1988-04-05 School Committee Minutes

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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Reading, Massachusetts SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES APRIL 5, 19$8 CALL TO ORDER Chairman George Shannon called the regular meeting of the Reading School Committee to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Superintendent's Office at 34 Gould Street. All members were present except Nancy Drane. Also present were Superintendent Robert J. Munnelly; Assistant Superintendents Ronald A. Winslow, and Lynn M. Bak; and a reporter from the Chronicle. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There was a correction from the approval of the March 28th meeting, please note that Margaret Cowell abstained from the vote. Carol Lvons moved to approve the Minutes from the March 28, 1988 meeting, seconded by Margaret Cowell._ The vote was 5 -1 with Richard Coco abstaining. BILLS AND PAYROLLS Warrants for bills and payrolls were as follows: BILLS April 11, 1988 - General Expense - $44,999.55 PAYROLLS April 7, 1988 - Teachers - $361,237.15 April 15, 1988 - Teachers - $363,771.19 April 8, 1988 - Weekly - $ 48,303.30 April 15, 1988 - Weekly - $ 50,669.17 CITIZEN'S INPUT There was no citizen's input. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Further awards have been garnered by the staffs of Reading Schools. Dr. Munnelly wanted to extend his pride and share with the School Committee and the public the latest honors: Jane McKenzie has been named Massachusetts Music Teacher of the year; Beth Delforge was selected as Massachusetts Art Teacher of the year; and Marc Alterio has been elected President of the City and Town Administrators of Physical Education. Chairman Shannon extended congratulations to each of the recipients on behalf of the School Committee, and noted a continuation of how well the staffs are doing.