1983-06-06 School Committee Minutes

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156 READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 6. 1983 Last, the Chairman mentioned the reception for retiring teachers held earlier in the day, stating that Dr. Wells and Dr. Munnelly attended and Mr. Nissen represented the School Committee. Policy Review Chairman Garroway turned this portion of the meeting over to Mr.Nigro, as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Policies. Mr. Nigro noted that Policies KL and KLD have received a first vote and needed a second for final adoption. Mrs. Philbrick moved, seconded by Mr. Nigro, and the Committee unanimously voted to approve for second vote and final adoption Policy KL - Rules Regarding Pupil Misbehavior. Mr. Nigro moved, seconded by Mr. Coco, and the Committee voted unanimously to approve for second vote and final adoption Policy KLD - Complaint Procedure. Mr. Nigro said he felt there is some ambiguity in the language of Section A, #1, of the regulations for Policy KG - Use of School Facilities for Other Than Regular School Use. Following a discussion of the language of the last sentence of this section, the Chairman asked Mr. Nigro to give his proposed revisions to the Administration in writing, with changes noted, to be acted upon at the next meeting. Dr. Wells commended the Committee for its review of the entire Policy Book. Chairman Garroway expressed the gratitude of the Committee to Mr. Nigro and all who had input in the policy review. Affirmative Action Plan Regarding the Town's proposed Affirmative Action Plan, the Chairman said no School Committee action was necessary. He added that Attorney Naomi Stonberg, of Holland, Crowe and Drachman, had informed them that under the statutes the School Committee is completely independent of the Board of Selectmen in regards to its hiring practices. Chairman Garroway said he had so informed Selectmen Chairman John Russell and requested the Selectmen to adjust the language of the Plan so that the School Committee is not a part of it. The Administration was requested to send a copy of Attorney Stonberg's opinion to the Selectmen when it is received in writing and to reiterate that all references to the School Committee are to be deleted from the Town's proposed Affirmative Action Plan, also informing the Selectmen in writing that the School Committee is conforming to its own policy and to applicable Statutes. Bids Mr. Winslow went over the seven bids received for general school supplies as delineated on document B -3 -a (1), noting that, with the exception of art paints, all low bids were being recommended. He said Art Director Mrs. Susan Wheltle checked these items for quality and he relied on her judgment. It was noted that the balance of the general supplies account each year is used to purchase those items which do not lend themselves to bidding, e. g., small quantity, perishable, etc.