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REGULAR SESSION MINUTES 2 JANUARY 18, 1994 <br />SUPERINTENDENT'S AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHAIR'S REPORT <br />VISITORS: READING MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL <br />Dr. Munnelly stated that Reading Memorial High School Class <br />Advisor Donna Papalardo is in attendance with the Student <br />Advisory Council. He explained that Principal Mirkin is <br />chairing a regional input meeting on the Common Core of <br />Learning tonight at Brookline High School. She has expressed <br />an interest in explaining the Common Core Process to the <br />School Committee to gain input for the State decision - making <br />process. <br />Student Representative Allison Bastiani asked the members of <br />the Student Advisory Council to introduce themselves and to <br />discuss their issues. <br />Heather MacDonald stated she recently attended a School <br />Councils' training course for goals and efficient council <br />planning. <br />Maura Cignetti reported that the Student Advisory Council plan <br />to propose to the principal and teachers the privilege of not <br />taking finals if the student has a 90 average. The Council <br />will look into neighboring schools to see what their policy <br />is. <br />Sean Daly thanked people who supported the recent drama pro- <br />duction, "Arsenic and Old Lace ". He added they are now <br />rehearsing a one act play, "Baby with Bath Water ", for the <br />Boston Globe Awards. Sean also asked the Administration about <br />earning a Varsity letter for Drama. Dr. Munnelly replied that <br />he would discuss this with Principal Mirkin. <br />Jill Rickershauser spoke about diversity the High School's <br />annual theme and how it affects students. <br />Marissa Freitas invited School Committee members to join the <br />students for an International Food Festival luncheon on Friday <br />at 11:15 a.m. <br />Jared Petkewich stated the Student Advisory Council have held <br />meetings for facilitating how diverse the people of the <br />schools are and how to work with different people. <br />Jen Massa advised the Senior Citizen Prom would be held on <br />March 16th at the Somerset Nursing Home. Students are being <br />encouraged to bring their grandparents or an elderly neighbor. <br />Rob Bennett concluded that fund raisers have been very succes- <br />ful and profiled the colleges early admission students have <br />been accepted at. <br />