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130 <br /> READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 4 , 1985 <br /> Dr. Wells noted that since this program was initiated at Coolidge <br /> Middle School three years ago, the results have filtered up to the <br /> High School as students entering already possess the necessary <br /> research skills, relieving them of the burden of teaching these skills <br /> before commencing with the regular curriculum. <br /> Following a brief question and answer period, Chairman Allen thanked <br /> all who participated in the presentation. <br /> AIDS/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome - School Committee Policy - <br /> Second Vote <br /> Mr. Nissen moved, seconded by Mrs . Philbrick and it was unanimously <br /> voted that the School Committee adopt for second and final vote Policy <br /> JHCE - AIDS/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome - School Attendance <br /> Policy , as recorded on Document B-2-a , to be included in Reading <br /> School Committee Policies. <br /> Dr. Wells said that Mrs. JoAnn McMahon, Supervisor of Health Services, <br /> will explain this State Department of Public Health mandated policy to <br /> school personnel during the school year. <br /> Recreation Committee Liaison <br /> Chairman Allen announced that Mr. Shannon has offered to serve as <br /> School Committee liaison to the Recreation Committee. <br /> Cultural Exchange Program in France <br /> Dr. Wells said Mrs. Gina Healy, Head of the Reading Memorial High <br /> School Language. Department , has asked for approval of a short-term <br /> cultural exchange program in France. He added that both he and Mr. <br /> D' Orlando approved the exchange, now in its third year, and considered <br /> it a learning experience, but that students must clear their assign- <br /> ments with teachers before going, as their stay in France will extend <br /> a week beyond the April vacation. <br /> Dr. Wells expressed some concern as to whether the opportunity would <br /> not be available to some students for economic reasons and that these <br /> students might not ask for aid . Mr . Shannon said he knew some <br /> students who had worked to earn the money to participate in an <br /> exchange program. <br /> Several members of the Committee said they would like a report on the <br /> Cultural Exchange Program within the next year, at which time they <br /> would review it . <br /> Mrs . Philbrick moved, seconded by Mr. Nissen, and it was unanimously <br /> voted , on the recommendation of the Administration , to approve the <br /> Cultural Exchange Program for the Spring of 1986 , as described on. <br /> Document B-3-a. 1 <br /> M. A. S . C. - Annual Resolutions <br /> Chairman Allen, as official School Committee delegate to the annual <br /> Massachusetts Association of School Committees meeting , said that <br />