1985-07-15 School Cimmittee Minutes

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82 READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES JULY 15 , 1985 Memorandum of Agreement - School Committee , Board of Public Works and Recreation Committee Chairman Allen told the Committee that Mr. Barker, Chairman of the Board of Public Works, had asked that the School Committee consider including the Varsity Field and Track in the Memorandum of Agreement between the School Committee, Board of Public Works and Recreation Committee. Dr. Wells said that Mr. Winslow had consulted with Mr. Moore , Super- visor of Buildings and Grounds , and he was most agreeable to this request. The Superintendent said that the Administration recommends including the Varsity Field and Track in the Memorandum of Agreement. He added that the DPW has a larger gang-mower to use on the fields. "Our people have been very pleased with this Agreement," he- said. Mr. Coco moved, seconded by Mr. Nissen, and it was unanimously voted to continue the Memorandum of Agreement between the School Committee, Board of Public Works and Recreation Committee with the Varsity Field and Track no longer exempt. Central Purchasing Possibilities Chairman Allen said Mr. Barker had asked him recently if there could be an investigation of central purchasing, mentioning particularly paper supplies and motor vehicle tires. He added that, as indicated in the Superintendent' s Memorandum, there has been discussion of this possiblity at a recent meeting of Town Department Heads. Dr. Wells noted that at the Department Heads' meeting he had learned that the School Department is the only one which bids office supplies, adding that other Departments are going to check on the amount they use. He recommended that the Administration look into the possibility of some central purchasing and report back to the School Committee in two-three months. He noted that bulk purchasing is dependent to some extent on storage capabilities. It was agreed that the Administration would look into the matter and report back to the School Committee in two-three months. Executive Session At 7: 45 p. m. Mr. Nissen moved , seconded by Mrs. Philbrick, to enter into a brief executive session to discuss matters affecting bargaining and negotiations. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. The Committee returned to open session at 7 :54 p. m. Surplus Space Issues Dr. Wells said that since the last time REAP representatives had met with the School Committee , some of its representatives had met with him and Mr. D'Orlando, Principal of Reading Memorial High School , for further discussion. He added that it was a very productive meeting, and since that time REAP representatives had also looked at the Pearl Street School, where there are three classrooms which could be rented. Dr. Wells said REAP is aware that the Board of Selectmen have some space needs , although the specifics of their needs are not yet known.