1986-07-22 School Committee Minutes

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277 READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Reading, Massachusetts SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES JULY 22, 1986 Call to Order Chairman Cliff Allen called the regular meeting of the Reading School Committee to order at 7:35 p.m. on July 22, 1986 in the Superintendent' s Conference Room at 34 Gould Street. All members of the School Committee were present with the exception of Mr. Richard Coco and Ms. Carol Lyons who were on vacation. Others in attendance were Superintendent, Dr. Robert S. Wells, Asst . Superintendent, Dr. Robert Munnelly, parents, and a reporter from the Daily Times Chronicle . Mr. Allen noted that Mr. Ronald Winslow, Assistant Superintendent in Charge of Business, was also on vacation. Approval of Minutes of Meeting of July 7, 1986 A motion was made by Mr. Nissen, seconded by Mr. Shannon to approve the Minutes of the Meeting of July 7 , 1986, and the vote was unanimous. Bills and Payrolls Warrants for bills and payrolls were approved as follows: Bills July 25, 1986 - General Expense - $24,658.78 Payrolls July 25, 1986 - Weekly - $18,035 .32 July 24, 1986 - Teachers - $85 ,931.97 Citizens ' Input Mr . William Griset, a parent, asked to be recognized. He stated he wanted to make a comment and express some concerns regarding the REACT Program, an item he did not see on the Agenda. He stated under the guidance of Eileen Woods the program has been very successful. He understood that Mrs . Woods had submitted her resignation and would be taking a position as Principal in the Town of Andover. Mr. Griset stated he felt this was a tremendous loss for the Town and the REACT Program. He stated he thought Mrs . Woods deserved a special vote of thanks from citizens of the Town for her wonderful and tireless work. At this time , Chairman Cliff Allen, stated that Mrs . Woods ' resignation was on the agenda and perhaps Mr. Griset would prefer to hold his comments until that time. Mr. Griset stated he was willing to wait until then.