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February 3, 1981
A meeting of the Lexington School Committee was held at 8:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, February 3, 1981, in the School Administration Building.
Present were: Swanson, Shaw, Gaudet, Michelman, Brown, and Dean Madden,
alternate for Student Representative, J. Anderson. Also present were:
Dr. Lawson, Pierson, Maclnnes, DiGiammarino, Monderer, and Barnes.
Michael Allen, representative of Lexington Junior Girls' Softball PUBLIC
League, expressed his concerns regarding the rental policy revision and PARTICIPATION
requested an exception by the School Committee for his group. He re-
viewed the financial burden as well as the decision of the Selectmen to
differentiate between youth and adult users in Town-related facilities.
Mr. Brown responded that the Committee empathized with Mr. Allen,
but rental fee charges were overdue, especially with the impact of Prop-
osition 21/2. Mr. Michelman suggested the School Committee find out what
the Town's fee policy was before making a final determination, in order
to consider possible congruent policies.
Mrs. Gaudet suggested that Mr. Allen consider looking for sponsors,
if the Committee could not accommodate his request. Mrs. Swanson added
that establishing higher fees was not pleasant, but conditions mandated
it. She said that since the item was not on the agenda, the discussion
of the policy be scheduled for another meeting.
The Committee agreed to discuss the policy as a future agenda item
and not grant individual exceptions. 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, Gaudet, Unanimous) PAYMENTS
VOTED: to rescind the vote of December 22, 1980, covering P.L. 874. P.L. 874
(Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous) FUNDS
VOTED: to use available and anticipated Federal and State funds total-
ing $283,162 to reduce the 1981-82 budget request. (Michelman,
Swanson, Unanimous)
VOTED: to accept new personnel (certified) as listed on the attached NEW PERSONNEL
sheet: (Swanson.. Michelman, Unanimous)
VOTED: to accept the personnel changes as listed on the attached sheets: PERSONNEL
(Gaudet, Shaw, Unanimous) CHANGES
Dr. Lawson reported that on December 1, 1980, 112 of 160 teachers LEXINGTON HIGH
indicated they had 1,756 appointments with parents. He noted that Dr. SCHOOL PARENT
Clune projected that the total number of appointments would be approxi- CONFERENCES
mately 2,525 when completed. Preparations for March conferences were
underway.
Mr. Barnes reviewed the report on staffing ratios and staffing for STAFFING FOR
the schools for 81/82. Dr. Clune, at the request of the Committee, re- 1981/82
viewed the history of staffing at Lexington High School, with particular
emphasis on the Science Department. Due to the projected decrease of 2.0
staff in Science for 1981/82, Mr. Michelman expressed a desire to have
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the curriculum offerings reviewed. Dr. Clune and Laura Krich, Science
Department Head, commented on the student-teacher ratios and course as-
signments as developed over the past 15 years. The average class size
in Science was rated at between 22 and 23. Mrs. Swanson noted that the
low ratio of 1:16 and large class sizes were difficult to explain to con-
stituents. Dr. Clune agreed to prepare a summary of the percentage of
teaching time during a typical week in all departments. He said the re-
port would provide a view of High School teachers' loads during a normal
week. Dr. Lawson added that staff had other supervisory duties in addi-
tion to their teaching duties, which should be included in the summary.
The budget discussion continued with a presentation and review by 1981/82 BUDGET
Dr. Lawson of a listing of items that was recommended as revisions due
to agreed-to deferrals, double entries, miscalculations, or further re-
duction possibilities. After review, it was agreed to accept the list-
ing with the exception of 3415 (421, 422, 426) and towels. The budget
then totaled $17,177,233 or a .44 increase.
Committee members expressed their compliments to Dr. Lawson and
staff for the proposed 81/82 budget developed during a period of severe
financial constraints.
Dr. Lawson added that the budget he recommended was one that would
enable Lexington to maintain current staff ratios and programs. It al-
so would provide a high level of quality services for students and staff.
It was
VOTED: to approve the tentative school budget of $17,177,233 for 1981/82.
(Michelman, Swanson, Unanimous)
VOTED: to adjourn at 10:20 p.m. and continue the budget discussion with
the Board of Selectmen on February 5, 1981, at 8:00 p.m. (Michel-
man, Swanson, Unanimous)
Respectfully submitted,
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Recording S-cretary
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SCHEDULE OF PAThENTS
The following schedules of payments were available for scrutiny and
approval prior to this meeting:
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUDGETS
Personal Services
January 23, 1981 Professional Payroll #15 $457,174.38
Expenses
January 30, 1981 Bill Schedules #172 5,722.68
January 30, 1931 #173 4,152.22
January 30, 1981 #174 126,20
January 30, 1981 #175 43,730.66
January 30, 1981 #176 6,612.23
SPECIAL PROGRAMS - NON-LEXINGTON =3111)5
Matto Program
January 23, 1981 Professional Payroll 654,31
January 30, 1981 Bill Schedule 011 4,201.40
Project Mainstream
January 23, 1981 Professional Payroll 654.31
Transition to Employment
January 23, 1981 Professional Payroll 1,377.66
.January 30, 1981 Bill Schedule #8 136,20
Project Discover
January 23, 1931 Professional Payroll 790,12
January 30, 1981 Bill Schedule 07 96.37
Project Assist
January 23, 1981 Professional Payroll 396.11
Protect Enhance
January 23, 1981 Professional Payroll 939.69
Project Carbine
January 30, 1961 Bill Schedule #1 215,00
Art. 43 - Renovations
January 23, 1981 Bill Schedules #13 1,665.66
January 30, 1981 #19 2,179.32
Art. 44 - Enemy
Januar. 30, 1981 Bill Schedule #10 9,535,00
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NEW PERSONNEL
SECONDARY
NAME SCHOOL/SUBJECT EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
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PERSONNEL CHANCES - CERTIFIED
COACHING APPOINTEENTS
I.EAVE
YRS. IN LEXINGTON EFFECTIVE
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(Over)
PERSONNEL. CHANCES - FOOD SERVICES
RETIREMENT
YRS. IN LEXINGTON EFFECTIVE
PERSONNEL CHANGES - CERTIFIED
RESIGNATION
YRS. IN LEXINGTON EFFECTIVE REASON
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CHANGE IN SALARY STATUS OF SABBATICAL LEAVE
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(Over)
PERSONNEL CHANCES - CLASSI!FI.R.0
RETIREMENT
YRS. IN LEXINGTON EFFECTIVE
TRANSFER
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RESIGNATION
YRS. IN LEXINGTON EFFECTIVE REASON