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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-17 School Committee MinutesREADING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Reading, Massachusetts SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR SESSION MINUTES JANUARY 17, 1989 In lieu of Highlights, Mark Piechota, Principal of the Reading Memorial High School, conducted a tour of the area at the front of RMHS, a potential site for the Superintendent's Office. CALL TO ORDER Chairman George Shannon called the regular meeting of the Reading School Committee to order at 7:55 p.m. in the Lecture Hall of Reading Memorial High School. All members were present with the exception of Matt McGee, Student Representative. Also present were Superintendent Dr. Robert J. Munnelly, Assistant Superinten- dents Lynn M. Bak and Ronald A. Winslow, Charles Catalfamo from the Reading Finance Committee and a reporter from the Chronicle. BILLS AND PAYROLLS The warrants for Bills and Payrolls were as follows: BILLS January 23, 1989 - General Expenses - $31,273.28 PAYROLLS January 20, 1989 - Weekly - $52,010.02 SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT EXCELLENCE AWARD Superintendent Munnelly awarded Danielle Chareet and Christopher Bell, Seniors at RMHS, an Excellence Award from the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents for 1989. The School Committee congratulated both students for their distinguished performance. SCHOOL COMMITTEE CANDIDATE Richard Coco announced that he would not be a candidate for School Committee in the Spring election. Chairman Shannon expressed that the members would miss his presence. REGULAR SESSION MINUTES 2 OLD BUSINESS SCHOOL COMMITTEE'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE JANUARY 17, 1989 «x- Chairman Shannon requested the Student Advisory Council to report on the activities and topics they have been discussing with Dr. Piechota, namely, misbehavior during Senior Week, skip day, smoking in the building and vulgar language at sporting events. The School Committee will consider steps to address the issues, some of which may need new rules identifying policies or i guidelines. AIDS CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE Assistant Superintendent Lynn M. Bak briefed the School Committee on plans for carrying out AIDS education this spring. Key people involved in the implementation planning include: Jane Fiore, Prevention Education Coordinator for the Reading Health Department; Marc Alterio, Director of Physical Education; and Ted Bryson and Dottie Wood, RMHS teachers. Building Principals and two of the School Nurses have also contributed to the planning. Meetings with parents will begin the first week of February. Grade 3 -8 parents will be notified of these sessions. Plans also included staff training which will commence in February. An evaluation in the implementation will take place in late Spring. PRINCIPALS' SALARIES FOR 1988 -89 Dr. Munnelly shared an overall positive report on principals' performances. Richard Coco moved to accept the proposed Principal Salary 1988 -89 Schedule as outlined. The motion was seconded by Barbara Philbrick. The vote was unanimous. BUDGET FY90 The Administration shared the Capital Budget Decisions with the School Committee: 1. Five year Capital Plan 2. Asbestos Plan 3. Office for the Superintendent 4. Guidance Privacy 5. Principal's Office 6. Cost of Transportable Classrooms 7. Warrant Article; Elementary School Needs Stan Nissen moved to accept the five year capital project outlay plan with some minor amendments. The motion was seconded by Marqaret Cowell. The vote was unanimous. REGULAR SESSION MINUTES 3 JANUARY 17, 1989 Regarding Asbestos, Dr. Munnelly suggested a six year plan for implementation. 1. Appoint a manager /supervisor, Michael Lombardo. 2. Maintain accurate records of all Asbestos in Schools including employee records of training for EPA and DEQE. 3. Appoint a one day -a -week Asbestos Agent to keep records on site including manuals, suits, breathing apparatus, etc. 4. Develop specifications for bids. Identify crawl spaces, vacuums to clean the air and method to measure asbestos. 5. Staff attend two hours training, 4 -6 maintenance people 16 hours training. 6. Long range plan to be implemented as soon as possible. Stan Nissen moved to accept the motion dated December 27, 1988 as a planning asbestos document. Barbara Philbrick seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Discussion regarding other Capitol Issues continued, including the necessary moving of the Superintendent's Office from its' Gould Street location to either the Data Processing or FOCUS area of the high school. OPERATING BUDGET Discussion regarding the following continued: 1. Transportation 2. Special Education - Placement potential of 31 -44 students. 3. Recommended cuts - $265,875.00 4. Athletic Budget Richard Coco moved to accept and incorporate the first draft cuts, dated January 17, 1989. Carol Lyons seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. STAFFING DECISIONS Discussion regarding reductions of staff and additions to staff, creating a balance out situation. INFORMATION AND PROPOSALS A proposed school calendar for 1989 -90, 1990 -91 and 1991 -92 was presented to the School Committee for their review. Calendar setting will be discussed at a future meeting. REGULAR SESSION MINUTES 4 JANUARY 17, 1989 PERSONNEL ISSUES On the recommendation of the Administration: .. Stan Nissen moved to appoint Janet Levy as a Special Ed SEEM long term replacement for Cara Gannon, who will be on maternity leave of absence at the Birch Meadow School at a rate of Bachelor I, Step one pro- rated, effective January 23, 1989. Richard Coco seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. ADJOURNMENT At 11:35 p.m., Stan Nissen made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Margaret Cowell. All members voted unanimous.