1983-03-28 School Committee Minutes

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L23 READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES MARCH 28, 1983 He noted that the Committee had used the Finance Committee guidelines in budgeting these amounts for utilities. Chairman Garroway suggested that his recommendation be addressed at the April 4th meeting, adding that he will attempt to contact the Finance Committee Chairman before that date. In regards to the proposed FY84 expense budget, Dr. Wells recommended that $500 be added to the health services account to cover the cost of physical examinations for all new employees, now required by Town ByLaws and that $770 be added to the rental of the building account to cover a 10% increase in rent for the Central Office ($8,474 for rent and $1,500 for taxes - for a total of $9,974). Mrs. Philbrick moved, seconded by Mr. Coco, and it was voted unanimously to increase the Health Services Account (3000 series) from $3,253 to $3,753 for FY84. Mr. Coco moved, seconded by Mr. Allen, and it was unanimously voted to amend the Rental of Building Account (5000 series) from $9,204 to $9,974 for FY84. Dr. Wells then recommended an increase in the salary account of $3,150 for athletic differentials for added programs. Mr. Coco moved, seconded by Mr. Nigro, and it was unanimously voted to add to the FY84 Salary Account $3,150 for athletic differentials, as follows: Girls Soccer - $1,100, Freshman Boys Soccer - $1,114, and Freshman Field Hockey - $936. Also recommended by Dr. Wells was a $600 increase in extra curricular differentials for someone to take over the debating coach responsi- bilities initiated this year by Dr. Munnelly. This would be a person to travel with the debating teams for Saturday tournaments and sometimes serve as a judge. Mr. Coco moved, seconded by Mrs. Philbrick, and it was voted unanimously to add $600 to the Extra Curricular Differentials Account for a debating coach for FY84. Dr. Wells said that the Administration had done some fine tuning on the FY84 salary figure, after becoming aware of some upcoming resignations, and was now recommending a reduction of $40,000. He added that this would mean an almost $22,000 reduction in the budget presented to the Finance Committee in February. Dr. Wells added that because of some incomplete salary negotiations details could not be discussed in open session. Peabody Museum Open House Program Upon the recommendation of Dr. Wells, Mr. Nissen moved, seconded by Mr. Allen, and it was unanimously voted that the School Committee grant permission, under Policy IGDD - Sunday Activities, for participation in an exhibition at the Peabody Museum in Salem on Sundav Mav 22nd (in connection with the Cultural Resources Grant - as outlined on document B -3 -b). This exhibit will feature work of Reading Art Students.