2003-03-20 School Committee Minutes

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Reading School Committee Reading, Massachusetts Regular Session March 20.2003 CALL TO ORDER Chair Griset called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room. Present were School Committee Members Dahl, Griset, McFadden, Russo and Twomey. Also present were Superintendent Harutunian and Associate Superintendent Richards and Town Accountant Richard Foley. Chair Griset stated that Ms. Cavicchi was unable to attend this evening's meeting. BILLS & PAYROLL Bills and payroll for the meeting circulated CITIZENS INPUT There was no citizen input. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Chair Griset discussed the selection of the members of the Superintendent Search Committee. Chair Griset stated that he had made appointments based on a verbal opinion by Town Counsel. He stated that subsequent to those appointments that there was another discussion with Town Counsel and that there had been a misunderstanding and that Town Counsel felt it prudent that the positions be posted. He stated that he did not agree with Counsel's opinion, but he agreed to accept Town Counsel's ruling because it would have no negative impact on the search process. Chair Griset stated that the appointments he made yesterday are null and void, and he will consider all applications received at the end of the 15 day posting. Mr. Twomey stated that he also disagreed with Counsel's interpretations of the Town Charter, but for the reasons stated by the chair he agreed that the Committee should post the positions. Dr. Harutunian advised the Committee that a short executive session would be needed at the end of the meeting. Dr. Harutunian asked that Monday evening's meeting be cancelled because adequate time was not available for the Committee to review the revised policies.