1983-06-06 School Committee Minutes

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155 READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 6, 1983 Call to Order Chairman Garroway called the regular meeting of the Reading School Committee to order at 7:30 p.m. on June 6, 1983, in the Central Office Conference Room. All members were present, as were Superintendent Wells and Assistant Superintendent Munnelly and Winslow. There were approximately 15 visitors, including elementary Principals Charles Papandreou, Barrows School, Dennis Murphy, Birch Meadow School, Donald Farnham, Joshua Eaton School, Herbert Baron, Killam School and Paul Guerrette, Pearl St. School, Physical Education Director Marc Alterio, Mr. Joseph Cain of the Audio - Visual Department, and representatives of all elementary school PTA /PTO's, the Citizens Advisory Council and the Daily Times and Chronicle. Approval of the Minutes of May 23, 1983 n a motion by Mr. Nigro, seconded by Mr. Coco, the Committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 23, 1983: Bills and Payrolls Warrants for bills and payrolls were authorized as follows: Bills June 3, 1983 - General Expense - Total - $20,896.78 June 10, 1983 - General Expense - Total - $35,869.59 Payrolls June 2, 1983 - Teachers - Total - $301,220.57 June 3, 1983 - Weekly - Total - $24,440.87 June 10, 1983 - Weekly - Total - $24,131.01 Citizens' Input Mr. Gerald Zerfas inquired about the School Department's policy on eligibility for students to participate in extra- curricular activities, namely sports. The Chairman said the Administration would mail him a copy of the policy. Update The Chairman said he would like to update the Committee on some matters. First, that he has been appointed by the Law Committee to a subcommittee to redefine/ restructure the Law Committee. Second, Mr. Coco will represent the Committee at the Annual Scholarship Awards presentation. Third, the Chairman will be attending meetings of the Citizens Advisory Council and the newly formed Space Committee. He added that Mr. Nissen will serve as the School Committee's liaison to the Space Committee. Fourth, the Chairman will assist Dr. Wells in presenting diplomas and Mr. Coco will present the awards at the June 12th graduation exercises at Reading Memorial High School.