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READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE <br />Reading, Massachusetts <br />REGULAR SESSION March 23 2000 <br />CALL TO ORDER <br />Chair Dahl called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. in the RMHS Lecture Hall. Present <br />were School Committee Members Cavicchi, Dahl, D'Antona, Griset, Keigley, Twomey <br />and Student Representative Sarah Hardin. Also present were Superintendent Harutunian <br />and Associate Superintendent Richards. <br />Chair Dahl advised that the purpose of tonight's public meeting is to hear input regarding <br />reductions to the school's FY01 budget and the forum would last no more than 2 hours. <br />Dr. Harutunian advised that the agendas are available on the tables and also there is a list <br />of college acceptances for the RMHS Class of 2000. Dr. Harutunian thanked staff and <br />administration for their work in assisting the students. <br />Michelle Carrick asked the Committee to reconsider the reduction of the school nurse and <br />the school psychologist. <br />Susan Kalmakis asked the Committee to reconsider the reduction of the school <br />psychologist. She stated that we need to guarantee the safety of our students. <br />Laura Wilson a parent at the Killam School stated her concern about 4`h grade class size <br />and asked that the Committee have class size as a priority <br />Jim Murphy informed the Committee that he was involved in the user fees in the late <br />1990s and came this evening to offer assistance and support to the Committee. <br />Nancy Ortiz stated that she was concerned with class size at the elementary level. She <br />also stated that the user fee is low compared to the cost to students in band and drama. <br />Debbie McCulley asked the Committee to reconsider part of the curriculum initiatives <br />cuts and to set aside money for our honor students. <br />Janet Trevor asked the Committee to reconsider the reduction of the school psychologist. <br />She stated the need to have a psychologist in the middle school full time for the students. <br />Linda Snow Dockser thanked the Committee for their work and stated her concern that <br />class size be kept low in the elementary schools. She asked how parents could help. <br />