2000-09-12 School Committee Minutes

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READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE Reading, Massachusetts REGULAR SESSION September 12, 2000 The Reading School Committee met informally with new teachers and staff. CALL TO ORDER At 7:33 p.m. Chair Cavicchi called the meeting to order in the high school lecture hall. Present were School Committee Members Cavicchi, Dahl, Griset and Twomey. Student representative Jill Macari was also present. Mr. Keigley arrived at 9:10 and Ms. D'Antona arrived at 9:20. Also present were Superintendent Harutunian, Associate Superintendent Richards, the principals and new staff, Director of Facilities Rick Barrett, Director of Extra Curricula Activities, Phil Vaccaro, and Director of Special Education, Steve Gannon. Finance Committee Members McDonald, LaLechuer and Robinson were also in attendance at the meeting. Dr. Harutunian advised that Mr. Keigley and Ms. D'Antona have personal commitments and would be late. Dr. Harutunian passed along Mr. Keigley's and Ms. D'Antona's best wishes to the new staff. The principals introduced the new teachers at each of their schools and Mr. Orlando introduced Mike Scarpitto, Assistant Principal at RMHS. Dr. Harutunian introduced Joe Finigan, Principal at Parker Middle School and Steve Gannon, Director of Special Education. Chair Cavicchi thanked all the new staff and principals for attending this evening's meeting and giving the Committee an opportunity to meet the new staff. Ms. Cavicchi advised that the Committee would be taking a short break. At 8:20 p.m. Chair Cavicchi called the meeting back to order. BILLS & PAYROLL There were no bills and payroll. CITIZENS' INPUT There was no citizen input. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Dr. Harutunian gave a report on the opening of school and congratulated the staff, principals and students for a great opening day.