1988-04-05 School Committee Minutes

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SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES 2 APRIL 5, 1988 OLD BUSINESS Space Issues Dr. Munnelly informed the School Committee that the Selectmens' vote to advise indefinite postponement of the article relating_ to Pearl Street School now takes some of the urgency off the Town Meeting issues. Peter Hechenbleikner has informed Dr. Munnelly, and through Dr. Munnelly the School Committee, that the Light Company is consid- ering purchasing the present Town Hall. The discussion then continued with the use of the yellow booklet prepared in February of 1988 specifically for space needs planning. The three focus areas of discussion were: Relocation of the Superintendent's Office; Space needs of Elementary Schools; and The various options of the Central Office pertaining to remaining at Gould Street, moving to Pearl Street or moving to Reading Memorial High School (the front of the building or to the FOCUS area.) An architect's plan was presented by Dr. Munnelly for the School Committee to review relating to the renovations to the FOCUS area. Mrs. Philbrick suggested costs be brought in for the next meeting. Discussions and dialogue followed. Mr. Nissen moved to approve that administration initiate action to locate the Central Office to the FOCUS area of Reading Memorial High School. Seconded by Carol Lyons. A short discussion followed. The final vote was 5 -1. Mr. Nissen also moved that the School Committee request the sum of $200,000.00 from the Town Meetin , or a sum based upon an estimate from the administration for Town Warrant. Seconded by Carol Lyons. The vote was unanimous. Preparation for Town Meeting Dr. Munnelly was asked by Town Moderator Dustin for the names of the School Committee members who will be spokespersons for the Warrant Articles submitted by the School Committee.. Carol Lyons volunteered her services for the subjects of relocation of Central Office and asbestos, Mr. Coco for the transformer warrant and Barbara Philbrick for the roof. Mr. Winslow will prepare and help the volunteers with their information and projected costs. NEW BUSINESS School Safetv Zones Peter Hechenbleikner has found a need to respond to parent initiatives in regards to two of our elementary schools to consider the funding of caution lights and signs proclaiming school zones for all four of the elementary schools. Dr. Munnelly has been informed that this subject has been placed on an article in the "Special" Town Meeting. The money would come from reserve funds in this year's budget. Dr. Munnelly informed the School Committee costs may be in the vicinity of $35,000.00 and has the active support of all the principals. Richard Coco moved that the School Committee go on record to support the effort of the Town Manager for the installation of School Zone signs for