1989-10-02 School Committee Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes -2- October 2, 1989 NEW BUSINESS HORACE MANN GRANT AWARDS 1989 -90 Assistant Superintendent Lynn M. Bak shared the modifications of the 1989 -90 Horace Mann Grant Awards. She stated the original figure of $15,000 was cut again in August to the amount of $8,519 thus reductions were necessary to each application. Barbara Philbrick on the recommendation of the administration moved to grant the total figure of $8,519 as described on en- closure B3b for the 1989 -90 Horace Mann Grant Awards. Margaret Cowell seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT Dr. Munnelly invited Principal Donald Farnham of the Joshua Eaton Elementary School to introduce . other members of the Elementary School Building Committee. Those present were School Committee Representative Margaret Cowell, Principal Richard Davidson, Marthanne Pressey, Robin D'Antona, Robert Grasso and Roger Sanstad. Architect Neal Leavitt of the Design Partnership of Cambridge pre- sented preliminary drawings of the designs for additions and re- novations of the Birch Meadow and Eaton Elementary Schools. Arch- itect Dave Finney, also from Design Partnership, explained essen- tial and bare project costs as shown on the prepared handout. It was noted that Reading is eligible for 66% state reimbursement if we have a completed construction application on file with the state by June 30, 1990. The School Committee was receptive to the design as shown for both schools. They requested an itemized list of each item on the Cost Estimate Summary sheets before they can proceed and discuss vari- ables and plans. Noting that the next Town Meeting is on November 13th it was suggested that the committee fine tune their information so discussion may begin at the-next School Committee meeting on October 16th. Principals Richard Davidson and Donald Farnham thanked the Committee and the Architects for their very productive and consciencious effort. INFORMATION AND PROPOSALS REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE'S SUB - COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN LANGUAGE Dr. Munnelly applauded the written report prepared by the sub- committee and turned this section of the meeting over to sub- committee member Barbara Philbrick, who shared the status of the Latin program and ideas to strengthen the Foreign Language program. Committee members present were Principal Mark Piechota, Chair; Principals Jack Delaney, Al Lahood and Richard Davidson; and teacher Gina Healy.