1992-03-09 School Committee Minutes

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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Reading, Massachusetts SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR SESSION MINUTES MARCH 9, 1992 CALL TO ORDER Chair Barbara Philbrick called the regular meeting of the Reading School Committee to order at 7:07 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room. All members were present with the exception of George Shannon and Mary Williams, who were expected to arrive later. Also present were Superintendent Robert J. Munnelly, Assistant Superintendent Lynn M. Bak, Student Representative Carrie Bither and a reporter from the Chronicle. MINUTES Matthew Cummings moved to approve the minutes of February 24 and March 3, 1992. Timothy Twomey seconded the motion. Chair Phil - brick stated approval of the February 24, 1992 minutes would be addressed when all School Committee members were present. The vote for the March 3rd minutes was unanimous. BILLS AND PAYROLLS The warrant for Bills was as follows: March 2, 1992 Bills $55,035.99 The warrant for Payrolls was as follows: March 6, 1992 Teachers $410,552.35 CITIZEN INPUT Reading citizen Rob Spadafora briefed the School Committee about some of the obstacles and myths regarding AIDS. Some suggestions made by Mr. Spadafora included surveying the Freshman class and comparing it with a survey of students who have completed a Decisions class; a parent workshop; and a debate regarding the availability of condoms in the senior high school. The School Committee members thanked Mr. Spadafora for his inform- ation and continued concern of the AIDS problem. Assistant Superintendent Bak shared that AIDS Awareness Education Week is happening and workshops have been held for parents and staff. Ms. Bak advised that the survey aspect would be further investigated.