2019-08-29 School Committee Minutes

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c Town of Reading RECEIVED - , : Meeting Minutes TOWN CLERK fig` READjtjG, MA. Board - committee - commission - council: 2115 SEP 24 PM 1' 59 School committee Date: 2019-08-29 Time: 6:00 PM Building: School - Memorial High Location: School Library Address: 62 Oakland Road Session: Open Session Purpose: Open Session Version: Final Attendees: Members - Present: Chuck Robinson, Linda Snow Dockser, Elaine Webb, Jeanne Borawski, Tom Wise, and John Parks Members - Not Present: Superintendent John Doherty Others Present: Chief Financial Officer Gail Dowd, Assistant Superintendent Christine Kelley, Director of Student Services Jennifer Stys, Human Resources Administrator Jenn Bove, RPS Principals, Director of Facilities Joe Huggins, and Director of Athletics Tom Zaya Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Linda Engelson on behalf of the Chair Topics of Discussion: L Call to Order Chair Robinson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Mr. Robinson took a moment to acknowledge the passing of Nelson Burbank. A. New Teacher Introductions Mrs. Kelley shared information on the New Teacher Induction program that took place last week. There were 35 new teachers that participated in the 4-day program. Mrs. Kelley thanked all that presented and is looking forward to a great year. Human Resources Administrator Jenn Bove thanked the Central Office leadership team, principals and directors for their hard work in preparing for the new year. She introduced RMHS Assistant Principal Craig Murray who recognized the new teachers at the high school. Mr. Murray is also a new administrator at the high school and wanted to share that the RMHS community has been very welcoming. Mrs. Marchant introduced the new teachers at the Coolidge Middle School. Mrs. Leavitt introduced the new teachers at the Barrows School. Page 1 1