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Reading Substance Abuse Prevention Advisory Council ;OWN CLERK
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Present: Bill Carrick, Robert Brown, Nicole LeBlanc, John Costigan, Cathy Kostu SEP 20 P tp Ob
Karyn Storti, Bill Grissett, Jane Fiore (liaison).
Called excused: Sandy Michaud
Absent: Laurie Arsenault
Meeting called to ordered: 7:40 P.M. by Chairman Bill Carrick.
Secretary's Report: review re-organization for officer's of council. Review minutes
June 20, 2002.
Public Input: there was no public input at the meeting.
Old Business:
Council reviewed and approved March 21, 2002 minutes as amended (6:0:0)
Reviewed and approved minutes of May 16, 2002 (6:0:0.)
Publications/correspondence: none
New Business:
John Costigan turned in his letter of resignation after 9 years of service. Bill
Carrick, chairman thank John for his continued voice of reason and all his years of hard
work. Lori Leland has resign and will be attending Bentley next year we wish her well.
Kathy Costa will resign from the committee. Her letter will be submitted this fall. Family
responsibilities and work have increased. We all thanked Kathy for her continuous hard
work for the council. Marc Alterio has retired from school system.
These resignations and the continued delay of meeting do to lack of quorum led to
discussion regarding change. How to increase membership. Public speaking at PTO
meetings, change number of council members, and increase public visibility.
No police report
No school report
No student liaison report
Discussion Safe and Drug Free Schools grant. Funds decreased solution after discussion
is to diminish stipends and training line items. Vote 7:0:0.
Adjourned 9 p.m.
Next meeting September 19, 2002
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Jane M. Fiore