2022-08-04 School Committee Minutes

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(4 Town of Reading Meeting Minutes Board —Committee —Commission —Council: School Committee Date: 2022-08-04 Building: Endicott College Address: 354 Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915 Time: 8:00 AM Location: Gerrish Room 161 TOWNECLERK READING, MA. 2023 MAY -4 PH 5:0 1 Members Present: - Tom Wise, Shawn Brandt, Erin Geffen, Carla Nazzaro, Chuck Robinson, Sarah McLaughlin Others Present: Superintendent Dr. Tom Milaschewski, Dr. Sarah Hardy, Assistant Superintendent Learning and Teaching, Jen Stys, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Susan Bottan, Director of Finance and Operations, Allison Wright, Director of Student Services, Michelle Roach Director of Human Resources, RPS Building Principals, Assistant Principals, RTA Representatives, RPS school administrators. Minutes Respectfully submitted: Susan E Brown on behalf of the chairperson The meeting was called to order at 8:00 am Dr. Milaschewski had the team go around the room and introduce themselves and give a brief on something fun from their summer. The group discussed the text "Good To Great" and how it relates to our district. Discussion was made on strengths, weaknesses, needs for connections, mental wellness, safety and professional development. New leadership introductions were made with the larger group when building principals, assistant principals, RTA reps and other school administrators joined the group. "Connecting" activity done by smaller groups to demonstrate principles including failing fast, experimentation mindset Discussion in Wagon Wheel format was had on district progress, where we are today. Small 15 min Break Reconvened Team did an energizing activity to get everyone moving! Discussion with the group, looking ahead to 2022-2023 and where do we want the district to go? Informal discussions continued at group meal Meeting was declared adjourned at approximately 4 PM due to loss of quorum