1998-01-14 School Committee Minutes

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READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE Reading, Massachusetts REGULAR SESSION January 14 1998 CALL TO ORDER Chair Twomey called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. in the Superintendent's conference room. Present were School Committee Members Cavicchi, Stohlman, Twomey and Williams. Also present were Superintendent Harutunian, Associate Superintendent Richards, Selectman Hines. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Dr. Harutunian briefed the School Committee on new legislation for special education, it appears that Reading will gain $65,000 from the new funding formula. Dr. Harutunian advised that the School Size and Enrollment committee will meet with the School Committee at 7:30 p.m. on February 5th. Ms. D'Antona arrived at 7:45 p.m. MAINTENANCE BUDGET Dr. Harutunian went over questions pertaining to the Maintenance Budget. Heating oil went up 11.5% because of higher bid prices for barrels of oil. Water supply /sewer increased 200, that figure came from town hall. Electricity account, expecting some energy savings from the CB project at the high school but an increase due to increased space at Parker. The building equipment rental is missing because it has been moved into the building maintenance account. The equipment rental account was for rental of mops and should be rolled into the general building maintenance account. Chair Twomey asked to confirm whether still want to spend $20,000 on Coolidge tech ed room even though there is the possibility of major renovation to Coolidge. Dr. Harutunian advised that, yes, still want to renovate tech ed room. Mr. Stohlman questioned what the administrative expense are on page one and the service consultants expense.