2011-02-07 School Committee Minutes

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February 7, 2011 3. Superintendent's Report Dr. Doherty also updated the committee on the snow days we have used and what the DESE requires of school districts. Te Superintendent does not believe the Commissioner of Education will be granting waivers for days missed due to snow removal. He shared that the high school field house will be the site for the Yankee Brigade Deployment sendoff on February 15'. The Yankee Brigade is based at Camp Curtis Guild. He followed up on Mr. Conway's comments regarding "The Grapes of Wroth" regarding the recent presentation by a Dust Bowl survivor that had come to speak to the students. He said that Mr. Endslow uses the winter drama productions to awaken social awareness. A 4. Director of Finance and Operations Ms. DeLai updated the committee on the snow removal from the roofs. She indicated that Wood End and Joshua Eaton were currently the priority. She also indicated that the structural engineer that designed would end has inspected the roof and indicated that the roof is structurally sound and working as designed. The cost for the roof clearing will be approximately $40,000. She went on to thank Chief Greg Bums and his staff as well as Joe Huggins, D.J. Cacciapuoti and the custodial/maintenance staff for their hard work. Assistant Superintendent Mrs. de Garavilla followed up on Mrs. Gibbs comments regarding the Chinese exchange students. The students arrived today and will be in Reading until Sunday. She thanked the 30 host families, administrators and staff The students visit to Reading will be the only school experience while they me in this country. She invited the community to a reception on Thursday at 5:30 pm in the RMHS cafeteria B. Continued Business Naming of Facilities Sub -Committee Report Chair Caruso opened discussion on the three recommendations. Mr. Michaud feels this is the perfect place to remember Pat. Mrs. Janowski agreed and went on to say that the Library is the heart of the school.