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He stated that staffing and substitute staffing has been a challenge- after sharing the need for <br />substitute teachers in his weekly video update, there has been a great response from the <br />community. He thanked the community for stepping up when needed. <br />Dr. Sarah Hardy discussed the first full day staff professional day which was held on Tuesday <br />November 2"d. She stated it was very productive and a great opportunity for staff. The day <br />was focused around "all means all" and how we can improve our skills to meet the needs of <br />all students. <br />Dr. Jen Stys state that she is excited about the work RPS has been doing and thanked all of <br />the great staff at RPS. She thanked Director of Student Services Allison Wright and Literacy <br />Specialist Renee Limaum for all their tireless work behind the scenes since the start of school <br />and through the audit process during Circuit Breaker. Dr. Stys stated that on November 30" at <br />Spm, the third series of Reading in Reading will take place, more information and a Zoom <br />link will be sent out soon. A New SEPAC Board has bene select, Dr. Stys thanked the past <br />board and welcomed the new chair, Kelly Comma. She thanked Nurse Director Mary <br />Giuliana and all the nurses for all of their work with COVID but also with the new vision <br />program <br />Mrs. Susan Bottan stated that over the past two weeks she has been out visiting schools and <br />communicating with staff to get a better understanding of teachers needs in preparation for <br />the budget season. <br />Mrs. Nazzaro stated there was a permanent building committee meeting and a Bylaw <br />Committee meeting on Monday November I". <br />Mrs. Gaffen stated the Policy Subcommittee met on October 8°', they invited Sarah Hardy, <br />Kevin Tracey and Lynne Williams to discuss graduation requirements. The committee met on <br />October 286 to approve the updates. The next meeting with take place on 11/I8 in <br />anticipation of discussing Policy JICH. <br />Mr. Wise stated they met with MSBA on October 186 and MSBA came to Killian on October <br />2& to conduct a walk through. <br />Ms. McLaughlin stated there was an RCTV had their annual meeting on October 2e, <br />followed by a board meeting to approve the budget. They also announced the 2021 <br />scholarship award winner. <br />Mr. Robinson stated he attended the Coalition meeting last week. <br />Mr. Brandt stated the Finance Committee meeting took place on Wednesday October 20'h. He <br />stated it was the first look at "free cash" and a snapshot of the towns overall budget, and he <br />stated RPS is in a great financial position for FY23. <br />C. Old Business <br />1.Reading, in Reading Advisory Committee (Continued Discussion & Potential Vote) <br />Mr. Brandt moved, seconded by Mr. Robinson to take from the table the Reading in <br />Reading Advisory Committee. The vote carried 6-0. Mr. Brandt Mrs. Gaffen, Ms. <br />McLaughlin, Mrs. Namaro, Mr. Robinson, and Mr. Wise. <br />Dr. Milaschewski stated there has been a lot of feedback on this topic, he shared some of the <br />input that the leadership team has received from staff and community. Dr. Milaschewski <br />proposed that this committee fall under the administration. <br />Page 1 2 <br />