1994-06-23 School Committee Minutes

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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Reading, Massachusetts SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES JUNE 23, 1994 CALL TO ORDER Chair Roberta D'Antona called the School Committee special session to order at 7:40 p.m. in the Superintendent's Con- ference Room. All members were present with the exception of Timothy Twomey, who was expected to arrive later and Thomas Stohlman. Also present were Superintendent Robert J. Munnelly, Assistant Superintendent Dennis Richards and a reporter from the Chronicle. REPLACEMENT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Munnelly presented a list of possible candidates of Interim Superintendents from the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Inc. The Superintendent then went on to explain the following key issues that are facing the School Committee: 1. Providing leadership for Parker issue - speeding up the bonding for construction. Consider the possibility of an override to gain approval before June 1995 - the point where the Legislature may change the funding formula. 2. Lobbying the FinCom for $100,000 and most likely, one teacher for Grade 1. 3. Establishing the "needs" of the system for texts, professional development, new staff for Eaton, more specialists, computers, supplies. Dr. Munnelly suggested laying these priorities out in 35K increments. 4. Acting on School Improvement Plans. 5. Educate the school community and whole community about retreat goals. Take an active role - visiting P.T.O.s and talking to students and faculty. 6. Educate community about long range school needs. Town may not be able to afford good schools by the turn of the century. The School Committee needs to jump start efforts to expand the Town's tax base.