2023-01-26 School Committee Minutes

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2. Ms. Sarah McLaughlin- No report 3. Mr. Wise -No report 4. Ms. Nazzaro- Reported on Barrows visit with Mrs. Gaffen. Reported on Birch Meadow visit with Mr. Robinson and viewing Illustrative Math in action. 5. Mr. Brandt—Committee will be posted for Finance Committee review of the budget on March V, School Committee meeting will be on March 26d. F. NewBusiness- 1. Ms. Franzetti- Presentation of Food Services Program. Mr. Robinson- commented on "Black Earth" a composting company. RPS is presently using them. Committee members shared excitement over the quality of the program and asked questions. Dr. Milaschewski- shared appreciation for whole of the food services team and the highlighted the connection of health and academic achievement to nutritious food. G. Public Comments: Karen Herrick- Dividence Rd- Speaking with Reading residents regarding the composting. She wanted to express her thanks to RPS for using the composting and wanted to share that they have started a community garden and phase 2 is coming soon, including bee hives. 2. Geoffrey Coram- Ridge Rd: Asked questions about the amount of artificial sweeteners given focus on reduced sugar, availability of full selection for all lunch shifts, amount of time available for lunch and number of students served. H. Old Business: 1. Dr. Milaschewski: Updated committee on progress regarding Superintendent goals 1-4. 2. Mr. Brandt: Highlighted need to develop a solution for extending the principal coaching support for new Assistant Principals 3. Mr. Wise, Ms. Nazzaro & Ms. McLaughlin: Curriculum and scheduling discussion 4. Mr. Wise requested that we place a higher priority on Middle School Math tracks as it has been a long- standing issue and could support students interests in the Engineering & Computer Programming Innovation Pathways and impacts Scheduling as well. S. Mr. Brandt- Reviewed Formative evaluation procedures regarding Dr. Milaschewski s review I. Budget Discussion 1. Mr. Wise: Provided update on full day kindergarten model and expressed confidence that the proposed changes in 2023-24 are sustainable and allow us to continue progressing towards universal Full Day K. 2. Discussion about creation of stabilization fund for Special Education with members and Ms. Bottan.