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Mrs.Borowski moved,seconded by Dr.Dockser,to approve the consent aeenda <br /> without the October 17,2019 minutes. The motion carried 6-0. <br /> C. Reports <br /> Director of Student Services <br /> Dr. Stys reported that our SLD Committee hasjoined Boston Children's Hospital and <br /> several surrounding communities to discuss independent evaluations,reports and best <br /> practices. We have also met with our curriculum department and early childhood <br /> partners to discuss how we are going to come together. Lastly,Dr. Stys met with Austin <br /> Prep to discuss proportionate share. <br /> Chief Financial Officer <br /> Mrs.Dowd wanted to make the committee aware that due to turnover in the Human <br /> Resources Department we will be asking for a full time HR person in the Central Office <br /> as part of the FY21 budget process. The position was shared with Town Hall and in <br /> discussions with the town side it has been decided that each fill the position to meet their <br /> needs. The position will be posted in the future to fill prior to the end of the FY20 fiscal <br /> year. <br /> Assistant Superintendent <br /> Mrs.Kelley reported that we have hired a new Director of Community Education and his <br /> name is Chris Nelson. He is coming to us from Winchester where he has been for 18 <br /> years. <br /> Superintendent <br /> Dr. Doherty said that he, Dr. Dockser and Mrs.Kelley attended the Joshua Eaton United <br /> Nations Day celebration. He thanked music teacher Elena Raucci for putting the program <br /> together which featured the students singing Frere Jacques in the languages of the United <br /> Nations. <br /> The RMHS Marching Band hosted a competition that featured marching bands from all <br /> over the area. He thanked the Band Parents for organizing this massive event. The <br /> RMHS Marching Band finished in second place. <br /> Liaisons <br /> Mr. Wise shared that parents have reached out about replacing the band uniforms which <br /> are 25 years old. <br /> Dr. Snow Dockser reported that she attended her first RCTV meeting as liaison. They <br /> elected board members which includes three RMHS students. <br /> She reminded the community of the upcoming Friends of Reading METCO dinner on <br /> Saturday night. There is still time to sign up. <br /> Lastly,she followed up on the Joshua Eaton United Nations Day Celebration sharing that <br /> the grade 3 students sang in Arabic,grade 4 students in Russian and grade 5 students in <br /> Mandarin Chinese. <br /> Page 1 2 <br />