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Reading School Committee <br />Reading, Massachusetts <br />Regular Session April 4, 2000 <br />CALL TO ORDER <br />Chair Dahl called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. Present were School Committee <br />Members Cavicchi, Dahl, D'Antona Griset, Keigley and Twomey. Also present was <br />Superintendent Harutunian. <br />Dr. Harutunian and the Committee congratulated Rob and Angela Spadafora on the birth <br />of their daughter Sophia. . <br />Presentation of Chair <br />The Committee presented a chair to former School Committee Member Mary Williams in <br />appreciation for her work on the Committee. <br />Mary Williams advised that she would be running "Last Night 2000" and that she would <br />be unable to continue to serve as the appointee to the Celebration and Preservation Trust <br />because of a conflict in asking the Trust for money for "Last Night 2000 ". She asked for <br />volunteers for "Last Night 2000" on December 30, 2000. She stated that all activities <br />will be held at Reading Memorial High School. <br />Dr. Harutunian advised that he would discuss with Everett Blodgett the possibility of <br />replacing Ms. Williams on the Celebration and Preservation Trust. . <br />Chair Dahl stated that the Millenium Celebration was a wonderful event and he was <br />looking forward to "Last Night 2000 ". <br />FY00 Budget <br />Dr. Harutunian discussed the FY00 budget shortfall. <br />Mr. Griset moved to request $350,000 at April Town Meeting for the FY00 School <br />Budget. Ms D'Antona seconded the motion. The vote was 6 -0 Ms. Cavicchi, Mr. <br />Dahl, Ms. D'Antona, Mr. Griset, Mr. Keigley and Mr. Twomey, <br />Mr. Twomey moved to request up to $15,000 for the FY00 Town Building <br />Maintenance Budget. Mr. Griset seconded the motion. The vote was 6 -0 Ms. <br />Cavicchi, Mr. Dahl, Ms. D'Antona, Mr. Keigley and Mr. Twomey. <br />Ms. D'Antona left the meeting at 7:30 p.m. and returned at 9:10 p.m. <br />