1998-01-26 School Committee Minutes

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READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE Reading, Massachusetts REGULAR SESSION January 26, 1998 CALL TO ORDER Chair Twomey called to meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Superintendent's conference room. Present were School Committee members Cavicchi, D'Antona, Spadafora, Twomey and Williams. Also present were Superintendent Harutunian, Associate Superintendent Richards, Finance Member Keigley and Student Representative Lanthier. Dr. Harutunian introduced the new student representative to the School Committee, Adam Lanthier. GIFTS Dr. Harutunian advised the Committee of a $500.00 gift from Mr. Al Fulchino from Mobil Oil Service Station. The donation will be used to purchase a video camera with sound capabilities. Dr. Harutunian advised the Committee of a $1,000.00 gift to the Birch Meadow School Technology Fund from Mr. an Mrs. Steven Koppel. Mr. Stohlman arrived at 7:42 p.m. Ms D'Antona requested that the superintendent's evaluation and evaluation form be included on the February 9th agenda for discussion. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Dr. Harutunian invited the Committee and the public to attend a meeting with Dr. McGrath - Lewis, Director of Admissions for Harvard University, on January 30th at 2:30 p.m. at Reading Memorial High School. Dr. Harutunian advised the Committee that the Coolidge Math Team came in first in mathematics competition on December 11, 1997. Dr. Harutunian advised the Committee that two Reading School teachers were presenters at the NERA Annual Conference on October 23, 24, 25, 1997. The presenters, both from Parker Middle School, Jill Piantedosi, Reading Specialist and Kathleen Daly, teacher of Language Arts spoke about Using Traditional Literature to Connect Middle School Readers to Cultural Values and Lifelong Virtues. Nancy Powell, teacher of Language Arts at Coolidge