2023-01-26 School Committee Minutes

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Town of Reading RECEIVED Meeting Minutes TOWN *.wll R V Board—Committee—Commission—Council: 2623 MAY -4 PH 4:57 School Committee Date: 2023-01-26 Time: 7:00 PM Building: Reading Memorial High School Location: Library Address: 62 Oakland Road, Reading, MA Members Present: - Shawn Brandt, Carla Nazzaro, Sarah McLaughlin, Charles Robinson, Tom Wise Others Present: Superintendent Dr. Tom Milaschewski, Director of Finance and Operations Susan Rattan. Minutes Respectfully submitted by: Denise P. Santoro on behalf of the chairperson. A. Call to Order - Mr. Brandt called meeting to order at 7pm and reviewed the agenda for the evening. B. Public Comment—No public comment. C. Consent Agenda— Ms. Nazzaro motioned to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Robinson Mr. Wise asked about disposal of surplus books — Ms. Rattan responded that the books being disposed of were among the oldest copies and not in good shape. Reading Public Library will be offered the books, and attempts will be made to resell before they are disposed of. Vote passed 5-0. D. Reports - 1. Update from Susan Bottan regarding new health software from Mary Giuliana, District Nursing Director and use of new process using the Blackboard Connect application to notify families of student absences. 2. Dr. Milaschewski thanked all of our educators and especially K-5 educators working with our new curriculum. He was excited to see leaders, teachers, and students in action with this new curriculum. Update from RMHS regarding collaboration with Mass Hire Metro North Workforce Board that will provide funding for seniors to participate in paid internships 100 hours @ $15/hr. Committee members asked questions about the logistics of internships, including timing relative to coursework / exams / graduation. Susan Rattan was named at the Vice President of the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials (MASBO), effective July 1, 2023. She will remain full time at RPS. This is a testament to her leadership and skill. E. Liaison Reports/Sub Committees 1. Mr. Robinson- reports that the January Coalition meeting was cancelled.