: Please indicate if item is to be purchased, rented or leased.
Line 3 : Office Expenses
Item Description Cost
Office Supplies $ 250.00
Telephone 1,000.00
Mailing Costs 600°0
TOTAL 1,850.00
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Schedule A: Worksheets (continued)
Line 4: Educational Supplies
1 Item Description ___ _ Cost
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q
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1
i
• TOTAL: — — 'S 0 �
Line 5: Staff Travel
Item Description Cost
1 ) In-State Reimbursement to METCO staff for travel related
to job responsibilities. ' $ 700.00
•1
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` Sub-total $ 700®00
i*2) Out-of-State To attend the National Alliance of Black
1 School Educators Conference, scheduled for
Detroit, Michigan, Novenber 1979 (2 staff I '
'
4-- members 4 $250.00 each) Sub-total 9 500.00
Total ( 1+2) I $ 1,200.00
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*Explain reason for out-of-state travel :
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Line 6: Seminars
Item Description Cost
1
•
TOTAL -- -- - - - --i$ 0 —
Line 7: Purchased Services (Consultants )
•
Item Description ;Cost
I Frnir Parent Group Wor-kshops, Ca? $100.00 each $ 400,00
I '
Cost includes consultant fees, materials,
Race Awareness Summer Workshop 1 $3,000,00
Secondary Curriculum Development _--_ $3,000.00
^Black HistorrMonth Activities _ $1,000.00
$ 7,400.00
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Line 8: Other - Include any other direct program costs not covered by
lines 1-7 .
Item Description — Cost
$g.Umer Reading program -- 9 [10 $'
I I
I
1
TOTAL $ 2,150.00
Note: Use space below and continuation sheets as necessary to explain and clarify
all Schedule A direct program costs.
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Schedule B: School Personnel Costs
School District Lexington Public Schcols
Number of Average
Cost Center Position Positions Salary for Fringes
Affected Position @ Total
;(May be school , °rade, —
' or service)
Grades 1-6 Teaching 6 $ 15,000. $980.00 $ 95,880.00
Grades 7-12 Teaching 8 15,000. 980.00 1 127,840.00
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TOTAL X OHR. 223,720.00
To Schedule D9 Line 2
(Note: Add continuation sheets if necessary. )
See Appendix A
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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Lexington Public Schools _
Please complete Schedule C on page 25 and attach an explanation of
the bidding process by which the lowest qualified bidder was selected.
If you contract with METCO, Inc. for transportation services, check
x_j box.
Note:
If transportation services are contracted with METCO, Inc. complete
only sections 2 and 3 of the worksheet, as applicable. In section
I , insert only the amount of contracted services in the space
provided after sub-total .
Page 2S
SCHEDULE C: TRANSPORTATION
1 . BUSES ( Itemize Cost) Include number of buses , rate per bus , number of days.
Regular runs:
i -
I .
*Late runs : $
Sub-Totals : $ 149,899 .00
2. BUS MONITORS: ( Itemize Cost) Include number of bus monitors, rate per hour,
number of hours per week, number of weeks.
1 Bus Monitory X4.8$ x 10 hrs./wk x 42 wks =
$2,037.00
1 Bus Monitor@ 4.85 x 10 hrs./wk x h2 wks = 2,037.00
1 Bus Monitor@ 14.85 x 10 hrs./wk x 42 wks = 2,037.00
1 Bus Monitor@ 4.35 x 10 hrs./wk x 41 wks = 1.,784.00
2 Bus Monitors§15.00 x185 days = 5,550.00
II
513,hh .00 r
3, OTHER: (Specify)
g
Total ( 1 +2+3) S 163,344.00
To Schedule D, line 4
'Explain reason for late runs
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SCHEDULE D: Proposed METCO Budget Summary
School District Lexington Public Schools
No. of METCO students anticipated 280
Current Year
1972 - 1979 1979 - 1980
Lin® ----- ---(1/---- ------ (2 ) (3)
No. Approved Budget ! Estimated Actual Anticipated
Budget
1 . Schedule A total
(Direct Program Costs) 5 171,687.00 $ 175,x83.00 S 190,884.00
•
2. Schedule B total
(School Personnel Costs ) 217,700.00 217,700.00 223,720,00
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3. Sub-total before transporta-
tion 389,387,00 393,183.00 414,604.00
4. Schedule C total 142,272.00 142,272.00 163,344.00
(Transportation)
TOTAL COSTS IS 531,659,00 5 535,455.00 $ 577,948.00
5. METCO per/pupil
instructional cost
(Line 3 column (3)
divided by number
of METCO students) 5 1,480,00
Note: Determine the per/pupil incremental instructional costs for METCO students
by dividing the total of Schedules I and B by ,the number of METCO students
you anticipate enrolling in 1979-1980.
Reimbursement is based on specifically documented incremental costs incurred
as a direct consequence of participation in the program, provided that
reimbursement for such costs does not exceed the average per pupil
instructional costs within each district.
APPENDIX A
1. The student teacher ratio for the Eleintary level is 23:1
Secondary level is 15:1
2. The average teaching salary to he used for co iyuta tion purposes
is $15,000.00.
3. There will be 1311 METCO students at the Elementary level.
1116 METCO students at the Secondary level.
780 Total
L. 134 divided by 23 = 6
146 divided by 15 =10
Total: Tb Teachers
APPENDIX B
Fringe Benefits
Fringes to be calculated under this section are as follows:
A. $50.00 per month medical insurance
B. $12,00 per year life insurance
C. .0019 x base salary - Workman's Compensation,
Professional Staff
D. .0015 x base salary - Workmanss Compensation,
Classified Staff
APPENDIX C
Transportation Requests
School Hours
4 Elementary Posses 8:45 A.M. - 3:15 P.M.
2 Jr. High Busses 8:00 A.M. - 3:10 P.M.
2 Sr. High Busses 7:55 A.M. - 2:25 P.M.
25 Two way special Busses
1 Late Jr., Sr. High Bus h:00 P.M., Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, Thursdays
1 Late, Late Jr., Sr. High Bus Monday through Friday
5:45 P.M.
1 Special Needs Vehicle 12:30 P.M., Monday through
Friday
APPENDTX U
The Lexington METCO Program concbicted Black History Month
Activities during February. These activities focussed on Career
Development and Exploration. Listed below you will find the nares
and a brief description of our guest speakers:
Mr. Bob Hayden - Writer, Historian, presented a lecture/slide show
entitled, °Blacks in Science and Medicine" on February 9th,
Ms. San Louisa Barnes -Assistant Director of the Girl Scouts for the
Greater Boston Area , discussed the various aspects of her job with
special concentration on group and neighborhood interaction on
February 12th.
Attorney Fletcher Wiley - President of the Black Lawyers Association
of Massachusetts, discussed the field of law, his background, and his
present work on specific projects on February 13th,
Mr. James Henderson - Writer, Oral Historian, Storyteller, (90 yrs.
young) discussed his many experiences such as: A writer during the
Harlem Renaisance, an Actor, a teacher, and philosopher on February 13th,
Mr. John Bailey - Dental Technician, presented a lecture/slide show
dealing with Oral Hygiene. He also discussed careers in the dental
field on February ll,th .
Ms. Beverly Munn - Public Relations, Poston Gas Company, discussed
consumer education, also her educational and rxperiential preparation
on February 15th .
Mr. Charles Austin - News Reporter from WIC, held an open discussion on
news reporting, and journalism on February 16th.
Ms. Alvine Williams - Owner of A Plus Secretarial Service, discussed her
career and business experience on February 28th.
Mr. Edward Owens - President of Henry F. Owens Movers, discussed his
career and business experiences on February 28th.
Ms. Marilyn Paschal and Yvonne Willis - Fashion Consultant and Fashion
Designer, discussed modeling as a career and make-up for Black women on
February 28th.
Ms. Margaret Booker - Affirmative Action Officer for University of
Massachusetts Medical School, discussed her role as an Affirmative
Action Officer and also looked at careers in the Health field on March 1.
Mr. Emory Jackson - Director of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts,
held a discussion on social service careers, and presented an historical
account of the National Urban league on March 2.
1 •
LABB VOCATIONAL/PREVOCATIONAL CLASS
• PER PUPIL PER PUPIL
ENROLLMENT TOTAL COST COST TOTAL COST COST
1979-80 1979-80 1979-80 1978-79 1978-79
Lexington 7 _26,348 3,764 24,900 4,150
Arlington 6 22,584 3,764 8,300 4,150
Burlington t 12 45,168 3,764 37,350 4,150
Bedford 1 3,764 3,764 4,150 4,150
Other 9 33,876 3,764 37,350 4,150
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LABS MULTIPLY HANDICAPPED CLASS
PER PUPIL PER PUPIL
ENROLLMENT TOTAL COST COST TOTAL COST COST
1979-80 1979-80 1979-80 1978-79 1978-79
Lexington 0 -0- 5,500 -0- 5,800
Arlington 211,000 5,500 11,600 ! 5,800
Burlington 1 5,500 5,500 5,800 5,800
Bedford 1 5,500 5,500 5,800 5,800
Other 2 11,000 5,500 11,600 5,800
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LABII DEVELOPMENTAL CLASS
• (Part of Preschool)
PER PUPIL PER. PUPIL
ENROLLMENT TOTAL COST COST TOTAL COST COST
1979-80 1979-80 1979-80 1978-79 1978-79
Lexington • 6 28,200 4,700 27,000 4,500
Arlington 1 4,700 4,700 4,500 4,500
Burlington 2 9,400 4,700 9,000 4,500
Bedford 0 -0- . 4,700 -0- 4,500
Other 1 I 4,700 4,700 4,500 4,500
PER PUPIL PER PUPIL
ENROLLMENT TOTAL COST COST TOTAL COST COST
1979-80 1979-80 1979-80 1978-79 1978-79
Lexington
Arlington
Burlington
r-- '
Bedford
Other
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION PROJECT •
PER PUPIL, PER PUPIL
ENROLLMENT TOTAL COST COST TOTAL COST COST
1979-80 1979-80 1979-80 1978-79 1978-79
Lexington 2 ! 14,200 7,100 21,450 I 7,150
Arlington 3 21,300 7,100 tli21,450 • 7,150 •
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Burlington 4 28,400 7,100 28,850 7,150
Bedford 0 0 7,100 0 7,150
.
Other 21,300 7,100 21,450 7,150
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM
•
PER PUPIL . PER PUPIL
ENROLLMENT TOTAL COST COST TOTAL COST COST
1979-80 1979-80 1979-80 1978-79
1
Lexington 7 20,300 2,900 j 18,200 2,600
Arlington 3
8,700 2,900 7,800 2,600
Burlington 14 40,600 2,900 36,400 2,600
Bedford 1 2,900 2,900 2,600 : 2,600
Other .