1982-04-27 School Committee Minutes

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SCHOOL C014MITTEE MINUTES Call to Order APRIL 27, 1982 The regular meeting of the Reading School Committee was called to order by Acting Chairman Garroway at 7:34 p.m. in the Central Office Conference Room, on April 27, 1982. Mr. Garroway presided until 8:10 p.m. when Chairman Landers, who had been attending a Law Committee meeting, arrived. All mem- bers were present as were Superintendent Wells and Assistant Superintendent Munnelly and Winslow. Among the 11 visitors present were representatives of the Finance Committee the Citizens Advisory Council, and the Daily Chronicle. Approval of the Minutes of April 13, 1982 Mr. Nigro moved, seconded by Mr. Coco, and the Committee unanimously voted to accept the minutes of the meeting of April 13, 1982. Bills and Payrolls Warrants for bills and payrolls were authorized Rills April 23, 1982 - General Expense - Total - $46,305.42 April 30, 1982 - General Expense - Total - $15,537.36 April 30, 1982 - Cafeteria Revolving Account - Total - $28,516.40 Payrolls April 23, 1982 - Weekly - Total - $21,007.60 April 30, 1983 - Weekly - Total - $30,023.87 Citizens' Input "4r. and Mrs. Thomas Ellis requested time to be heard regarding bringing a charge against a teacher. Acting Chairman Garroway ruled them out of order on the grounds that the legal ramifications of the situation are such that their speaking could prejudice the School Committee about a matter upon which they may have to act upon under due process of the law. Revised Policy, Rules and Regulations - "Use of School Facilities for Other Than Regular School Purposes." Mr. Coco, as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Policy, spoke of the changes made in the draft of a policy, "Use of School Facilities for Other Than Regular School Purposes" (KG), presented at the School Committee meeting of April 13, 1982, as noted by the asterisks on document B -2 -a. He noted that the Sub- committee had attempted to update this Policy, which had been established in the 1960's, and address the rate structure, which was last changed in 1980, as well as incorporate members' comments on the draft. He added that the cost of utilities had changed considerably since 1980. Mrs. Philbrick, the other member of the Subcommittee, noted that there should be a sign on the football field stating that baseball and softball playing are prohibited. Mr. Allen objected to the portion of Section B -1 which prohibited the use of the High School Varsity Football Field by outside groups.