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REGULAR SESSION MINUTES 2 JULY 10, 1989 <br />ARTS CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL TO NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE <br />ARTS (NEA) <br />Dr. Munnelly announced that he and Art Director, Susan Wheltle <br />have been working with the Massachusetts Association of School <br />Superintendents and the Massachusetts Alliance for the Arts to <br />advance the cause of arts. The Massachusetts State Department of <br />Education has been asking associates to heighten interest in the <br />arts. Reading, as the local district, along with Needham, Wayland <br />and Amherst, filed a proposal with the NEA to support a curriculum <br />effort next year. The NEA will review the proposal and let us <br />know in a few weeks if we have been successful. <br />OLD BUSINESS <br />ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE <br />Chairman Stan Nissen asked the School Committee for nominations <br />regarding the Vice Chairman for FY90's School Committee. <br />George Shannon moved to nominate Carol Lyons as Vice Chairman. <br />Margaret Cowell seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. <br />Dr. Munnelly commended the School Committee for its excellent <br />leadership. Mr. Nissen publicly thanked George Shannon for his <br />time and efforts as School Committee Chairman for the past two <br />fiscal years. <br />EVALUATION OF SUPERINTENDENT <br />Chairman Stan Nissen reported that the compiled assessments of <br />Superintendent Munnelly by the Reading School Committee were very <br />positive. Ratings by individual School Committee members were in <br />the "superior" category with a large number of "outstandings ". <br />There were few "average" and no "poor" ratings. <br />Dr. Munnelly, pleased with School Committee evaluation, stated he <br />would continue his growth as a Superintendent who is a communi- <br />cator and listener. He also stated that the School Committee's <br />evaluation of him, twice a year, is an effective way for them to <br />communicate. <br />Discussion continued regarding the School Highlights and the <br />agenda time at future committee meetings. The Committee remarked <br />that the fruits of their efforts are seen through the School <br />Highlights. Several suggestions on saving time during budget <br />season were entertained; limiting School Highlights to once a <br />month and encouraging a definite time table for presentations. <br />Also, in the interest of agenda time, suggestions for added <br />executive meetings and /or extra regular meetings without School <br />Highlights could add to more production. <br />