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Regular Session 2 May 7,2001 <br /> CITIZENS' INPUT <br /> There was no citizen input. <br /> GIFTS <br /> Mr. Dahl moved to accept the$1,000 anonvmous gift to the Killam Elementary <br /> School. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0 Ms. Caviechi, Mr. Dahl, <br /> Mr. Griset, Mr. Keiglev and Mr. Russo. <br /> SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT <br /> Dr. Harutunian advised that the Barrows School raised $25,000 from their auction for <br /> technology. He thanked all who participated in the auction. <br /> Mr. John Doherty updated the Committee on the Pilot Program to Achieve Scholastic <br /> Success (PASS) Program being offered at the Coolidge Middle School. He stated that this <br /> was one of the initiatives the district is working on to help students achieve. Program is <br /> for students who receive C- or lower in major subject area. Currently there are 30 <br /> students and seven staff members participating in the PASS program. Through the PASS <br /> program classes are offered after school and on Saturdays for students to work with <br /> teachers in a small group setting to assist them to grasp material that they are having a <br /> problem with. He stated that next year the PASS Program will be funded by a $17,000 <br /> grant. <br /> Mr. Dahl asked how a student's progress is measured and if he has received parental <br /> support. <br /> Mr. Doherty stated that feedback is received from the teachers and the classroom work of <br /> the student is reviewed. He stated that feedback from parents has been very positive. <br /> Dr. Harutunian advised that he had received the Superseding Order of Conditions which <br /> approved moving forward with the Dividence Road project. He stated that Mr. Mola has <br /> until Friday at 5:00 p.m. to file an appeal. <br /> Dr. Harutunian advised that he approved a Sunday practice for the baseball and softball <br /> teams on April 29`s because of the conflict with the prom. <br /> Dr. Harutunian advised that, due to the change in leadership at RCTV.the School <br /> Committee calendar was resubmitted to RCTV to confirm that School Committee <br /> meetings would be covered. <br /> f` <br />