1983-05-09 School Committee Minutes

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%39 READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 9, 1983 Mr. Coco moved, seconded by Mrs. Philbrick for discussion purposes, that Section "D" of Policy KG - Use of School Facilities for Other Than Regular School Purposes be amended to include an additional cost item under Field House for track and field events area - $25.00 per hour, and include that user groups will be expected to pick up any debris caused by their use and dispose of it at the conclusion of the event. He added that he purposely excluded from his motion the first and third suggestion for fees for the varsity football field ($25 per hour) and football field and track($50 per hour), respectively. He noted that Section F, #13, prohibited play on any grassy area when wet. However, he said, some non - school organizations play their games regardless of the weather. Mrs. Philbrick noted that because field events are situated on both ends of the football field that people attending an event are all over the area. She wondered if a group could use just one area. Mr. Nissen moved, seconded by Mr. Nigro, to amend the motion to include all three recommendations as delineated on document B -2 -b. The motion, as amended, carried 4 -1, with Mr. Coco casting the negative vote. Following a brief discussion on the use of the football field the Chair- man requested members to bring to the May 23rd meeting any recommendations they have on amending Policy KG. Mr. Nissen then moved, seconded by Mr. action and lay the matter on the table being that the entire policy should be motion failed to carry, on a 3 -2 vote, for reconsideration. Only Mr. Nissen, in favor. Nigro, to reconsider the previous until the next meeting, his reason considered at the same time. The as a two - thirds majority is needed Mr. Nigro and Mrs. Philbrick voted Disposal of Central Office Accounting Machine The Chairman read a memorandum from the Town Treasurer, informing him that an offer had been received from the Holden Municipal Electric Light Company to purchase Burroughs machines as follows: School Department's Model L8580 for $400 and the Town Hall's Model L9000 for $75; and recommending the offer be accepted. These machines are no longer used since the Town purchases a computer. Mr. Coco moved, seconded by Mr. Nigro, and it was unanimously voted to declare the School Department's Burroughs Accounting Machine #L8580 as surplus and seek Finance Committee permission to dispose of it under Article 19 of the Town By -Laws. Mr. Coco moved, seconded by Mrs. Philbrick, and it was voted unanimously that the School Committee grant permission to accept the offer of the Town of Holden Municipal Electric Light Company to purchase the Burroughs Machine, Model L8580, as is. Gift from Friends of Reading Hockey Dr. Wells announced that the Friends of Reading Hockey have sent a check for $1,862 as a gift, to pay for ice rental time.