1999-06-21 School Committee Minutes

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READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE Reading, Massachusetts REGULAR SESSION June 21, 1999 CALL TO ORDER Chair D'Antona called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room. Present were School Committee members Cavicchi, D'Antona, Dahl, Keigley, Twomey and Williams. Also present was Superintendent Harutunian. BILLS & PAYROLL There were no bills and payroll. CITIZEN'S INPUT There was no citizen's input. EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUEST At 6:05 p.m. Chair D'Antona excused herself from the meeting for the discussion of the request of a parent for an executive session meeting with the School Committee. Vice Chair Twomey stated that the Committee has a policy that permits parents to petition the School Committee and request a meeting to discuss an issue which they have attempted to resolve through the Administration and have not been able to resolve to their satisfaction. Vice Chair Twomey stated that tonight the Committee was only going to discuss whether to grant the petition for a meeting and not about the reason for the request. Attorney Orlando stated that the Shea family would like to be afforded the opportunity to express their concerns to the Committee regarding allowing their children to attend the same elementary school. Ms. Williams made a motion that the School Committee set a date in the future to give an opportunity for the parents to speak to the Committee under executive session. Ms. Cavicchi seconded the motion. The vote was 5 -0 Ms. Cavicchi, Mr. Dahl, Mr. Keigley, Mr. Twomey and Ms. Williams. After discussion, it was agreed to try to schedule the executive session meeting for July 1" at 7:00 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room. The Committee informed Mr. and Mrs. Shea and their attorney that they would allow approximately one hour to hear a brief presentation and to have an opportunity to ask the Mr. and Mrs. Shea questions regarding the issue. The Committee also requested that the Sheas forward