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REGULAR SESSION MINUTES 2 FEBRUARY 28, 1994 <br />GIFTS <br />The Superintendent thanked the Knights of Columbus for their <br />donation of funds that provided a hearing aid for a preschool <br />Killam student. <br />SUPERINTENDENT'S AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHAIR'S REPORTS <br />There were no reports this evening. <br />VISITORS <br />Dr. Munnelly presented Reading Memorial High School Principal <br />Rena Mirkin and Faculty Accreditation Co- Chairs Peter <br />Moscariello and Tom Darrin and asked them to report on the <br />commendations and recommendations received from the New <br />England Association of Schools and Colleges. <br />Mr. Darrin explained the self -study process and the four day <br />study by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges <br />( NEASC). He noted there continues to be a follow -up on their <br />recommendations and suggestions for improvement. <br />An overview from the Visiting Committee on the standards was <br />highlighted by Mr. Moscariello. He noted NEASC made comments <br />on the excellent job the self -study committee had performed <br />and that Reading Memorial High School is a good school with a <br />strong curriculum and a dedicated faculty. He added that they <br />expressed concerns about maintenance, inservice programs for <br />teachers, and the funding for a proper education for students. <br />Mr. Darrin gave a brief report on the Philosophy standard's <br />commendations and recommendations and that on Curriculum and <br />Instruction. <br />Mr. Moscariello highlighted the Educational Media Services <br />standard and those regarding the Administration, Faculty and <br />Staff standard. <br />Principal Mirkin informed the School Committee that the full <br />report would be available to the public tomorrow. <br />Comments were entertained by the School Committee. Mr. <br />Shannon along with Mr. Twomey stated the only negative <br />recommendation is the lack of funds. <br />Mr. Cummings asked about the automation of collections in the <br />media center. Ms. Mirkin replied that Joan Morse, <br />Library /Media Coordinator, has been in contact with the public <br />library and there may be a chance to cooperate with them. Dr. <br />Munnelly stated they are looking for a grant to help the high <br />