HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-14 School Committee MinutesREADING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Reading, Massachusetts
School Committee Meeting
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 14, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Susan Cavicchi called the Special Meeting of the School Committee to order
in the Joshua Eaton Elementary School Conference Room at 7:00 p.m. All
members were present. Also present were Superintendent Dr. Harry K. Harutunian,
Liaison to the Building Committee Richard Radville, Parker Principal Dr. Jack
Delaney and Architect Vincent Pellegrini.
PARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Superintendent presented to the School Committee a request for $59,776 to
improve the lighting and sound for the Parker Middle School. He indicated that
during the design phase there was no money to put aside to upgrade the sound and
lighting of the Parker auditorium.
The Superintendent indicated at this point the sound system is of very poor quality
and as of now the only lighting on stage is a strip of light bulbs going across the
center stage. Both Richard Radville and Dr. Jack Delaney reiterated the importance
of the School Committee endorsing the expenditure of $59,776.
Also presented this evening was a budget reconciliation summary indicating that
$1,072,590 were available as of January 9, 1997.
A breakdown of the cost of these items was also presented to the Superintendent.
Several committee members asked questions relevant to the need. A short
discussion took place.
Mr. Twomey moved to approve $59,776 for the sight and sound system at Parker
Middle School. Ms. D'Antona seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous 6 -0.
SPECIAL MEETING 2 JANUARY 14, 1997
ADJOURN
At 7:30 p.m. Ms. D'Antona moved to adjourn. Mr. Spadafora seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous.
Ms. Cavicchi, Mr. Cummings, Ms. D'Antona, Mr. Spadafora, Mr. Stohhnan, Mr.
Twomey
Respectfully submitted,
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Harry K. Harutunian, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools