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Home My WebLink About1980-10-21-SC-min Page 71 October 21, 1980 A meeting of the Lexington School Committee was held Tuesday evening, October 21 at 8:00 p.m. in the School Administration Building. Present were: Gaudet , Swanson, Shaw, Brown, Michelman, Student Representative Anderson. Also present were: Lawson, Macinnes, DiGiammarino, and Barnes. Nicholas Delfino, President of the Custodians Union said he was PUBLIC unclear whether the most recent proposal by the custodians had been PARTICIPATION brought to their attention. Mr. Brown responded in the affirmative. Mr. Barnes said he had tried Mr. Delfino twice on the phone, the proposal had been forwarded to the School Committee. Mr. Brown concluded the discussion by noting that a mediation session had been set for October 22nd. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was VOTED: to accept the schedule of payments as listed on the attached SCHEDULE OF sheet. (Swanson, Gaudet , Unanimous) PAYMENTS The financial statement was discussed. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was VOTED: to accept the personnel changes as listed on the attached PERSONNEL sheet. (Swanson, Gaudet, Unanimous) CHANGES VOTED: to accept the personnel changes (Food Services) as listed on the attached sheet . (Michelman, Gaudet , Unanimous) Frank DiCiammarino presented an analysis of planning vs. actual ENROLLMENT enrollments for the 1980-81 school year. Mr. Michelman noted the PROJECTIONS statistical differences at specific junior high school levels . He ANALYSIS asked if there were some students not being picked up and if it were relatively frequent, would the survival ratio method be the cause. Dr. DiGiaum,arino responded in the negative and noted that the ratios were updated annually. Mr. Macinnes presented a report which listed the students who FREE LUNCHES participated in Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program. Mr. Barnes informed the School Committee that a check for $3,840.84 ROYALTIES would be received for royalties on distribution rights for the series , "Integration of Children with Special Needs in a Regular Classroom" dur- ing the 1979-80 year. The series was developed with ESEA Title III funds . Page 72 October 21, 1980 Dr. Clune presented a report on SAT scores for 1979-80. He noted SAT SCORES a drop this year in scores after a 3-year increase. Mrs. Gaudet asked if Dr. Clune had information on the decline in test scores. He said he couldn't tell why the scores increased last year, nor could tell why the decline this year. He said he had met with a group of girls last year to analyze the increase, but were unable to pinpoint any causes. Mr. Michelman also noted his concern that efforts be made to hire women in science and math fields. - Dr. Clune said efforts were made to find fe- male applicants. Mr. Brown began discussion on the Tax Policy Report by compliment- REPORT OF ing Dr. Lawson for his input . Mr. Michelman said the report was clear, TAX POLICY the analysis forceful, and the conclusion correct . He asked the com- COMMITTEE mittee if it wanted to take position in regard to Proposition 22, Mrs. Swanson said she agreed with the problem but didn't feel the reference to "bare bones" budget was an accurate description of Lexington's budget . She added it was well done and agreed with the basic concept of the report . Mrs. Shaw said she felt the School Committee had something to say and should show concern. She said 22 was bad for the School Department and couldn't support it , but understood why some would feel hesitant . She concluded that the School Committee should go on record. Mrs. Gaudet said she felt a vote shouldn't be taken, but had no pro- blem expressing her opinion. She said she would abstain since it was a political issue and was like endorsing a candidate. Mr. Brown said there was one major issue - the effect it would have on Lexington. He said if it passed and the Town were penalized in taxes, the Town could operate since there was an excess in E & D, and if the Proposi- tion were amended by the State, some trial period could be served until corrections were made. Dr. Lawson said the only feedback he gets is that the State will let it run at least a year, if passed. Mrs. Gaudet added that she felt there could be a backlash if school committees and boards start taking positions. Mr. Michelman moved that the School Committee adopt the following resolution: It is the sense of the School Committee that Proposition 2� (Question 2 on the ballot) is an ill-advised approach to the problems of taxation and public financing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and would, if adopted, have serious adverse effects in the conduct of public. business in Lexington and especially the provision of educational services. Motion recorded by Shaw. Mrs. Swanson said she felt she could not endorse the motion as pre- sented and offered the following amendment to the original motion: and would if adopted without sufficient modification by the General Court. . .. . (Swanson, Gaudet) Page 73 October 21, 1980 A vote on the amendment was called: Yes - Swanson, Brown No- Shaw, Michelman Abstain - Gaudet, The amendment did not carry. A vote on the original motion was called: Yes - Michelman, Shaw No - Swanson, Brown Abstain - Gaudet The motion did not carry. The Compliance Report (Chapter 622) was presented by Mr. Barnes. COMPLIANCE He reviewed the entire effort over the past year. Individual school REPORT reports were also presented as a part of the report . After a brief review, Mr. Michelman suggested a check list that could be improved from year to year as in prior reports. Mr. Barnes agreed to provide such a list next year as part of the report. Mr. Michelman also expressed concern about minority recruiting and requested discussion at a future meeting. The Superintendent agreed to review present procedures first , then consider changes. 1980-81 Teacher loads (Secondary Schools) were presented to the TEACHER School Committee. LOADS It was, VOTED: to convene at 9:48 p.m. in executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. (yes, Michelman; yes, Swanson; yes, Gaudet ; yes, Shaw; yes, Brown) Respectfully submi ted, - i� /224 i ar H. arnes /Recording/Secretary /mc • SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS The following schedules of payments were available for scrutiny and approval prior to this meeting: SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 15UUGETS Personal Services October 3, 1980 Professional Payroll #7 $451 ,408.86 October 10, 1980 Classified Payroll #9-C 38, 794 . 13 Expenses October 10, 1980 Bill Schedules #73 7,034 .55 October 10, 1980 #74 49,513 .06 October 10, 1980 #75 3 ,975 .69 October 10 , 1980 #76 1,297 .22 October 10, 1980 #77 11 ,239 31 October 10, 1980 #78 2,816 .42 October 17, 1980 #79 25,720 .76 October 17, 1980 #80 4 ,980.25 October 17 , 1980 #81 13 ,004 .20 October 17, 1980 #82 714 .31 October 17, 1980 #83 2,986.25 Expenses (Carryover) October 10, 1980 #318 423. 91 October 17, 1980 #319 265 .02 SPECIAL PROGRAMS - NON-LEXINGTON FUNDS M etco Program October 3, 1980 Professional Payroll 4 ,550.56 October 10 1980 Classified Payroll 2, 114 . 78 Project Mainstream October 3, 1980 Professional Payroll 654 .31 Transition to Employment October 3, 1980 Professional Payroll 1 ,481 .85 October 10, 1980 Classified Payroll 109. 92 Adult Education October 10, 1980 Classified Payroll 46 .07 Project Discover October 3 , 1980 Professional Payroll 556 .54 Project Assist October 3, 1980 Professional Payroll 318 .00 Project Enhance October 3, 1980 Professional Payroll $803.85 October 10, 1980 Classified Payroll 466.20 Project Smoking Prevention October 3, 1980 Professional Payroll 35 .00 Renovation - Senior High School - Fund #31 . October 10, 1980 _ Classified Payroll 2,297.62 October 17, 1980 Bill Schedule 'l8 1,868.40 Bus Tickets October 10, 1980 Bill Schedule 7`1 1 , 270. 75 PERSONNEL CHANGES - CERTIFIED ADDITION: EXTRA DUTY STIPENDS - 1980-81* SCHOOL NAME STIPEND FOR: AMOUNT 'Stipend to be paid at the successful completion of the activity or the school year, 1980-81 . PERSONNEL CHANGES - FOOD SERVICES • NEW PERSONNEL TRANSFER