1983-02-28 School Committee Minutes

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109 READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1983 Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Philbrick, to add to the 4220 series $3,000 for Item #3 - Painting- various places- R.M.H.S. The motion carried on a 4 -1 vote with Mr. Coco voting in the negative. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Philbrick, and it was voted unanimously, to add to the 7400 series $3,530 for ITem #6 - Instrusion alarm (replacement) for the Business Education Department. Mrs. Philbrick moved, seconded by Mr. Landers, to add to the 7400 series $500 for Item #7 - shade replacement - R.M.H.S. Mr. Allen said he felt Item #7 and Item #8, also for shade replacement, were not exactly the same type items as the others under consideration and he hoped the Committee would vote against them and add the amounts to instructional equipment. The motion of Item #7 was defeated on a 4 -1 vote, with only chairman Garroway voting in favor. Mrs. Philbrick moved, seconded by Mr. Landers, to add to the 7400 series $3,170 for Item #8 - for blackout shades (replacement) Eaton. The motion was defeated, 4 -1, with only the Chairman voting in favor. Mrs. Philbrick moved, seconded by Mr. Allen, to add to series 7400 $300 for Item #9 replace door -metal shop - P.J.H. The motion carried 4 -1, with only Mr. Coco voting against it. Mrs. Philbrick moved, seconded by Mr. Landers, to add to the 7400 series $2,250 for Item #10- copier with stand - Barrows. The motion was defeated by a unanimous vote. Mr. Landers noted that when the Pearl Street School closes their relatively new copier could be transferred to the Barrows School. Mr. Landers moved, seconded by Mr. Coco, and it was voted unanimously to add to the 7400 series $6,500 for Item dill - replacement light fixtures - P.J.H. Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mr. Landers, to add to the 7400 series $2,900 for Item #12 - replace Master Clock- C.J.H. The motion carried 4 -1, with Mr. Coco opposed. Chairman Garroway noted that there was $5,970 left from the $50,000 - the total of Items #7, #8 and #10. Mr. Landers moved, seconded by Mrs. Philbrick, and it was unanimously voted to add to the 7300 series $5,970 for Item X14 - Instructional Equipment (computer hardware and software). Cafeteria Budget Mr. Winslow gave an overview of the projected FY84 Cafeteria Budget, along with comparison figures for FY82 and estimates for FY83, as enumerated on document B -3 -a. The salary portion of the budget could not be discussed because negotiations have not been completed. Food Services Director Miss Catherine Cook was on hand to answer questions. After a brief discussion Mrs. Philbrick moved, seconded by Mr. Allen, and it was voted unanimously to approve $232,295 for the expense portion of the FY84 Cafeteria Budget.