1991-06-17 School Committee Minutes

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REGULAR SESSION MINUTES -2- 17 JUNE 1991 OUT OF ORDER APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OF RMHS Superintendent Robert Munnelly recommended Rena Mirkin, an assistant principal at Milton High School, a former teacher and Director of Guidance at Reading Memorial High School, be appointed principal of Reading Memorial High School. Dr. Munnelly reviewed the qualities the Search Committee sought in a high school principal and stated he believed that Mrs. Mirkin had every quality the Committee desired. Georae Shannon moved, on Superintendent Munnelly's recommendation, to name Rena Mirkin principal of Reading Memorial High School at a rate listed on the Principal's Salary Schedule of $63,156.30. Barbara Philbrick seconded the motion. The motion carried, unopposed. Dr. Munnelly and Chairman Stan Nissen thanked the members of the Search Committee for their assistance in the evaluation process. Timothy Twomey noted that comments had been made to him by members of the Search Committee that the search process had been a very positive experience. HTGHLIGHT Richard Davidson, principal Gaynelle Knowlton, a teacher system -wide committee, John Strandberg, and Chuck Wayne. of Birch Meadow School, introduced at the school, and members of the Carpenter, Jim Biller, Bonney The committee shared the school's focus on Computer Technology in the classroom and related how the committee has developed and implemented a plan to assure that each classroom, at all grade levels, has a computer, color monitor, and printer available. This enables students to build skills in literature and writing. Volunteerism, and financial support on the part of parents and community members was strong and greatly appreciated by the staff at Birch Meadow. The School Committee thanked Principal Davidson and members of the Computer Committee for their presentation. OUT OF ORDER INFORMATION AND PROPOSALS ELEMENTARY SCIENCE CURRICULUM EVALUATION Assistant Superintendent Lynn M. Bak introduced David Williams, Chairman of Elementary Science. Mr. Williams shared with the members of the Committee his experiences during the past two years working with teachers to revise the science curriculum and developing programs for students in the elementary grades.