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B. Public Input (I) <br /> C. Reports (I) <br /> 1. Student <br /> Ms. Nastri reported that the Playwriting Showcase is this weekend. <br /> Mr. Traugot reported that the RMHS Jazz Band won a gold medal at the State <br /> competition and several members of the group received individual honors. <br /> 2. Liaison <br /> Mrs. Gibbs reported that she along with her family and 9 Reading teachers <br /> attended the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Conference in Worcester. She <br /> said it was a great conference and had many workshops focused on supporting <br /> children with all different learning needs. <br /> Mrs. Janowski reminded the community of the upcoming deadline for the <br /> Human Relations Advisory Committee's Art contest. <br /> 3. Superintendent <br /> Dr. Doherty followed up on the Jazz Band performance. By winning the Jazz <br /> Band will once again be playing at the Hatch Shell on May 4th. The RMHS <br /> Color Guard won the New England competition and the RMHS Percussion <br /> Band finished 31-d in the New England Competition. <br /> He has also met with Veterans Agent Frank Driscoll, RMHS Principal <br /> Higginbottom and Athletic Director Zaya regarding the perceived disrespect <br /> during the National Anthem at the boy's hockey state championship game. <br /> Mr. Zaya has contacted the family of the Braintree student who performed the <br /> National Anthem. Dr. Doherty also shared that the high school is addressing <br /> not only this issue but is having continuous discussions on developing core <br /> values including respect. <br /> Mr. Driscoll suggested that as the POW Chair moves to a new school that <br /> perhaps a small ceremony be held sharing the meaning of the display. <br /> D. New Business (out of order) <br /> Parker Presentation <br /> Parker Principal Doug Lyons provided an overview of the presentation for this <br /> evening. Interdisciplinary teams across the building have started with <br /> implementing student-led conferences. We will discuss strategies for weaving <br /> self-reflection into the writing process in all content areas and demonstrate how <br /> teachers guide students to acknowledge, appreciate, and articulate their growth <br /> while also establishing future goals. <br /> Page I 2 <br />