1989-03-06 School Committee Minutes

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READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE " Reading, Massachusetts SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR SESSION MINUTES MARCH 6, 1989 CALL TO ORDER Chairman George Shannon called the regular meeting of the Reading School Committee to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room. All members were present with the exception of Margaret Cowell and Matt McGee, Student Representative. Also present were Superintendent Robert J. Munnelly, Assistant Superin- tendents Lynn M. Bak and Ronald A. Winslow, and a reporter from the Chronicle. At his last meeting as a School Committee member, Richard Coco was honored for his nine years of service. The School Committee pre- sented him a plaque and Town of Reading memorabilia. George Shannon complimented Richard Coco for his openness to discuss issues. The Chronicle took photos for the newspaper. Richard Coco was thankful of the honor and said it was a pleasure serving the Committee. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Barbara Philbrick moved to approve the minutes from the February 27, 1989 meeting. Stan Nissen seconded the motion. The vote was all in favor with Richard Coco abstaining. BILLS AND PAYROLLS The warrants for Bills and Payrolls were as follows: BILLS: March 13, 1989 - General Expense - $127,927.51 PAYROLLS: March 9, 1989 - Teachers - $385,917.65 SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS Principal Charles Papandreou accompanied by Music Specialist Jane McKenzie and several students from the Barrows School, presented the Orff music program. Each of the School Committee members and Administration were supplied with a chime tree, soprano /alto /bass xylophones, metallophones, vibra slaps and various drums to ac- company the students in a musical presentation. The staff and students were thanked for an educational, as well as an entertain- ing presentation.