1988-02-22 School Committee Minutes

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cm READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES 2 FEBRUARY 22, 1988 INTERVIEW WITH DR. ELIZABETH TIERNEY (cont.) Dr. Munnelly and the School Committee then turned the discussion back over to Dr. Tierney so she could ask any questions she might have to the members. Chairman Shannon then commended Dr. Tierney on her candor in answering the Committee's questions and the interview was concluded. There was then a short recess before the second candidate was brought in. INTERVIEW WITH MS. LYNN BAK Open Session reconvened at 8:32 p.m. by George Shannon. Dr. Munnelly then introduced Lynn M. Bak to the School Committee and to the public. Dr. Munnelly stated Ms. Bak had made strong contributions to Reading and its educational system during her three months here. The discussion was then turned over to Ms. Bak to make her introductory statement. Ms. Bak discussed her experience and credentials with the School Committee, highlighting on herself as a leader in the education field. Ms. Bak emphasized communication being a basic need for all schools and faculty in Reading, and a stronger need for professional development and curriculum development. Another of Ms. Bak's emphasis was on "collective and collaborative decision making." The discussion was then turned back over to the School Committee for their questions and comments. At the completion of the members' questions, Ms. Bak was asked if she had any questions or comments for the School Committee, at which time she made her final statement and the interview was concluded. Dr. Munnelly then concluded both interviews with the subject of when the third and final candidate would be interviewed. The date of Monday, February 29, 1988 at the Lecture Hall in Reading Memorial High School after the regular School Committee meeting. Postponement of the appointment date was decided on March 7, 1988. A short recess then proceeded. OLD BUSINESS Budget FY1989 - Review of Report of SubCommittee. Chairman Shannon, Mr. Coco and Dr. Munnelly reported their results of the SubCommittee meeting involving members of the School Committee, FinCom, the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manaaer. The Sub- Committee talked of cutting the budget another $100,000.00. The reaction of the majority of the School Committee members was that the budget is at a "bare bones" point and should not be cut any further. Mrs. Philbrick brought up the point that if another cut was to take place, it would not be an internal cut, rather an external cut, one which everyone would be able to see. Dr. Munnelly pointed out also that the Committee had done a good job of getting the budget to the point it is at now. Dr. Munnelly then informed the School Committee members that a shortfall in the Special Educaton portion of the budget could possibly be absorbed into the budget and no transfer of monies from FinCom would be necessary.