1996-01-11 School Committee Minutes

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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Reading, Massachusetts SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES SPECIAL BUDGET SESSION MINUTES JANUARY 11, 1996 CALL TO ORDER Chair Matthew Cummings called the special budget session to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Superin- tendent's Conference Room. All members were present with the exception of Roberta D'Antona. Also present were Superintendent Dr. Harry K. Harutunian, Associate Superintendent Dennis Richards, FinCom Representative Tom Green and a reporter from the Chronicle. Dr. Harutunian stated the structural firm connected with the Eaton project and the MIAA have asked that we evaluate the snow on our buildings for safety purposes. He stated the memo from FinCom Chair Steve Blewitt regarding the $500,000 toward computers will be followed up. On the January 18th he will be discussing the revenue the Town expects with Beth Klepeis, Richard Foley and Peter Hechenbleikner. SUPPORT SERVICES The Superintendent outlined the changes made on page 45 regarding the salary adjustments for nurses that are subject to negotiation and on page 48 he explained the change made in the number of custodians due to summer help. Mr. Spadafora asked the Superintendent to elaborate more about adding one more nurse. Dr. Harutunian explained that the principals are asking for one full -time nurse. He wants to stay within the MIAA guidelines. He added that teachers and educational assistants have been retrained as for minor emergencies. Mr. Stohlman asked Dr. Harutunian if he could get the approximate number of students that participate in athletics and extra curricular activities. He also wanted to know if the cost of the Athletic Program has kept in line with the fees being asked for. Dr. Harutunian stated this year $13,000 came from the Athletic Program to help out Special Edu- cation. Next year the Athletic Director will have to use his revolving account.