1998-01-08 School Committee Minutes

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READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE Reading, Massachusetts REGULAR SESSION January 8 1998 CALL TO ORDER Chair Cavicchi called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. Present were School Committee members Cavicchi, D'Antona, Stohlman and Williams. Also present were Superintendent Harutunian, Associate Superintendent Richards and Finance Committee member Penta. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Dr. Harutunian distributed to the Committee a breakdown of all computer related expenses as requested by Mr. Stohlman at the meeting of January 6th. Dr. Harutunian also updated the Committee on the status of Media One's free access to the Internet for all school buildings. Ms. Mandell distributed to the Committee a request from the Reading Advantaged Charter Middle School committee regarding the possible rental of space at Reading Memorial High School. BUDGET Dr. Harutunian advised the Committee that the reduction of students in special education is 1/2% not to as stated at the meeting of January 6th. Dr. Harutunian distributed to the Committee a copy of the job description for elementary and middle school instructional specialists. A discussion was held regarding the addition of a .5 secretary at Reading Memorial High School. Mr. Stohlman questioned whether there is a more efficient way to set up the office staff at the high school so that the additional position would not be necessary. Mr. Stohlman requested that a letter be sent to the legislature noting that the METCO number has not changed in "X" years and request an increase. Ms. Williams asked if the number of METCO students has gone down. Dr. Harutunian advised that the number has gone down from 100 to approximately 78 but that Reading is still within the range.