1985-05-20 School Cimmittee Minutes

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5.8 READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 20, 1985 Mrs. Wheltle said she and Mr. Roth wanted to involve as many in the community as possible and many groups responded, such as Creative Arts for Kids, the Old South Bell Choir, LaPierre School of Dancing, etc. In all, she added, Noye's Fludde took a year of preparation. High School students Scott Rogers and Matthew Hincman spoke briefly, the former telling about his experiences helping make masks and working as a stage hand, and the latter about watching the production come together and working on lighting effects. Mrs. Wheltle expressed her pride in the students who took part in the Opera and its preparation. Mrs. Mellin added praise for the talented music and art staff members who worked with the students. Chairman Allen thanked those involved in the presentation. Mr. Coco commended Mrs. Wheltle and Mr. Roth for involving so many in the School System, as well as the entire Community. Designer Selection Policy (Second Vote) Dr. Wells said the Administration will have Administrative Guidelines for the'` Designer Selection Policy ready by June 10th. Mr. Nissen moved, seconded by Mr. Coco, and it was voted unanimously to approve, for second and final vote, Policy DJCA - Designer Selection Policy. Renewal of Coaches for 1985-86 Dr. Wells said it was important to reappoint coaches for the 1985-86 school year by name even though salaries could not be included in the vote at this time. Mr. Nissen moved, seconded by Mr. Shannon, and it was voted unanimously, on the recommendation of the Administration, to reappoint coaches by names and rates as shown on Document B-3-a. Renewal of Department Heads and Non-Athletic Differential Positions Dr. Wells noted that differentials for department heads and assistant principals at the High and Middle Schools are set by negotiations. Mr. Shannon moved, seconded by Mr. Coco, and it was voted unanimously, on the recommendation of the Administration, to reappoint High School Department Heads, and Middle School Assistant Principals, Department Heads, Audio Visual Coordi- nators, Treasurers, and Math Club Advisors, as delineated on Document B-3-b. METCO Proposal Dr. Wells explained that Dr. Munnelly has been working with METCO Coordinator Russell Hill in preparing the 1985-86 proposal. Dr. Munnelly added that the proposed budget is based on a 7.8% increase the State said to use, adding that exact figures are not possible now because teacher negotiations are not com- plete and the transportation contract has not yet been awarded.