HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-08-09 School Committee MinutesREADING SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Reading, Massachusetts
REGULAR SESSION August 9, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Cavicchi called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Present were School Committee
members Cavicchi, Dahl, Griset, Keigley and Twomey. Also present was Superintendent
Harutunian.
BILLS & PAYROLL
Warrant 98
6/5/00
$127,666.99
Warrant 102
6/19/00
$84,742.68
Warrant 106
6/30/00
$145,527.92
Warrant 108
6/30/00
$174,951.64
Warrant 110
6/30/00
$175,015.98
Warrant 2
7/3/00
$600
Warrant 4
7/10/00
$425
Warrant 6
7/17/00
$9,330.71
Warrant 8
7/24/00
$28,767.23
Warrant 10
7/31/00
$99,274.82
Payroll 97
6/1/00
$651,375.54
Payroll 101
6/15/00
$1,957,751.75
Payroll 105
6/29/00
$345,038.74
Payroll 107
6/30/00
$36,379.54
Payroll 109
6./30/00
$18,601.33
Payroll I11
6/30/00
$55,864.20
Payroll
7/7/00
$23,963.79
Payroll
7/13/00
$308,530.23
Payroll?
7/21/00
$60,346.60
Payroll
7/27/00
$316,794.99
Payroll 11
8/4/00
$57,746.36
Dr. Harutunian advised that he is requesting authorization from the School Committee to
balance the FY00 budget. He advised that $9,657 would be returned to the town from the
FY00 budget.
Mr. Griset moved to authorize the Superintendent to balance the FY00 budeet as
per the Au ust 7t memorandum. Mr. Dahl seconded the motion. The vote was 5 -0
Ms Cavicchi, Mr. Dahl, Mr. Griset, Mr. Keialey and Mr. Twomey.
REGULAR SESSION -2- August 9, 2000
Ms. Cavicchi advised that because of her position with the Massachusetts Burglar and
Fire Alarm Association she would not be participating in the discussion or vote regarding
the fire alarm testing and inspection contract award. Ms. Cavicchi left the meeting.
Dr. Harutunian advised that he was recommending that the fire alarm testing and
inspection contract be awarded to the low bidder, Simplex Time Recorder. He stated that
Simplex meets all the criteria.
Mr. Twomey stated that Simplex is a client of his firm and that may pose a problem for
voting on the contract.
Mr. Keigley advised that he also does business with Simplex.
The Town Manager advised that the Committee invoke the rule of necessity in order to
vote on this issue.
Dr. Harutunian suggested that the Committee vote on the matter and that he consult with
Town counsel in the morning to confirm that the situation was handled correctly.
Mr. Twomey requested that the rule of necessity be used but that the vote be taken
contingent on confirmation from Town Counsel that the rule of necessity is an
appropriate action for this matter.
Ms. Cavicchi returned to the meeting and the issue of the rule of necessity was explained
to Ms. Cavicchi.
Mr. Griset moved to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract with
Simplex Fire Alarm for fire alarm testing and inspection for three years as per the
memorandum of August V, subiect to confirmation by Town Counsel prior to
entering into the contract that the procedure followed this evening declaring the
rule of necessity, allowing members who would normally recuse themselves to
participate in the process, is legal and appropriate. Mr. Dahl seconded the motion.
The vote was 4 -0 -1 Mr. Dahl, Mr. Griset, Mr. Keigley and Mr. Twomey voted yes
Ms. Cavicchi abstained.
RECESS
Mr. Dahl moved that the School Committee recess until approximately 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Twomey - seconded the motion. The vote was 5 -0 Ms. Cavicchi, Mr. Dahl, Mr.
Griset, Mr. Keidey and Mr. Twomey.
REGULAR SESSION -3- August 9, 2000
CALL BACK TO ORDER
At 7:35 p.m. Chair Cavicchi called the Committee back to order.
Finance Committee Members Grimm, Robinson, Martin, Cohen, Francis, McDonald,
Grimes, LaLechuer and Selectmen Cummings and Anthony were present.
Mr. Dahl moved to enter into executive session for the purpose of conducting
strateav sessions in preparation for negotiations with Administrators, Teachers'
Association, Custodian and Maintenance Workers, Cafeteria Employees,
Association of Secretaries and Clerks, Educational Assistants and Nurses. To return
to regular session following executive session. Mr. Keigley seconded the motion.
The vote was 5 -0 Ms. Cavicchi, Mr. Dahl, Mr. Griset, Mr. Keidev and Mr.
Twomey.
Ms. Anthony moved to enter into executive session for the purpose of conducting
strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with firefighters, police, DPW,
dispatchers and engineers to return to regular session at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Mr. Cummings seconded the motion. The vote was 3 -0 Ms. Anthony, Mr.
Cummings and Mr. Nestor.
CALL BACK TO ORDER
At 10:08 Chair Cavicchi called the meeting back to order.
ADJOURN
At 10:10 p.m. Mr. Twomey made a motion to adiourn. Mr. Griset seconded the
motion. The vote was 4 -0 Ms. Cavicchi, Mr. Dahl, Mr. Griset and Mr. Twomey.
Respectfully submitted,
Harry K. Harutunian, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools