1994-11-12 School Committee Minutes

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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Reading, Massachusetts SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION MINUTES 12 NOVEMBER 1994 CALL TO ORDER Chair Timothy Twomey called the Strategic Planning Session Meeting to order at 8:10 a.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room. All members were present with the exception of George Shannon. Also present were Superintendent Dr. Robert J. Munnelly and Assistant Superintend- ent Dennis Richards. OLD BUSINESS SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER DISCUSSION The following change orders were the topics for discussion: Birch Meadow Change Order request 41: The Superintendent reported that the Fire Alarm Master Box at Birch Meadow needs to be replaced because the Fire Chief felt it was necessary. Update on Birch Meadow punch list: Dr. Munnelly indicated that he anticipates that the building will be turned over to the town on or about the beginning of December 1994. Mr. Cummings asked if we will receive building drawings? The Superintendent said that he be- lieves we will but he will check on it. Mr. Twomey asked questions regarding liability insurance for Castagna and what percentage he is entitled to? The letter from Castagna dated August 19, 1994 clarified some of the questions. The School Committee wants decisions on the impact on schedule at the time of the change order request. A committee member asked if we will have a liquidated damages clause in our contract? The superintendent indicated that we have an actual damage clause. Joshua Eaton Change Order #7: Request for a change to eliminate a red fire alarm box and re- place it with a blue fire alarm box. Joshua Eaton Change Order #11: The Superintendent reported that it proved to be cheaper to have the work done in the evening or on Saturdays.