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Y r <br />y Town of Reading <br />4 <br />"R-EIDE <br />�a Meeting Minutes <br />TOWN CLERK <br />READING. MA. <br />Board—Committee —Commission —council: <br />C.U. <br />2823 MAY —4 PM 4:56 <br />School Committee <br />Date: October 20, 2022 Time: 7:00 PM <br />Building: Reading Memorial High School Location: Library <br />Address: 62 Oakland Road, Reading, MA <br />Members Present: - Shawn Brandt, Erin Gaffen, Carla Nazzaro, Sarah McLaughlin, Charles Robinson, Tom Wise <br />Others Present: Superintendent Dr. Tom Milaschewski, Dr. Jennifer Stys, Ms. Michelle Roach, Jayda Hayes, <br />Olivia Ritondo <br />Minutes Respectfully submitted by: Susan E Brown on behalf of the chairperson <br />A. Call to Order - Mr. Brandt called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM <br />Mr. Brandt asked that we have a moment of silence, after Dr. Milaschewski shared about the passing of two <br />members of the RPS Community. Theodore "Teddy' Freedman a Jr. at RMHS and James "Jim" Henerberry a 6th <br />Grade teacher at Coolidge. <br />Dr. Milaschewski also thanked NEMLEC Stars and staff from surrounding communities for their quick response <br />in supporting students and staff during this difficult time. <br />Mr. Brandt reviewed the agenda for the evening. <br />E. New Business— Seal of Biliteracy Overview <br />Dr. Mahoney, World Language Dept. Chair presented on the State Seal of Biliteracy program being <br />launched at RMHS. The presentation in its entirety is available in the school committee packet. There was <br />discussion and questions from the committee. <br />B. Public Comment—no public comment <br />Consent Agenda - Ms. Nazzaro made a motion to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Ms. <br />McLaughlin. Amendment to the previous minutes to ensure we include the student representatives in the <br />attendance portion. <br />Motion carried 6-0 <br />Reports: <br />1. Ms. Ritondo reported on the difficult week for the students, with the passing of Mr. Henerberry and Teddy <br />Freedman, the students have been posting sticky notes of memories of Theo by the guidance office, the <br />soccer team wore black arm bands, and there are flowers placed where he sat in the mornings before <br />school. The students felt well supported during this difficult time. <br />