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Mrs. Webb moved, seconded by Mr. Boivin to approve the consent agenda. <br />The motion carried 5-0. <br />C. Reports <br />Student Representative <br />Ms. Coumounduros reported on the upcoming fall musical Pippen and SAT <br />testing. <br />Liaison's Report <br />Dr. Snow Dockser reported on the recent SEPAC sponsored workshop. She said <br />it was a very informational presentation on the IEP process. <br />Mrs. Borawski reported that the Reading 375 Committee will be holding a trivia <br />night on November 17th at the RCTV Studios and encouraged the community to <br />join in for a fun event. <br />Assistant Superintendent <br />Mr. Martin reported on Challenge Day held last week at both middle schools. He <br />shared that it was a moving experience and the kids were fantastic. He next <br />reported that the MCAS results will be mailed out in the next week or so and he <br />will be presenting on the MCAS at the meeting on November 6th. <br />Superintendent's Report <br />Dr. Doherty handed out an updated enrollment chart. He wanted to thank the 5ch <br />grade team at Barrows for taking on extra students in their classes due to the <br />resignation of a 5th grade teacher at the start of the school year. The teachers felt <br />it was in the best interest of the students to have them in their classes rather than <br />hiring a long-term substitute and then eventually a full-time teacher. <br />Dr. Doherty mentioned some budgetary concerns as we approach the FY19 <br />budget development, specifically, the large incoming grade 9 class. He feels he <br />will need to add staff. He reminded the committee that most of the recent <br />personnel cuts have been at the high school level. <br />The Superintendent reported on the recent Parent University which was made <br />possible by a grant from the Reading Cooperative Bank. He said it was a positive <br />experience and hopes to continue it as an annual event. He thanked Director of <br />Community Education Sandy Calandrella and her staff (Arm Marie Johnson, Rich <br />Belmonte and Vivian Tringale) for their hard work in making this a success. <br />Dr. Doherty recognized the Killam School for a $100 award from the National <br />Schools Project, Young American Poetry Digest for promoting writing and <br />creativity. <br />Lastly, he shared that Chad Hymas will be speaking at both middle schools this <br />week. Mr. Hymas is an inspirational speaker promoting powerful messages of <br />understanding and dealing with peer pressure, how to build and maintain self - <br />Page 1 2 <br />