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Reading Substance Abuse Prevention Advisory Council
Minutes November 19, 1998
HEALTH
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Chairman, John Costigan, called meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Those present included: Cathy
Kosta, Sandy Michaud, Leone Sullivan, Jane Fiore, Bill Carrick, Dale Merrill, Dave Bryant,
Marc Alterio.
Excused: David Stamatis, Rev. Jean Russo-Parks
Absent: Tenley Hart, Suzie Kelley, David LiBassi, Melissa Pucci
Minutes of September 24 were read and approved 7:0:0 with one abstention.
Reports:
Youth Risk Behavior Survey has been reported to School Committee and general public, next
meeting will be to Selectmen on December 8 at 7:30 PM. Every middle school and high school
student will receive a letter and some results from each of the 6 categories of the survey. This
mailing will meet two goals: communication and feedback from parents. The council will also
report to the students and recommend repeating the survey in two years with a question by
question review. The superintendent has invited Jane and Marc to report the results and planned
response to principals and faculty. We will look to placing the letter on the Reading Homepage.
Marc and Jane will also develop a list /flow chart of existing programs in town that address the
issues of the survey. This will indicate where there are needs and what is being addressed.
Drug Free Week:
• Health Fair on March 11 will have "Johnny the K" thanks to Leone. At this time
there are 54 exhibitors committed to attend the fair. We will have bicycle drawing.
• Talent Show needs full committee. Decision will be made at December meeting if
the committee decides to have the show: For March 18
• Ice Arena - skating party, informational table, tickets, and signs.
Adjourned 8:40 PM
Next meeting December 17, 1998 Reading Public Library Conference Room mitt
Jane M. Fiore
Health Services Administrator