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June 3, 1980
A meeting of the Lexington School Committee was held on
June 3, 1980, at 8:00 p.m. in the School Administration Build-
ing. Present were: Gaudet , Swanson, Michelman, Shaw, Brown.
Also present were: Lawson, Maclnnes, Barnes, Pierson, and Monderer.
Esther Arlan expressed concern to the School Committee that PUBLIC
staff re-election would occur and hours reduced. She encouraged PARTICIPATION
the School Committee to review the matter of secretarial hours.
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools,
it was
VOTED: to accept the schedule of payments. (Swanson, Gaudet , SCHEDULE OF
Unanimous) PAYMENTS
VOTED: to accept the personnel changes. (Certified) (Michelman, PERSONNEL
Swanson, Unanimous) (See attached sheet) CHANGES
VOTED: to accept the personnel changes. (Classified) (Gaudet ,
Michelman, Unanimous) (See attached sheet)
VOTED: to accept the re-election of staff for 1980-81 at RE-ELECTION
the step and level indicated. (Shaw, Michelman,Unanimous) OF STAFF
VOTED: to accept the re-election of Custodial and Maintenance MAINTENANCE &
personnel for 1980-81 as listed on the attached sheet. CUSTODIANS
(Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous) RE-ELECTION
The subject of Leadership was deferred to a future meeting. LEADERSHIP
VOTED: to accept the prices for milk and school lunch as in- SCHOOL
dicated on the attached sheet . (Swanson, Gaudet, Unanimous) LUNCHES
VOTED: to accept low bids on Medical, Industrial Arts and Physical BIDS
Education supplies meeting specifications as listed on the SUPPLIES
attached sheet . (Michelman, Gaudet , Unanimous)
VOTED: to accept the re-election of Food Services personnel for FOOD
1980-81 as listed on the attached sheet. (Michelman, Shaw, SERVICES
Unanimous) RE-ELECTION
VOTED: that the role description of Assistant. Adult Education ASSISTANT ADULT
Coordinator and a stipend of $350 for 1980-81 be ac- EDUCATION
cepted. (Swanson, Gaudet , Unanimous) COORDINATOR
Mr. Cawley stated that he had met with grievants as promised L.E.A.
at the last School Committee meeting in order to review the griev- GRIEVANCE
ance status. He said the grievants wished to present the entire 79-80-4
grievance for vote, not extract any parts.
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June 3, 1980
Mr. Stanley Boynton said he considered none of the items to be
resolved at this time and that they represented a unilateral change
in working conditions. He requested a vote on the whole grievance.
Mr. Brown noted there was concern about voting on the total griev-
ance since two items had been resolved. Mrs. Swanson agreed and said
the School Committee had certainly given time for professional needs.
She felt a grievance for calling a meeting five minutes earlier than
usual was inappropriate. She said all were trying to serve students
and that we should always focus on that as the goal.
Mrs. Gaudet said she felt the resolved issues could be weeded
out and only those items left in dispute left on.
Mr. Michelman said he felt on some of the matters in dispute the
Superintendent had responded to the grievants in accordance with the
position advanced by the teachers. He also failed to see how a single
occurence (since responsible administration has said it does not in-
tend to make it a practice) could be construed as a violation of the
contract or change in working conditions.
It was moved to deny Grievance 79-80-4.
Mr. Michelman moved to amend the motion to deny the grievance by
eliminating Item #1 from the motion. There was no second to the motion
to amend.
A vote was called on the motion to deny Grievance 79-80-4. (Swanson,
Gaudet, Unanimous)
The Superintendent announced the approval of approximately STATE
$120,000 in State Grants. GRANTS
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools ,
it was
VOTED: to approve the 1980-81 METCO BUDGET in the amount of METCO
$584,125. (Michelman, Swanson, Unaimous) BUDGET
It was
VOTED: to approve the Revised Homework Policy. (Michelman, HOMEWORK
Swanson, Unanimous) POLICY
The Superintendent announced that at the May 20 meeting of HIGH SCHOOL
the Massachusetts Board of Education, it was voted to approve a RENOVATION
priority classification for the High School Renovation Project.
VOTED: to convene in executive session at 9:00 p.m. to discuss
matters of possible litigation and collective bargaining
strategy. (Yes-Michelman, Yes-Swanson, Yes - Gaudet ,
Yes - Shaw, Yes - Brown)
• Respectfully submitted
j
Richard H. Barnes
/mc Recording Secretary
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Lay 23, 1980 Bill schedule 168,28
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May 23, 1980 Bill Schedule $12 333.75
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PERS9N V1 C9ANGES -
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
YRS , IN LEXINIMN EFFECTIVE REASON
CHANGE IN EFFECTIVE DATE OF RFSI_: CION
CHANGE IN ASSIGN^ENT
DEGREE CHANGE
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PERSONNEL CHANGES - CLASSIFIED
NEW PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE
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RESIGNATIONS YEARS 1N LEXINGTON REASON
RETIREMENT
RE-ELECTION OF STAFF
SECOND ELECTION
These people have previously received a contract and are being recommended for
their second election.
STEP/ GRAPE/
SCHOOL NAME LEVEL SUBJECT SALARY COMMENTS
)
THIRD ELECTION
These people have previously received two dui,cracts and are being recoireoended
for their third election.
Clarke
*
FOURTH ELECTION (TENURE)
These people have previously received three con[ , acts and are recommended for tenure
election at the level and step indicated.
Clarke
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. RE-ELECTION OF CUSTODIAL AND MAINTENANCE I IJ:_.ONNEL
' This list includes the members of our custodia? and mucintenance staff who are
being recv.w,iended to be re-employed for the 1980--81 lineal year. All persons listed
have been evaluated and have received a rating 01 satisfactory or better. The
reconnended placement and wage is based on the 'Agreement between the Lexington
School Committee and National Association of Government Employees". We have not ,
concluded our negotiations with this group of unpluyees and the re-election is made
with the understanding that salaries and any other changes for the 1980-81 year will
be set in accordance with the settlement reached and approved by the Association and
the School Committee. If negotiations extend beyond July 1 , 1980, then the difference
in wages after that date will be made retroactive to July 1 , 1980.
CLASS .NO. NO. OF HOURLY
NAMEPOSITION AND STEP HOURS RATE
ADMINISTRATION
SENIOR HIGH
CI ARKE
; IROS NO. NO. OF HOURLY
NAME POSITION AND SOU HOURS RATE
DIAMOND
MUZZEY .
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HASTINGS
INCREASE IN PRICE OF SCHOOL LUNCHES
Memo
TO: Dr, Lawson
FROM:' S. Maclnnes
SUBJECT: Requested Increase in Prices Charged for School Lunches
Attached is information which has been supplied by Mrs. Grimmer (Supervisor-
School Food Services)
a. School lunch data
b. Projected income and expenditures for 79-80 School Year
c. Projected income and expenditures for 80-81 School Year
d. Survey of related information re: Food Service Program (10 towns)
Although I believe the information speaks for itself, I will try to
summarize as follows:
Lexington School Lunch Prices
1974-78 40e
1978-79 45q
1979-80 50p
1980-81 60c (suggested)
Finances
Cash Balance 9/79 $91,884.
Anticipated Income 79-80 $61.1, 629.
Anticipated Expen. 79-80 617,399. -5,770.
Cash Balance 9/80 86,114.
Anticipated Income 80-81 $591,340,*
Anticipated Expen, 80-81 644,321. -52,981,
Cash Balance 9/81 $33,133,
-Estimate projected at current prices.
As we can see, the cash balance is dropping steadily. The State regulations
suggest that each year be started with an available cash balance equal to two months'
operating expenses, We are not able to do this. Without approval of the increase,
we can also anticipate a cash flow problem next year.
Price increases requested are as follows with estimated additional income.
Type A Meal 50c to 60c +10; +$48000,
Milk 5c to Sc + 3c 8000.
Adult lunches $1.10 do $1.25 +15c 3375.
$59375.
A 1a carte prices to be increasdlto cover increased food and labor costs.
Lunch Free
City/Town Enrollment Price Proposed_ Lunch Appropriation
possible -
Belmont 4000 . 55 increase 350 38 , 000
(no dessert) :
Burlington 5400 . 50 not known 300 100, 000
(dessert)
Arlington 6000 . 40 possible 800 106 , 000 .
(dessert) increase
Concord 4950 . 50 . 55 elem. 200 28 ,740*B.egiona
(no dessert) . 60 H. S. 43 , 394*Concorc
Woburn 6800 .50 . 55 (no 1280 200, 000
(no dessert) dessert)
Winchester 3900 . 50 . 55 (no
(no dessert) dessert) 100+ 83 , 000
Needham 5907 . 50 . 55 (no 250 35 , 000
(no dessert) dessert)
Waltham 8000 . 45 . 55 (so 600+ 350, 000
(no dessert) dessert) (all labor'
Bedford 2798 . 55 elem. not known 200 37 , 000+ **=
. 60 H . S .
Lexington 6500 . 50 elem . 60 326 25, 830
. 50 H. S .
(no dessert)
*37 , 000 Regional contingency
*29, 275 Concord contingency
**Some payroll , as needed .
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SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
Town of Lexington
PROJECTED INCOME AND EXPENDITURES FOR 1980-81 SCHOOL YEAR
Income
Stude=nt Receipts (@ . 50C pet lunch) $368, 160 . 92
Adult Receipts 32,700 . 00
Other 10 , 000 . 00
Reimbursement 180 ,479 . 53
Total Income $591 , 340 . 45
Expenditures
Milk
Food
Supplies
Cost • of Commodities $362 , 473 .13
Estimate of Labor $281, 848 . 03
Total Expenditures $644 , 321 .16
Difference -$52 , 980 .71
Estimate of total "A" lunches 534 , 423 •
BIDS - MEDICAL SUPPLIES
On April 28, 1980, requests for bids for Medical Supplies were invited from
nine companies. The bid was also advertised in the May 1, 1980 issue of the Lexington
Minute-Man„
Specifications were drawn on thirty-five items and were based on items used
in our school system, considering past successful experience as to standard, quality
and price. The approximate quantities were based on past experience.
Six sealed bids were received and opened at a public reading at 2:00 p.m. on
Monday, May 12, 1980,
After careful analysis of price and quality, it is recommended that We place
orders with the following companies in the approximate totals,
Allmed Surgical Supplies, Inc, $204,08
Monarch Surgical 103,60
School Health Supply Co, 91.90
Tri Med Surgical Co., Inc, 1137,95
$1537.54
Prices increased on an average of 4,4%. Some examples are as follows:
Band Aids (1" plastic strips, no change) , Elastoplasts (1", -85c or -32,1%),
Cross Tex Towels (+70e or + 8,5%), Wipettes (+$4,00 or +26.7%), Cotton Balls
(-25c or -12,5 ;), Elastic Bandages (2", +50 or +11,4/-, 3", +8p or +13,6%),
While the overall cost is approximately $500.00 less in total due to smaller
quaneitits being purchased, the budget for these supplies is $2415,00. The remainder of
the budgeted amount will be reserved for items purchased locally or on an emergency
need,
BIDS - INDUSTRIAL ARTS SUPPLIES
On April 18, 1980, requests for bids for Industrial Arts Supplies were sent
to twenty-four companies, The bid was also advertised in the April 24, 1980
issue of the Lexington Minute-Man.
Specifications were drawn for two hundred eighteen items, based on
items used in our Industrial Arts classrooms, considering past experience as
to standards of quality; price and quantities.
Eighteen sealed bids were received and opened at a public reading at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14, 1980.
In some cases suppliers indicated a minimum order per delivery without'
shipping charges. This had to be considered in the final determination for
making awards.
After careful consideration and analysis of price and quality, it is recommended
that orders be placed with the following low bidders meeting specifications:
Alvin & Co., Inc. $488,46
Baylies Co., Inc. 129,30
$rodhead-Carrett Co, 1200.45
Charrette Corp. 199.54
Currier Lumber Corp.. 1295.92
Downes & Reader Hardwood Co. 269.50
Could Industrial Supply Co., Inc. 2151.52
Keiver-Willard Lumber Corp. 414.45
Lynn Hardware Co. 438.49
B. L. Makepeace, Inc, 602.00
McKilligan Supply Corp. 917.22
Northstar Steel & Aluminum Inc. 1050.25
Paxton/Patterson 845.
Rodden Equipment & Safety Supplies 56.90
The Sherwin Williams Co, 128.76
Welders Supply Co., Inc. 138.29
$10326.74
No bids were received on the following items. #15 - tool post wedges, #55A - 1 1/4"
gauge, #55B - 1 1/2" gauge, #55F - 3/4" round nose turning tool, #95 - Spark plug gauge,
#116 - aluminum coil, and #117 - saw tooth hangers, These items will be purchased locally.
The amount budgeted for these items was $17790. There will be the need to
purchase other items not included on this bid. Some items will be purchased locally
and we plan to place another bid this winter.
BIDS - PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETIC SUPPLIES
The bid totals and budget for Physical Education and Athletics break down as follows:
Budget Bid Award Balanc
Phys, Ed, $9057.00 $7351,44 $1705.56
Athletics 19060,00 13585.28 5474,72
TOTAL $28117.00 $20936.72 $7180.28
There will- be a need to purchase additional items inboth the Physical Education
and Athletic accounts.
In general, prices have increased. Some examples of changes are as 'follows:
Item Cost 1979 Cost 1980 Change $ Change
Tubm
Tumbling Mats $83.00 $115.00 *$32.00 +. 38,6
Scrimmage Vests 23.00/doz. 45,00/doz. t 22,00 7-95,6
Leather Basketballs 29.50 36.45 4 6.95 +23.6
Basketball Scorebooks 1,90 2.10 * .20 +10,5
Baseballs 33,40 31.50 - 1.90 - 5,7
Alumimuam bats 18,50 18,50 00 0.0
Leather Footballs 19.80 26,95 -P 7.15 +36.1
Ice Hockey Pucks 3.66 3,84 + .18 + 4,9
Soccer Game Balls 19,40 17,95 - .45 - 2,5
Hurdles 36,90 38.50 + 1.60 + 4,3
Instant Ice Packs 9.50 9.85 -F .35 + 3.7
Athletic Tape 26.99 27.00 4 ,01 0
BIDS - PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETIC SUPPLIES
On April 24, 1980, requests for bids for Physical Education and Athletic Supplies
were invited from twenty nine companies, The bid was also advertised in the
April 24, 1980 issue of the Lexington Minute-Man.
Specifications were drawn on 221 items and were based on items used in our
school system considering past successful experience as to standard of quality
and price. The approximate quantities are based on past experience.
Twenty two sealed bids were received and opened at 2:00 p.m. , Thursday,
May 15, 1980.
After careful analysis of price and quality, it is recommended that orders
be placed in the following approximate totals with the following low bidders meeting
specifications:
AA Sports $1491.00
Blumenfield Sports Net Co. 336.12
Champion Products 2953.68
Commonwealth Educational
Industries, Inc. 1080.86
J. L. Hammett Co. 101.39
Holovak & Coughlin Sptg. Goods, Inc. 2468.90
House of Sports, Inc. 4441.45
Marciano-Shaw 2022.,79
Medford Square Sporting Goods 3265.70
Mitchell & Ness 1566,60
N.E. Camping & School Supply Co. 27.00
The Racket Shack 927.70
Snitz Mfg. Company 6.50
Soccer and Sports Outlet 34.20
Sport-Tech. Corporation 115.43
U. S. Games Inc. 97.40
$29936.72
No bids were received on the following items: #133 - Reel to Reel Tape,
#177 - Mini Gym, #188 - Indoor Javelin. These items will be purchased locally.
The following items are to be rejected as being in the best interest to the Town
of Lexington, These items can be purchased at less cost on the open market.
#142 - Women's Lacrosse Sticks, #193 - 14' Catapole.
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RE-ELECTION OF FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL
This list includes all of our Food Service Personnel who are to be re-
employed for the 1980-81 school year. All have been evaluated and have received
ratings of satisfactory or better. Wages and number of hours are in accordance
with the current Food Service Employees' contract. Ui
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