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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS <br />Reading, Massachusetts <br />SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING <br />OPEN HEARING MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 1994 <br />Prior to the open hearing meeting tours of Parker Middle <br />school were conducted for the School Committee and interested <br />parents and citizens. <br />CALL TO ORDER <br />Chair Roberta D'Antona called the open hearing to order at <br />7:30 p.m. in the Parker Middle School Auditorium. All members <br />were present. Also present were Superintendent Robert J. <br />Munnelly, Assistant Superintendent Dennis Richards, School <br />Building Committee Representative Russell Graham, Architect <br />David Finney, a reporter from the Chronicle, and several com- <br />munity members. <br />WELCOME <br />Principal Delaney thanked everyone for coming out on such a <br />snowy evening. He introduced JoAnn Rulison, PTO President, <br />who welcomed parents and others in the audience. <br />HIGHLIGHTS <br />Dr. Delaney went on to introduce the Research Skills Sequence, <br />a formal program at Parker Middle School that is used to teach <br />students research skills through investigation and writing. <br />Social Studies teacher Anne Robleski discussed the sixth grade <br />program in which students learn about target questions and <br />note taking. This involves a major social studies project and <br />culminates in the writing of a research paper. <br />English teacher Patricia Zona explained that seventh graders <br />continue learning about research using the I - search <br />technique, a unique approach to research in that students are <br />not allowed to use print materials in their research. <br />Science Department Head Bill Carne stated the eighth grade <br />research project is organized by the science department. He <br />added that students use traditional research skills, CD -ROM <br />resources and telecommunications. <br />Chair D'Antona thanked the teachers for their presentation. <br />PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTIONS <br />Ms. D'Antona then opened discussion regarding the Parker <br />school construction project. She pointed out the deplorable <br />