1985-06-24 School Cimmittee Minutes

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80 READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 24 , 1985 full-time secretary, to be shared by the Director of Athletics and the Director of Physical Education, and a trainer for each of the sports seasons, effective September 1 , 1985. He said he didn' t see how the School Department can afford adding staff , and that he did not agree with the recommendation. Dr. Wells said he was petitioned by 35-40 of the coaches , later met with them, and was convinced that these two additions should be made to the staff. He added that Reading is the only town in the Middlesex League which does not have the secretarial position described above. Mrs. Philbrick said she had wondered for some time why Reading does not have a trainer for all seasons , adding that she feels it necessary for safety reasons. Dr. Wells said the trainer' s salary would be about $4 ,000 and the cost of a secretary would be only half of a full-time secretary as there already is a half-time secretary. He added that he did not need a decision at this meeting. Mr. Shannon said that while in one sense he agreed with Mrs . Phil- brick , he was not sure where the funds would come from for the additional personnel. He felt the decision should be postponed until the July 15th meeting. Mrs. Philbrick asked if Dr. Wells could have firm figures on the cost factors of these positions by the July 15th meeting. Mr. Coco felt that any decisions on adding staff should be postponed until nego- tiations with the Reading Teachers Union are settled. Appointment - Maintenance Trainee Mr . Winslow recommended the appointment of David M . Meuse to the position of Maintenance Trainee for FY36 , in accordance with the Custodians' Contract . Mr. Coco moved , seconded by Mrs. Philbrick , and it was voted unan- imously, on the recommendation of the Administration , that the School Committee appoint Mr. David M. Meuse as Maintenance Trainee for FY86 , effective July 1st , for which he will he paid a stipend of $600 . Meeting with Selectmen About RMHS Surplus Space Chairman Allen reported briefly on the meeting with the Board of Selectmen regarding surplus school space the previous Thursday. He said that a strong attempt will be made by the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee to try to best utilize surplus space , adding that no specific motion was made. Dr. Wells added that the Selectmen need space but are waiting for Mr. Agnew to furnish more specific information. Adjournment By unanimous consent the meeting adjourned at 7 : 35 p. m.