2022-03-07 School Committee Minutes - Draft

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supportive and understanding of the mask optional environment. He provided some data related to COVID cases and pooled testing since returning from February break, in comparison to data when returning from winter break and stated that the leadership team is continuing to monitor this on a daily basis. Mrs. Susan Bottan thanked Ms. Bonn's kindergarten class for inviting her as a guest reader. She stated this month kicks off Reading annual invitation to our police officers to join our elementary school cafe staff to serve lunches to students, this program will continue through May. Mrs. Bottan stated a team of Harvard Graduate School of Education students chose to work with Reading Public Schools to explore potential funding sources to execute our full day kindergarten three- year high needs model as their education finance project. This is the first semester Harvard has reached out beyond the Boston Public Schools to engage students in an education finance project. We are excited and grateful to have the support under the leadership of professor Dr. John Fullerton. Mrs. Naz aro — No Report Mrs. Gaffen stated the SEPAC will not be meeting tomorrow night. She stated on March 146 from 12:30-1:30pm there will be a zoom session hosted by RPS, YMCA and Reading Recreation where parents can share their thoughts on what sort of activities and supports would be helpful for their families. SEPAC will be hosting a movie night on Tuesday April 12'^ at 7:00pm at RCTV, they will be showing the moving "This is not about me a story about growing up non -speaking. Mr. Wise stated fist ARPA committee meeting is tomorrow night at RCTV at 7:00pm. Mr. Robinson stated the coalition met last Wednesday- brief update meeting, Ms. McLaughlin—No Report Mr. Brandt stated the School Committee reviewed the superintendents recommended budget with the Finance Committee, he stated it was a positive conversation around the FY23 budget. Dr. Hardy stated that this week is Read across America and there will be activities throughout schools to celebrate the joy of reading. C. Personnel Action 1.Suoerintendent Mid -Year Formative Review Discussion Mr. Wise provided an overview of the superintendent mid -year formative reviews that were submitted by the members of the School Committee. He stated that the feedback from the committee was all very similar and further demonstrates the consistent theme of collaboration that was seen throughout the individual formative assessments. 2. Wood End Principal Dr. Milaschewski stated that Dr. Joanne King, Principal of Wood End announced her retirement from Reading Public Schools effective June 30, 2022. He walked the committee through the draft timeline for the search process and discussed strategies to engage the community in the process. The full draft timeline is included in the packet.