1995-02-06 School Committee Minutes

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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Reading, Massachusetts SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 1995 CALL TO ORDER Heather McDonald called the regular School Committee meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Central Office Conference Room. All members were present. Also present were Superintendent Robert J. Munnelly and Assistant Superintendent Dennis Richards. ANNOUNCEMENT Dr. Munnelly announced the move at the Joshua Eaton School would take place February 7, 1995. Parents and students would help with the move. There is a short punch list left to finish. The Construction Company is gearing up to do major demolition work during February vacation. VISITORS: Interviews with Superintendent Search Firms Winchester Associates: Mr. William MacDonald introduced himself and critiqued his company. He outlined, in detail, the search process, reviewed his fee schedule and then answered questions. Mr. MacDonald's theory is that one Superintendent would not fit any and all School Systems. Harold Webb Associates, Ltd. Mr. Kenneth Underwood joined us via telephone from New Orleans. He explained that Harold Webb Associates was a National Search Firm of which Dr. Munnelly is an associate. Mr. Underwood spoke about the firm and search process for 7 or 8 minutes and then answered questions. Massachusetts Association of School Committees Mr. John Dowling introduced himself as the Central and Western Massachusetts Field Rep for his firm. He also outlined the search process and explained how his company operates. He then answered questions. He was asked if his firm actively recruited candidates. He replied that they did not. He explained that his firm had a wide base for advertising. Mr. Dowling claims that his company advertises so extensively that anyone looking for a Superintendent's job would see their advertisements. He feels that proper advertising is the key. He then reviewed their fees. Heather thanked all of the Candidates for their presentations.