HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-12-21 School Committee MinutesREADING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Reading, Massachusetts
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES DECEMBER 21 1995
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Matthew Cummings called the regular session of School Committee to order at 7:35 p.m. in
the Reading Public Library. All members were present. Also present were Superintendent- Dr.
Harry K. Harutunian and Associate Superintendent Dennis Richards.
GOALS
Mr. Spadafora presented information on four proposals he prepared for Reading School Commit-
tee's consideration:
1. Community Service Curriculum
2. Interactive and Efficient Meetings
3. Technology
4. Assess the Health Curriculum
Ms. D'Antona suggested we add "students should demonstrate personal, social, and civic respon-
sibility" to a school committee goal.
Mr. Twomey suggested we find out if there is more information on the Common Core and
whether or not we are already doing it. He also asked whether or not there would be any cost?
He also mentioned we should investigate the feasibility of establishing a home page.
The committee discussed other methods for improving communication.
Ms. D'Antona indicated she would be supportive of retaining communication as a goal.
Then each member of the committee suggested goals for the School Committee. The committee
asked the Superintendent to organize the goals and present them to the committee on February 29
with some information on strategic planning.
The committee agreed to hold February School Committee meetings on the 12th and the 26th
with an additional meeting on the 29th for goals and strategic planning.
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES 2 DECEMBER 21, 1995
ADJOURN
Ms. D'Antona moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Ms. Cavicchi seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous.
Ms. Cavicchi, Mr. Cummings, Ms. D'Antona, Mr. Spadafora, Mr. Stohlman, Mr. Twomey
Respectfully submitted,
Harry Harutunian, Ph. D.
Superintendent of Schools
