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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-11-25-SC-min Page 76 November 25, 1980 A meeting of the Lexington School Coumnittee was held on Tuesday, November 25, 1980, at 8:00 p.m. , in the School Administration Building. Present were: Shaw, Swanson, Gaudet, Michelman, Brown, and Student Representative Anderson. Also present were: Lawson, Pierson, Monderer, D'iGiammarino, Maclnnes, and Barnes. It was VOTED: to accept the minutes of October 7, 1980, as amended. MINUTES (Swanson, Michelman, Unanimous) OCTOBER 7, 1980 VOTED: to accept the minutes of October 21, 1980, as amended. (Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous) OCTOBER 21, 1980 VOTED: to accept the minutes of November 4, 1980, as amended. (Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous) NOVEMBER 4, 1980 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was VOTED: to accept the following schedule of payments as listed on the SCHEDULE OF attached sheet: (Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous) PAYMENTS The financial statement was discussed. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Mr. Barnes reviewed the procedures for the selection of personnel to serve on Advisory Committees and gave a comprehensive report on the PROCEDURES FOR process used to fill the vacancy of Administrator of Special Education. SELECTING PERSONNE The report requested by the School Committee partly was in response to FOR ADVISORY a letter from the Executive Board of the CCLPS in which questions were COMMITTEES asked pertaining to the process and filling of the Special Education position. Mr. Michelman asked for copies of the assessment sheet used in such interviews. Mr. Barnes said he would forward copies to each member. Mr. Brown, on behalf of the Committee, requested that Mrs. Natalie Miller, Secretary, receive a copy of the report. Dr. Lawson agreed to for- ward the report to her. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was VOTED: to accept the following personnel changes (certified) as listed PERSONNEL CHANGES on the attached sheet: (Michelman, Gaudet, Unanimous) Dr. Clune explained that participation in basketball and wrestling ASSISTANT COACHE: had increased to the point that assistant coaches were needed. Dr. Clune BOYS' BASKETBALL suggested that if approved, the financing of the coaches be through the AND WRESTLING High School Personnel Account. The amount of $3,021 would be needed. After a brief discussion with Mr. Lord, and upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was VOTED: to establish the positions of Assistant Basketball Coach and As- sistant Wrestling Coach for the remainder of the 1980-81 school year. (Swanson, Shaw, Unanimous) Evelyn Brega, Coordinator of Foreign Languages, and Dr. Clune, Prin- FOREIGN LANGUAGE cipal of Lexington High School, presented a proposal for foreign language FIELD TRIPS Page 77 November 25, 1980 study trips for thirty High School students. The three-week study trips to France and Venezeula would occur in February of 1981. Dr. Clune and Miss Brega outlined the educational benefits of such trips. Dr. Lawson said he supported the study trips and complimented the Foreign Language Department for its enthusiasm, hard work, and constant efforts to provide a quality program for students. After a brief discussion, it was VOTED: to endorse the foreign exchange study trips. (Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous) The 1980 School Closing Report was presented to the School Committee. SCHOOL CLOSING Dr. Lawson outlined the procedures. Dr. DiGiammarino reviewed highlights REPORT of the Report. Mr. Michelman stated that last year Diamond and Clarke principals recommended that Muzzey not be closed due to possible facility and enroll- ment problems. He noted that after reviewing the projections, which seemed to be at the upper limits, he speculated as to whether Muzzey closing in 1981 would lead to facility problems and student enrollment concerns. Dr. Lawson said that according to reports from Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Hibbard, there were none anticipated. Mr. Sullivan also said that his review of the enrollment and facilities indicated no problem. Dr. Lawson then noted that the building would be 10% under capacity when School Building Assistance Board Guidelines were used as determinates. After a brief discussion, it was VOTED: to authorize the Superintendent to notify the Board of Selectmen MUZZEY WARRANT that the School Committee no longer needed Muzzey Junior High School ARTICLE for school purposes after June 30, 1981. (Swanson, Gaudet, Unani- mous) A Level III hearing on Grievance (80-81-#1) ( was held by the L.E.A. School Coumuittee. The hearing began with a presentation by Richard Rossi, GRIEVANCE Chairman of the L.E.A. Professional Rights and Responsibilities Committee. (80-81-#1) Mr. Rossi contended that coerced and intimidated bargained individually, and modified her benefits when her con- tract was changed to a part-time (50%) basis from September 1, 1980 to Jan- uary 23, 1981. stated that was unable to obtain a physician's certificate validating that she could not work. They reviewed the events of the case from June, 1980, through the present. noted that during a conference with she requested a half-year contract, from September 1 to January 23, 1981, and submitted a written request. said that approximately twenty other staff were on part-time contracts, and that such a procedure for staff to request an ac- commodation of schedule was neither unique nor a contract violation in his judgment. At this point, School Committee members asked for clarification of some items . Mr. Michelman asked Mr. Rossi if it were possible to have a copy of statement, since he had introduced it as evidence. Mr. Rossi, after conferring with MTA legal counsel, T. Winkler, said it would be made available through School Committee counsel, Alan Miller. At this point, it was Page 78 November 25, 1980 VOTED: to continue the grievance hearing on December 9, 1980. (Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous) A report of the distribution of High School graduates (1980) was given HIGH SCHOOL by Dr. Clune. It was noted that of the 634 graduates, 787 went on to two GRADUATES and four-year colleges. A copy of a memo from Martha Angevine regarding CATV was presented to CATV the School Committee for its information. Dr. Lawson said he had attended a Massachusetts Board of Education MASS. BOARD meeting at which the Board outlined several steps being suggested in re- OF EDUCATION-- lation to Proposition 21. Among the suggestions were: PROPOSITION 22 1. Urge Legislature to change effective date of excise tax change 2. Consider elimination of all school bus transportation 3. Change override provision to a majority and permit this to occur in non-general election year 4. Have State Human Services Division participate in cost- sharing in residential placements of Chapter 766 students It was VOTED: to adjourn at 10:45 p.m. (Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous) Respectfully submitt9, /41 77-15C-hard H. Barnes Recording Secretary .// /c • SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS The following schedules of payments were availa'b'le for scrutinyand approval prior to this meeting: SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUDGETS Personal Services October 31, 1980 Professional Payroll #9 $459,815.04 November 14, 1980 Professional Payroll 1/10 456,378.53 November 7, 1980 Classified Payroll 411C 71,399.36 Expenses November 7, 1980 Bill Schedules #95 7,445.83 November 7, 1980 496 843. 76 November 7, 1980 497 990.92 November 7, 1980 498 2,546. 28 November 7, 1980 499 5,696.29' November 7, 1980 #100 8,370.06. November 7, 1980 4101 57,739. 26, November 7, 1980 4102 1,082.46 November 14, 1980 #1103 6,349.27; November 14, 1980 1104 815.29, November 14, 1980 11105 17,122. 97 November 14, 1980 4/106 20,910.16 November 14, 1980 41107 2,936.55 November 14, 1980 1108 7,598. 78 r✓ember 14, 1980 41109 7,034.96 November 14, 1980 #110 877.59 November 21, 1980 #111 6, 114. 10 November 21, 1980 1112 3,662.52- November 21, 1980 #113 1,003.72 November 21, 1980 1114 3,620.85 Expenses (Carryover) November 7, 1980 Bill Schedules 1320 83. 24 November 14, 1980 x'321 8, 243.00 Out-of-State Travel November 7, 1980 Bill Schedule 46 30.00 November 14, 1980 4/7 12.00 November 21, 1980 18 349.00 SPECIAL PROGRAMS - NON-LEXINGTON FUNDS Metro Program October 31, 1980 Professional Payroll 5, 597.02 November 14, 1980 Professional Payroll 5,555. 14 November 7, 1980 Classified Payroll 2, 106.00 November 7, 1980 Bill Schedule 415 155.75 Project Mainstream tober 31, 1980 Professional Payroll 654.31 "'',.oveniber 14, 1980 Professional Payroll 654.31 (over) Transition to Employment October 31, 1980 Professional Payroll $1,377. 66 November 14, 1980 Professional Payroll 1,377.66 November 7, 1980 - Classified Payroll r 109.92 November 7, 1.980 Bill Schedule #4 779.35 Adult Education Octobe? 31, 1980 Professional Payroll 1,669.44' November 14, 1980 Professional Payroll 1, 707.60' November 7, 1980 Classified Payroll 41.23 November 7, 1980 Bill Schedule #1 162.77 • Driver Education October 31, 1980 Professional Payroll 604. 19 November 14, 1980 Professional Payroll 806.32 November 21, 1980 Bill Schedule 41 8.88 ' Project Discover October 31, 1980 Professional Payroll 790.12 November 14, 1980 Professional Payroll 790. 12 November 7, 1980 Bill Schedule 41 23. 90 Project Assist October 31, 1980 Professional Payroll 829.61 November 14, 1980 Professional Payroll 793.61 American Roots October 31, 1980 Professional Payroll 60.00 November 14, 1980 Professional Payroll 70.00 Project Enhance October 31, 1980 Professional Payroll 939.69 November 14, 1980 Professional Payroll 939.69 November 7, 1980 Classified Payroll 466.20 November 7, 1980 Bill Schedule (1979-80) #29 1000.00 November 7, 1980 Bill Schedule (1979-80) #30 272.90 November 7 1980 Bill Schedule (1980-81) #3 1217.81 November 21, 1980 Bill Schedule 1980-81) #4 24.00 Art. 43 - Renovation High School November 7, 1980 Classified Payroll 811.98 November 7, 1980 Bill Schedule ;!l1 431.24 November 14, 1980 Bill Schedule 1f12 3,749.02 November 21, 1980 Bill Schedule 413 3,663. 76 Article #4447 -EnergynRgg Novenber 21, `T980 Bill Schedule 47 28'434. 72 Bill Schedule Bus Ticket Account November 7, 1980 Bill Schedule #2 1,379.40 Pupil School Matt-. Rec. November 7, 1980 Bill Schedule h3 93. 12 PERSONNEL CHANCES - CFEllFl . D RESIGNATION YRS. IN LEXINGTON EFFECTIVE REASON ADDITION: EXTRA DUTY STIPENDS - 1980-81* SCHOOL NAME STIPEND FOR: AMOUNT COACHING APPOINTMENTS *Stipend to be paid at the successful completion of the activity or the school year, 1980-81.