1987-03-02 School Committee Minutes

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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Reading, Massachusetts SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Call to Order 101 MARCH 2, 1987 Chairman Cliff Allen called the regular meeting of the Reading School Committee to order at 7:00 p.m. on March 2, 1987 in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 34 Gould Street. All members of the School Committee were present, with the exception of Mr. George Shannon, who arrived late. Also present were the Superintendent, Robert S. Wells, Assistant Superintendents, Robert J. Munnelly, and Ronald A. Winslow, parents, and a reporter from the Chronicle. Cliff Allen then stated that the meeting had been scheduled earlier because there would be a speaker from the MASC, Mr. Edward Bacherman, who would discuss the Superintendent's search with the School Committee and explain the services MASC can provide as an organization or as a consultant, if the committee felt that was what it wanted to do. Mr. Allen stated that as requested, Carol Lyons had made some calls and literature had been received from MASC and other consulting firms as a result of Dr. Wells announcement of his intention to retire. Mr. Allen then introduced Mr. Bacherman. Mr. Bacherman stated he was a field representative for MASC, and this was approximately his 6th official visit to Reading in 9 1/2 years. He stated MASC had been involved in Superintendents search processes for 5 1/2 years, assisting with brochures, applications, etc. in response to many requests from various communities. Mr. Bacherman stated MASC has become a Consultant at the request of many School Committees who do not want to do this type of searching. He noted that in a letter from Cliff Allen, which each member was given a copy of, various types of services were listed that MASC could provide as a consultant. Mr. Bacherman stated this could be one of the most important jobs that a School Committee will have, and stated it was also important for the School Committee to consider the scope of the task. He noted School Committees feel great satisfaction when the job was complete, and they have gotten the best educational leader that was possible for their community. He stated some committees, after considering the task, feel they don't have the time or expertise to do the job alone, and could be better served with hiring a consultant. Mr. Bacherman stated even if the School Committee decided not to hire them as consultants, MASC would still offer their assistance at any stage.