2017-09-25 School Committee Minutes

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- Accept a Donation from the RMHS PTO - Accept a Donation to the Wood End School - Approval of RMHS Model United Nations Field Trips - Approval of Parker French Field Trip - Approval of Minutes (September 11, 2017) Mrs. Webb moved, seconded by Mrs. Borawski, to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried 5-0. C. Reports Student Representative Ms. Comounduras reported that Senior Parent Night will be held tomorrow night and the middle school open houses are on Wednesday night. Liaison's Report Mrs. Webb updated the Committee on the RCASA events as Recovery month continues. Members of RCASA attended the recent Chamber of Commerce breakfast discussing what bossiness can do to assist in the battle against substance abuse. There will be a candlelight vigil in front of the Memorial Wall on Tuesday night and the RCASA Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday night in the high school PAC. Mrs. Borawski shared information on an upcoming event hosted by the group "Reading Embraces Diversity" on October 3`d. It is entitled "A Night of Listening and Learning". Dr. Snow Dockser also mentioned that Dr. Anna Ornstein will be presenting at the Reading Embraces Diversity event. She provided an update on the recent SEPAC meeting. She read the following statement: "SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORT for SEPAC Meeting on Thursday, Sept 14rh Reported by Linda Snow Dockser Report presented Sept. 251h, 2017 Packed meeting both around the table and agenda Led by Alicia Williams Carolyn Wilson introduced SPED Leadership — most of whom were sitting around the table. There was time for Q& A as well as a discussion. Last year, a survey was launched that was a collaborative effort between the Student Services Director, staff and SEPAC. it `s goal is to make sure that up-to- date and ongoing feedback is collected to ensure that optimal IEP and SPED services are being provided. A discussion focused on how to engage more parents Page 1 2