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RMHS freshman Samantha Gibbs presented information on her Girl Scout Silver <br />Award project. Her task was to solve a problem and she chose ways to address <br />developing friendships. As she began her research she spoke to Mrs. Giles and <br />Mrs. Kelley, principals that both had benches at their schools, that suggested the <br />idea of installing Buddy Benches at the elementary schools. Ms. Gibbs task was <br />to present her idea to the building principals and administrators, Town groups and <br />the PTO organizations to ask for support and funding. <br />Ms. Gibbs, with the help of her friends, has produced a video outlining how the <br />Buddy Bench works. These videos can be shown to the students during school <br />meetings. <br />Dr. Nihan asked if the benches are paid for. Ms. Gibbs said they were and are <br />installed at all five elementary schools and RISE. <br />Dr. Dockser asked if the benches are making an impact. Ms. Gibbs said they are <br />and wishes she had a Buddy Bench when she was in elementary school. <br />Char Borawski thanked Samantha and Lisa Gibbs for attending this evening. <br />Oakland Road Property <br />Town Manager Bob LeLacheur provided background on the Oakland Road <br />parcels. Previous action taken by the School Committee on the Oakland Road <br />parcels was incomplete, therefore, he is asking the Committee to vote that the <br />parcels are no longer needed for school purposes. This is a housekeeping issue. <br />Mr. Robinson moved, seconded by Dr. Nihan, that the Reading School <br />Committee determine that the real property shown as "Oakland Road <br />Parcel' on a plan of land entitled "Plan of Land Oakland Road Town of <br />The Committee asked clarifying questions. Mr. LeLacheur indicated that the <br />Selectmen will look at the possible sale of the land. <br />Reading resident Bill Brown provided historical information on the Oakland Road <br />land. <br />The motion carried 5-0. <br />Trauma -Informed Approaches in School: Supoortine Girls of Color and <br />Rethinking Discipline Conference Presentation <br />Dr. Doherty said that in September, Sara Burd, Carolyn Wilson and he <br />represented the Reading Public Schools and the State of Massachusetts at a <br />Conference on Trauma -Informed Approaches in School: Supporting Girls of <br />Color and Rethinking Discipline at the White House. The Conference is being <br />sponsored by The White House Council on Women and Girls (CWG), the U.S. <br />Page 1 2 <br />