1992-06-01 School Committee Minutes

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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Reading, Massachusetts SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR SESSION MINUTES JUNE 1, 1992 OPEN HEARING CALL TO ORDER Chair Barbara Philbrick called the open hearing meeting of the Reading School Committee to order at 7:18 p.m. in the Reading Memorial High School Lecture Hall. All members were present with the exception of Student Representative Carrie Bither. Also present were Superintendent Robert J. Munnelly, Assistant Superintendent Lynn M. Bak and a reporter from the Chronicle. Approximately thirty citizens were present. HEARING ON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Dr. Munnelly began the hearing by reading the introduction of the Reading Memorial High School Draft IKF Graduation Require- ments Policy. Stating that we envision youngsters growing up with strong minds, lifelong learning skills, competencies, and healthy drug free bodies prepared to successfully meet challenges. Dr. Munnelly also stated that School Committee will listen to members of the audience regarding both the Graduation Requirement Policy and the Fund Raising Policy and will come back with revised policies within the next few weeks. Citizens first addressed the Graduation Requirements. Some of the comments were as follows: .If it is not required to "pass" a course then it is not really a course .A parent questioned if a student's Computer Literacy Competency performance will be tested for the first time with the graduating class of 1995. .Heather McDonald, RMHS Class of '95 stated that the Computer Literacy Competency testing should begin with the incoming Class of 196. .Guidance Counselor Jane Darveau stated that she meets monthly with the Middlesex Guidance Directors and they have stated if a course is required then it definitely has to be passed as opposed to enrolled. .Chair Philbrick advised that Reading Memorial High School parents have become aware that students do not have to "pass" some of the requirements.