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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-06-18 School Committee Minutes Reading School Committee :.�! CLERK (Y'( Rcading, Massachusetts ,.L J!VG, MASS. 1001 SEP -6 A II: 45 Regular Session ,lune 18 2001 CALL TO ORDER Chair Cavicchi called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room. Present were School Committee Members Cavicchi, Griset, Keigley, Russo and Twomey. Also present were Superintendent Harutunian and Associate Superintendent Richards. Mr. Dahl arrived at 6:05 p.m. BILLS & PAYROLL There were no bills and payroll for this meeting CITIZENS' INPUT There was no citizen input. SUPERINTENDENT'S AND CHAIR REPORT Ms. Cavicchi congratulated the Reading students and staff who received Scholastic Athlete awards from the Boston Globe, Dr. Harutunian and Mr. Griset stated that they attended the girls' softball championship game and were impressed with the level of sportsmanship showed by the participants. Dr. Hamtunian advised that he would be speaking to the Town Manager about having championship signs installed in town. NEW BUSINESS The School Committee discussed the possibility of changing the reorganization date for the School Committee for 2002. The Committee discussed the tradition of having the chair become the vice chair and not electing a chair who is up for re-election. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Committee to continue discussion of this issue at the fall retreat. Dr. Harutunian advised the Committee that an Excellence in [.earning Award was given to Birch Meadow student Tim d'h:ntromen[ for using his fire safety knowledge. Regular Session 2 June 18 2001 REORGANIZATION Chair Cavicchi passed the gavel to Dr. Harutunian for the School Committee reorganization. Dr. Harutunian took nominations for Chair. Mr. Griset nominated Mr. Twomey and Mr. Keigley seconded the nomination. Mr. Russo nominated Mr. Griset Mr. Griset declined the nomination. The vote on the nomination by Mr. Griset seconded by Mr. Kei lev for Mr. Twomev for chair was 6-0 Ms. Cavicchi, Mr. Dahl, Mr. Grist, Mr. Kei ley Mr. Russo and Mr. Twomey. Ms. Cavicchi nominated Mr. Griset for Vice Chair. Mr. Dahl seconded the motion. Mr. Twomey nominated Ms. Cavicchi for Vice Chair. Mr. Griset seconded the motion. Mr. Twomey voted in favor of Ms. Cavicchi for vice chair. Ms Cavicchi Mr. Dahl Mr. Keielev and Mr. Russo voted in favor of Mr. Griset for vice chair. Mr. Twomey (W moved to make the vote for Mr. Griset for vice chair unanimous Ms Cavicchi seconded the motion. The vote was 6-0 Ms. Cavicchi, Mr. Dahl, Mr. Griset Mr. Keielev and Mr. Russo. Dr. Harutunian and the Committee thanked Ms. Cavicchi and Mr. Dahl for their service as chair and vice chair. At 6:40 p.m. Mr. Griset moved to enter into executive session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with the Teachers' Association, Custodians and Maintenance Workers Cafeteria Employees Association of Secretaries and Clerks, Educational Assistants Nurses Superintendent, Principals, Assistant Principals Assistant Superintendent and Directors not to return to regular session. Mr. Keielev seconded the motion The vote was 6-0 Ms. Cavicchi, Mr. Dahl, Mr. Griset, Mr. Kei ley Mr. Russo and Mr. Twomey. Respectfully submitted, V . H/5 Harry arutunian, PhDtow . Superintendent of Schools