1984-07-02 School Committee Minutes

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READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES JULY 2, 1984 Call to Order Chairman Coco called a regular meeting of the Reading School Committee to order on July 2, 1984, at 6:30 p.m., in the Central Office Conference Room. All members were present, however, Mr. Allen arrived at 6:50 p.m., and Mr. MacDonald left at 7:00 p.m. Also present were Assistant Superintendents Dr. Munnelly and Mr. Winslow. There were two visitors present, Mr. Frank Gorgone of the Finance Committee and Mrs. Gina Healy, Head of the Foreign Language Department. Approval of Minutes of June 11 and 20, 1984 On a motion by Mr. Nigro, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, the minutes of June 11 and 20, 1984 were unanimously approved. Bills and Payrolls Warrants for bills and payrolls were approved as follows: Bills June 22, 1984 - General Expense - $76,367.87 June 29, 1984 - General Expense - $36,945.75 June 30, 1984 - General Expense - $41,793.25 Payrolls June 22, 1984 - Teachers - $1,173,003.84 June 22, 1984 - Weekly - $40,659.72 June 29, 1984 - Weekly - $42,766.86 July 6, 1984 - Weekly - $16,560.42 Citizens' Input There was no citizens' input. Announcements Before commencing with the regular agenda Chairman Coco announced that he had received a petition signed by approximately 30 parents of children who will be attending Coolidge Middle School in September, requesting that their children be bussed even though they live within the two -mile limit The petition cited lack of sidewalks as a safety hazard. The Chairman said they would be notified that their request will be an agenda item at the next School Committee meeting, to be held July 30th. Dr. Munnelly made note of a book entitled "Upside Down Rainbows," containing writ- ings and art work of Pearl Street School students. Funds for publishing the book were provided by the PTA of that School. Statement Chairman Coco announced that he would not seek a second term as Chairman of the School Committee. He said he had enjoyed the privilege of being Chairman for the