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Home My WebLink About1981-06-16-SC-min Page 32 June 16, 1981 A meeting of the Lexington School Committee was held Tuesday, June 16, 1981, at 8:00 p.m. , in the School Administration Building Conference Room. Present were: Michelman, Shaw, Gaudet, Beck, Swanson, and Student Represen- tative Splaine. Also present were: Monderer, Maclnnes, DiGiammarino, and Barnes. Mr. Michelman, on behalf of the School Committee and the Lexington Public Schools, extended sympathy to Dr. John H. Lawson and his family on the death of Mrs. Helen Lawson. Mr. Michelman expressed admiration for Helen's example of grace and dignity. Mr. Michelman stated that in respect for Dr. John Lawson and his family only those items would be enacted upon this evening that were necessary for the function of the school system. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, it was VOTED: to accept the following schedule of payments as listed on the attached SCHEDULE sheet. (Gaudet, Swanson, Unanimous) OF PAYMENTS VOTED: to accept the following bids as listed on the attached sheets. (Shaw, Beck, Unanimous) BIDS VOTED: to accept the following new personnel as listed on the attached sheet. NEW (Gaudet, Beck, Unanimous) PERSONNEL VOTED: to accept the following personnel changes (Certified) as listed on the PERSONNEL attached sheet. (Gaudet, Beck, Unanimous) CHANGES (Certified) VOTED: to accept the following personnel changes (Certified) as listed on the attached sheet. (Beck, Gaudet, Unanimous) VOTED: to accept the following personnel changes (Classified) as listed on (Classified) the attached sheet. (Beck, Gaudet, Unanimous) VOTED: to accept the following personnel changes (Food Services) as listed (Food on the attached sheet. (Gaudet, Swanson, Unanimous) Services) VOTED: to re-elect the following staff for the school year 1981-82 at the RE-ELECTION step and level indicated on the attached sheets. (Swanson, Gaudet, OF Unanimous) STAFF (Non-Tenured; VOTED: to accept the re-election of Housemasters and Department Chairper- sons with the following stipends for the school year 1981-82 as (Housemas- listed on the attached sheet. (Gaudet, Swanson, Unanimous) ters & Department VOTED: to appoint the following Food Services personnel at the classifica- Chairper- tion, step, and number of hours indicated for the 1981-82 school year sons) as listed on the attached sheets. (Swanson, Gaudet, Unanimous) (Food Services) VOTED: to re-elect the following custodial and maintenance personnel as (Custodial & listed on the attached sheets. (Beck, Gaudet, Unanimous) Maintenance) VOTED: not to recommend the following person as listed on the attached sheet (Not Recom- for the 1981-82 school year. (Beck, Gaudet, Unanimous) mended) Page 33 June 16, 1981 VOTED: to accept the following secretarial and clerical (Full time) per- (Secretarial & sonnei at the classification and step indicated on the attached Clerical - sheets for the school year 1981-82. (Swanson, Beck, Unanimous) Full Time) VOTED: to accept the following secretarial and clerical (Part-time) per- (Secretarial & sonnel at the classification and step indicated on the attached Clerical - sheets. (Shaw, Swanson, Unanimous) Part-time) VOTED: to accept the following special class teacher aides at the step (Special Class and rating indicated, effective September 1, 1981, as listed on Teacher Aides) the attached sheet. (Beck, Swanson, Unanimous) It was VOTED: to adjourn at 8:33 p.m. (Gaudet, yes; Beck, yes; Swanson, yes; Shaw, yes; Michelman, yes) Respectfully submitted, // -t !t r Richard H. Barnes Recording Secretary /c a ii SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS The following schedules of payments were available for scrutiny and approval prior to this meeting: SCHOOL DEPARTMENT BUDGETS Personal Services May 22, 1981 Classified Payroll #25-C $73,210.70 May 29, 1981 Professional Payroll #24 494,698.34 June 5, 1981 Classified Payroll #26-C 72,497.53 Expenses May 29, 1981 Bill Schedules #258 2,236.59 May 29, 1981 #259 3,203.36 May 29, 1981 #260 1,413.18 May 29, 1981 #261 175.46 June 5, 1931 #262 1,722.20 June 5, 1981 #263 2,614.26 June 5, 1981 #264 2,280.02 June 5, 1981 #265 20,352.61 June 5, 1981 #266 2,132.30 June 5, 1981 #267 1,700.02 June 5, 1981 #268 949.35 June 5, 1981 #269 19,388.32 June 5, 1981 . #270 5,642.99 June 12, 1981 #271 1,602.54 June 12, 1981 #272 4,319.90 June 12, 1981 #273 53,633.13 June 12, 1981 #274 1,932.79 June 12, 1981 #275 32,662.69 Vocational Education May 29, 1981 Bill Schedule #5 3,769.50 SPECIAL PROGRAMS - NON-LEXINGTON FUNDS Adult Education May 29, 1981 Professional Payroll 370.36 June 5, 1981 Bill Schedule #7 30.00 Driver Education May 29, 1981 Professional Payroll 707.69 June 5, 1981 Bill Schedule #16 200.00 Bus Tickets June 12, 1981 Bill Schedule #9 1,223.25 Metco Program May 22, 1981 Classified Payroll 2,258.76 May 29, 1981 . Professional Payroll 6,546.82 Junes; 1981 Classified Payroll 2,262.40 Metco Program (coned) June 5, 1981 Bill Schedule #22 560.00 June 12, 1981 #23 261.05 Transition to Employment May 22, 1981 Classified Payroll 657.33 May 29, 1981 Professional Payroll 910.93 June 5, 1981 Classified Payroll 565.82 June 5, 1981 Bill Schedule #16 50.02 Project Discover May 29, 1981 Professional Payroll 790.12 r., June 5, 1981 Bill Schedule #15 86.25 Project Enhance May 22, 1981 Classified Payroll 761.59 May 29, 1981 Professional Payroll 939.69 May 29, 1981 Bill Schedules #I7 9.77 June 5, 1981 #18 10.20 Vocational Guidance June 5, 1981 Bill Schedule r4 900.00 Project Mainstream May 29, 1981 Professional Payroll 654.31 Project Assist • May 29, 1981 Professional Payroll 238.61 Bilingual Education May 29, 1981 Professional Payroll 167.00 Project Combine June 5, 1981 Bill Schedule #6 1,006.66 Project ESEA IV-B June 5, 1981 Bill Schedule #1 1,309.67 Project Apple (79-80) June 5, 1981 Bill Schedule 25.00 Art, 44 Energy June 5, 1981 Bill Schedule #12 6,061.50 BID - TYPEWRITER SERVICE On May 28, 1981, requests for bids for Typewriter Service were sent to five companies. The bid was also advertised in the June 4, 1931 issue of the Lexington Minuteman. Specifications were drawn to provide an annual inspection, cleaning and oiling of the typewriters - manual and electric (excluding IBM) with a warranty on all service (excluding parts) until June 30, 1982. One sealed bid was received and opened at a public reading at 12:00 noon, on Tuesday, June 9, 1981, The results of the bid are as follows: Price per machine Total Vendor Manual Electric Estimated Cost Gayne Typewriter Co. $22.00 $40,00 $5928, In calculating the above, we used an estimated count of 224 manual typewriters and 25 electric typewriters. Last year this service was performed by Gayne Typewriter Co. Their price per typewriter was $20.00 (manual) and $40.00 (electric), They performed in a satisfactory manner, BID - PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETIC SUPPLIES On April 29, 1981, requests for bids for Physical Education and Athletic Supplies were invited from thirty companies. The bid was also advertised in the May 7, 1981 issue of the Lexington Minuteman. Specifications were drawn on 183 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., Wednesday, May 20, 1981. 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: A A Sports $2269.43 Arrow Sports 406.50 Blumenfeld Sport Net Co. 910.26 Champion Products 2269.98 Commonwealth Industries, Inc. 352.65 J. L. Hammetts Co. 60.48 House of Sports 1989.56 Marciano Sporting Goods, Inc. 737.49 Medford Square Sporting Goods 1778.90 Mitchell & Ness Women's Sports 520.00 Passons Sports 424.55 The Pro Shop, Inc. 1771.55 Snitz Manufacturing Co. 301„60 Sportsmaster 1176.70 Quincy Medical Supply 333.55 W. S. Games, Inc. 54.62 The Racket Shack 1094.27 $16452.09 No bids were received on the following items: #82, Leotards, and #83, Gym Trunks. These 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; Item #40, Practice Baseballs and Item #75 Football Helmets. The bid totals and budget for physical education and athletics break down as follows: pudget Bid Award Balance Phys. Ed. $9,061.00 $ 4,583.62 $ 4,477,38 Athletics 15,340.00 11,868.47 3,471.53 TOTAL $24,401,00 $16,452.09 $ 7,948.91 There will be a need to purchase additional items in both the Physical Education and Athletic Accounts, *From this balance we will be making purchases using the State Bid Contract in the amount of $3614.50 leaving a balance of $862.80. BIDS- PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETIC SUPPLIES (Cont.)1f.' In general, prices have increased although there were some decreases. Some - examples of changes are as follows: Item Cost 1980 Cost 1981 Change Change Scrimmage Vests 45.00/doz. 48.00/doz, +3.00 6.7 Tumbling Mats 115.00 121.50 +6.50 5.7 Leather Basketballs 36.45 37.29 + .84 2.3 Basketball Scorebooks 2.10 2.20 + .10 4,8 Baseballs 31.50 38.50 +7.00 22.2 Leather Footballs 26.95 29.88 +2.93 10.9 Soccer Game Balls 17.95 18.10 .15 .8 Athletic Tape 27.00 25.95 -1.05 -10.7 Instant Ice Packs 9.85 7.62 -2.23 -22.6 Tennis Balls/case 6 doz. 54.60 51.60 -3.00 - 5.5 BID - TOWEL SERVICE On May 28, 1981, requests for bids for Towel Service were sent to four companies. Specifications were drawn on approximate quantities, size and quality of towel and required service based on our experience for the past several years. The bid was also advertised in the June 4, 1981 issue of the Lexington Minuteman„ Two sealed bids were received and opened at a public reading at 12:00 noon " on Tuesday, June 9, 1981. Inventory Allowed Towel Service Lost or Damaged Before Charge for Company Per Towel Towels Lost Towels is Made • Basbanes Linen Supply .09 .50 10/ 1317 Middlesex Street Lowell, Massachusetts Standard Linen Service Co. .16 1.02 None 169 Norfolk Avenue Roxbury, MA Basbanes Linen Supply has services us before and serviced us satisfactorily. We feel they are capable of providing this service in a satisfactory manner. Last year Basbanes Linen Supply was the low bidder at .09 per towel. We budgeted $9,336. in the 1981-82 budget. The estimated cost of this service is $9100. The difference is accounted for in two ways: 1. reduction of total towels used by eliminating towel service for interscholastic athletics and 2. the anticipated increase per towel did not occur. BIDS - RUBBISH CONTAINER SERVICE On May 29, 1981, requests for bids for Rubbish Container Service for the Lexington Public Schools were sent to five companies. The bid was also advertised in the June 4, 1981 issue of the Lexington Minuteman, Specifications were drawn giving a tentative schedule for emptying and size requirements at each school. The right to change requirements relative to size of container or emptying schedule was reserved by the School Department to use as necessity dictates. The contractor is further required to be responsible in the event of damage to school property by any of his employees or vehicles as a result of this service. With an interest to provide for recycling possibilities, the bid form provided the opportunity for the bidders to submit bids with this alternative. Recycling possibility is not possible with wax coated milk cartons, but we do request the bid for the possibility that occassionally we may have a period of time that we can recycle our refuse. Three sealed bids were received and opened at a public reading at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 9, 1981, A recap and computation of the bid are on the following page. • Sorrentino Trucking is the present contractor and has provided us with good service. Their prices this year were as follows: 3 yd. $5.25 4 yd. 6.40 5 yd. 8.00 6 yd. 9.60 8 yd. 11.20 10 yd. 14.00 Sorrentino's bid did not contain a weekly service charge or a recycling possibility. We did not use 3, 5, 8 or 10 yd. containers. The budgeted amount for this service is $19,400. for 1981-82. BFIMiller Sorrentino Service Charge per Week N 0 N E Contents to be recycled N 0 BIDS Mixed Rubbish to be Removed from Lexington 3 yd. 5.55 5.00 5.25 4 yd. 7.15 7.00 6.40 5 yd, 9.20 8.00 8.00 6 yd. 10.75 10.00 9.60 8 yd. 12.90 11.00 11.20 10 yd. 16.10 13.00 14.00 Estimated yearly cost 19,882.90 19,042,00 17,779.20 BID - STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE Each year a student accident policy is offered to all students which will cover them in the event of an accident at school or going to or from school. The policy is an excess policy, which means that the insurance company will pay all bills within specified limits that are not covered by other types of insurance. This opportunity is provided so that no parent is placed in a financially embarrassing position as a result of a school injury. Specifications were drawn on our need for coverage and service as established over a period of years. Several years ago, the school committee changed its policy and removed the requirement of requiring all students participating in interscholastic athletics to participate in the basic program regardless of any other insurance that they may have. Since senior high school football players are not covered by the basic policy, a rider is taken out on the basic policy and the additional premium is paid out of school department funds. A few years ago, we expanded the program and added a blanket policy, also paid out of school department funds, covering all students, chaperones, and supervisors while on a field trip. Last year the student accident insurance was awarded to The Lester L. Burdick Co. on the following basis: Basic rate $3.00, Football (Field Trip, Tryout & Squad, 1 week practice) $1290, This resulted in an approximate cost to parents of $13,500. , cost to the Town of $1290. with a total premium of $14,790. The present bid is based on a projected 1150 students under the regular plan and 250 students under the 24 hour plan. On May 28, 1981, invitations for bids on student accident insurance were sent to twelve companies. The bid was advertised in the June 4, 1981 issue of the Lexington Minuteman. Sealed bids were received from three companies and were opened at a public reading on Tuesday, June 9, 1981 at 12:00 noon. • A recap of that reading is outlined on the next page. Figures are based on the projected student participation mentioned above. The plan offered by the Gerard Lefebvre Insurance Agency meets or exceeds the specifications. It is the lowest bid ($165.) overall, but has a higher cost to the school budget. We feel that it is the best plan for our students. • Burdick Burdick (alternate)Lefebvre SKE* SKE (alternate) -r - I. Student Acc. Ins. cost/stu.,regulari$ 3,00 $ 3.50 $ 3.00 $ 3.75 $ 3.25 as specified cost/stu. ,24 hr. $20,00 $21.00 p $19.00 $19.00 $18.00 II. Student Accident Covered j No Covered 1 Covered p Covered Insurance in basic infor- in basic in basic ! in basic Sr. High Open Campus policy motion policy policy ! policy :II. Field Trip Accident Coverage- $90.00 ( No infor- $75.00 ( $90.00 ! $90,00 Blanket Policy as is /AI motion. Assume $90.00 1V, Field Trip-overnight,cost/student Covered No Covered Covered Covered in basic infor- in basic in basic in basic policy mation policy policy f policy f .V. Senior High Interscholastic Ifi Football-Blanket Policy $1000, $1150, $1100. $1035, $1597.50 1Same limits as #I VT. Lump Sum Bid for Items III,IV,V $1090. No $1175. $1125. $1687.50 infor- PPP mation. ! I Assume ( Somers, Kitchen Essler) $1240. Inclusions or exclusions outside of specifications Lester L. Burdick - Dental care limited to $500., future dental care up to $100, to 3 years. Specs. , $10,000. Chiropractor or podiatrists limited to $50.00. Specs„ not covered 1 Alternate Bid - Same as above except limits of medical expenses to be $100,000. Specs., $10,000. Lefebvre Agency - Medical Expenses $100,000. Specs. , $10,000, Dismemberment Both hands, feet or eyes $10,000. Specs. , $7,500. One hand & one foot, eye, etc. $5,000. Specs. , $7,500. One hand or foot $3750, Specs. , $2,500. Accidental death $2,500, Specs., $1,500. Chiropractors or podiatrists covered - specs„ not covered. Somers, Kitchen, Essler - Medical Expenses $100,000, regular,$500,000, Sr. High Interscho- lastic Football, Specs. , $10,000. Dismemberment Both hands,feet or eyes $10,000, Specs., $7,500. One hand & one foot,etc. $10,000. Specs. , $7,500. One hand or one foot $ 3,500. Specs. , $2,500. One eye $ 3,500. Specs., $1,000. Accidental death $ 2,500. Specs., $1,500. COST PROFILE 6 Item Burdick Burdick Lefebvre SKE SKE (alternate) (alternate) • I,II,IV $8450. $9725. $8200. $9062.50 $8237.50 III 90. 90. 75. 90.00 90,00 V 1000. 1150. 1100. 1035. 1597,50 Cost to Parents 8450. 9725. 8200. 9062.50 8237.50 Cost to Town 1090. 1240. 1175. 1125, 1687.50 Total Premium $9540, $10965. $9375. $10187.50 $9925.00 NEW PERSONNEL TOWN WIDE NA?LF SCHOOL/SUBJECT EDUCATION EXPERIENCE PERSONNEL CHANGES - CERTIFIED TITLE I - SUMMER READING PROGRAM RESIGNATION APPOINTMENT • CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT ) 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. CORRECTION COACHING APPOINTMENTS (1981-1982) 'A' PERSONNEL CHANGES - CERTIFIED ADDITION: EXTRA DUTY STIPENDS - 1980-81* SCHOOL NAME STIPEND FOR: AMOUNT DEGREE CHANGE t I PERSONNEL CHANGES - CERTIFIED APPOINTMENT - SCIENCE DEPARTMENT HEAD YRS, IN LEXINGTON PERSONNEL CHANGES - FOOD SERVICES RETIREMENTS YRS. IN LEXINGTON EFFECTIVE • 3. RE-ELECTION OF NON-TENURE STAFF SECOND ELECTION These people have previously received a contract and are being recommended for their second election at the level and step indicated. GRADE/ STEP/ SCHOOL NAME SUBJECT LEVEL SALARY COMMENTS THIRD ELECTION These people have previously received two contracts and are being recommended for their third election. RE-ELECTION OF NON-TENURE STAFF SECOND ELECTION These people have previously received a contract and are being recommended for their second election at the level and step indicated. GRADE/ STEP/ SCHOOL NAME SUBJECT LEVEL SALARY COMMENTS THIRD ELECTION These people have previously received two contracts and are being recommended for their third election. FOURTH ELECTION (TENURE) (See back up information following) These people have previously received three contracts and are being recommended for tenure election at the level and step indicated. • FOURTH ELECTION (TENURE) Back up information This list includea all of c-.&r Food S . Pict Etn,n t:A vh< ,:la to be s- loycd for the 1952 - 62 cchoel year . +11 have het) , -,:-. .e:: 1: vR ^C" ivr 1- -intn 0f Gat:atactory' Or hst+.er. 4t£ t;d t'nd :1:14f; ;7 _,s 1'.:;„27.. " fi d:: ::C ::,' with the current /cod Service Sapicranaf c2:11...- cu , c. gfi` '.� ' P fl. rt'_a __ tr rT vk �f k� a. R :ii• man E ea. RE-ELECTION OF CUSTODIAL AND MAINTENANCE PERSOINEL This list includes the members of our custodial and maintenance staff who are being recommended to be re-employed for the 1981-82 fiscal year, All persons listed have been evaluated and have received a rating of satisfactory or better. The recommended placement and wage is based on the "Agreement between the Lexington School Committee and National Association of Government Employees". CLASS & NO, OF HOURLY NAME POSITION STEP HOURS RATE ADMINISTRATION SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLARKS t CLASS & NO. OF HOURLY NAME POSITION STEP HOURS RATE DIAMOND MUZZEY (To be placed) BOWMAN BRIDGE ESTABROOK FISKE FRANKLIN li HARRINGTON I E' CLASS & NO. OF HOURLY NAPE POSITION STEP HOURS RATE HASTINGS * 10 month personnel, September through June. Change in salary effective September, 1981 ** Works 3 hours at Administration Building, 5 hours at Diamond Junior High School *** Placement on salary guide dependent upon available position when M'azzey closes. NOT RECOMMENDED - PERFORMANCE T:OTISEMASTERSRE-ELECTION OF HOUSEMASTERS AND DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS STEP/ SCHOOL NAME LEVEL SALARY STIPEND f DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS a RE-ELECTION OF SECRETARIAL AND CLERICAL PERSONNEL (FULL TIME) This list includes the members of our secretarial and clerical staff who are being recommended to be re-employed for the 1981-82 fiscal year. All persons listed have been ',evaluated and have received a rating of satisfactory or better. The ',recoumnended placement and wage is based on "Agreement between the Lexington School Committee 'and Lexington Educational Secretaries Association". CLASS & NO. OF HOURLY NAME POSITION STEP HOURS RATE ADMINISTRATION SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL NEEDS DATA PROCESSING CLARKE CLASS & NO. OF HOURLY NAME POSITION STEP HOURS RATE DIAMOND La tv BRIDGE ESTABROOK FISKE FRANKLIN HARRINGTON HASTINGS CURRICULUM RESOURCE CENTER DUPLICATING ROOM * Retires 7/17/81 **Retires 7/31/81 i 77 RE-ELECTION OF SECRETARIAL AND CLERICAL PERSONNEL (PART TIME) This list includes the members of our secretarial and clerical staff who are being recommended to be re-employed for the 1981-82 fiscal year. All persons listed have been evaluated and have received a rating of satisfactory or better, The recommended placement and wage is based on "Agreement between the Lexington School Committee and Lexington Educational Secretaries Association". CLASS & NO. OF HOURLY NAME POSITION STEP HOURS RATE ADMINISTRATION SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL LIBRARY • SPECIAL SERVICES CLASS & NO. OF HOURLY NAME POSITION STEP HOURS RATE CORE EVALUATION TEAM. DATA PROCESSING CLARKE - DIAMOND g • BOWMAN BRIDGE ESTABROOK CLASS & NO. OF HOURLY NAME POSITION STEP HOURS RATE FISKE FRANKLIN HARRINGTON HASTINGS CURRICULUM RESOURCE CENTER METCO* TRANSITION PROGRAM - P. L. 94-142 GRANT* *Subject to funding from outside sources . RE-ELECTION OF SPECIAL CLASS TEACHER AIDES NO. OF HOURLY SCHOOL NAME STEP HOURS RATE Senior IF