1985-12-09 School Cimmittee Minutes

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143 • READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Reading, Massachusetts SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 9 , 1985 Call to Order Chairman Allen called to order a regular meeting of the Reading School Committee on December 9, 1985 , at 7:37 p. m. , in the Birch Meadow School Cafetorium. All members were present, except Mr. Shannon who arrived late, as were Superintendent Wells and Assistant Superinten- dents Munnelly and Winslow. There were over 100 visitors, including School Principals Mr. Leonard D'Orlando, Reading Memorial High School , Dr. John Delaney, Parker Middle School, Mr. Dennis Murphy, Birch Meadow School, Mr. Donald Farnham, Joshua Eaton School , and Mr. Paul Guerrette, Killam School, Mathematics Department Heads from the High School and two Middle Schools , Director of Adult Education Mr. Marc Alterio, and repre- sentatives of various PTA/PTO's , the League of Women Voters , Tele- vision Channel 5, and the Daily Times Chronicle. Approval of Minutes of November 25 , 1985 On a motion by Mr. Coco, seconded by Mrs. Philbrick, the minutes of the School Committee Meeting of November 25 , 1985 were unanimously approved. Bills and Payrolls Warrants for bills and payrolls were approved as follows: Bills December 6 , 1985 - General Expense - $61 ,210. 76 December 13 , 1985 - General Expense — $27,912.49 Payrolls December 6 , 1985 - Weekly - $38 ,687 . 54 December 12, 1985 - Teachers $321 ,003. 00 December 13, 1985 - Weekly - $29,097 . 46 Citizens ' Input There was no citizens ' input. Resignation of School Committee Member Chairman Allen read a letter of resignation from Mr . Wayne Lewis. In his letter Mr. Lewis stated that after he was elected to the School Committee changes occurred in his business and professional life which necessitate his being away from Reading much of the time , especially during the evening hours, and that he foresees increasing difficulties in attending meetings.