1983-05-23 School Committee Minutes

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149 READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES Reappointment of Coaches MAY 23, 1983 Chairman Garroway announced that because the coaching differentials were under negotiation this matter should be dealt with in executive session. Later in the evening, following an executive session, Mrs. Philbrick moved, seconded by Mr. Nigro, and it was unanimously voted that all coahces listed on document B -3 -b be reappointed to the assignments as listed, at stipends yet to be determined. Food Services Director - Salary Adjustment FY84 The Chairman stated that because the Committee is still negotiating with the cafeteria workers the FY84 salary for the Food Services Director would be discussed in executive session. Chapter I Budget Dr. Munnelly explained that State and Federal regulations regarding Chapter I (formerly Title I) require a School Committee vote annually, prior to submission of the budget. He added that the State advises preparing a budget using 85% of last year's amount ($50,000). Therefore the budget will be submitted for $44,250, hoping that the reduction will not become a reality. Mr. Coco moved, seconded by Mrs. Philbrick, and it was voted unanimously to approve submission of a preliminary plan as described on document B -3 -d. Reading Curriculum Report A brief description of Reading's reading program was presented by Dr. Pamela Mason, Director of Reading, assisted by reading teachers Mr. Elizabeth Klaiman and Miss Nancy Powell. Dr. Mason reviewed the description of the reading program which had been distributed to School Committee members. This included the goals of the program, instructional components, and materials available to teachers for accomplishing successful instruction of the skills appropriate to the students in his /her class. Also distributed were copies of individual record cards. Dr. Mason noted that she and members of her Department are now in the process of reviewing the Comprehensive Skill Card, for revision next year. Dr. Mason, Mrs. Klaiman and Miss Powell answered a number of questions from School Committee members regarding an accelerated approach to reading when it is warranted the classroom teacher's role in the reading program, the role of the reading con- sultant, evaluation of teaching techniques, parent involvement, and the reading curriculum for sixth graders when the Middle Schools are established. Chairman Garroway thanked Dr. Mason and her associates on behalf of the Committee. National History Day Competition Dr. Wells said he was proud to announce that eight High School students and one teacher have been selected , because of i.ri nni na a state—vide nont.PCt t.n - nart.i pi -nnt.P "o e – i r-- in the the National History Day Competition in Washington, D. C., June 16 -18th. They will be transported by parents and will stay at the University of Maryland dormitory. The cost per participant will be about $90.