1996-02-05 School Committee Minutes

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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Reading, Massachusetts SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR SESSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 5, 1996 CALL TO ORDER Chair Matthew Cummings called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room. All members were present with the exception of Thomas Stohlman and Timothy Twomey. Also present were Superintendent Dr. Harry K. Harutunian, Associate Superintendent Dennis Richards, Student Representative to the School Committee Mike Thompson and a reporter from the Chronicle. Chair Cummings welcomed Mike Thompson to his first night as the RMHS Student Representa- tive. STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL OF READING MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Student Representative Mike Thompson introduced the members of the Student Advisory Council to the School Committee. Under the direction of RMHS Principal Mirkin, Mike Thompson, Marissa Freitas, Charlie Haverty, Scott Given, Jared Ranere, Tom Capasso, Heather Shannon, Tom DuLong, Adam Lanthier and Tom Ensminger established the agenda items for discussion tonight. Mike Thompson stated they have set an Orientation Program for the Freshmen students every year. Marissa Freitas added that the Freshmen would be welcomed and an upper classman would walk with them to their classes for the first week of school. Principal Mirkin added that the parents of the class of 2000 will meet on Wednesday night. Mike Thompson related the Dance Rules and Guidelines that have been created and the contract that states the rules and the consequences to be followed at all school sponsored dances. They will be given to students, who plan to attend the dances, to sign. Scott Given described some of the student survey questions. Tom Ensminger explained the rule and consequence regarding the consumption of alcohol or any controlled substance before or during a school dance. Ms. Cavicchi asked who administers the consequence and are the police involved. Princi- pal Mirkin stated the administration would call a parent and it would be to their discretion if the police are called. Chair Cummings stated if too much is left to discretion it may not be completely addressed. Ms. D'Antona added the consequences should be clear and stated to all. Dr. Harutunian asked about other events. Principal Mirkin stated the MIAA rules apply. She will set up a meeting with the police for their next Student Advisory Council Meeting.