HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-23 School Committee Minutes READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Reading, Massachusetts
REGULAR SESSION April 23, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
At 6:53 p.m. Chair Cavicchi called the meeting to order in the RMHS Guidance Office.
School Committee Members Cavicchi, Dahl, Griset, Keigtey, Russo and Twomey were
present. Also present were Superintendent Harmunian and Associate Superintendent
Richards.
Chair Cavicchi congratulated Mr. Dahl on his re-election and Mr. Russo on his election.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Dr. Harutunian advised that he is requesting the Committee approve a transfer from the
reserve fund of$65,000 to cover legal fees for the ten-taxpayer lawsuit and a transfer of
$75,000 from the reserve fund to cover building maintenance expenses.
Mr. Russo disclosed that he was a member of the ten-taxpayer lawsuit that he has no
financial interest in the transfer vote, and that his vote will nothe influenced by his role
in that suit.
Mr. Twomey made a motion to transfer$65,000 to cover legal fees and $75,000 to
cover building maintenance costs from the reserve fund. Mr. Keiglev seconded the
motion. The vote was 6-0 Ms. Cavicchi, Mr. Dahl,Mr. Griset, Mr. KeiglevMr.
Russo and Mr. Twomey.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Dr. Harmunian advised that the School Committee has been requested to appoint a
representative to the Town's Human Relations Advisory Committee. It was the
consensus of the Committee that Robin D'Antona be appointed as the representative to
the Human Relations Advisory Committee.
Dr. Harutunian advised that at the School Committee meeting on May 71h the School
Committee's Excellence in Education Awards would be distributed to students and staff.
�r REGULAR SESSION 2 April 23,2001
l`►" ADJOURN
At 7:00 p.m. Mr. Twomey made a motion to adiourn. Mr. Griset seconded the
motion. The vote was 6.0 Ms. Cavicchi, Mr. Dahl,Mr. Griset, Mr. Keielev, Mr.
Russo and Mr. Twomey.
Respectfully submitted,
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Harry K. Harmunian, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools