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Assistant Superintendent <br /> Mrs.Kelley welcomed Director of Student Services Jennifer Stys to the team. <br /> She went on to introduce the new METCO Director Grant Hightower. Human <br /> Resources Administrator Jean Bove reviewed the hiring process. There were 25 <br /> applicants. Nine of the applicants were interviewed and three were moved ahead <br /> to a second round of interviews. <br /> Mrs.Kelley said that Mr. Hightower is a great fit and has met with Jason Cross to <br /> get up to speed. <br /> Mr. Hightower reviewed his background and is very excited to come to the <br /> Reading Public Schools. He appreciated the seamless interview process. <br /> Liaisons <br /> Dr. Snow Dockser reported that RCASA met recently. She said that RCASA has <br /> been very busy over the past several months. <br /> Mrs. Webb reported that the HRAC Ad-Hoc Committee has cancelled the next <br /> meeting. She added that Mrs. Kelley would be filling in for Dr. Doherty in his <br /> absence. She said the HRAC met last night and is looking for interested <br /> volunteers to join. <br /> D. Old Business <br /> E. New Business <br /> Approval of the RMHS Student Handbook <br /> RMHS principal Kate Boynton reviewed the changes to this year's handbook. <br /> The handbook has had a structural makeover making it easier to navigate. She <br /> would like to have the School Council perform a review of the handbook <br /> beginning in the fall. This will be a multiyear process. <br /> Mr. Wise shared concerns he had with specific portions of the RMHS Handbook <br /> pertaining to alignment with School Committee Policies and Regulations, <br /> distribution of student records to RCASA(specifically with respect to potential <br /> FERPA violations) and other minor formatting issues. <br /> Dr.Dockser moved seconded by Mrs Borawski to approve the Reading <br /> Memorial High School student handbook for the 2019-20 school year. <br /> Committee members provided feedback. <br /> Mr. Coram asked if the handbook was not approved,would we revert back to the <br /> current handbook. <br /> Mrs. Borawski is comfortable moving forward. <br /> Page 1 2 <br />