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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS <br />READING, MASSACHUSETTS <br />REGULAR SESSION MINUTES MARCH 27 1995 <br />CALL TO ORDER: <br />Chair Timothy Twomey called the regular School Committee Meeting to <br />order at 7:30 in the Superintendent's Conference Room. All members <br />were present. Also present were Superintendent Robert J. Munnelly, <br />Assistant Superintendent Dennis Richards, Student Council Student <br />Representative Christine Cerretani and a reporter from the <br />Chronicle. <br />Mr. Twomey welcomed Robert Spadafora and presented him with a name <br />plate for his seat on the Reading School Committee. Mr. Twomey <br />went on to publicly thank Mr. George Shannon for all his help and <br />efforts. <br />MTM[TfPI!-q . <br />Mr. Cummings moved to approve the minutes of January 23. 1995. <br />Mrs. D'Antona seconded the motion with adjustments. The vote was <br />5 -0 -1 with Mr. Spadafora abstaining. Mr. Cummings moved to approve <br />the minutes of February 27, 1995. Mrs. Cavicchi seconded the <br />motion. Mr. Stohlman had an adiustment. The vote was 5 -0 -1 with <br />Mr. Spadafora abstainin <br />Citizen's Input <br />Mr. Twomey asked if there was any Citizen's Input. <br />SUPERINTENDENT'S AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHAIR'S REPORT: <br />Dr. Munnelly asked Mr. Spadafora to introduce his parents who were <br />at the meeting. He went on to congratulate the High School Drama <br />Group which has reached the State Finals with their presentation of <br />The Scarlet Letter. He also recognized the success of the Jazz <br />Group. The Coolidge parents will be conducting several fund raising <br />initiatives to support the travel fund for the National Science <br />Olympiad Finals in Indiana. He applauded the students and their <br />parents for their work and accomplishments. Dr. Munnelly then <br />mention that there were visitors. <br />The purpose of the round table meeting is to educate the members of <br />the School Committee and the public about special education. In <br />the process we would like to hear the views of the parents, <br />administrators and the public. Several changes in the <br />Massachusetts Special Education law have been prepared by Governor <br />Weld. <br />Representative Brad Jones, Tom Shea from Senator Tisei's Office <br />were in attendance. Mr. Casey was in Melrose and would be late. <br />P.A.C.766 was represented by Robin Hamilton, Belinda Barbas, Karen <br />