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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-08 School Committee MinutesREADING PUBLIC SCHOOLS PUBLIC HEARING Reading, Massachusetts PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER FEBRUARY 8, 1988 Chairman George Shannon called the regular meeting of the Reading School Committee's Public Hearing on the 1989 Budget to order at 7:30 p.m. on February 8, 1988 in the library of the J. W. Killam School. All members were present with the exception of Cliff Allen. Also present were Superintendent Robert J. Munnelly; Assistant Superintendents Lynn M. Bak and Ronald A. Winslow; teachers; Town members;and a reporter from the Chronicle. PRESENTATION AND OVERVIEW OF BUDGET Dr. Munnelly presented the audience with the FY 1989 School Budget. The presentation included an explanation of the function percentages and the salary /expenses percentages of expenditures of the school budget. Dr. Munnelly provided justification for the 4.1% increases being sought, and highlighted the educational needs and priorities of Reading's educational programs. Questions and discussions followed. ADJOURNMENT At 8:37 p.m., there being no further business, Mr. Coco moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Nissen. The vote was unanimous. READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Reading, Massachusetts MINUTES CALL TO ORDER FEBRUARY 8, 1989 Chairman George Shannon called the regular meeting of the Reading School Committee to order at 8:45 p.m. on February 8, 1988 in the library of the J. W. Killam School. All members except Cliff Allen were present. Also present were Superintendent Robert J. Munnelly; Assistant Superintendents Lynn M. Bak and Ronald A. Winslow;and a reporter from the Chronicle. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A_ motion was made by Mrs. Philbrick, seconded by Ms Lyons to approve the Minutes.of the meeting of February 1, 1988. Mr. Nissen noted a change of date under the Superintendent's Evaluation. The date should read February 8, 1988 rather than February 22, 1988. The vote was unanimous. BILLS AND PAYROLLS Warrants for bills and payrolls were approved as follows: BILLS February 8, 1988 February 16, 1988 PAYROLLS February 5, 1988 February 12, 1988 February 11, 1988 CITIZENS INPUT - General Expense - $112,149.49 - General Expense - $171,286.69 - Weekly - $ 46,494.56 - Weekly - $ 47,595.40 - Teachers - $367,462.83 There was no citizens' input. OLD BUSINESS Discussion of Issues 'Dr. Munnelly shared with the Committee an information sheet showing the cost per pupil expended in Reading as compared to surrounding districts. 'Chairman Shannon shared a letter of support that was received on behalf of the creation of a Girls Swim Team at Reading Memorial High School in the fall of 1988. t READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES 2 FEBRUARY 8, 1988 NEW BUSINESS Annual Reports Dr. Munnelly prepared and distributed copies of the Superintendent's Annual Report for 1987 that is to be included in the Town Report. He reiterated the issues-concerning the need to continue the high standard of education presently in the Town of Reading; the need for teachers, parents, students, and taxpayers to a collaborative effort to maintain and keep that standard; and the issue of the continual need for the increase of options and curriculum for the special needs children of Reading. Discussion followed. The School Committee's Annual Report will be completed within the week and submitted to the town office for inclusion in the Town Report. Evaluation of the Superintendent Chairman Shannon discussed the Superintendent's Evaluation that Mr. Nissen had collated from each member. Overall, the evaluation was very positive and informative. Assistant Superintendent Search Dr. Munnelly shared with the Committee the progress he has made to date with interviewing and screening the finalists for the Assistant Superintendent position. Dr. Munnelly's process will be completed by February 22, 1988, at which time the School Committee will appoint the Assistant Superintendent at the February 29, 1988 meeting. INFORMATION Financial Statements Mr. Winslow shared with the School Committee the Account Balances and the Expense Accounts as of January 29, 1988, and shared the Cafeteria Statement year -to -date. RESIGNATION Mr. Nissen moved to accept the Resignation of Kim Amoroso, Foreign Language teacher at Reading Memorial High School, effective February 12, 1988. Seconded by Ms. Lyons. The vote was unanimous. LEAVES Mr. Nissen moved to accept the Second Request for Child- Rearing Leave for Noreen O'Brien Scarpitto, for the 19.88 -89 school year. Seconded by Ms. Lyons. The vote was unanimous. READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES 3 FEBRUARY 8, 1988 Maternity leave for Diane E. Bowers was entered into the record. Her leave would begin February 13, 1988 through April 25, 1988. OTHER BUSINESS The School Committee will plan to meet with Attorney Alan Drachman at the February 29, 1988 meeting. ADJOURNMENT At 9:15 p.m., there being no further business, Mrs. Philbrick moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Coco. The vote was unanimous.