1984-10-15 School Committee Minutes

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365 READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES OCTOBER 15, 1984 Call to Order Chairman Allen called a regular meeting of the Reading School Committee to order at 7:32 p.m. on October 15, 1984 in the Central Office Conference Room. All members were present at that time except Mr. MacDonald and Mr. Nissen, who arrived late due to prior commitments. Also present were Superintendent Wells and Assistant Super- intendent Munnelly. Assistant Superintendent Winslow was attending an out -of- state business meeting. There were about 18 visitors, including Mr. Albert Lahood, Principal of the Coolidge Middle School, Coolidge art teacher Mr. William Endslow, High School Principal Mr. Leonard D'Orlando, Mrs. Rena Mirkin, head of the High School Guidance Department, members of the Student Advisory Council, and representatives of the Finance Committee and the Daily Chronicle. Approval of Minutes of September 24, 1984 On a motion by Mr. Nigro, seconded by Mrs. Philbrick, the minutes of the meeting of September 24, 1984 were unanimously approved. Bills and Payrolls Warrants for bills and payrolls were approved as follows: Bills October 5, 1984 - General Expense - $23,281.51 October 12, 1984 - General Expense - $47,357.48 October 19, 1984 - General Expense - $91,901.69 Payrolls October 4, 1984 - Teachers - $316,384.78 October 5, 1984 - Weekly - $26,499.11 October 12, 1984 - Weekly - $26,397.29 October 18, 1984 - Teachers - $322,008.38 School Highlights Dr. Wells said that the "School Highlight" for this meeting would be a videotape of "Coming of Age ", which the Coolidge Middle School produced last year as a part of its transition from a junior high to a middle school. Mr. Lahood introduced Mr. Endslow and students Peter Haratunian, Michele Avola and Kelli Carter. Mr. Lahood said he was proud of the efforts of both the staff and the students in producing the musical and that the cooperation among the various departments - music, drama, art, etc., contributed greatly to its success. Mr. Endslow said that after the staff previewed a videotape of the musical they decided to rewrite so as to involve more students in the production and make it unique to Coolidge, He added that Mr. Cryan helped, Ms. Laarkamp worked on chore- ography and Mr. Mingolelli rewrote the musical score. The wood shop made the scenery. Four performances of "Coming of Age" were presented for parents and stu- dents. A total of 117 students were involved.