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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-09 School Committee Minutes - Special MeetingREADING SCHOOL COMMITTEE Reading, Massachusetts SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES CALL TO ORDER MAY 22, 1989 Chairman George Shannon called the special meeting of the Reading School Committee to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Focus Area at Reading Memorial High School. All members were present. Also present were Superintendent Robert J. Munnelly, Assistant Superin- tendents Lynn M. Bak and Ronald A. Winslow. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Carol Lyons moved to approve the minutes from the May 2, 1989 meeting. Barbara Philbrick seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLLS No bills or payrolls submitted. CITIZEN'S INPUT No citizens input. OLD BUSINESS KILLAM CARNEGIE PLANING DAY - CALENDAR WAIVER In accepting the Carnegie Study responsibility, the Superintendent and School Committee acknowledged that the Carnegie restructuring may mean some differences between Killam and other schools. In light of the project, the Killam Carnegie Teams requested a calendar change for the school year to carry out an all staff and parent "summation" day on June 7th. Stan Nissen moved the reduction of one student day for Killam School for the 1988 -89 school year in order to carry out Carnegie Study commitment. Margaret Cowell seconded the motion The vote was unanimous. The School Committee wished to thank the Reading Teacher's Asso- ciation for their cooperation. SPECIAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE SESSION 2 MAY 22, 1989 LONG -TERM PLAN FOR CONTRACTED CURRICULUM SERVICES Lynn Bak presented members with a proposed concept to support the use of available financial resources toward the improvement of curriculum areas districtwide. The concept would allow the con- tracting of curriculum experts in priority areas to assist teachers with developing a strong elementary program. Discussion followed. On the recommendation of the Administration, the Committee gave a consensus of agreement to endorse the concept. BUDGET REVIEW FY90 - REVIEW AFTER TOWN MEETING Due to the lack of meeting time, the budget will be placed on the June 5th meeting. NEW BUSINESS CHANGE IN 1988 -89 CALENDAR The Administration has consulted with the RTA and they have agreed on the change for the 1988 -89 School Calendar. Stan Nissen moved to close this school year on June 22nd for students and June 23rd for faculty. Margaret Cowell seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. CUSTODIAL CONTRACT RATIFICATION On the recommendation of the Administration, Stan Nissen moved to ratify the Custodians' Contract contingent on the technical changes in the salary sections. Carol Lyons seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. KILLAM CARNEGIE PLAN GRANT APPROVAL FOR FY89 -90 The faculty and parents of Killam School have been working diligently on the Carnegie Project and have planned an active and exciting Year 2. They were allocated $40,000 by the state, and have worked to develop a specific budget to carry out the Carnegie commitment. On the recommendation of the Administration, Stan Nissen moved to accept the second Killam Carnegie Grant for FY89 -90. Margaret Cowell seconded the motion. The vote was un- SPECIAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE SESSION 3 MAY 22, 1989 BUS CONTRACT FOR 1989 -90 The Administration recommended that the fourth year option on our bus contract be considered. The cost increase is 13% a smaller cost than nearby towns. If in agreement of this recommendation we may begin to rewrite the present contract by exercising the option for a fourth year. Stan Nissen moved the School Committee exercise the fourth year contract option to North Shore Bus Co. for FY90. Barbara Philbrick seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. AWARD OF BIDS FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES Mr. Winslow presented a list of suppliers who had submitted bids for the Districts' school supplies for FY90. On the recommendation of the Administration, Stan Nissen moved to award the school supplies contracts on B3e to the companies listed Carol Lyons seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. Mr. Nissen also requested the Committee be informed as to how these bids compared to what was expected. UP,Pgnmm P.T. RESIGNATIONS On the recommendation of the Administration, Stan Nissen moved to accept the resignations of Maya Das, Grade 4 teacher at Killam School, effective September 15, 1989. Jane_ Clancy, Social Studies teacher at Parker Middle School, effective August 11, 1989 and Yves Denize', METCO Tutor /Counselor, effective August 31, 1989. Carol Lyons seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. APPOINTMENTS On the recommendation of the Administration, Carol Lyons moved to appoint John Doherty as Science teacher at Coolidge Middle School; Jeannie Donnovan as Art teacher at Reading Memorial High School; Claudia Corcoran as Grade 2 teacher_ at Joshua Eaton School; Lauren Fraser as Computer Education teacher at Coolidge Middle School; Pamela Pratt as SEEM teacher at Readin Memorial High School and Janet W. Sullivan as Elementary Music teacher at Joshua Eaton School and Birch Meadow School; Kathleen H Daly as Reading Specialist at Coolidge /Parker Middle Schools; and Joseph L Finigan as Mathematics Department Head at Coolidge Middle School, effective September 1989. Barbara Philbrick seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. SPECIAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE SESSION 4 MAY 22, 1989 ADJOURNMENT At 8 :00 p.m. Barbara Ph tive Session. Margaret following members voted George Shannon Stan Nissen Carol Lyons i_lbrick made a motion to adjourn to Execu- Cowell seconded the motion. All of the in the affirmative: Barbara Philbrick Mary Williams Margaret Cowell Respectfully Submftted Robert I Munnelly, Ed. D. Superintendent Of Schools Secretary To The School Committee