1994-01-31 School Committee Minutes

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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Reading, Massachusetts SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR SESSION MINUTES JANUARY 31, 1994 CALL TO ORDER Chair Roberta D'Antona called the Regular School Committee Meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. in the Reading Memorial High School Staff Center. All members were present with the ex- ception of Susan Cavicchi. Also present were Superintendent Robert J. Munnelly, Assistant Superintendent Dennis A. Richards, School Council Representatives from each of the schools, and a reporter from the Chronicle. ROUTINE MATTERS MINUTES Matthew Cummings moved to approve the January 10, 1994 Open Hearing minutes Timothy Twomey seconded the motion. Mr. Shannon asked to eliminate the fifth paragraph on page 2, Mr. Stohlman identified that Mrs. Anthony asked how much money has been established for the Capital Improvements Plan, if a ten year Capital Improvements Plan has been developed yet, and to add Dr. Munnelly is developing one for projects in the sixth paragraph. On page 3, Mr. Stohlman revised the third paragraph to omit "did not levy the $250,000 last year and this year we are asking for $500,000." and replace with "the Town had levied $500,000 less than the cap established by 2 1/2 and plan to do the same this year." Matthew Cummings moved to approve the amended January 10, 1994 Open Hearing minutes George Shannon seconded the motion. The vote was 5- 0. BILLS AND PAYROLLS The warrant for bills were as follows: January 24, 1994 - Bills - January 31, 1994 - Bills - The warrant for payrolls were as follows: January 28, 1994 OLD BUSINESS - Biweekly $76,630.91 $37,477.78 $114,833.28 Mr. Cummings asked about prioritizing the budget list. Ms. D'Antona stated the budget has been voted as it was and further discussion will be taken up again at the February 14