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Reading Public Schools <br />Reading, Massachusetts <br />Regular Meeting of the School Committee <br />Open Session <br />Date: May 7, 2012 <br />Time: 7:30 p.m. <br />Place: Parker Middle School Multipurpose Room <br />School Committee Members Present <br />Karen Janowski <br />Hal Croft <br />Chuck Robinson <br />Lisa Gibbs <br />Chris Caruso <br />Rob Spadafora <br />Visitors: <br />Doug Lyons, Parker Principal <br />Meghan Lockwood, Parker Teacher <br />Dave Williams, Parker Teacher <br />Ann Natale, Parker Teacher <br />Julie Merrill, Parker Teacher <br />Adam Amster, Parker Teacher <br />I. Call to Order <br />Staff Members Present <br />John Doherty, Superintendent <br />Patty de Garavilla, Assistant Superintendent <br />Mary DeLai, Director of Finance & Operations <br />Garrison Doodlesack, Student Representative <br />Barbara Jones, Reading Chronicle <br />Sara Burd, Behavioral Health Specialist <br />Chairperson Robinson called the School Committee to order at 7:31 p.m. <br />He reviewed the agenda and welcomed guests. Chair Robinson thanked Principal Lyons for hosting <br />this evening's meeting. <br />He opened the public hearing on School Choice. Chair Robinson asked if there was any public <br />input. There was none. Dr. Doherty reviewed the enrollment figures and recommended against <br />participation in School Choice. <br />Mrs. Janowski moved, seconded by Mr. Spadafora, pursuant to the provisions of G.L.c. 76 & 12B that <br />the School Committee of Reading, following a public hearing, hereby withdraws from its obligation to <br />enroll non - resident students in Reading Public Schools during the 2012 -2013 school year for the <br />following reason: General District Enrollment. The motion carried 6 -0. <br />Chair Robinson closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. <br />II. Recommended Procedure <br />A. Public Input (I) <br />