HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-09-29 School Committee MinutesREADING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Reading, Massachusetts
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
OPEN HEARING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 29, 1993
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Roberta D' Antona called the open hearing to order at the
Birch Meadow School at 7:35 p.m. All members were present
with the exception of George Shannon and Timothy Twomey. Also
present were Superintendent Robert J. Munnelly, Assistant
Superintendent Dennis A. Richards and Birch Meadow Principal
Richard Davidson.
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Principal Davidson welcomed the School Committee and the
Reading citizens in the audience. He introduced P.T.O.
President Mary Ann Kozlaski.
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
Principal Davidson introduced two member of the Birch Meadow
second grade team, Irene Bourne and Cara Gannon. They shared
a summary and a specific example of their year long focus on
"Author Studies." Mrs. Bourne and Mrs. Gannon also selected
various children's authors and presented indepth studies of
author's lives and the books they have written. They
continued by sharing specific activities that enhanced inte-
gration with other curriculum areas and the results of their
evaluation of the various studies.
Chair D'Antona complimented the teachers.
PUBLIC COMMENT AND QUESTIONS
Reading school community asked questions about how school
councils will play out at each school.
Dr. Munnelly announced the portables arrived on time at
the Birch Meadow building site and construction will begin
right away.
Discussion continued regarding middle school enrollments
and the Par -ker building project.
OPEN HEARING MINUTES 2 SEPTEMBER 29, 1993
ADJOURN
At 8:35 p.m. Matthew Cummings moved to adjourn from the open
hearing. Susan Cavicchi seconded the motion. The vote was 4-
0, unanimous.
Susan Cavicchi
Matthew Cummings
Robert D'Antona
Thomas Stohlman
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Robert I Munnelly, Ed. D.
Superintendent Of Schools
Secretary To The School Committep,