1997-04-07 School Committee Minutes

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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Reading, Massachusetts School Committee Meeting REGULAR SESSION MINUTES April 7, 1997 CALL TO ORDER Chair Susan Cavicchi called the regular session to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room. All members were present with the exception of Mr. Twomey who was expected to arrive late. Also present were Superintendent Dr. Harry K. Harutunian and Associate Superintendent Dennis Richards. A Reporter from the Chronicle was present. Chair Susan Cavicchi welcomed and congratulated Mr. Twomey on his reelection and congratulated Ms. Williams to her election to the School Committee. ROUTINE MATTERS MINUTES Mr. Spadafora moved to approve the minutes of February 26 1997. Ms. D'Antona seconded the motion The vote was 4 in favor and 1 abstained. Mary Williams abstained. LIAISON REPORTS Chair Susan Cavicchi said there were no reports from the committee. CITIZENS INPUT None REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHAIR AND SUPERINTENDENT Superintendent Harutunian reported on several issues. First, he referred to an invitation to Beacon Hill called a Day on the Hill. He said the School Committee meeting on May 5th will be posted as a public hearing and the next meeting for a vote is on May 19th. Finally, he said that the Finance Committee approved two of the three articles, (1) Joshua Eaton and (2) 1.85 million for the high school. They have not approved Birch Meadow yet. The exterior windows will be voted on Wednesday evening. A statement will be made this evening regarding Birch Meadow. Dr. Harutunian displayed trophies won by the Coolidge Middle School for winning the State Championship for the Massachusetts Drama Festival. He said they finished first in 1996 and they also won first place for the best set, costume and actress. He acknowledged Coolidge for their outstanding efforts in the areas of science and drama. At the May 5th School Committee meeting, the high school drama and history performance will be acknowledged.