1985-01-07 School Cimmittee Minutes

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2 READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1985 Citizens' Input Under this portion of the agenda a visitor asked a question about the recently revised Graduation Policy, which was answered by the Chairman. School Committee Policy - Second Vote Mr. Nigro moved, seconded by Mr. Coco, and it was voted unanimously, for second vote and adoption School Committee Policy BDDD - Permanent Identification Card for School Committee Members. Announcement Mr. MacDonald announced that he would not seek re-election to the School Committee, as he feels that at this point in his life he cannot devote the necessary time to the position. He added that he was making the announcement early in hopes that citizens would step forward to seek election. Mr. MacDonald said his recent time on the Committee has been even more of a learning experience than when he had previously served, that he felt he has received more than he has given, that it has been an exhilarating experience, and he would urge others to step in. Chairman Allen thanked Mr. MacDonald for the time and effort he has given the Conuuittee both recently and during his prior terms of office. Financial Statements Noted for the record were the following financial Statements: Account Balances as of December 31, 1984; Expense Accounts as of December 28, 1984; and Cafeteria Statement for November 1984. Mr. Winslow reported that the sum remaining in the appropriation for refurbishing the track and football field could be used for something directly related to that project or could be transferred to another account. Mr. Coco referred to the recent news disclosure that West Lynn Creamery, from whom the Reading School Department has contracted for milk for the school cafe- terias, was one of several companies found to be delivering milk which was below contract quantity specifications. He asked that Mr. Winslow check with Miss Cook, Food Services Director, as to whether deliveries were up to specifications and request that she express the displeasure of the School Committee to the West Lynn Creamery. School Enrollment - January 2, 1985 Noted for the records were school enrollment figures as of January 2, 1985, which showed a total of two more students than the figures of October 1, 1984. Leaves Dr. Wells said two teachers had applied for sabbatical leaves, noting that one applicant had previously been granted a sabbatical leave and also that his request was based on curriculum changes not yet approved. He added that he recommended that the other applicant be told that he is deserving of a sabbatical leave but that at this time it appears improbable that a leave can be granted because of budget constraints and that if the budgetary situation improves his request will be reconsidered.