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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-07-02 School Committee MinutesREADING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES JULY 2, 1984 Call to Order Chairman Coco called a regular meeting of the Reading School Committee to order on July 2, 1984, at 6:30 p.m., in the Central Office Conference Room. All members were present, however, Mr. Allen arrived at 6:50 p.m., and Mr. MacDonald left at 7:00 p.m. Also present were Assistant Superintendents Dr. Munnelly and Mr. Winslow. There were two visitors present, Mr. Frank Gorgone of the Finance Committee and Mrs. Gina Healy, Head of the Foreign Language Department. Approval of Minutes of June 11 and 20, 1984 On a motion by Mr. Nigro, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, the minutes of June 11 and 20, 1984 were unanimously approved. Bills and Payrolls Warrants for bills and payrolls were approved as follows: Bills June 22, 1984 - General Expense - $76,367.87 June 29, 1984 - General Expense - $36,945.75 June 30, 1984 - General Expense - $41,793.25 Payrolls June 22, 1984 - Teachers - $1,173,003.84 June 22, 1984 - Weekly - $40,659.72 June 29, 1984 - Weekly - $42,766.86 July 6, 1984 - Weekly - $16,560.42 Citizens' Input There was no citizens' input. Announcements Before commencing with the regular agenda Chairman Coco announced that he had received a petition signed by approximately 30 parents of children who will be attending Coolidge Middle School in September, requesting that their children be bussed even though they live within the two -mile limit The petition cited lack of sidewalks as a safety hazard. The Chairman said they would be notified that their request will be an agenda item at the next School Committee meeting, to be held July 30th. Dr. Munnelly made note of a book entitled "Upside Down Rainbows," containing writ- ings and art work of Pearl Street School students. Funds for publishing the book were provided by the PTA of that School. Statement Chairman Coco announced that he would not seek a second term as Chairman of the School Committee. He said he had enjoyed the privilege of being Chairman for the 3�0 READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES JULY 2, 1984 past year, adding that it had not been without rough spots, but he had known that there would be times like that. The Chairman said there had been some disappoint- ments, such as Town Meeting votes on the School budget which, he felt, showed some disregard on the part of the Town as to where funds should be spent. The Chairman said the reason he was not seeking a second term was that it is his philosophy that it is a training ground, and an experience all should have. He thanked his fellow Committee members for the honor and privilege of serving as Chairman for the past year. Reorganization Chairman Coco turned the gavel over to Dr. Munnelly, in the absence of the Super- intendent. Dr. Munnelly called for nominations for Chairman. Mr. MacDonald nominated Mr. Allen, with Mr. Nigro seconding the nomination. Chair- man Coco nominated Mrs. Philbrick, with Mr. Nissen seconding the nomination. A secret ballot was held. Dr. Munnelly announced that Mr. Allen received four votes and Mrs. Philbrick two, and declared Mr. Allen elected Chairman for the 1984 -85 year. Dr. Munnelly then called for nominations for Vice Chairman. Mr. MacDonald nominated Mrs. Philbrick, with Mr. Nigro seconding the nomination. As there were no other nominations Dr. Munnelly declared nominations closed and Mrs. Philbrick was unani- mously elected Vice Chairman by open vote. Dr. Munnelly then returned the gavel to Chairman Coco who conducted the remainder of the meeting. Mr. Allen will assume the Chairmanship at the next meeting. Bids Bread and Rolls Mr. Winslow recapitulated the bids for bread and rolls for school cafeterias, recommending that the contracts for various items be divided between LePage Bak- eries, Pawtucket, R.I., and Mello's Bakeries, Peabody. Mr. MacDonald moved, seconded by Mrs. Philbrick, and it was voted unanimously, on the recommendation of the Administration, that the contracts for bread and rolls be awarded to LePage Bakeries and Mello's Bakeries, for items and prices as outlined on Document B -3 -a -1 (1), for which they were the low bidders. Milk Mr. Winslow recommended awarding the contract for furnishing milk to school cafeterias to West Lynn Creamery of Lynn, the aggregate low bidder. Mr. Nissen moved, seconded by Mrs. Philbrick, and it was voted unanimously, on the recommendation of the Administration, to award the contract for milk to West Lynn Creamery, the aggregate low bidder, as shown on document B -3 -a -1 (2). 0aX READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES JULY 2, 1984 Mr. Winslow noted that there was only one bid for ice cream products and recommended that this firm, Paul's Distributor, be awarded the contract. Mr. Nissen moved, seconded by Mrs. Nigro, and it was voted unanimously, on the recom- mendation of the Administration, that the contract for ice cream products be awarded to Paul's Distributor for items and prices delineated on Document B- 3- a -1(3). Paper and Plastic Supplies Mr. Winslow summarized the bids for paper and plastic supplies for the school cafe- terias, recommending Bay Colony Paper as the aggregate low bidder. Mr. Nissen moved, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, and it was voted unanimously, on the recommendation of the Administration, to award the contract for paper and plastic supplies to Bay Colony Paper of Norwood, the aggregate low bidder, for items and prices as enumerated on Document B- 3- a -1(4). Custodial Supplies After recapitulating the bids for custodial supplies Mr. Winslow noted that in two cases the low bidder was not being recommended - one for detergent, as the required sample had not been submitted, and the other for wax because it did not meet bid specifications. Mr. Nissen moved, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, and it was voted unanimously, on the recommendation of the Administration, to award the contracts for custodial supplies to bidders, as recommended on Document B- 3 -a -2. Mr. MacDonald reported that he and Mr. Nissen have been working, as a Subcommittee, on the School Committee taking a leadership role on the relaxation of Proposition 22 and will meet with the Board of Selectmen on Monday, July 9th in an effort to have the question placed on the ballot for the next election. He added that four Select- men must vote in favor in order to have the question on the ballot. Chairman Coco said he and Mr. Nigro will also attend the next Selectmen's meeting, to discuss rental of the Pearl Street School. During a brief discussion of the complications and the probable amount of work and time involved in renting the School, Mr. Nigro suggested the possibility of employing a management company to handle the details of renting, scheduling, etc. He and Chairman Coco will report on their meeting with the Selectmen at the next School Committee meeting. Fiscal 1985 Salary Recommendations Mr. Allen moved, seconded by Mrs. Philbrick, that, on the recommendation of the Administration, the FY85 salary for the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds be increased to the amount of $26,000. Chairman Coco said that he would like to recommend that the increase be split be- tween merit and increment, adding that he had been very impressed with Mr. Moore when he took him on a tour of the buildings and that he has made several improve- ments. Mr. Winslow said when he made his salary recommendations to the Superintendent for both Mr. Moore and the Food Services Director, he noted that both of these people 332 READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES JULY 2, 1984 were doing outstanding jobs and gaining good reputations, adding that there is a lot of competition for such people. I The Chairman said he proposed increasing Mr. Moore by 7 1/2% to $25,800 and Miss Cook by 10.8% - to $20,500, noting she has been in the System much longer and has done a very good job. Mr. Nissen agreed that employees doing an exceptional job should be given exceptional increases, adding that in this case the Committee was not hamstrung by a union con- tract. However, he added that he supported the $26,000 figure recommended by the Administration. Mr. Nigro moved to amend the motion, and Mr. Allen seconded, to increase Mr. Moore's salary to $25,800 for FY85. The amendment lost on a 3 -2 vote, with Chairman Coco and Mr. Nigro voting in favor and Mr. Allen, Mr. Nissen and Mrs. Philbrick against. The Chairman then called for a vote on the main motion and it carried by unanimous vote. Mrs. Philbrick moved, seconded by Mr. Allen, that, on the recommendation of the Admin- istration, the FY85 salary for the Director of Food Services be $20,000. Mr. Nissen moved to amend the motion, seconded by Mr. Nigro, to increase Miss Cook's salary to $20,500 for FY85. The Chairman called for the vote on the amendment and it carried on a 3 -2 vote, with Mrs. Philbrick, Chairman Coco and Mr. Nissen voting in the affirmative and Mr. Allen and Mr. Nigro in the negative. The main motion, as amended, then carried by unani- mous vote. Resignations Mrs. Philbrick moved, seconded by Mr. Nissen, and it was voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Mrs. Paula F. Beaulieu, who had been a fifth grade teacher at the Pearl Street School prior to being granted a personal leave for the 1983 -84 school year, effective immediately. Mr. Nissen moved, seconded by Mr. Nigro, and it was voted unanimously, to accept the resignation, effective immediately, of Mr. Eric Turner as a teacher and head of the Mathematics Department at Reading Memorial High School. Appointments Mr. Nissen moved, seconded by Mr. Nigro, and it was voted unanimously, on the recom- mendation of the Administration, that the following appointments and reappointments be made: Ms. Martha E. Moore, 3 Dennett Road, Winchester, as a biology teacher at Reading Memorial High School, at a salary of $17,138,10 (Step M -3), Ms. Fatima M. de Granda, 22 Vane Street, Revere, as a Spanish teacher at Reading Memorial High School, at a salary of $22,525.65 (Step M -10). 333 READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE MINUTES JULY 2, 1984 Ms. Susan H. Bowden, 7 Northway Circle, Dover, N.H., as a home economics teacher, at Parker Middle School, at a salary of $16,438, (Step B -4). Ms. Kristin A. Killian, 186 Washington Street, Topsfield, reappointed as a music teacher at Parker Middle School, at a salary of $15,394.05 (Step B -2), contract #2. Ms. Barbara A. Lanney, 35 Rockwood Road, Hingham, as an English teacher at Reading Memorial High School, at a salary of $24,217.20 (Step M -11), tenure contract. Ms. Laura R. Nash, 325 Main Street, North Reading, as a computer education teacher at the Parker Middle School, at a salary of $17,138.10 (Step M -3), contract #2. Mrs. Susan G. Wood, 222 Pearl Street, Reading, as a teacher at the Killam School, at a salary of $17,667.30 (Step B -6), contract #2. Mr. Nissen moved, seconded by Mr. Nigro, and it was voted unanimously, on the recom- mendation of the Administration, that Mr. Everett Blodgett be appointed as Head Cross Country Coach at Reading Memorial High School, at $1,520, fifth step of the Athletic Differentials Salary Scale. Executive Session - Adjournment At 8:02 p.m. Mr. Nigro moved, seconded by Mr. Nissen, to enter into executive session to discuss matters pertaining to bargaining and negotiations. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. The Committee remained in executive session until 8:37 p.m., at which time it ad- journed by unanimous consent. Respectfully submitted, Robb rt S. Wells, Secretary