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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-12-09-SC-min Page 79 December 9, 1980 A meeting of the Lexington School Committee was held Tuesday, Decem- ber 9, 1980, at 8:00 p.m. , in the School Administration Building Conference Room. Present were: Gaudet, Shaw, Michelman, Swanson, Brown, and Student Representative Anderson. Also present were: Dr. Lawson, Pierson, Monderer, Maclnnes, DiGianmiarino, and Barnes. It was VOTED: to accept the executive session minutes of June 24, 1980, as EXECUTIVE presented. (Michelman, Shaw, Unanimous) SESSION MINUTES VOTED: to accept the executive session minutes of July 1, 1980, as presented. (Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous) JUNE 24, 1980 VOTED: to accept the executive session minutes of July 15, 1980, as JULY 1, 1980 presented. (Michelman, Shaw, Unanimous) JULY 15, 1980 VOTED: to accept the executive session minutes of September 8, 1980, as presented. (Michelman, Shaw, Unanimous) SEPT. 8, 1980 VOTED: to accept the executive session minutes of October 7, 1980, as OCT. 7, 1980 presented. (Michelman, Gaudet, Unanimous) 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 sheets: (Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous) PAYMENTS Dr. Clune reviewed the status of recommendations made in the final N.E.A.S.C. report of the N.E.A.S.C. Evaluation Team in May, 1978. Of the 194 recom- PROGRESS mendations, Dr. Clune said 132 were completed or in progress. He added REPORT that 24 were planned for future action, 28 were rejected, and 10 were in the "no action" category. Mrs. Shaw asked for an explanation of the pro- cess. In response, Dr. Clune outlined the procedures followed. The Com- mittee thanked Dr. Clune for the progress report . Dr. DiGiauunarino presented the Committee with a revision of the Octo- 1981/82 ber 1, 1980 enrollments. He stated that 4 elementary students in Bridge REVISED School had left in June, but were not processed, thus more students were ENROLLMENTS counted than actually enrolled. Also, the 25 students projected to at- tend Minuteman Regional were now subtracted from the junior high totals. He summarized by noting that the 1981-82 projected enrollment indicated a 7.6% decrease in enrollment (464 students). Mr. Barnes informed the Committee that Mr. Richard Rossi, Chairman LEA GRIEVANCE of the Professional Rights and Responsibilities Committee, had called (80-81-#1) earlier in the day to state that he would not be in attendance, since (FENNER CASE) his presentation had been made at the last meeting. He also requested he be informed as to the vote as soon as possible. After a brief discussion of the grievance, which included questions by School Committee members and clarification and responses by Mr. Terris and Mr. Barnes, it was VOTED: to deny grievance (LEA -80-81-.#l) on the grounds that it did not violate the LEA/SC contract. (Swanson, Gaudet, Unanimous) Page 80 December 9, 1980 Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was VOTED: to accept the personnel changes listed on the attached sheets: PERSONNEL (Swanson, Michelman, Unanimous) CHANGES VOTED: to award the bid for football reconditioning to Sportbilt, Inc. , BIDS as the low bidder meeting specifications. (Swanson, Michelman, FOOTBALL Unanimous) (See attached sheet.) EQUIPMENT VOTED: to award the bids for graphic arts as indicated on the attached GRAPHIC ARTS sheet and that item #8 be rejected due to lack of funds. (Swan- son, Shaw, Unanimous) PROGRAMMERS' VOTED: to accept the Salary Guide for Programmers as listed on the at- SALARY GUIDE tached sheet. (Gaudet, Swanson, Unanimous) 1980-83 After a review of the Title I Summer Reading Program by Paul Lom- bard, Director, it was TITLE I VOTED: to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit the Title I SUMMER READ- Summer Reading Program Amendments (1981) . ING PROGRAM VOTED: to authorize the Superintendent to request a waiver of the pro- WAIVER visions of Section 38G of Chapter 71 Certification Requirements REQUEST for the person listed on the attached sheet. (Swanson, Gaudet, Unanimous) An informational report on Lexington's participation in EdCo pro- EDCO grams in 1980-81 was presented to the School Committee. After review PARTICIPATION of Lexington's program involvement, a brief discussion period followed. 1980-81 Mr. Michelman suggested that efforts be made at the High School to main- tain and expand publicity regarding EdCo' s programs. Mrs. Gaudet sug- gested that the orientation programs include an information sheet. Dr. Monderer agreed to inform counselors of this suggestion for next year's orientation programs. Paul Lombard, Jack Monderer, and ENHANCE Project Director, Beverly PROJECT Hesel, presented a comprehensive report on the Alternative Education Jun- ENHANCE for High School Program. Ms. Hesel noted that the one-year transitional program was a self-contained project, served eight adolescents, and was funded under P.L. 94-142. The presentors reviewed student daily schedules, program objectives, and evaluators' recommendations. The School Committee thanked Ms. Hesel, Dr. Monderer, and Paul Lom- bard for the detailed evaluation and excellent report. Mr. Maclnnes reported that the United Way campaign in the Lexington UNITED WAY Public Schools had netted $2,394.25. He added that donations and pledges 1980-81 had been received from 120 individuals (15% of staff) . The Annual Report (1980) of Special Needs Tuition Students was pre- ANNUAL REPORT sented to the School Committee by Dr. Monderer and Paul Lombard. After SPECIAL NEEDS a brief discussion, the School Committee thanked the presentors for the TUITION STU- report. DENTS Page 81 December 9, 1980 Dr. Lawson began the discussion of the 81/82 budget. He noted that 81/82 the first set of figures being presented were tentative and represented BUDGET requests by staff pre and post Muzzey closing decision. The Superinten- DISCUSSION dent added that Mr. Maclnnes had updated the projected cost savings of schools closing and the cumulative figure was approximately 2.6 million dollars, which, he said, placed Lexington in a more favorable position under Proposition 23. He stated that due to the uncertainty of the levy under Proposition 22 and other fiscal limitations, it was necessary to develop a budget based on known information. He said he would present a budget with Muz- zey closed, one that would enable Lexington to maintain current programs and staffing ratios. In addition to the 81/82 budget, the Superintendent added that pro- gram managers and principals had responded to a memo from Frank DiGiam- merino which asked for possible savings or items that would be deferred in this year' s budget. The items totaling approximately $125,000 would be discussed at the next meeting. It was agreed to start budget discussions at the December 22 School Committee meeting. Mr. Brown announced that the School Committee would be meeting with the Board of Selectmen to discuss budgets as soon as the numbers, "short- fall," etc. , were known. LANGUAGE ARTS The presentation by Betty Murray on the Language Arts Writing Pro- WRITING gram was deferred until the next meeting. PROGRAM Dr. Lawson presented the School Counittee with projected cost say- SCHOOL ings estimates if schools were closed on December 22 and 23, 1980. This CALENDAR information was in response to an inquiry of the School Committee. He 12/22-23 stated that due to the small estimated savings, he recamuended that the school calendar remain as planned. The School Committee agreed to fol- low the school calendar as voted. It was VOTED: to convene in executive session at 9:54 p.m. to discuss matters pertaining to negotiations and collective bargaining. (Yes, Michelman; yes, Swanson; yes, Gaudet; yes, Shaw; yes, Brown) The Chairman announced that the Committee would not return to pub- lic session. Respectfully submitted, K ,!�r.�/�.. r(/ wtu�.-rte / Richard H. Barnes Recording Secretary ✓✓✓ / • /c SCHEDULE OP PAYMENTS The following schedules of payments were available for scrutiny and approval prior to this meeting: SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUDGETS Personal Services November 21, 1980 Classified Payroll #12-C $91,775.27 November 28, 1980 Professional Payroll #11 496 980.31 Expenses November 28, 1980 Bill Schedules #115 7,433.80 November 28, 1980 #116 1,637.53 November 28, 1980 #117 2,831.85 November 28, 1980 #118 13,633.18 November 28, 1980 01.19 5,373.97 November 28, 1980 #120 18,527.11 November 28, 1980 1121 1,546.88 November 28, 1980 #122 653.07 November 28, 1980 #123 2,975.00 December 5, 1980 #1124 3,266.96 December 5, 1980 #125 2,619.07 December 5, 1980 #126 453.15 December 5, 1980 #127 61,743,18 December 5, 1980 #128 4,350,94 Out-of-State Travel November 28, 1980 Bill Schedule #9 189.84 December 5, 1980 #10 787.42 SPECIAL PROGRAMS - NON-LEXINGTON FUNDS Metro Program November 21, 1980 Classified Payroll 2,147.78 November 28, 1980 Professional Payroll 5,422:06 December 5, 1980 Bill Schedule #7 61.05 Project Mainstream November 28, 1980 Professional Payroll 654.31 Transition to Employment November 21, 1980 Classified Payroll 109.92 November 28, 1980 Professional Payroll 1,377. 66 Adult Education November 28, 1980 Professional Payroll 1,685.71 Driver Education November 28, 1980 Professional Payroll 852.50 Bus Tickets December 5, 1980 Bill Schedule #3 1, 146. 20 (over) . Project Discover Navember 28, 1980 Professional Payroll $568,61 November 28, 1980 Bill Schedule #3 174.00 Project Assist • November 28, 1980 - Professional Payroll 568.61 American Roots November 28, 1980 Professional Payroll 35.00 November 28, 1980 Bill Schedule 4`2 1,625.70 Project Enhance November 21, 1980 Classified Payroll 546.12 November 28, 1980 Professional Payroll 939.69 November 28, 1980 Bill Schedule 44 11. 14 December 5, 1980 45 293.19 Art. 43 - Renovations Sr. High November 21, 1980 Classified Payroll 2,299.62 November 28, 1980 Bill Schedule #14 3,717.32 November 28, 1980 415 44 181.42 American Roots (79-80) December 5, 1980 Bill Schedule 365.60 Occupational Information (79-80) December 5, 1980 Bill Schedule 665.38 Pupil School Matr. Rec. December 5, 1980 Bill Schedule #4 648,99 PERSONNEL CHANGES - CERTIFIED EFFECTIVE DATE OF RESIGNATION EFFECTIVE RESIGNATION YRS. IN LEXINGTON EFFECTIVE REASON • (over) PERSONNEL CHANCES - CLASSIFIED NEW PERSONNEL Effective *Subject to negotiations for 1980-81. • BIDS - 1980 FOOTBALL EQUTPMEKT RECONDITIONING On November 7, 1980, requests for bids for reconditioning of football equipment. were invited from two companies. The bid was also advertised in the November 13, 1980 issue of the Lexington Minute-Man. Specifications were drawn for the repair and reconditioning of nine items with a per item price for additional charges for specific parts if their replacement is needed. The approximate quantities were based on previous experience. Two sealed bids were received and opened at a public reading at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 1980. • A recap of the bid is as follows : Last Year's Fhil Murray L_L1 Inc. Soor.tbilt_, Inc. Bid Price item Unit Totel Unit Total 1, Riddell Helmets " 6,75 47i. 50 5.50 385.00 4.75 Recondition 2, Max-Pro Helmets Clean 6.75 472,50 5 .50 385.00 4.75 Sterilize 3. Bike Helmets 6.75 40. 50 5.50 33.00 4,75 Specific replacement of parts No chg. 51 .7(1 50q to 644.50 15q to 6.0 (11 items) to 4.00 $7.50 ESTIMATED SUB TOTAL ITEMS 1-3 $1501 .00 $1447.50 4, Shoulder Pads - Repair,cican and sterilize 4.95 742.50 - 4,75 712.50 4,25 5. Thigh Guards - Clean only .30 90.00 .15 45.00 .30 . 6. Knee Pads - Clean only .20 40.00 .15 30.00 .15 7. Girdle Pads & Inserts - Clean only 1.50 225.00 .90 135.00 1,25 8. Hand, Forearm, Elbow Pads - Clean only .30 15.00 .50 25.00 .20 9. Pants - Repair and clean 5,00 27.6.00 3.00 150.00 2,00 ESTIMATED SUB TOTAL ITEMS 4-9 $13o?. 5O 51097.50 ESTIMATED SUB TOTAL ALL ITEMS $2363.;0 $2545.00 Sportbilt, Inc, has served us in the past mei e rfcrmed satisfactorily. The budget for this service is $5045. The abode totals $2545.00. This is an approximate total and will increase or decrease with the actual number of pieces to he cleaned or reconditioned. In the event that %V' ,10 exceed the budgeted amount, the difference will be transferred from other accounts within the athletic budget. (over) On October 29, 1980, requests for bids for ;VaUsi. aria equipment were sent to ten companies. The bid was also advertised in the ^Drrtmbnr 6, 1980 issue of the Lexington Minuteman. Specifications were drawn for specific piece; of ;;rapfi.c arts equipment which are to be funded through a federal grant under PL 94-482. The approved grant is entitled "Graphic Communications" and will service special needs students in conjunc- tion with the Industrial Arts Department. The approved budget for this equipment is $17,808. Six bids were received and opened at. 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 19, 1980. The recap is as follows: CO`4PU- ' UNITED BID ITEM A.B.DICK ATF GIRAPI17.0 ! GESTETNER1 STEK TOOL —__ -. { 1. Photo Typesetter -- -- -- -- 15425.00 -- 2. Starter Pkg. -- -- 1 -- -- 600.00 -- 3. Processor Developer -- -- -- -- 2815.30 1 -- . Vertical Copy Camera 2370.25 2254.00 -- 1 -- -- 2863.00 µ f 5. Diffusion Processor ( 660.25 354.00 -- -- -- 440,00 { j l'latemeker 1420.25 ;1315. -- 144F ,75 -•- 1600.00 P. Collator 831.25 r 76 .R0 i 1048.50 -- 1 +I, Elec. Bindery Stapler f[ " 1 1391.75 -- -- -- -- -- . Combo. Items 1 & 2 -- -- 11270.00 -- 6000.00 -- 0, Combo, i Items 1-5 &15995.001 -- -- i 12 , Combo. Items 4,6,7,8 1 6673.75 -- 12390,00e 2497.25. 1 -- -- • (*Items 7 and 8 only) All bidders were required to submit detailed specifications if bidding on items other than those which were specified. The circled items are those which are recommended as the low bidder meeting specifications. The bids and accompanying specifications were carefully analyzed and are the recommendation of the advisory committee for this project. The total of the above items as recommended is $18,079.00. Phis is $271.00 over the approved project and does not include item #8 (Electric Binderv_Stapler) , We recommend purchasing Items 1-7 as indicated above. These items are to be paid for with the grant funds of 517,808 and $271.00 from the regular budget - Tndnstrial Arts Supplies. TO: Dr. Lawson FROM: R, H. Barnes SUBJECT: Programmers' Salary Guide May I recommend the following salary guide for the computer programmers based on the negotiated increase of the custodians ' salary guide: 79-80 80-81 81-82 82-83 Step 1 12,793 13,643 14,593 15,593 Step 2 13,483 14,333 15,283 16,283 Step 3 14,174 15,024 15,974 16, 974 Step 4 14,864 15,714 16,664 17,664 Step 5 15,554 16,404 17,354 18,354 Step 6 16,244 17 ,094 18,044 19,044 Step 7 16,933 17 ,783 18,733 19,733 Step 8 17,624 18,474 19,424 20,424 Step 9 18,314 19, 164 20,114 21,114 Step 10 19,004 19,854 20,804 21,804 (increase (increase (increase of $850) of $950) of $1,000) - TO: Dr. Lawson FROM: R. H. Barnes SUBJECT: Waiver Request Please recommend to the School Committee at its meeting of December 9, 1980 that we request a waiver of the provisions of Section 38C of Chapter 71 of the General Laws in order to employ a staff member. , replacement teacher at Diamond Junior High School, is not presently certified by tho Commmnzwedlrh of Massachusetts in the area of Science, although he is certiIieiIu in Guth r areas. He will enroll in a Science course (4 credits) and will conplcte this noxL semester and will be certifiable.