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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-04-08-SC-min Page 33 April 8, 1980 A meeting of the Lexington School Committee was held at Clarke Junior High School, on April 8, 1980, at 8:00 p.m. Those in attend- ance were Brown, Swanson, Gaudet, Shaw, Michelman, and student rep- resentative Dohan. Also present were: Lawson, Maclnnes, Monderer, Pierson, DiGiammarino, and Barnes. Mr. Brown introduced the new student representative to the 1980-81 STUDENT School Committee, Jeffrey Anderson. Mr. Brown expressed his thanks REPRESENTATIVE to Marc Dohan for his service from the committee. Marc Dohan thanked the committee for the opportunity to serve and commented about some of his experiences on the committee. He listed the many fine accomplishments of the students in the Lexing- ton Public Schools. He said his present concern was that greater communication between the School Committee and the Administration be a prime focus. Mr. Brown thanked Marc Dohan for his comments and agreed that the committee was proud of the social and academic results of students, and that even though changes occured and were adopted, there was extensive dialogue among a variety of audiences prior to any adoption by the School Committee. In summary, the com- mittee members thanked Marc for his comments and said they would be a springboard for reflection by the School Committee. It was EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES 1/8/80 VOTED: to accept the executive session minutes of January 8, 1980 as presented. (Michelman, Gaudet , Unanimous) It was EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES 2/5/80 VOTED: to accept the executive session minutes of February 5 , 1980 as presented. (Michelman, Gaudet, Unanimous) It was EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES 3/4/80 VOTED: to accept the executive session minutes of March 4, 1980 as presented. (Michelman, Gaudet, Unanimous) Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, it was SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS VOTED: to accept the schedule of payments. (Swanson, Michelman, Unanimous) (See attached sheet) The Superintendent began the discussion of Recommendation B by PHASING reviewing the development of the study. He said that on April 3, RECOMMENDATION 1979, the School Committee received a report and recommendation on phasing. After several discussions, it was voted to adopt Recom- mendations A and C, to be implemented in September of 1979. The School Committee deferred implementation of Recommendation B pending additional development of detail by the Administration. Since then, there have been dozens of meetings of teachers, department heads , principals, central office, and the Superintendent relating to how to implement B or how to teach seventh grade students in more heterogneous classrooms. In addition to these meetings, there have been numerous seminars and workshops for faculty and parents sponsored by the Lexing- ton schools, and, finally, there have been meetings of interested Page 34 April 8, 1980 junior high school faculty with the Superintendent , Assistant Superin- tendent and members of the School Committee. He said very little new was being added to the discussion of whether to adopt or reject Recommendation B. He added that Recommendation B should be adopted because the junior high school is far more than a little high school. Its students have different needs, its teachers different aspirations for their students. Junior high school students are students in transition. They are at a point in their lives where they no longer are children, but not yet adults. Nevertheless, their intellectual, emotional, and social needs are just as distinctive. They are very much aware, for example, of their changing bodies, are vulnerable to peer pressure; would like to assert a bit of self-independence, but are still very much in need of parental guidance; they are reaching a crucial stage in the development of their intellectual self-image. Such needs cannot be satisfied by the elementary school approach; yet to diminish the importance of this transitional stage by saying that it must conform to the way the junior high school does things means that our junior high students are in for three years of de- ception. The current structure of the traditional junior high school is at odds with the development characteristics of students of this age. The central finding of the literature on early adolescence is that there is tremendous variability on all developmental parameters. Given this variability, age grading for early adolescents makes little sense, and tracking of any sort locks students into differential ability levels which may reflect the rate of development rather than in- tellectual capacity. In summary, he said Recommendation B of the Phasing Study was con- sistent with the literature on early adolescence because it will not lock grade seven students into ability levels, but instead will recog- nize the wide variation in developmental characteristics of students in grade seven. Recommendation B will, however, provide our junior high school faculties and administrators with opportunities to organize classes in social studies, English and science so that every seventh grade stu- dent will have an equal opportunity to develop his/her intellectual ca- pacities. He said he fully understood and recognized that it will be dif- ferent and difficult for some of our faculty to adjust their methods and procedures to accomodate a broader range of abilities and achievements among their students. He added he was confident , however, that they were capable of making the necessary adjustments , and will be successful in implementing Recommendation B. He said this confidence was accompanied by a promise and a commitment to provide staff with the necessary materi- als and support in this new endeavor. Following discussion, it was VOTED: to adopt as educational policy of the Lexington Public Schools the attached sheet of Recommendation B. (Michelman, Shaw, Unanimous) Page 35 April 8, 1980 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of schools, it was PERSONNEL CHANCES - VOTED: to accept the personnel changes. (Certified) (Michelman, CERTIFIED Swanson, Unanimous) ( See attached sheet) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of schools, it was PERSONNEL CHANGES VOTED: to accept the personnel changes (classified) . (See attached CLASSIFIED sheet) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of schools , it was RE-ELECTION OF STAFF VOTED: to re-elect the following staff. (See attached sheet) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of schools , it was VOTED: to set the salaries for certified personnel, at level, step and salary indicated for the 1980-81 school year. (See attached sheet) VOTED: to elect to tenure staff for the school year 1980-81, at the step and level indicated as listed on the attached sheet) . Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of schools, it was RESIGNATION VOTED: to accept the resignations for the following staff effective June 30, 1980. (Swanson, Michelman, Unanimous) (See attached sheet) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of schools, it was TENURE STAFF NOT RECOM ENDEI VOTED: that the following staff not be voted increases for the 80-81 FOR INCREASE school year because of unsatisfactory performance. (Swanson, Gaudet, Unanimous) (See attached sheet) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of schools, itwas NON-TENURE STAFF PLACED VOTED: to place the following non-tenure staff on hold. (Swanson, ON HOLD Gaudet, Unanimous) (See attached sheet) Upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, it was NON-TENURE AND TENURE STAFF - VOTED: to accept the Superintendent 's recommendation for the follow- NO PPOSITIONS staff be notified no positions available for the 80-81 school AVAILABLE year. (Swanson, Gaudet, Unanimous) (See attached sheet) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent' of schools, it was NON-TENURE STAFF NO VOTED: the following person be notified that no position available POSITION for the 80-81 school year. (Michelman,Swanson, Unanimous) AVAILABLE (See attached sheet) Page 36 April 8,1980 The Superintendent said that in the school year, 77-78, the posi- TEAM LEADER tion of senior teacher was not filled at Franklin School. In 78=79, POSITIONS the position of senior teacher was not filled at Estabrook School. This was part of the process agreed to after much discussion with ele- mentary principals regarding declining enrollments, need for adminis- trative help, and equitable distribution of resources at each school. The Superintendent said the remaining segment of the process was not to fill the position of team leader at Estabrook and Franklin Schools in the 80-81 school year. He noted that Dr. Pierson and Mr. Barnes had been involved in the process of recuaunending to his the position of team leader not be filled. Therefore, upon their recommendation and that of the principals, he recommended that the position of team leader at Estabrook and Franklin not be filled effective September 1, 1980. It was VOTED: not to fill the position of team leader at Estabrook and Franklin effective September 1, 1980. ( Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was WAIVER REQUEST VOTED: to request a waiver of the provisions of Section 38G of Chapter 71 certification for Dr. J. Anne Trevelyan for the school year 79-80. ( Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was SABBATICALS VOTED: to accept granting sabbaticals for the periods indicated on the attached sheet for the school year, 80-81. (Gaudet, Shaw, Unanimous) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was BIDS - GENERAL AND VOTED: to place orders with the following companies based upon low ART SUPPLIES unit prices meeting specifications for the approximate totals and that Items 53-55 be rejected as being in the best interests of the Town of Lexington. (Gaudet , Swanson, Unanimous) (See attached sheet) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was BIDS DUPLICATING VOTED: that orders be placed with the following companies based on low unit prices meeting specifications and approcimate totals. (Gaudet , Swanson, Unanimous) (See attached sheet) Jack Monderer presented a report by the Steering Couutittee of BASIC SKILLS the Basic Skills Program.. IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Following a brief discussion, it was VOTED: to accept the Basic Skills Improvement Program. (Michelman, Swanon, Unanimous) Page 37 April 8, 1980 A brochure describing a recent Metropolitan Education program EDCO was disseminated to the committee. Also, the Superintendent noted METROPOLITAN that all of EdCo's programs had been placed under one LEA applicant . EDUCATION He noted that in the past Brookline Public Schools was the local PROGRAM education agency, but last year Lexington volunteered to be the local education agency. The Superintendent recommended that Lexington Public Schools, once again, be the local education agency for EdCo, and apply-for funding of $525,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Education, c. 636 (Sec. 8) , for the period of September 1, 1980 to June 30, 1981. It was VOTED: to have Lexington Public Schools apply for funding of $525,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Education, c. 636 (Sec.8) for the period September 1, 1980 to June 30, 1981. (Michelman, Gaudet , Unanimous) The Superintendent noted that the School Committee had requested ARTS COUNCIL a nominee to be appointed to the Local Arts Council as requested by APPOINTMENT the Board of Selectmen. The Superintendent said he would recommend Donald Gillespie. Members of the School Committee agreed to the ap- pointment, and Mr. Brown said the Board of Selectmen would be so in- formed. Mr. Brown read a thank-you note from Gertrude Nelson to the RETIREMENT OF School Committee in appreciation of the bowl presented to her after GERTRUDE NELSEN twenty-six years of service. The School Committee expressed again its deep appreciation for Mrs. Nelsen's services. It was VOTED: to adjourn at 10: 14 p.m. to discuss a matter of possible litigation and collective bargaining strategy. (Michelman, yes ; Gaudet , yes ; Swanson, yes; Shaw, Yes ; Brown, yes) It was announced that the School Cuwwittee would not be return- ing to public session. Respectfully subm ,d, Richard Hy Barnes Recording Secretary /mc o, The folloyring ::ChOaliC2 of pos.cu.., nvzLlahic %or ocrutiny and cpproval prior to thi irnetin!;: 2(311001 113P3 Personal Servicac Hatch 14, 1980 C1na3i2iod Tnyro31 -220-6„ 275,652.63 :larch 23, 1980 70,362.00 Mach 21. 1980 -.1ro1cao:F.c.111 450,324,49 LALaaces 1?arah 21, 1900 :-61.3.2a1no 4, 53635 l6nrch 21, 1961 318_12 3-1h5•Y1-, 21 , 1180 Morch 21, 1920 s 1.3.a:seh 28, 1920 ,nrch 98, 19Ui : 2 '6 h aroll 23, 1930 lfaYeh 98, 1f.30 N arch 28, 1980 265.37 Narch 28, 1930 ' 223 /1,770.32 Atril 4, 1900 1 April 4. 1980 1 ,03771 April 4, 1980 52,075.00 April 4, 1930 0:2 .4 10, 107.60 April 4, 1980 15 1,941.26 Acil 4, 1920 541 .33 Avril 4, 1980 0.1.7 17,942.55 April 4 , 1900 17,367.52 En:Ton:se:5 (Carryover) April 4, 1900 Sill : eheCule :1638 44.20 Trcvci Enrch 28, 1920 8153 rchedu3a 44/: .33 Voaational r.ducat.:ou April 4, 1(230 Y.111 8uho3u1c 21:5.70 PP01133715 - rata° 7-"ronru-7 Larch 14, 1920 Payroll 2,057.74 16arch 28, 1900 1,904.57 March 21, 1980 rap-za %:. 5,712, 90 1,:arah 21, 1980 33111 :ccc.u1 13 492.23 Pro joct PlaThotrcan? Nat51 21 , 1910.-3Fr,:ifascional Payroll 599.85 moans ion to Er;i:.lo. March 14, 1930 ---_. 01assii2i.er, Pay:: . $104.40 ..arch 28, 1930 i.5 134 .40 ,,arch 21, 19£0 .ro3e:;si.on.:1 ..n;. 1,323,,92 Larch 288, 1960 ni_.'. _chcdo: _ 71.12 146,30 Adult Educat'1 March 14, 1980 Clu;si_icd : 0 i 32„06 March 20, 1980 36.64 ''leech 21, 1980 Dre'... .,ic^a_ - 1 230' 24-: . ?=arch 28, 1980 _Dili ;tmhak1c1,.. 492. 99 -i.-er Education March 21 , 1500 ?_:ofez ioa;.`.- la. - -i . . 773.01 ..arch 23, 1980 Di] :i. Schedule 351,32 Duril 4, 1980 ':u 233.60 Prcjeci 'Di.scol:er March 21, 1980 ProD.v_ sioaal Pay: . 501.15 A March 2%'/ 19E0 Lill .Cl:_Uu.�-.. 60.54 April 4, 1980 60.48 Pro;ecc Assist 'Larch 21, 1930 _70):2:'d'ioat) .. - .1..1 294.12 Project Enhance March 14, 1580 Clasa'fi.ec9 - _-.. 337,12 March 21, 1900 'u 698.50 . arch 21, 1560 P_cTeasional - - :3) .. 735,77 April 4, 1980 'Dill :che u'.c 1.6 12,75 Pro lec;i , c ri_ - -__ 0 - - 1,916.20 lica.`_-ch 20, 1930 -_Clea 0ci..1.1.uri 6-... Project Theatre _ 'S. :he . ur d 'iarct 23, 1980 TBill Schedule 1,337.16 Tosect Cultural :'rnc1; sLc.'.-:._ l . ID1 rch 28, 98 Bii cche8u7.c i. 2,564.05 Protect Basic Indu::.tr;a1 Ski ) is Larch 23, 1983 3111 Schedula 6,52 project S _llc - _srch 28, 19S0 _ 1).l Schadu1.e 1 ,438.91 r x'oiect Ofioer T.:Ctho; r rhii March 28, 1580 Lill Schedule 2,859,48 Ce,line Eerch 28, 19S0 "ch.c..ue 63.0,25 t. l,'. ',•'c .:ch 26, _. - 0 11 8ch,,91ule 100,000,00 • Project Incentive; April 4, 1980 Pill Schedule 7 2,613,.07 Pro4ect Occupat1oncl lnfo :♦1t on April 4, 1980 Eill Schedule ;rl _,3:0e00 Pupil-School Maty Roc, Parch 28, 1980 Rill Schedule 586,.96 Recommendation n For the school year 1980-81 ,and thereafter , the tollowing 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) 2. For instruction 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 be initially formed by methods that do not aim at ranking or stratifying students by estimated ability. b. A student's initial class assignment will not restrict or determine the range of learning opportunities available to that student. All students will have similar access to in- struction at various levels of advancement and rates of progress , as suited to their currently demonstrated capa- bilities and interests . Instructional groups may be formed within classes or among them as required for this purpose. c. For students having needs , capacities or preparation, 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 may 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 students , if in any year their number so warrants and schedul- ing needs permit Following the vote, the superintendent and School Committee thanked all who made contributions during the development of the recommendation. PERSONNEL CHANGES - CERTIFIED RETIREMENT YRS. IN LEXINGTON EFFECTIVE REASON RESIGNATIONS (From Maternity Leave of Absence) EXTEND MATERNITY LEAVE OF ABSENCE LEAVE OF ABSENCE (1979-80 - extend to 1980-1981) RESIGNATIONS PERSONNEL CHANGES - CER.T1PIEll FOR YOUR INFORMATION LEAVES YRS. IN LEXINGTON EFFECTIVE ) PERSONNEL. CHANCLS CLASSIFIED NEWPERSONNEL EFFECTIVE • TRANSFER LANGUAGE LAB AIDES Beginning of Term End of Term RESIGNATION YRS. IN LEXINGTON REASON EFFECTIVE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Name Step/Level Salary Stipend f SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - (Continued) Name Step/Level Salary Stipend SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Continued) Name Step/Level Salary Stipend CLARKE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Name Stei/Level Salary Stipend MUZZEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Name Step/Level Salary Stipend - $ DIAMOND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Name Step/Level Salary Stipend BOWMAN SCHOOL Name Step/Level Salary Stipend BRIDGE SCHOOL Name Step/Level Salary Stipend MULTI SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT Name Step/Level Salary Stipend HASTINGS SCflOO[. Name Step/Level 5nlary Stipend i i ESTABROOK SCHOOL Name Step/Level Sa ary Stipend s FISKE SCHOOL Name Step/Level Salary Stipend FRANKLIN SCHOOL Name Step/Level Salary Stipend T HARRINGTON SCHOOL Name Step/Level Salary Stipend TO BE PLACED Name Step/Level Salary Stipend SPECIAL PRO,'RAMS METCO* Name Step/Level Salary Stipend PROJECT ENHANC'.E* # *Subject to funding FOURTH ELECTION (TENURE) Back-up sheets GRADE/ SCHOOL NAME SUBJECT COMMENTS SPECIAL NEEDS PLACEMENT PROGRAM FOURTH ELECTION (TENURE) (See back-up sheets following) These people have previously received three contracts and are recommended for tenure election at the level and step indicated. GRADE/ LEVEL SCHOOL NAME SUBJECT & STEP SALARY COMMENTS SPECIAL PROGRAMS* METCO SPECIAL NEEDS PLACEMENT COORD. *Subject to funding 8 I TENURE STAFF - Not Recommended for Insrense GRADE; SCHOOL NAME SUBJFcl S SIFT SPLARY COMENTS . „ NON-TENURE STAFF PLACED ON HOLD SECOND ELECTION (If positions become available, these people will be eligible for a second contract .) • - GRADE/ LEVEL SCHOOL NAME: SUBJECT & STEP SALARY COMMENTS Senior NON-TENURE STAFF PLACED ON HOLD - Continued SECOND ELECTION - Continued GRADE/ LEVEL SCHOOL NAME- SUBJECT & STEP SALARY COMMENTS Bridge METCO* *Subject to funding NON-TENURE STAFF PLACED ON HOLD - Continued THIRD ELECTION (If positions become available, these people will be eligible for a third contract.) GRADE/ LEVEL SCHOOL NAME SUBJECT & STEP SALARY COMMENTS Senior SPECIAL PROGRAMS* Spec. Nds. Placement Program *Subject to fundis- NON-TENURE STAFF PLACED ON HOLD - Continued FOURTH ELECTION (Not tenure) GRADE/ LEVEL SCHOOL NAME SUBJECT & STEP SALARY COtfi€NTS Senior SPECIAL PROGRAMS* METCO *Subject to funding NON-TENURE STAFF PLACED ON HOLD - Continued FOURTH ELECTION (TENURE) GRADE/ LEVEL SCHOOL NAME SUBJECT & STEP SALARY COMMENTS Clarke NON-TENURE STAFF - NO POSITIONS AVAILABLE GRADE/ LEVEL SCHOOL NAPE SUBJECT & STEP SALARY COMMENTS Senior TENURE STAFF - NO POSITIONS AVAILABLE GRADE/ LEVEL SCHOOL NAME SUBJECT & STEP SALARY COMMENTS Clarke SABBATICALS - 1980- 1981 The Lexington Education Association/School Coiaiittce Contract provides for sabbatical leaves for staff under certain provisions and conditions. Applications were received until February 1, 1980. At that timo n process began which involved the following: 1. Each application and proposal was read and reacted by a committee consisting of the Superintendent, Geoff Pierson, Frank DiCiammarino, and Dick Barnes . 2. Conferences were scheduled and held with each candidate. Their Principals and Department Heads were invited to attend the conference. 3. Department }leads and Principals were asked for their opinions as to proposals at a large ;roup meeting held '4th Cr Superintendent and the three administrators on the. committee. 4. Each committee member reviewed the ratiup^ of the Principals and Depart- ment Heads, 5. Each committee mamber's rating was considered and final agreement • reached. Criteria used followed that stipulated in the Contract with major emphasis on advantages to the School System and the impact on the instructional program. There were 16 proposals considered. The Contract allows for a maximum of one and one-half (11) percent of the full time professional staff to be eligible during a single year as follows: One per cent of such staff to take one-half year at full pay, or full year at half pay. One half per cent to take full year at full pay. This means: 3 for a full year/full pay 5 for half year/full pay or full year/half pay. The committee selected the following: FULL YEAR/FULL PAY Name School Grade/Subject Yrs . in Lexington Proposal: Foreign Languages This proposal will focus on five areas in the first part: 1. Intercultural Communication 2. Latin American Studies' SABBATICALS - 1980-1981 (Continued) - Continued 3. Spanish Language 4. Intense Exposure to Foreign Language 5. English as a Second Language The second part of the proposal will focus on: 1. Exploring total immersion as an adjunct to the classroom experience. (Continued from part I) 2. Developing expertise in intercultural relations as they apply to Latin America and the Caribbean, and to Hispanics in Massachusetts. 3. Increasing fluency in Spanish in a multicultural setting as represented by people from different Latin American countries. 4. Developing expertise in the planning, development, and execution of programs and seminars on different aspects of Latin America. will study at Boston University and at Hebrew College, Brookline, Name School Grade/Subject Yrs, in Lexington This proposal will focus on a program of Advanced Studies in Teaching, Curriculum, and Learning Environments. The following areas of study have been selected: 1. Classroom Supervision 2, Teaching and Learning Process 3. Philosophy of Curriculum and Teaching Relationship of School to Community will attend Harvard University. SABBATICALS - 1980-1981 • (Continued) Name School Grade/Subject Yrs , in Lexington This proposal will focus on a doctoral program in curriculum and instruction. This sabbatical will permit the fulfillment of residency requirement and submission of doctoral dissertation. Dr. Buckley, program advisor, in cooperation with the candidate, decided to include the following courses in the program: 1. Seminar and Practicum in Remedial Reading 2. Educational and Psychological Testing: Theory and Practice 3. Language Acquisition 4, Administration of Curriculum: Theory and Practice 5. Models of Curriculum and Program Evaluation 6. Practical Aspects of Curriculum and Program Evaluation 7. Intermediate Statistics 8. Dissertation Direction Ms, Johnson will attend Boston College. HALF YEAR/FULL PAY Name School Grade/Subject Yrs. in Lexington * Proposal: Educational Administration This sabbatical will focus on some courses toward completion of a doctorate in Education/Administration. Among the course selection to be considered are: 1. Dissertation Direction 2, Seminar in Problems of School AdL nistration 3. Seminar in Theories of Motivation 4. Futurism and Planning 5. Planning and Conducting Educational Research 6. Internship in Educational Administration SABBATICALS - 1980-1981 (Continued) - Continued will attend Boston College. Name School Grade/Subject Yrs. in Lexington Proposal: The Arthurian Tradition This proposal will permit the preparation of materials and provide additional contact opportunities in the Arthurian Tradition for elementary and secondary level students. Part of the sabbatical will be course work at Boston College (January, 1981 - May, 1981) . The remaining part will include travel and study in England. Contacts have been made in England with two researchers who have inspired present day Arthurian Scholars. The British Museum of London will provide access to leterary, musical and artistic materials. Exploration of Arthurian geography and archaelogical research findings in Glastonbury, South Cadbury and Tintagel will add more enrichment to our curriculum. Nance School Gracie/Subject, Yrs. in Lexington * Proposal: Research and Study - Ecological Issues A major goal of this sabbatical is to develop materials on research that will clearly illustrate the full spectrum of controversial topics. This can be used in courses currently taught in science and social studies. Study will take place at the University of Rhode Island towards a Master's Degree in Marine Affairs. Additional study will take place in New England museums. Course work in research, curriculum will take place at the New England Aquarium. FULL YEAR/HALF PAY Name School Grade/Subject Yrs. in Lexington Proposal: Education of the Gifted The primary goal of this sabbatical is to become familiar through study of the latest theories and methods in educating children with "Special needs" - giftedness. The program at Boston College will focus on the following: 1. Psychology and Education, of Creative People SABBATICALS - 1980-1981 (Continued) - continued 2. Teaching the Gifted 3. Psychology of the Gifted 4. Humanistic Education S. Symposia on Giftedness Additional courses will be taken and a field experience will be completed. Name School Grade/Subject Yrs . in Lexington * Proposal: Computer Literacy and Study This sabbatical will focus on two major goals : 1. Improvement of technical expertise in Computer Literacy: programming, software knowledge, and computer science a. Courses will be taken at Harvard, M.I .T. , or Boston University b. Visitations to other school systems c. Visitation to industries, and other computer installations 2. Revision of Computer Science Course (Math 266) a. Visit other systems and review courses b. Involvement with industry, universities * NOTE: Above sabbatical leaves may be HALF YEAR/FULL PAY or FULL YEAR/HALF PAY, . Each The applicationslee aue yvdevelopedfor andeallwby the School the requirementsoof1theeContract proposal will be more fully P adhered to. Elf) - DUPLIC_1TINC 9: T1T S On February 29, 1980, requests :or unit ice, for items of duplicating supplies were invited from forty seven companies. Y:as also advertised in the March 6, 1980 issue of the Lexington `tinute-Flan„ Specifications weredraws for forty niLL i '.eu'•:- . 111c specifications were based on items used in our school system considering wart sric :essful experience as to standard, quality and price. The quantity specified was based upon past experience. Sixteen sealed bids were received and opened at a public reading at L:00 p,.m. on Monday, March 24, 1980. After careful analysisof 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, delfWex.4 dates and charges and actual performance tests were considered in evaluating those items meeting specifications. Vendor Item Approx.Total Audio Visual Educational Systems, Inc. 21,33 $ 674.22 Carter Rios Storrs & Bement, Inc, 5-25 31242.12 Garith Plastics Co, 31 , 32, 34, 36 451.77 Gestetner Corporation 26 41.30 j, L. Hammett Co. 3, 28 609.15 Identatronics, Inc. 35 1307.46, New England School Supply 2, 30, 37, 39, 40 1188,30 Standard Duplicator Sales, Inc. 1 , 33 1609,15 $37123'447 Items ;r4 (long run masters) and x;29 (therr.,ucopy paper) are to be rejected as not meeting specifications. The items will be purchased Locally. Prices on most items continue to increase. The following is a listing of price changes on some of the larger volume items. 79-80 50-81 $ Item Price Price Change Change Duplicating fluid 1.98 2.55 +.57 +28.8 Ruled Masters 3.333 3.56 +.227 + 6.8 Short Run Masters 2.95 3.312 -x,362 +12,3 Duplicating Paper 2.025 2.12 +.095 + 4.7 Mimeograph Paper 2.035 2.12 +.085 + 4,2 Xerocopy Paper 2.21 2.12 -.09 - 4,1 Direct Read Transparencies 16.85 19.89 +3.04 +18.0 Laminating Film (avg.) 9,82 (av0L0.80 +.986 +10.0 This year again we included a request for vendors to bid on recycled products as alternates. 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. BIDS - CENCfAL i' Ne Awr su PLIES On February 29, 1980, requests for unit prices on items for general and art supplies were invited from forty-two companies, The bid was also advertised in the March 6, 1980 issue of the Lexington Minute-plan. 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 pest successful experience as to standard, quality and price. The quantity specified was based upon past experience. Seventeen sealed bids were received and opened at a public reading at 1:00 pm, on Monday, March 24, 1980, Ih many cases, suppliers indicated a minimum order of $25-$560 per school without shipping charges. This had to be considered in the final determination for making awards. After careful analysis of price, quality cud 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: American Cutlery 6. Hardware Co., Inc, $561.97 Beckman, Inc. 155.68 ee Charette Corporation 4876.25 Cutter Ceramics 565.50 L. J. Hammett Company 19519,36 Litton Office Products 942,62 New England School Supply 16770.57 $43391.95 In each case the low bidder meeting specifications received the award, except when shipping charges would alter the price quoted. Items 63 (error-non item) , 133 Glazes (no bids received) require no action. Items 53-55 (Envelopes) are to be rejected as being in the best interests of Lexington. We will purchase envelopes from the State Contract. In general prices have increased. Prices on some of our larger volume items are as follows : white composition paper +,345 (+20, 6%) per ream or $$569, total order; art construction paper -013-.19 (+12%) per pkg. or +$150. total order; tempera paint +50% or $800 total order.