Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Boston, Massachusetts

              Executive Board
September 10,   1974
Revere Hebrew School
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As part of the merger of the Chelsea and Revere Hebrew Schools,  the position of principal of the Revere Hebrew School was terminated.    According to the personnel code
of the United Hebrew Schools,  there is an entitlement to severance pay.    As a result
of prolonged negotiations,  agreement was reached on a settlement,  approval of which
is recommended by the SP&AC.
Upon motion duly made and seconded,  it was unanimously
VOTED: To authorize payment of $3,600 in severance costs
to the former principal of the Revere Hebrew School
in three equal payments of $1200 each:   the first payment to be made on October 1,   1974;   and two additional
payments to be made on October 1,   1975 and October 1,   1976.
Chronic Health Care Services
It was recalled that an extensive report had been completed in 1968 as part of the Long
Range Planning Study by the Committee on Aged,  which evaluated the service and institutional needs at that time and for the immediate future.    Since that time,  plans have
moved ahead for the construction of additional institutional facilities for the aged and
chronically ill.    The utilization of these facilities,  their capital and operating costs,
and the relationship of the several programs to current and anticipated community
needs are of current concern.    There is general agreement that a study now is needed
of these developments and prospects.
Mr.  Rabinowitz reported that the SP&AC had voted to recommend that CJP undertake
a study.    The Inter-Agency Council for the Aged had previously considered the matter
and recommended such a study,  involving institutions both within the CJP family and
those outside of it.    It was proposed that the study review changes which have occurred
since the early 1960's and the programs and facilities now in operation or under development.    It was stressed that there are both issues involving long-term planning
and problems requiring immediate attention.
It was reported that the recommendation of the SP&AC provides for a special study
committee,   appointed by the President of CJP,  and comprised of representatives of
the various institutions concerned with health care services to the aged and chronically
ill;   that membership of the committee also be drawn from the Inter-Agency Council,
the SP&AC,  and the Executive Board.    It is proposed that the study be served by CJP
planning staff,  that it be authorized to engage such outside consultation as may be required,  and that funding be provided for this purpose.    Mr.   Rabinowitz acknowledged
that the collection of data about needs and resources represents only a first step;   a
more difficult task will be the development and implementation of recommendations
which take due account of the commitments of the organizations involved within the
context of overall community needs and resources.
Responding to the proposal, members raised questions about the scope of the study and