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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-05-06-SC-min Page 40 May 6, 1980 A meeting of the Lexington School Committee was held on Tuesday, May 6, 1980 at 8:00 p.m. in the School Administration Building. Presnet were: Swanson, Shaw, Gaudet , Michelman, Brown, student representative Dohan. Also present were: Lawson, MacTnnes , Pierson, Monderer, Barnes . Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools , it was VOTED: to accept the schedule of payments. (Michelman, Swanson, SCHEDULE OF Unanimous) ( See attached sheet) PAYMENTS VOTED: to accept the personnel changes. (Gaudet , Michelman, PERSONNEL Unanimous) CHANGES VOTED: to re-elect the staff for the 1980-81 school year at the RE-ELECTION OF step and level indicated. ( Swanson, Michelman, Unanimous) STAFF (See attached sheet) VOTED: to accept the personnel for the 1980 Sunnier Reading Pro- SUMMER READING gram. (Gaudet , Michelman, Unanimous) (See attached sheet) PROGRAM VOTED: to accept bids with the companies based on their low unit CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES prices meeting specification. (Swanson, Michelman, Un- FLOOR WAX, FINISH animous) ( See attached sheet) & CLEANER Tt was VOTED: to establish the position of Coordinator of Adult Education ADULT Daytime classes and request that the Superintendent recommend DAYTIME a stipend to the School Committee after consultation with. COORDINATOR the appropriate persons. (Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous) The first reading of a proposed Homework Policy was conducted. HOMEWORK The Superintendent noted that staff, P.T.S, `S and others were in- POLICY vited to forward comments to him and Dr. Pierson. Dr. Monderer noted the new features of the improved Metco METCO Screening Procedure. They were: early assessment (April-May) , SCREENING school visitation prior to placement , more data, determination PROCEDURES of educational program prior to admission. The topic was re- scheduled for further discussion due to questions about some aspects to the suggested proposal. A revision of the language was made so that the third line read, "and the family is informed of the assessment". A report from the members of the M.I.A.A. Rules Review Committee M.I.A.A. at Lexington High School was presented to the School Committee. The members supported the recommended changes in Rule 19 and 7. The Com- mittee also stated that it would be beneficial to receive information on the financial structure of the Association. Page 41 May 6, 1980 It was VOTED: to request the Superintendent to seek a current financial report of the M.I.A.A, (Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous) A brief analysis of the Class of 1979 compared to other Massachu- 1979 setts high school classes were distributed to the committee. GRADUATES Mr. Barnes began the hearing by reviewing the guidelines L.E.A. for teaching loads as developed in 1971 to provide consistency GRIEVANCE in staffing in the schools. He noticed they had been used as 79-80-1 practice for the development of budgets each year. The guide- lines indicated that the norm for junior high school teachers was 20 teaching periods per week in major academic areas. Mr. Cawley said the 79-80 load of 20 hours was an increase over other years in which they had 18 hours and that the change was a violation of contract being a unilateral action. Mr. Hibbard noted that in 1975 , Dr. Fobert directed Clarke to revise the 75/76 program to be consistent with Muzzey and Diamond. Mr. Hibbard convinced Dr. Fobert that the original pattern of organization provided more opportunities for students and he allowed Clarke to return to its former structure from September, 1976 to June, 1979. No grievance was filed then. He said the new policy of phase placement for each discipline was the key factor in the change. It was discussed with faculty in April and in his opinion, best for teachers and students. A majority of the staff was in favor and teaching responsibilities were made consistent with those of Muzzey and Diamond. Mr. Michelman stated that he was empathetic with the view that changes be discussed with the staff, but he did not feel the issue was a matter of change in established working conditions. It was VOTED: to deny Grievance 79-80-1. (Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous) Mr. Cawley stated that Grievance 79-80-3 was filed since SUBSTITUTES Mr. Sullivan, principal at Diamond, was requiring staff to cover L. E. A. classes when qualified substitutes were not hired, a practice GRIEVANCE not in effect in other buildings. 79-80-3 Mr. Sullivan responded that for years it had been the practice to have staff cover classes in emergency situations where no sub- stitutes were available. He also noted that he and the assistant principal also covered when necessary. Mr. Barnes reviewed the several programs in effect to attempt to recruit substitutes for the system. He also noted it was a practice at all buildings to have staff cover in an emergency and that the principal had the prerogative to provice such coverage. Page 42 May 6, 1980 Mr. Sullivan noted that no one person had been requested to Cover more than a few times. A list was kept to monitor equity factors. He also stated that a faculty committee on substitutes had been formed to seek solutions to the shortage of substitutes. After a brief question and answer period, it was VOTED: to deny Grievance 79-80-3. (Swanson, Gaudet , Unanimous) VOTED: to adjourn at 11: 10 p.m. ( Michelman, Gaudet , Unanimous) Respectfully submitted, /j and H. B es Recording secretary /mc PERSONNEL CHANGES - CERTIFIED RETIREMENT YRS. IN LEXINGTON EFFECTIVE MATERNITY LEAVE OF ABSENCE LEAVES OF ABSENCE REASON DEGREE CHANGE RESIGNATION - LABB PROGRAM YRS. IN LEXINGTON EFFECTIVE REASON CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT PERSONNEL CHANGES - CLASSIFIED TRAMITER EFFECTIVE CHANGE IN HOURS RESIGNATIONS YRS . IN LEXINGTON REASON 4/18/80 RET iRE?,E.NTS RE-ELECTION OF STAFF SECOND tD ELEC'TION These people have previously received a contract and are being recommended for their second election. STEP/ GRADE/ SCHOOL NAIri° LEVEL SUBJECT SALARY COTS Senior THIRD ELECTION These people have previously received two contracts and are being recommended for their third election. STEP/ GRADE/ SCHOOL NLIE LEVEL SUBJECT SALARY CON@ NTS Senior SPECIAL PRCGRAN* Project ' *Subject to Funding CLASSIFIED STAFF FOR TITLE I SUMMER READING PROGRAM 1980 The following are- recommended: �? OF PERSON POSITION SCHOOL SALARY ccou 2't2F-5-00-1410 -i41-Aides Account 28-5-00-1410-151-Secretl Rate Aides - 72 hours at $4.21 an hour- June 30 to August 1 - 8:45 - 11;4, a.m, Secretary - 92 hours at $4.67 an hour - June 30 to August 1 - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon • CERTIFIED STAFF FOR TITLE I SL NER READING PROGRAM 1980 The following are recommended: NAME OF TEACHER POSITION SCHOOL SALARY • Account #28-5-00-1410-121 June 30, 1980 to August 1 , 1980-Estabrock School (8:45a.m. to 11 :45 a.m. ) BIDS - CUSTODIAL SUPPLLPS • On March 21, 1980, invitations for bids for custodial supplies and equipment for the Lexington Public Schools were sent to thirty companies, The bid was also advertised in the March 27, 1980 issue of the Lexington Minute-Man. Specifications were drawn on Eifty-four items and were based on items used or tested in our school system. The approximate rluantiti.es were based on our past experience. Sealed bids were received from nine companies and were opened at a public reading at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 1980. After careful analysis of price and quality, it is recommended that orders be placed with the following companies in the following approximate amounts as shown below. In all cases, the lowest bidder's product has been selected that meets specifications, or where total unit prices or delivery charges were considered. Vendor Item No. Total Connie Chemical Company 9, 10, 12, 13, 15-17, 20, 32 $1055.76 Edison Chemical Company 5-8, 11, 14, 18, 19, 25, 26, 28, 33-48, 50-52 4120.18 • 16 21-23 963,28 Fuller Brush Company 3 '4 29-31, 49, 53 1172,87 Ginsburg Brothers, Inc. 1, , 5 748,5_5 M. D. Stetson Co, s 2, 24, 27, --- 8050.74 The above companies are known to us and have been successful bidders in the past, and their performance has been satisfactory. Prices in general increased over last year's bid prices, Some major changes were at follows: Increases Bab-0 +674 (7.8%), floor brushes, a range of up to +$7.00 (122.8%) Increases Bab-0 +67C (7,8%), floor brushes, a range of +$7.00 (122.8%) to +$11.61 (94,8%) , Windex +$2.40 (20.97.) , Ammonia +$1.56 (35..17,) Decreases Buffing Pads, a range of -40t: (3.47,) to -$2.30 (10.7%), scouring Pads -13e (3.97.) , jumbo sponges -39% (6.67) The overall cost would be an increase of 8800.00, BIDS - FLOOR WAN LOt?R FiNINP ANI) FloOR CLEANER On March 21, 1980, invitations for bids for floor wax and cleaner for the Lexington Public Schools were sent: to three companies. The bid was also advertised in the March 27, 1980 issue of the Lexington Minute-Man. Specifications were drawn on three items and were based on floor wax, floor finish and cleaner which has been used or tested in our school system. The approximate quantity was based on our past experience. Sealed bids were received from three companies and opened at a public reading ' at 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, 1980. The bids received were in accordance with strict specifications that include not only a detailed chemical breakdown, but also a performance test clause which, in effect, means that any bidder who is to be considered for an award must have had his product's tested by the Lexington Public Schools in strict accordance with performance standards. After careful analysis of price and quality, it is recommended that orders be placed at the approximate total of $4,918.65 with the M. D. Stetson Company. Their products was used this year, and their products and service have been satis- factory. The other companies bidding were Connie Chemical Co. ($5,849.60) and Ginsburg Brothers ($5,557.35) , The per gallon price for the products are as follows: floor wax ($2.90), floor finish ($2.90) and floor cleaner ($1,97)„ These are the same prices as last year.