1996-07-02 School Committee Minutes

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REGULAR SESSION MINUTES 2 JULY 2, 1996 *He added that there is a healthy amount of money to be returned to the Town at the end of FY96. Mr. Spadafora asked if there was an estimate of that figure? The Superintendent stated bills are still coming in and he would prefer to give the School Committee a more accurate figure. *He announced no one showed up on either of the dates identified, June 28 or July 1, to review the agreed upon documents that were prepared for the 11 concerned parents. *He shared the Special Progress Report response sent on June 19, 1996 to the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation Report for RMHS. •Dr. Harutunian advised that Killam's secretary, Priscilla Osterlind, would be available to the elementary principals during the summer for the purpose of opening mail, paying bills, and greeting prospective teacher candidates. *Dr. Harutunian provided the summer schedule for Central Office. He announced the Central Office employees would be taking July 5 as a vacation day. PERSONNEL *The Superintendent advised that he met with the Town Manager and they discussed collaboration with the Town on maintenance of all Town buildings. Mr. Cummings urged the Superintendent to explore this possibly as soon as possible. Mr. Stohlman noted that it was voted to enter into discussion about this 6 months ago at a Building Council Meeting. Dr. Harutunian stated that adjustments needed to be made to the collaboration plan. Chair Cavicchi stated the consensus of the School Committee members to the Superintendent is to move forward. *The Superintendent asked the members to consider requests from RMHS teacher Dave Bunten, Coolidge teacher Ken Lundberg, and himself to allow their child to attend Reading schools. He asked for this as a professional courtesy, on a 1 year pilot, and as space would be available. Ms. D'Antona moved, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, to accept the afore mentioned students as a pilot project that will be evaluated in the Spring. Mr. Stohlman seconded the motion. Mr. Twomey said any new requests would have to come to School Committee through the Superintendent with consideration for space available and the recommendation of the principal. Mr. Stohlman asked how will employees be informed? Dr. Harutunian stated these requests were unsolicited and asked if they want all employees surveyed. Mr. Stohlman stated as