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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS <br />Reading, Massachusetts <br />SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING <br />REGULAR SESSION MINUTES <br />CALL TO ORDER <br />JUNE 11, 1990 <br />Chairman Stan Nissen called the regular session of School Committee <br />to order in the Lecture Hall at Reading Memorial High School at <br />7:03 p.m. All members were present with the exception of George <br />Shannon and Mary Williams, who arrived later. Also present were <br />Superintendent Robert J. Munnelly, Assistant Superintendent Lynn M. <br />Bak, Business Manager Warren Hopkins, and a reporter from the <br />Chronicle_ <br />OLD BUSINESS <br />ATHLETICS AND EXTRACURRICULAR FEES <br />Superintendent Munnelly turned this section of the meeting over to <br />Athletic Director Jack White. Mr. White discussed the proposed <br />implementation of user fees to maintain the Athletic Program at <br />Reading Memorial High School. Mr. White prefaced his discussion by <br />stating he disliked using "user fees ", but encouraged that this <br />increase would allow us to maintain as best possible the entire <br />athletic program, including the Freshman programs and all present <br />assistant coaches. <br />Baseball Coach Peter Moscarello discussed the ramifications and the <br />effect on all teams if the Freshman program was eliminated. <br />Athletic Booster Jim Murphy encouraged reinstating the Freshman pro- <br />gram and coaches. Mr. Murphy read a letter that 375 Reading citizens <br />had signed to maintain the Freshman program through the use of user <br />fees. <br />Chairman Nissen clarified the fee levels from the Freshman Sports <br />Fact Sheet. (enclosure A -1) <br />Other members of the audience spoke in support of the user fees. <br />