1997-09-22 School Committee Minutes

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Reading Public Schools Reading, Massachusetts SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES REGULAR SESSION MINUTES September 22, 1997 CALL TO ORDER Chair Twomey called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Present were Committee Members Cavicchi, D'Antona, Stohlman, Twomey and Williams. Also present were Superintendent Harutunian and Asso- ciate Superintendent Richards. BILLS & PAYROLL Chair Twomey advised that bills and payroll are circulating now and he would be moving to Citizen's Input on the agenda. CITIZENS' INPUT J. Mandell, a member of CPR, summarized a letter written to the Committee regarding the Chicago Math Program. She stated that there are conflicting stories on whether test results will be available by both group and individual. She stated that clear communication is needed. Ms. Mandell then asked whether test results will be broken down by tutored versus non - tutored students. She stated that she does not want the school system to get credit for higher scores when parents have paid to have their children tutored to bring them up to grade level. She also requested that the Standford 8 test that was given to students last year be given again to this year's students so that we can compare Reading students to Reading students. Chair Twomey advised that a copy of the letter from CPR would be submitted for inclusion in the minutes. Ms. D'Antona stated that CPR has had regular contact with the School Committee. She stated that she would like a list of active members of the CPR, a list of officers, copies of minutes and a location on where they meet. She stated that she would like to be able to listen to the views of all concerned parents. Ms. Mandell agreed to provide the information requested by Ms. D'Antona and also made a statement encouraging all parents to go to the library and review the survey.