2012-05-21 School Committee Minutes

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May 21, 2012 2. Liaison Mrs. Gibbs reported on the recent School Games Day held in Malden. Reading had the largest contingent at the games. It was a great event. 3. Superintendent Superintendent Doherty updated the School Committee on the upcoming meeting schedule. A meeting has been added on June 11 with one agenda item — a report from frank Locker on the Elementary Space Study. June 4th will include honoring of retirees and staff with 10 and 20 years of service. The Superintendent updated the School Committee on the Wood End Principal search. He went on to recognized Ms. DeLai and Mrs. Morello for their recent appointments as Vice - President of their professional organizations. Dr. Doherty also recognized Ms. Testa and Ben Weinreb for being recognized as outstanding students at the recent MVSA luncheon. He then thanked Ms. Testa and Mr. Doodlesack for the year of service as the student representatives to the School Committee. 4. Director of Finance and Operation Ms. DeLai updated the Committee on the Assistant Principal for Athletics and Extra - Curricular Activities search. She said the Screening Committee interviewed 1 I candidates and will be recommending 4 pre - finalists to the Superintendent. B. Continued Business C. New Business Naming of Facilities Sub - Committee Report Mr. Russ Graham, Chair of the sub - committee reported on the recent meeting to review the current year nominations. There were 2 nominations to consider but the sub - committee was concerned about the low number of nominations and discussed ideas to possibly reach more of the community. The sub - committee voted to move the William Endslow Performing Arts Center nomination forward for the School Committee vote. They did not feel the nomination for Rocket Stadium provided enough information and support for such a large area to be considered. Mr. Bob Beckman spoke on behalf of the Parents Supporting Student Theatre for the Endslow nomination. Mr. Endslow is a dedicated and innovative educator who is all about the kids and community. He has used theatre to teach many life lessons beyond the stage. He truly deserves this honor. Mr. Croft would like the PSST to look into a plaque that would list Mr. Endslow's qualities. Mr. Spadafora asked some clarifying questions regarding the sub - committee process.