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September 19, 1979
A meeting of the Lexington School Committee was held on September 19,
1979, at 8:00 p.m. , at the School Administration Building. Those in at-
tendance were: Brown, Swanson, Michelman, Shaw, Gaudet. Also present
were: Lawson, Pierson, Maclnnes, Monderer, DiGiammarino, Barnes.
Mrs. Batchelder, representing the Kennedy School of Religion (St. PUBLIC PARTI-
Brigid' s Church) ,asked the School Committee if a decision had been made CIPATION -
as to whether there would be no school, a shortened day, or school on OCTOBER 1,197`.
October 1, 1979, the day scheduled for the visitation of Pope John Paul II. KENNEDY SCHOO]
She added that she had contracted C & W Transportation Company to trans- OF RELIGION
port approximately 300 students to Boston on that day and since it would
be a possible conflict with the dismissal of school, she requested infor-
mation regarding school hours on October 1, 1979.
The Superintendent responded that the governor had not signed any
bill declaring a holiday, and even though there was legislation being
considered, the schedule of the day would be dependent upon the legis-
lation approved. He noted that parents always had the prerogative to
keep students out of school. Be said. that he could never tell what
students would stay out of school on any particular day, nor, teachers.
He stated that the number of teacher requests thus far had been normal,
and there had been no significant increase in the number. He said that
the most important item to be considered would be the School Committee
staffing policy which said that if schools dropped below the 707 level,
a school or schools would be closed. He said any changes would indi-
cate need to reconsider anything on a particular scheduled day. The
Superintendent said that since it might be some time before the legis-
lature acted, he suggested that Mrs. Batchelder call him on the next
Monday.
After discussion, the consensus of the School Committee was that
the present staffing policy would determine the status of October 1 un-
less superseded by State mandate.
Parents who represented the Fiske School presented concerns to the FISKE SCHOOL
School Committee regarding re-grouping of students in order to balance PARENTS
class sizes. Mr. Paul Newman, of Grant Street, reviewed the development
of the classes with the School Committee, and felt that the solution
suggested by Mrs. Smith for a 2/3 combination had not worked, and re-
quested that some form of relief be made available to the students in
the large classes at grade 3,
Mrs. Smith said she had decided upon the 2/3 combination class when
parents objected to the grade 3 class sizes of 28 and 30 pupils. She noted
that by re-grouping the students, she could form classes of 25 in grades
2 and 3 including a combination class, thus providing appropriate services
for all students with lower class size. She said that no student would be
moved from a third to a 2/3 combination without parent agreement, and that
guidance counselors, teachers, reading specialist, and principal met to dis-
cuss all possible assignments to a combination class.
The Superintendent said he preferred not to move students after school
begins, but sometimes it was unavoidable. He said that there were many
transfers within the system that change projections at particular grade
levels. Some transfers were approved because of parents' requests, some
students moved in, and some moved out, Ha said that now the decision was
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made and was being carried out, the administration will observe the situa-
tion, and if not educationally appropriate, corrective action would be taken.
Mrs. Smith added that she had decided against a formation of a 3/4
combination as suggested in the School Closing Report due to the unique
circumstances of the fourth grade in question. She felt that the solu-
tion that she had presented would work well. She said it was not known
until school officially opened exactly how many students will show up
or not, and that action had to be taken based upon that information.
Mr. Brown noted that the Committee had been responsive in the past
to additional teachers despite fiscal constraints within the Town, and
had acted in the past to alleviate situations upon the recommendation
of the Superintendent.
At this point the Superintendent emphasized that classroom transfers
and re-groupings are not unusual after school begins, and that recently
a re-grouping of a grade 1-2 combination had taken place.
Mr. Bruce Beauchesne, of Adams Street, and Mr. John Proakis also
posed questions regarding the merits of combination classes , and the
timing of class combinations.
Mr. Newman added that students were very upset about the transfers.
Mrs. Smith responded that children selected for the grade 2-3 combination
were well-prepared, and thus far, the move seemed to be very smooth. She
was not aware of any students experiencing difficulty. Mrs. Beatrice Busa,
teacher of the 2-3 class, supported Mrs. Smith's statements. Mrs. Smith
said that as of Wednesday, five students had received parental permission
for the combination classes. She reiterated that she and staff would watch
the situation closely.
It was MINUTES
7/17/79
VOTED: to accept the minutes of July 17, 1979, as amended. (Michelman,
Gaudet, Unanimous)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the fol- SCHEDULE OF
lowing schedule of payments were accepted: (Gaudet, Michelman, Unani- PAYMENTS
mous) (See attached sheet.)
The financial statement was discussed. FINANCIAL
STATEMENT
The Superintendent of Schools reviewed a list of projects that would
be addressed by the administration during the next school year. He noted SCHOOL
that the first nineteen were developed as a result of the administrators' COMMITTEE
seminars, staff meetings, and members of the Central Office, and that the PROJECTS
School Committee members recommended the last eight topics.
A joint service agreement of the Special Education Collaborative LABS JOINT
of Lexington, Arlington, Burlington, Bedford was reviewed. SERVICE
AGREEMENT
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was
VOTED: to approve the revised joint service agreement of the Special
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Education Collaborative with Arlington, Burlington, and Bed-
ford (LABB) , and that the Superintendent be designated as a
duly authorized agent to represent the LABB on the Board of
Directors. (Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous)
The Superintendent of Schools noted that since the last meeting DRIVER EDUCA-
of the School Committee he had conferred with Mr. Rowe, Mr. Brown, and TION RECOM-
Mr. Coules, Coordinator of Driver Education, about Mr. Rowe' s letter of MENDATION
concern for rising costs and potential suspension of the supply of ve-
hicles for the Driver Education Program. The Superintendent noted that
after conference, Mr. Rowe had agreed to provide the school system with
three automobiles, if the school system would contribute towards the
monthly interest payment for each automobile and also make a financial
contribution to offset depreciation. The projected amount of money
would be $4,485 for the nine-month period for three cars. To meet this
coamitment, the Superintendent said it was necessary to increase the
current rate of $65 per student to $72 per student. He stated that he
had reviewed this rate with the Coordinator of Driver Education who
said it was acceptable. The rate increase would provide $2,800 in ad-
ditional revenue; to be added to the program balance of approximately
$2,000 which would be sufficient money to meet the cost contribution
needed to keep the program operational.
The Superintendent said that on the basis of the success of Lex-
ington's program, the willingness of Mr, Rowe to continue to carry
some of the cost of the automobiles, and the recommendation of the
Coordinator of the Driver Education. Program, he recommended approval
of the proposal.
It was
VOTED: to approve an increase in the rate of Driver Education from $65
to $72 per student. (Swanson, Gaudet, Unanimous) (See attached
sheet.)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was NEW PERSONNEL
VOJ'L^D: to accept the following new personnel as listed on the attached
sheet: (Michelman, Gaudet, Unanimous)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was
VOTED: to elect the new personnel listed on the attached sheet: (Michel-
man, Swanson, Shaw, Brown; Gaudet-Abstain)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was PERSONNEL
CHANGES
VOTED: to accept the following personnel changes (certified) as listed CERTIFIED
on the attached sheet: (Swanson, Gaudet, Unanimous)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was SCHOOL CROSS-
ING GUARDS
VOTED: To accept the election crossing guards for the school year,
1979-80, as listed on the attached sheet. (Gaudet, Swanson,
Unanimous)
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Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was PERSONNEL
CHANCES
VOTED: to accept the follotaing personnel changes (classified) as listed CLASSIFIED
on the attached sheet: (Micheiman, Gaudet, Unanimous)
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was RE-ELECTION OF
STAFF
VOTED: to accept the re-election of staff (classified) as listed on CLASSIFIED
the attached sheet: (Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous)
Upon the reco:LLendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was FREE AND RE-
DUCED SCHOOL
VOi'aD: to accept the following eligibility regulations for free and LUNCHES
reduced price of school lunches as listed on the attached
sheet: (Swanson, Michelman, Unanimous)
The Superintendent recommended that the discussion of temperature TEMPERATURE
settings as mandated by President Carter for all public and private SETTINGS
buildings be deferred to a future meeting.
Mr. Naughton, President of the LEA, also requested that the School
Committee defer action of this matter until he had a chance to meet
with the Superintendent and School Committee. The Superintendent said
he -could be happy to meet with Mr. Naughton, and since he had a meet-
ing scheduled within the next week with Mr. Naughton, the matter would
be discussed.
The Superintendent presented materials from the Massachusetts As-
sociation of School Committees which would provide the School Conuuittee
with results from other states where school calendars had been changed
to save energy.
Dr. Clune presented a proposal for the creation of the position of WORK-STUDY
a part-time work-study teacher to coordinate the work-study program. He PROPOSAL
noted that the goals of the work-study program were similar to those of
the Experience-Based Education Program and would serve the needs of an
additional group of students. He stated the following proposed goals :
- To develop a working paper on work-study education programs
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which can be used to discuss the concept and its application
with staff.
- To identify skills and/or attitudes which could be developed
through experiences outside the classroom or school.
- To locate appropriate points within the curriculum to accom-
modate experiences outside the classroom or school.
- To develop procedures for establishing and supervising work-
study opportunities.
- To identify potential "placements" and opportunities outside
the classroom and school.
- The work-study teacher will work closely with the Transition
Program, Career Center, DES office at the High School, Experi-
ence-Based Education Program and the guidance staff.
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He added that as a result of suggestions from staff and Central Office
administrators, the program which was designed primarily for seniors who
would enter the job market upon graduation, he would require that students
participate four hours per week in one of the following career-oriented
programs:
- Occupations - Business Law
- Secretarial Management/Procedures - Business Organization
- Career Center - Power Mechanics
He said that, in addition, each student in order to earn work-study
credit must meet with the Career Center staff, and arrange for career test-
ing and information sharing. The career-oriented programs must also be in
the same field as the work-study experience in order to earn study credit.
Dr. Clune reiterated that it was not a new program, and the staff po-
sition would be a re-allocation within the approved staff ratio. He said
the Work-Study Program needed improvement, and that the audience it served
needed improved service. He emphasized the program should be under one
"umbrella", and that one office should. handle the materials and services ,
namely, the Career Center.
Dr. Clune then reviewed the other programs in effect at the High School.
Mr. Michelman said that if the system wished to respond to the need for work-
study experiences, the guidance counselors were the right people to go to
with requests. He suggested that counselors be provided. with appropriate
infoaaiation regarding the programs. He agreed there needed to be coordina-
tion for proper channeling so that a student could get into one component or
another. Dr. Clune agreed the key was the counselor, but the person working
with the program must keep the counselor informed.
The Superintendent stated he felt that the focus of the record showed
a need for a separate emphasis on a group of students that were not being
helped. Dr. Clune said that he agreed with the position of the School .Com-
mittee that all present staff need in-service education to inform them of
the new thrust of the program.
Mrs. Swanson said she had concern that the students would be segregated
into groups. She felt some students needed someone to say to them, "You need
to strive, you can do better." She also added that success and focus of the
program was related to the attitude of the guidance counselor. If counselors
had already sorted students out, then the same problem exists as before the
recommendation for change.
Dr. Clune said students would go to the Career Center first. Explora-
tion would occur there. He felt that the guidance counselors would sort
students into categories, and students would be better prepared to ask ques-
tions, to sign up for courses and to use information provided by guidance
counselors by following the new procedures.
Mr. Brown said he shared the concern that there be enough integration
and identification with the supervisor so as to allow channeling of stu-
dents to other areas. Dr. Clune agreed.
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September 19, 1979
The Superintendent asked Dr. Clune if students would take occupation-
al courses first before going out to work. He answered in the affirmative.
Mr. Brown said it was the consensus of the School Committee that Dr. Clune
proceed with the proposed revision of the program. The Committee indi-
cated its interest in the evaluation of the first year of the program.
Mr. Karras presented a comprehensive evaluation report on the Philo-
sophical Reasoning Program. Dr. Pierson reviewed highlights of the re-
port, and noted his recotuiendations:
- Availability was dependent upon teachers' willingness to take the
training. He did not favor mandating the use of this program since
its effectiveness requires special skills which must be developed
through the seminar series. Consequently, the program may not be
offered next year in all elementary schools.
- That teachers who used the program couuuit the equivalent of two or
three periods per week throughout the school year to the program.
It was recognized that some teachers with team teaching commitments
may have special difficulty in doing this; however, encouragement
to enlist teams of teachers in PRP should be given. Furthermore,
teachers who had received the full seminar training cycle may wish
to vary this pace of instruction. For example, some teachers would
want to concentrate the entire program in one semester.
- That teachers in PRP take seventeen weeks of seminar training when
the course was offered.
- The seminar could be conducted for as few as four or as many as fif-
teen teachers. There could be some staff interested in the training
for its own sake, or who would plan to introduce the program in the
following year. The program could continue without any new teachers .
- As an additional incentive, Lexington would arrange for participants
to be eligible for eight U-Mass graduate credits at very little cost.
He said he did not support the granting of special stipends unless
they were part of an ongoing program such as the former "leadership
program."
- He added he would not support paying tuition of individual staff mem-
bers but Lexington would offer such courses through the professional
development program.
- That new teachers who entered the program should draw on the expertise
of the veteran cadre of seven Lexington teachers who had completed the
pilot programs. (The veteran teachers had agreed this help, and their
leadership, should be recognized.)
- Student work in the program should be formally evaluated in these
areas :
. how to listen better
. how to address others
. how to back up opinions
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. how to express thoughts more effectively in written
and/or oral form
. how to think more logically
Reports should be sent to parents . It is important that students see
some evidence of their progress in philosophical reasoning, and that
parents be kept informed of the program itself.
- Student materials should be enriched. (For example, stories and other
written material in addition to Harry nay be introduced. The use of
film and other audio-visual materials should beexplored. Where neces-
sary, such materials should be purchased.)
- That student activities should stress more written and artistic work.
Such student "products" can help fix learnings in the minds of the
learners.
- The Superintendent' s Office should explore extension of the program
into the junior and senior high schools so as to create an on-going
curriculum.
- That the objective for the Philosophical Reasoning Program be stated
as follows:
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To improve basic thinking skills as manifested in reading,
writing, speaking, and listening skills.
After reviewing the discussion, and upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent of Schools, it was
VOTED: that the program continue to be used in grades 5 and 6 as a vari-
ation of the Social Studies, Language Arts, and Reading Programs.
Enrollment reports, as of September 12, 1979, were disseminated. ENR0LL1 'NT
Dr. DiGiamnarino noted that the actual enrollment was 6,486 for Septem- REPORTS
ber 12, versus a projected enrollment for September 12 of 6,356, a dif-
ference of 130 students more than anticipated at the moment, He noted
that the actual comparison enrollment for 10/1/78 (6,858) and 9/12175 -
(6,486) showed a loss of 372 students for the district as of that date.
He said the official October 1 enrollments would be presented at the
next meeting.
The Superintendent announced that nineteen Lexington High School • NATIONAL
students were named 1980 semi-finalists, which was the largest number SL1MI-
of any public high school in New England. He also noted that there FINALISTS
was an increase in SAT scores; mathematics scores increased nine points;
verbal scores increased ten points. He noted that the trend was con-
trary to the national trend. He complimented the staff and students.
The School Committee also extended its congratulations to staff and to
student representative, Mark Bohan, who was nominated as a semi-finalist
among the nineteen students at Lexington High School.
It was
VOTED: to adjourn at 10:49 p.m. (Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous)
Respectfully submitted '
Ric`1 rd Barnes
/c ' Recording Secretary
SCUED'JLE OF ,,A`....FPT
The following schedules of pcv ren'. _ weir. available for scrutiny and
approval prior to this meeting:
SCH3 'L EPAR'- `^.i•
Personal Services
August 31 , 1979 Classified Payroll #60 $49,081.32
September 7, 1979 Professional Payroll 440,813.08
Expenses
September 7, 1979 Bill Schedules #25 24,836.94
September 7, 1979 #26 2,477.99
September 7, 1979 ',# 7 20,422.43
September 7, 1979 #28 5,871.53
September 7, 1979 #'9 824. 14
September 7, 1979 #20 290.00
September 14, 1979 #71 10,465.79
ceptember 14, 1979 #32 3,029. 18
September 14, 1979 #33 10,361.82
September 14, 1979 #34 2,754.10
September 14, 1979 1,35 6,786.92
September 14, 1979 #36 16,665.02
September 14, 1979 #37 20,350.66
September 14, 1979 #38 6,443.95
Exueoses (Carryover Account)
September 7, 1979 #324 4, 729.04
September 14 , 1979 #325 1,230. 74
Tht-#f-State 'Travel
September 14 , 19-'9 #2 150.00
SPECLAL PROOSAISS - ^ ._" iU❑ lands
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,: ?Ayer 7, 1979 Profsai # al Payr..,i i ' 3 ,875.24
• pceenber 14 , 1979 51. 1.1 Schedule #26 18.69
.rd.' iSio to i_'Paloyloet.t
em-,:. _r 7, 1979 'Pr^ ss . ,n:l 'yr , . 1,077.31
r:eimber i4 . 1979 17,111 S0cdu1e 31 9 885.85
'`*eject Discover
p'e,n'cer 7, 1979 Pro _ signal PauraH 501. 15
tile P1 89-313 9peia1 Education
ptembc. 7 . 1972 Prof ssional Payr,1 : 92.12
• School Material R cavcry
• p,:emper 71'4'—IT/9 iii: 'Schedule #72 351. 17
zatii C,ar,puter
., 'ncenber 14 , 1.979 Bill Schedule #7 257. 78
NEW PERSONNEL
NAME SCHOOL/StTLJEC_ EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
PERSONNEL CHANGES - C.ERFIFTED
RESIGNATION
YRS_ IN LLNTN( FON EFFECTIVE REASON
CHANGE IN ASSIGNM-N1
CORR :CTION IN SALARY
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DECREE CHANGES
O.!'_'1i. E IN EFFECTIVE St\ATiC ;I..,T-:
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(Over)
PERSONNEL CHANcE'.i - CERTIFIED
(Con tia.ie d) ---
COUNSELING INTERN, TRANSITION PROGRAM
TRANSFER
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RESCIND COACHING APPCTNTikNi
SCHOOL CR;!SS INC
As you know, an amount of $37 ,300 adcl,:rd to oycschool budget to cover the
cost of crossing guards. Since tnis action Enzikcp, employees of the School
Department, it is necessary to hove r.:1.‘err, by the School Committee.
Other than their elec don and s ,guing of c72,:,..re• I. is , cpey < ill continue to be
supervised and processed by the Police Dep3rrrik,at
A list of crossing guards oiii Lb:dr rote: @pr. he reverse side of this
pa ge•
(Over)
Team of Texhttliavf, gefwzaritinets
' v!
MEMORANDUM
To: James McInnes, Business AJministrat -r DATE: 9-5-79 PA3
Lexington School Dept ,
sUSJ diet
CROSSING GUARD PERSONNEL
ljated be ow are The names and rid.fre._,ses c cur Croz,sin.:‘ Gu ds for the year
1979 - 1980, They are pt-t*0 or / i0/ c& ne ', 3Jr - F.Gpterr thru June,
at $275,00 per month .
Chief of RoSice
PERSONNEL CHANGES - CL1S ?F LID
EFFECELVL
NEW PERSONNEL
RFSCI"ND RESIGMATION
7SC ':,:D ASSIGNMENT
RESIGNATION IN LEXINGTON EFFECTIVE
REASON
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(Over)
PERSONNEL CHANGE_ ' C ,tSSL:LU)
(CCNTINUEN)
CPA 2Jd IN HOURS -
R. -ELECTION OF S"IAFP - CLASSIFIED
Class , No. No. of Hourly
Name - School Position and Step Hours Rate
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VOTE ON STATE RL'.GIAJ.I'IONS ON ELIGIBILITY
FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE SCHOOL LUNCHES
Federal and State Regulations require that school districts provide free
milk and free lunches to needy students. It also recommends that provision be--
made for reduced prices for others. Guidelines concerning gross family income-- ----
are established as a major criteria. We are required to do the following:
1. Send a notice and applications to the home of every child
enrolled. Copy attached sent home during the opening week
of school.
2. Notify all applicants of decisions concerning applications within
10 working days.
3. Send a Hearing Procedure to the people who have been denied.
(Copy attached.)
4. Notify public and private welfare agencies of the program.
5. Publish information regarding the program in the local paper
(published in the September 10, 1979 issue of the Lexington
Minuteman) .
This year the guidelines also provide that School Committees may provide
free breakfasts as part of this program. Although the program is permissive,
it is required that School Committees vote not to offer free breakfasts if
they do not wish to do so. Since we do not have enough students to make the
program mandatory, nor are we presently equipped to provide this program, it
would not be feasible to participate in the breakfast program.
The School Ccamuittee must formally vote to accept the policy and
procedures each year. We have complied with the other requirements and
request that the School Committee confirm the free milk and reduced price
school lunch program by an official vote.
AnLlc'.TIUN Yii "BEi 9L c.J _ :`i i �CAL5
July I, 1009 ..
:f ✓our school rules not to offer Free Milk '.n^ G -
. _ . i . .ernnces pertaining to the
Est= Xilk Program should be deleted from Vic, • _. ,, : c. en _ __:. )
: hereby cake application for free milk In,: trse tells r tadu . .:ice meals for students) below
are my children or my wards:
Last )fame F_rst Name
_.._ _.. rade
tof.
_ Family f.All nemcers of "o,.: .calci _.
`Ce FOR RINCIPRLS-Reta_n for a
uurta c_ ',v _e years following the year to
.. .rh they pe-tain all approved and disapproved
articitiont
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a- - 1: :trigsFamily Income s x t2 .wee.<e; _ ,..:par-1 G_
>ss axone $
_ ` in .
$ income as the term is used notice ea: r. _.-_ family _n dome before deductions, including
-:els of all uorkingmembers, welfare palm_.,_ -... . social sotarity and any other income.
-our cross family anecme exceeds the snorm t :.rdicac d :3 the family income scale as shown, and you
to >o-ly for free milk and free meals or reducer. .-e men :_, for your children under any of the
: -z._ hardship condit_ons ler_ . le-,-e '_et - application form and also des-
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_. . . -he nature of your tre--ship. :: es lain
-e,c:al hardship conditions are-----Shelter _ . ,cncess rf 30% of income) $
estimated annual dollar High eii.'.a cat _
eectt must be indicated: Special Carnation Papenses S
Disaster or . as.�albLosses
_sses
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Tota - co 1 Nirdsr`.ipConditions S
Please check in the - are p - c_ tre racialor ethnic identity of your child(ren) . i .
INS:JR:LA- This information is voluntary , .
1 will affect your child's eligibility. This p '
information _s being collected n y tr 're sure that everyone receives school meals
on a fair basis, without regard tttaco, c:ior, cr national origin.
-nerican Indian or A'laskan tau_ a } Asian or Pacific Islands
.Hispanic „Black, not of Hispanic Origin
tR white, not of Hispanic Origin j„:,Do not wish to give information
.. chat the above information T_ have given is true and correct, that the application is being
an connection with the receipt of State and federal. Funds, that School Officials may for cause:
ec :est an informal conference with the parents to substantiate the information on the application
_. . f -e?`.ascec be either part., the Fair Hearing _ __cadore rev be used) ; (2) verify the information
acp..icacior-, and that deliberate misrepresentation of the information may subject me as
;ccilieent to prosecution under applicable State and 0uc-cal statutes.
or 2a.a_c_an 's agnature Address tip Telephone No.
Lcese return this application to the school where your shild attends. Cate
FOR OFFICE USE 0NL'1
Name Sr inn? Date
C .i-oroved :or, free milk s froe lunch °Ap,proved for a reduced price lunch °Denied
\.:preyed for free breakfast 0 approved for a reduced price breakfast
DETACS AND RETURN TO APPLICANT WITU'IN 10 DAYS 02 RECEIPT
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` -- .t a Nae �^. .' Address .—' 'tate '..
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� � g .on for free milk and free .eels or reduced ice meals for your child children has
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On -®m mile t frem .Crich Cfledeced Price lunch OReduced Pry
price breakfast at
:Free breakfast
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Season icr
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'.• rzr,*'� a(niai ins :- _. _ _e:lJr•. will be _forjardcd Co You
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LETTER TO _<.,.-.
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mar Parent or Guardian:
- r,@F7.P."+
0: _ SC; OO T _. me ala every day.
Students
dents may
ce for, Lincents and extra milk 'or .Qt
_ _ :c-e- :o families -hese . ._, n _ � r wrn Cr the listed
scales are
veet .
_le freefreemi- . and meals or at eh re prices ' i cents for lunch
-" If your income .._ ea : :fee _hese shown but you have special
i.e. , unusually high recti hills, _. costs in excess of 30 percent of
inc. _ mend spec , , -,1. condition of a child, or
er special Leosses , yoeur
och d 'ie - <. ea, ents should clearlyunderstand
a' eve Cr ealU servedv losses , oo� children el may st e - ,.
ever. meal in schools is stnoidic o e . . looser degree byState-Federal
tei-nursement_s- Those lunches served at full price are -. ed as well as those served free or
teeecec. Therefore, there should be ne reluotaece ne apely - either free or reduced price
•.sa. . :_ your family size, and cross i'-cc' - the "'n ,e eligibility Criteria" for free
he duced price meals, we a ce you and alldlieiele rareens
n ' 1 outthe application. The
these:hese programs :s to improve the n on all children. Information given on the
aenlic=_tion is confidentia] and will be used pelt: te cepa i.:: 1i;ihilet✓ for free or reduced
meals/milk.
Jely 1, 1379 - June 70, 1:50
INCOME ELIGIBILITY CRIT- •=_ r..
yAoc:LY SIee AND GROSS _eel.:o
ly Size Maximum Ct s m. anima loss Income
:e. ,_.c_ o° Flocs oho lc,) ---
_n. Free Milk and mefiale ieode _d Price Meals
.._ _-- .—.
me, $0 to 4 , 391 $ 4551 to 7,160
0
t.o 5, €,0:1 to 9 ,420
to 7 ,400 l,491 to 11.680
0tc 8 ,940 0,941 to 13,940
�. - D to 1.0, :90 10 ,351 tc 16,260
11,54_ to 18 ,473
0 to 13,290 13,291 to 20,730
: fat C to 14,740 54, 74)
74). to 22 .950
to Ateet.ehal FamilyMember 1,450 2,252
childrenEn �ieib:e for feee milk and free meals_. Or ..
._ cuced price meals
ee
are 2 .�
ata 'ess Cases fester of your family income. If a have suchchildren living with you and wish z .=_:
. - : such meals for them, please file a separate application for each child, and indicate amount
;. state supportonly as income.
:'_ications may be submitted anytime during the school year. Should your income or family size
V ante , contact the approving official. Children havine parents or guardians who become unemployed
ire eligible for free or reduced price meals or for free milk during the period of unemployment,
ereeidoc' 'at the loss of income causes the family income during period of unemployment to be
... ...in tee "Eligibility Criteria".
Sc::coe officials may for cause: t1) request an informal conference with the parents to substantiate
era Information on the application (or if requested _m either party, the Fair Hearing Procedure may
ce used, ; (2) verify the information on the application, end that deliberate misrepresentation
or the eeform.:tion may subject the applicant to prosecution ender applicable State and Federal
,._ _..incl statutes. The application is being made in connection with the receipt of State and
Feteral Funds.
ehildrer receiving free milk and free meals or 'educed price meals will be treated in the same
r.a.::'er as paying students. Every effort will be made to ensure that the children do not know who
:.ac- nc and who is receiving a free milk and free meal or reduced price meal. Parents who feel
is :• their children may be eligible are urged to apply. Please complete the form and return by
• in person or through your hill to his or her school. You will be notified it wrctino
cnool's decision on your application. If you do not agree with the school's decision., you
• w Sh tc discuss it with thapproving official on an informal basis. You may wish to review
...._ _...._s ion further . You hay ' a right to a fair h ne and this can be done by tallied or
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Address .'::one.,.e ee-.ice in the office t_ the Sur
e_i. e :cent , _tn you to nave your child participate in
tte mea: program since it is to his or herbenefit . .t we �
balanced meals each div. ::c child
ee be __seri -.
minated against because of name, ex, colo_ , na-ccicao or national origin, in the
:'e-ation of tee child feeding orooram=_.
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application for free milk_ : red .. . , _ _ _.icU ,r._e mesio has Leon denied.
The school district agrees to use o fairofr_ _.
..-.B.Ta r0'c _. _ parents ' appeals
the school ' s decisions cr challenges.o- _ _no�.It i .is chal nges _o thecorlec.tness of information conta . cd in Al' au cutlet .r to the continued eligibility
cr any child for free or reduce price meas cc Cree nu ik. Luring the appeal and
Hearing the child will continue to receive eros DT roducee price meals or free milk.
record of all such appeals and challenges and their di :ositions shall be retained
for 3 years.
Prior to initiating the hearing procedure, the parent or local school official may
equest a conference to provide an opportunity for the parent and school official
to discuss the situation , p-resent information , and obtain an explanation of data
submitted in the application and decisions rendered . Such a conference shall not
any way prejudice or diminish the right to a fair hearing .
The hearing procedure shall provide the following :
1 . A publicly-announced, simple method for making an oraL or written request for
a hearing.
•
An opportunity to he assisted or represenzod by an attorney or other person.
An opportunity to examine prior to and during the heaping, the documents and
records presented to support the decision uhdet app_a .
Reasonable promptness and convenience in schcciaita a hearing and adequate
notice as to the tine dnd :._ _ pf the hearing _
_ _ on .rtunity to ^resent oral or documentary _'ei,:ehc'' and arguments support-
ing its position.
o . An opportunity to question J. refute a c tesrtmcny or other evidence and to
confront and cross-examine any adverse witnesses .
- . That the hearing be conducted ;nd the Hardsion ,.:,ie by a hearing official who
did not participate in the decision under appeal .
a . That the decision of tho hearing official be lased on the oral and documentary
evidence presented at the hearing and ad a part of the hearing record.
a That the parties con _ red and any designated representative thereof by notified
in writing of the dee ,' on or' the hearing `ficial .
That for each hearing g w i ten record bo pme aced . including the decision under
peal, any documentary cvidenee and a summaryf any oral testimony presented
at the hearing , the aecisi. i cf t:- hearing official end the reasons therefor.
-.nn copy of the notification to the Jar concerned of the hearing official' s
decision.
That such 4ritten record be preserved for -. __ . - 3 years and shall be available
for examination by the parties concerned is their rpres ntatives at any reasonable
time and place during racn per.cd .
-';arents shou.' d clearly understatal + b t in shoo s a subsidized to a
cater or lessen degree by :etc ! nic , -h . 'i . itar lies served at full
ri :e ire subsidized is .:e11 As I .' . ' Therefore , there should be
ria rainet, rc e o app:; for If your family size, end
is within :be Inot_. _ ii , ib; : ler free or .educed price seals,
v-cu and all elzeibia prTat_ , - .. Tho intent of these
,s .
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. . _ y do as . , 1 . .i :he t h tt!. z :Jcrents , The
..rte: -'unprovided tt . u_ m" ' n. • _ , wj - be lizej only for the
os - o: d. ninin - . . i i: ve.: : :tea any tame during the
zci--L-Si year . . hi, cert 'la canes - _ , . . . - . ._ Cnr oce hitt: and free mels
e . -.,.sec' prict meals ::r __ it? .e s1o.11 children living
and wish to for . • - . , „Lease file a separate
i 1 _ , . ,tlon for each Chi. id , 1'._,. .. e .. .. a ' Ha only as in om':e.
nheo :r.e provision of tOe po[ c. th 1..a ;1 _.. ` ? Yi review all
i'c?L_ . ,_.;ir., Or:icier!
catix-_s and determine cligHility. if .. ,,1i-or' s dissatisfied viti; the ruling of the
he may wish .lis thn dezisian u1 'h :.nprc. ;.og official on an informal
n:ake a request either a:..ila Dr it wri 1. iv. ring appcai the decision to:
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procadures are ni.: iint! in the ,ii ah-tn _,,2y of the pal:icy is on file it
.. ce of tie Sutter in _., .'ant of sr .1.': _ ',here hr . -'viewed by :1na- interested part;
n _
alsn prov des h. re w : 1I an cation and/or aiscrinintst
n , .. 1y child beta 's_' or t: L5 raze , - n?.tlo:dl Origin , in the
ana:lon of tjehi .i z_.�� , gree