2015-09-29 School Committee Minutes - Executive Session

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OFk Town of Reading A. Meeting Minutes 3g•INC6RpD� Board - Committee - Commission - Council: School Committee Date: 2015-09-29 Building: School - Memorial High Address: 82 Oakland Road Purpose: Executive Session Attendees: Members - Present: Time: 7:00 PM RECEIVED TOWN CLERK READING, MASS. 1011 FEB 23 P 1=l* Location: Conference Room Session: Executive Session Jeanne Borawski, Elaine Webb, Linda Snow Dockser, Julie Joyce, Gary Nihan Members - Not Present: Chuck Robinson Others Present: Superintendent John Doherty, Director of Finance Martha Sybert, Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, Fincom chair Mark Dockser, Fincom Vice Chair Paul McNeice, BOS Chair Dan Ensminger, BOS member John Arena, Attorney David Doneski Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Linda Engelson on behalf of the Chair Topics of Discussion: Executive Session 7:04 p.m. A. Call to Order Vice Chair Borawski called the Executive Session to order in the Superintendent's Office. TLT Litigation Mr. Doneski provided an overview and update of the TLT litigation. He said he had spoken to TLT attorney Sullivan regarding the settlement offer discussed at the last meeting. He received a lukewarm reception. The Master is due to issue his ruling on the asbestos portion of the case. Mr. Doneski feels that this ruling will influence how willing TLT is to settle. Mr. Arena asked Mr. Doneski on his thoughts of this outcome. He responded that he is not sure. Mr. LeLacheur asked how strong the liquidated damages claim is. Mr. Doneski feels there is some merit and perhaps half the claim would be justified. Mrs. Borawski asked about the appeals process if we get to that point. Mr. Doneski said this process could take 12 — 18 months. Dr. Nihan asked about the SBA reimbursement to offset some of the expense. Mr. LeLacheur indicated that any SBA reimbursement would go back to the taxpayers and could not go toward the settlement. Page 1 1