2022-10-06 School Committee Minutes

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Town of Reading R'EC'EIVED Meeting Minutes TOWN CLERK F A. Board -committee-commission -council: U- 2023 MAY -4 PM 5:01 School Committee Amended Minutes Date: 2022-10-06 Time: 7:00 PM Building: Reading Memorial High School Location: Library Address: 62 Oakland Road, Reading, MA Members Present: - Shawn Brandt, Erin Gaffen, Carla Nazzaro, Sarah McLaughlin, Charles Robinson, Tom Wise Others Present: Superintendent Dr. Tom Milaschewski, Susan Bottan, Dr. Sarah Hardy; Jayda Hayes; Olivia Ritondo Minutes Respectfully submitted by: Susan E Brown on behalf of the chairperson A. Call to order—At 7pm, Mr. Brandt called the meeting to order and reviewed the agenda E. New Business Dr. Milaschewski introduced and congratulated the National Merit Scholarship recipients and gave a brief explanation on what the National Merit Scholarship is. Dr. Milaschewski introduced the student advisory committee members. The committee is comprised of five students, and Jayda Hayes will serve as the chair of the Student Advisory Committee and an ex - officio non-voting member of the school committee. Two of the five were in attendance this evening, Jayda Hayes, Chairperson, and Olivia Rotundo, Vice -Chair. B. Public comment— no public comment Ms. Nazzaro motioned to approved consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Robinson, vote passed 6-0. Reports 1. Miss Hayes reported on the recent homecoming festivities, which were a success, with the opening of the new turf there has been increased attendance at football, soccer, and field hockey games, many of the sports teams are poised to be in the playoffs this year. There was an anti -bullying BMX assembly, she also mentioned that early decision, early action for college is due November 15� and RMHS has launched smart pass as well. Dr. Hardy reported launching a new program at RMHS beyond tier 1 intervention called Academic Ally, Ws an opportunity for students to come to the library to seek out additional assistance in their classes, during study blocks. The library will be staffed with teachers to aid. Its self-selected assistance to help students to feel empowered, but also a teacher can recommend a student for help as well. Ms. Bottan— Food service Director is working with a company that assesses public school nutrition programs, they are working with school principals as well. There will be a survey from Ms. Franzetti being shared with parents and students to use their voices to prepare the November menus. In the four weeks since school has opened at RHMS the participation rate has gone over 70%, and at the middle and elementary level participation has gone up to 59%. Fresh fruit and vegetables being 3. 4.