2019-06-20 School Committee Minutes

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Assistant Superintendent Kelley reported on the Summer Reading Institute. We offered 3 courses and over 80 teachers participated. Mrs. Kelley said the high school curriculum guides are just about finished for the core subjects and will be posted on the website in the next few weeks. Superintendent Dr. Doherty thanked the principals, teachers, and staff for a great finish to the school year. Liaisons Mrs. Borawski thanked all that helped make the Reading 375 celebration a great success. She also reported on the last SEPAC meeting of the year. Dr. Snow Dockser said the Friends &Family Day was successful and a fun day. Mrs. Webb reported on the HRAC meeting where the next steps were discussed. The Committee is working with the Clergy Association on organizing a family picnic. The Ad-Hoc Committee has met 3 times to discuss the role and direction for the HRAC. She reported on the recent meeting of the Audit Committee where the Town Audit was reviewed. The Chair shared that the 2019—20 School Committee meeting date calendar is being developed. D. Old Business FY20 Capital Update and Final Approval Mrs. Dowd reviewed the Capital Plan and said she will continue to provide updates throughout the year. Dr. Dockser moved,seconded by Mrs. Borawski,to approve the final FY20 Capital Plan as it relates to the School Denartment. The motion carried 5-0. FY20 Budget Update and Approval Mrs. Dowd reviewed the FY20 budget as approved by Town Meeting. Dr. Dockser moved, seconded by Mr. Robinson,to approve the final FY20 budget of$46,767,348 as appropriated by Town Meeting, as well as approval of the individual cost center budgets. The motion carried 5-0. FYI Budget Update and Approval Page 1 2