1989-05-02 School Committee Minutes

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REGULAR SESSION MINUTES 2 MAY 2, 1989 Coolidge students, who were involved with the program, were introduced by his. Fuller. They were as follows: Savannah Cutter, who explained the banner and logo the team developed; Jocelyn Gange, shared her role as an alternate; Karen 041-4 Barry, spoke regarding the "Fuzzy" on nutrition the team presented; Alissa Anderson, shared the skit activity and the roles that each of the team members played; and Lauren Erelli, regarding the positive experience the team experienced at Brandeis University. Carol Lyons, on behalf of the School Committee Members and the audience, thanked staff and students of Coolidge Middle School for an interesting and enriching program. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 1989 NASA EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS Dr. Munnelly congratulated Ruthann Budrewicz, Reading Memorial High School Biology Teacher, for being selected as a national winner in the 1989 NASA Educational Workshops for Math and Science Teachers' (NEWMAST) award program. In June, Ms. Budrewicz will join 24 other outstanding teachers at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. STATE HISTORY DAY COMPETITION Dr. Munnelly congratulated the Reading Memorial High School students who were State Winners at the State History Day Competition in Plymouth on April 8, 1989. They will represent Massachusetts in the Nationals to be held in Washington, D.C. in June. We wish each of the following students good luck as they prepare for the next level of competition: Susan Coco, Kristin Brady, Nancy Drane, Joanna Grabarek, Rachel Tsutsumi, Kirsten Manville, Colleen Sumner, and Amy Stinson. ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS IN MASSACHUSETTS ( ATMIM) Dr. Munnelly informed the School Committee and audience that Gregory Agami, a student at Reading Memorial High School, is among the several students to receive an ATMIM Scholarship. Gregory was nominated for this award by Peter Moscarello. Congratulations are extended to Gregory and Reading Public Schools' staff for the fine mathematics program that made this nomination possible. OLD BUSINESS DUPLICATING AND REPRODUCING PLANS FOR THE FY90 BUDGET Dr. Munnelly explained how important it is that the School Committee understand why duplicating is a major teaching concern and how we plan to address, and overcome, the problems of poor quality teaching materials. Duplication and reproduction of documents and teaching materials will take a good deal of money and a multi -year commitment, ,t therefore it is his suggestion that this issue be discussed further with the principals and schools to explore the options of a lease agreement at a contracted agency.