HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-29 School Committee Minutes - Executive Session READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Reading, Massachusetts
EXECUTIVE SESSION Janua 29 2001
Chair Cavicchi called the meeting to order at 7`05 p.m. Present were School Committee
Mem bets Cavicchi, Dahl, D'Antona. Gri set. Keigley and Twomey. Also present were
Superintendent Harutunian, Associate Superintendent Richards and Town Manager
Hechenbleikner,
NEGOTIATIONS
Dr. Harutunian updated the Committee on the teachers' negotiations. He stated that the
teachers' came in with a proposal of 24%, three 8%s. He stated that the next negotiation
session is scheduled for March.
Mr. Twomey advised that the teachers'justification for the requested raise was retaining
teachers, attracting new teachers and taking care of senior teachers in light of new
retirement plus program.
PENDING LITIGATION
Dr. Harutunian updated the Committee on pending litigation. After discussion, it was the
t consensus of the Committee that Dr. Harutunian scheduled an executive session meeting
` with Ron Busconi of Gadsby Hannah, Sid Bowen of Flansburgh Associates and Beth
Klepeis to discuss the litigation and how the litigation is effecting the project.
RECESS
At 7:33 n.m. Mr. Dahl made a motion to recess from executive session and return to
regular session. Mr. Twomey seconded the motion The vote was 6-0 Ms Cavicchi
Mr. Dahl, Ms. D Antona, Mr. Gnset, Mr. Keigley and Mr. Twomey.
CALL BACK TO ORDER
.At 8:30 p,m. Chair Cavicchi called the meeting back to order. Present were School
Committee Members Cavicchi, Dahl, Griset, Keigley and Twomey. Also present were
Superintendent Harutunian and Associate Superintendent Richards.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION 2
Januar 29 2001
SALE OR LEASE OF REAL ESTATE
After discussion, it was agreed that the Superintendent would request that David Billard
appraise the space rented by REAP at Reading Memorial High School and recommend a
rental rate.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Twome moved to approve the executive minutes of December 20 2000 with
Chan es as
noted. Mr. Griset seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0 Ms. Cavicchi
Mr. Dahl Mr. Griset Mr. Kei le and Mr. Twome .
Mr. Twomey moved to approve the executive minutes of January8 2001 with
changes as noted. Mr. Griset seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0 Ms. Cavicchi
Mr. Dahl Mr. Griset Mr. Kei le and Mr. Twome .
4 Mr. Twomey moved to approve the executive minutes of Janua 4 2001 with
chan es as noted. Mr. Griset seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0 Ms. Cavicchi
Mc Dahl Mr. Griset Mr. Kei le and Mr. Twome .
ADJOURN
At 8:45 y.m. Mr. Twome made a motion to ad'ourn. Mr. Griset seconded the
motion. The vote was 5-0 Ms. Cavicchi Mr. Dahl Mr. Griset Mr. Kei IeY and Mr.
Twomev
Approved 3/12/01