1989-09-25 School Committee Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes -2- 25 SEPTEMBER 1989 SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Superintendent Munnelly shared the latest enrollment and class size figures with the School Committee. Average class sizes through Grade 8 are 22 per class with 18 to 27 as the range of actual classes. A high school report will be presented early in October. OLD BUSINESS ATHLETIC USER FEE A fee will be assessed to students at Reading Memorial High School who participate in interscholastic sports. The fee must be paid before the 7th week of active participation in each sport. The revised policy JJA was accepted on a second vote. The motion made by George Shannon was seconded by Marqaret Cowell. The vote was unanimous. BUS USER FEE The policy on Bus Ridership reviewed by the Committee at the last two meetings was presented for a second vote. The motion to accept the policy was made by George Shannon. Barbara Philbrick seconded. The vote was unanimous. A letter will be sent to parents of students at Reading Memorial High School from the Administration notifying them of the policies which will go into effect immediately. If a situation of family hardship exists, consideration will be given following guidelines established by the State using free -or- reduced - school -lunch eligibility. SCHOOL COMMITTEE GOALS Seven topics for the School Committee to consider as goals for the 1989 -90 school years are: Budget: Retain Teaching Staff Examine Music K -12 Re- evaluate the Gifted and Talented Program Long Range Planning Examine the Future Role of the High School: Academic Emphasis and Comprehensive Emphasis Policy Book Review Support Elementary School Building Program A motion was made by Carol Lyons that: seven topics be adopted by the School Committee as listed for goals for the 1989 -90 school year and be used to guide School Committee activities during the year. Barbara Philbrick seconded the motion and the Committee agreed unanimously.