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1I. Recommended Procedure <br />A. Public Input (I) <br />Mr. Coram supported the proposed increase in substitute pay to address the need <br />for qualified substitutes in the buildings. <br />He also asked the School Committee to provide more information on the <br />operational budget impact of an Early Childhood Education Center. <br />Mr. Ryan addressed the School Committee regarding a recent mailing he received <br />from Dr. Doherty. <br />Mrs. Rhonda Holt, HS parent, expressed concerns regarding the proposed Early <br />Childhood Center. She feels the community needs information to make an <br />informed decision. She also supported the proposed increase in substitute pay. <br />Executive Session <br />The Chair declared that executive session is necessary to protect the litigation <br />position of the body. <br />Mr. Caruso moved, seconded by Mr. Robinson, to enter into executive <br />session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and to return to open <br />session at approximately 8:20 p.m. The roll call vote was 6 -0. Mrs. Snow <br />Dockser, Mrs. Webb, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Caruso, Mr. Croft and Mrs. <br />Borawski. <br />The School Committee adjourned from open session at 7:22 p.m. <br />The School Committee returned to open session at 8:29 p.m. <br />B. Reports I) <br />1. Student <br />2. Liaison <br />Mrs. Borawski reported that Mr. Ryan attended the office hours and proposed <br />a district -wide spelling bee. She said the School Committee would take the <br />suggestion under advisement. <br />3. Superintendent <br />4. Assistant Superintendents <br />Mr. Martin reported that he attended the annual ADL "A World of <br />Difference" Youth Conference. Reading was represented by several middle <br />and high school students. This year's theme was "Voices of Leadership ". <br />Several of the breakout sessions were led by Reading students. <br />Page 1 2 <br />