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14 <br /> READING. SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 21, 1935 <br /> Mrs. Wood told how the various activities, voter registration, learning the <br /> election process, studying the candidates and issues, writing letters, making an <br /> election dictionary, etc. , involved many academic areas, culminating in a School- <br /> wide presidential election. She noted that the results of the School election <br /> were quite similar to the national results. <br /> Each student then gave a short talk on one phase of the activities which the <br /> study unit involved. <br /> The students answered several questions from the School Committee and, in turn, <br /> asked a few. Chairman Allen then thanked all who were involved in the presen- <br /> tation. <br /> Announcement <br /> Mr. Nigro announced that he will not seek reelection to the School Committee and <br /> that he will be a candidate for Selectman. He said he had thoroughly enjoyed his <br /> three terms on the Committee but, after long and hard thinking, decided that <br /> because Town government is on the verge of change he would like to have the <br /> opportunity to be a part of the shaping process. <br /> On behalf of the Committee, Chairman Allen thanked Mr. Nigro for his nine years <br /> service. <br /> Superintendent's Midyear Education-by-Objectives Report <br /> Dr. Wells noted that, in accordance with School Committee Policy, at midyear the <br /> Superintendent gives a progress report on his goals, which usually precedes the <br /> Superintendent's evaluation. Speaking about his first goal, Dr. Wells said that <br /> it is his number one priority to make use of the space in the High School without <br /> hurting the educational program. <br /> Goal 4#1, A. Develop a long-range plan for housing a Senior High School with an <br /> enrollment of 900-1,000 students. <br /> In connection with this part of his goal, Dr. Wells said he has taken tours of <br /> the High School with the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, Mr. Lawrence <br /> Moore, Custodial Supervisor Mr. William Stamatis, and Mr. Winslow to get a better <br /> understanding of the plumbing and heating of the building, as part of it may be <br /> mothballed for a time. He said he has also re-studied Architect Archibald <br /> MacLaren's Feasibility Study, and expects to make recommendations regarding <br /> either the "E" or "G" section of the School within a month. He said that be- <br /> cause the heating system has no shut-offs he is delaying his recommendations <br /> until Mr. Moore obtains prices on thermostats which could be turned down to <br /> 40 degrees (the existing ones can only be turned down to 50 degrees) and shut- <br /> off valves which could be connected to the computer, in case the rooms are <br /> used again. <br /> Goal ;f1, B. Develop for discussion purposes a plan with alternatives for <br /> utilizing space not needed for the R.M.H.S. program. <br /> Addressing this part of his goal, the Superintendent noted that at two meetings <br /> earlier in the school year the School Committee and Administration talked <br /> about Mr. MacLaren's statement which said Coolidge Middle School and/or Birch <br /> Meadow School could be housed in the High School and those buildings turned <br />