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116 <br /> READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES October 7 , 1985 <br /> After a number of questions from School Committee members , Chairman <br /> Allen thanked Mr. Guerrette and his staff members for their interest- <br /> ing and informative presentation. <br /> Reading Memorial High School Examination Pilot Project <br /> Dr. Wells noted that the State Department of Education has had some <br /> problems with secondary schools giving examinations similar to college <br /> examinations, lasting two-three hours. He added that college stu- <br /> dents had found it difficult taking the college-type examination when <br /> they had been given only forty-minute examinations in high school. <br /> For this reason the High School Administration is requesting that <br /> Reading Memorial High School become a part of the "High School <br /> Examination Pilot" and be allowed to conduct four days of mid-year <br /> examinations and four days of final examinations. <br /> Mrs . Philbrick moved, seconded by Mr. Nigro, and it was unanimously <br /> voted, on the recommendation of the Administration, that the School <br /> Committee approve the schedule for mid-year and final examinations as <br /> detailed on enclosure B-3-a. <br /> Request to Permit Band to Perform on Sunday, October 27th <br /> The Committee considered a request from Mr. David F. Bunten, Reading <br /> Memorial High School Band Director, to allow the Band to participate • <br /> in the Woburn Lions Club Annual Halloween Parade on Sunday, October <br /> 27, 1985. Dr. Wells noted that School Committee Policy requires a <br /> vote of the Committee when permission to participate in a Sunday event <br /> is requested . He added that Mr. Bunten feels it would be good <br /> experience for the Band, and that they enjoyed it last year. <br /> Mrs. Philbrick moved, seconded by Mr. Nissen, and it was unanimously <br /> voted , that the School Committee grant permission to the Reading <br /> Memorial High School Band to participate in the Woburn Lions Club <br /> Parade on Sunday, October 27 , 1985. <br /> Superintendent' s 1985-86 Goals <br /> Dr. Wells briefly went over his 1985-86 goals, which had been sub- <br /> mitted to the Committee in advance of the meeting. His goals are as <br /> follows : <br /> GOAL #1 <br /> RATIONALE - The decline in enrollment at Reading Memorial High School <br /> requires continued planning on our part. First , we must find ways <br /> that permit us to continue offering quality education programs at that <br /> School . Second , we must find ways to get maximum efficiency from a <br /> physical plant that was designed for a much larger enrollment. The <br /> municipal space needs of the Town bring an additional dimension to any <br /> long-range space utilization plan. <br /> GOAL <br /> A. To continue discussions with surrounding towns and institutions <br /> (University of Lowell) in an attempt to form collaboratives <br />