1989-07-10 School Committee Minutes

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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS READING, MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR SESSION MINUTES JULY 10, 1989 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Stan Nissen called the regular meeting of the Reading School Committee to order at 7:30 p.m. on July 10, 1989 in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 34 Gould Street. All members of the School Committee were present with the exception of Carol Lyons. Also present were Superintendent Robert J. Munnelly; Assistant Superintendents Lynn M. Bak and Ronald A. Winslow; and a reporter from the Chronicle. APPROVAL OF MINUTES George Shannon moved to approve the minutes from the June 19th and June 26, 1989 meetings. Margaret Cowell seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. BILLS AND PAYROLLS BILLS: June 30, 1989 - PAYROLLS: July 13, 1989 - July 14, 1989 - CITIZEN'S INPUT General Expense - $122,200.59 Teachers - $127,310.54 Weekly - $ 22,942.68 Citizen Kendra Cooper questioned when the pupil enrollment issue will be addressed by the Administration. Dr. Munnelly stated that this issue is being monitored on a regular basis. Chairman Nissen thanked Mrs. Cooper for her input and recommended she work through the administration. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT INVITATION FROM AMERICAN SCHOOL OF JEDDA, SAUDI ARABIA Dr. Munnelly shared recent information he received regarding the American School of Jedda, Saudi Arabia to form a partnership. The school is seeking a productive relationship with a district similar to Reading. Some joint ventures would be teacher ex- changes and professional development. Free air travel via Saudi Airlines would allow school staff to interchange with each other. Further information will be available at a later date. Dr. Munnelly thanked Principal Jack Delaney for his participation in this venture.