1984-08-27 School Committee Minutes

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341 READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 27. 1984 Call to Order Chairman Allen called a regular meeting of the Reading School Committee to order on August 27, 1984, at 7 :37 p.m., in the Central Office Conference Room, All members were present, as were Superintendent Wells and Assistant Superintendents Munnelly and Winslow, There were approximately 25 visitors, including Reading Memorial High School Principal Mr. Leonard D'Orlando, Mr. Peter Moscariello of the High School Mathe- matics Department, and representatives of the Finance Committee and the Daily Chronicle. Approval of Minutes of July 30, 1984 On a motion by Mr. Nigro, seconded by Mr. Nissen, the minutes of the meeting of July 30, 1984 were unanimously approved. Bills and Payrolls Warrants for bills and payrolls were approved as follows: Bills August 10, 1984 - General Expense - $27,547.45 August 17, 1984 - General Expense - $22,488.75 August 24, 1984 - General Expense - $40,087.03 August 31, 1984 - General Expense - $33,312.74 Payrolls August 9, 1984 - Teachers - $84,358.84 August 10, 1984 - Weekly - $15,207.03 August 17, 1984 - Weekly - $17,192.41 August 23, 1984 - Teachers - $73,140.65 August 24, 1984 - Weekly - $16,015.84 August 31, 1984 - Weekly - $17,089.09 Citizens' Input There was no citizens' input. Pearl Street School Leasing Policies Dr. Wells noted that time is passing quickly and that there are people anxious to occupy the Pearl Street School. He said that the day before approval had been received from the Commissioner of Education for four of the five applicants for space in the School. Dr. Wells said that the need now was for the School Committee to delegate as much authority as possible and vote that proper lease forms be drawn up by the Town Counsel. He added that a School Committee vote was also needed to establish the per square foot rate to be charged tenants, The recommendation of the Administration was $4.25 per square foot, without exceptions, The Superin- tendent stated that he feels the School Department could "break even" at that rate. Dr. Wells also said that he is not sure as to the delegation of authority between the School Committee and the Board of Selectmen.