1990-07-23 School Committee Minutes

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READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS READING MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR SESSION MINUTES JULY 23, 1990 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Stan Nissen called the regular session of School Commit- tee to order in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 7:55 p.m. All members were present with the exception of Mary Williams. Also present were Superintendent Robert J. Munnelly, Assistant Superintendent Lynn M. Bak, several of Reading's Town Officials, Reading citizens, and a reporter from the Chronicle. MINUTES Barbara Philbrick moved to accept the regular session minutes from June 18, June 25 and July 9, 1990. George Shannon seconded the motion. Carol Lyons abstained from the June 25, 1990 minutes and James Nally abstained from the July 9, 1990 minutes. The vote was unanimous. BILLS AND PAYROLLS The warrant for Bills was as follows: June 30, 1990 - General Expenses - $ 26,487.25 June 30, 1990 - General Expenses - $118,337.81 July 23, 1990 - General Expenses - $ 58,204.96 July 30, 1990 - General Expenses - $ 49,084.79 The warrant for Payrolls was as follows: July 6, 1990 - Biweekly - $ 62,273.94 July 20, 1990 - Biweekly - $ 37,568.78 July 12, 1990 - Teachers - $119,882.28 July 26, 1990 - Teachers - $116,555.69 CITIZEN'S INPUT Reading's League of Women Voters Representative Gail Drugga shared an alternative bussing plan for kindergarten students. The format included two full days and one half day in place of the half day format currently being used. Ms. Drugga explained the advantages and disadvantages to School Committee. Chair Nissen thanked the League for their input. OLD BUSINESS PARENT - FINANCED BUSSING: REPORT AND DISCUSSION Dr. Munnelly shared that the proposed self supporting bussing system did not seem to be feasible for implementation. Presently 123 good faith $100 checks have been received. Discussion from several School Bus Committee members and concerned citizens con- tinued around the issue of alternatives and limitations.