2022-08-11 School Committee Minutes

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F Town of Reading RECEIVED Wei Meeting Minutes TOWN CLERK READING, MA. a.o Yy- Board - Committee - Commission -Council: 2323 MAY -4 PH 5:01 School Committee Date: 2022-08-11 Time: 7:00 PM Building: Reading Memorial High School Location: Library Address: 62 Oakland Road, Reading, MA Members Present: Shawn Brandt, Tom Wise, Erin Gaffen, Chuck Robinson, Sarah McLaughlin Members Absent: Carla Nazzaro Others Present: Superintendent Dr. Tom Milaschewski, Superintendent, Or Sarah Hardy, Assistant Superintendent Learning and Teaching, Dr Jennifer Stys, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Susan Bottan, Director of Finance and Operations. Minutes Respectfully submitted: Susan E Brown on behalf of the chairperson A. Call to order— Mr. Brandt opened the session at 7:00 pm and reviewed the consent agenda. B. Public Comment— Public Comment— Karen Herrick, mentioned that residents are concerned about AC usage in schools while they are closed, Dept of Local Services, will be a financial forum update Sept 21"% concerned about the 2021 census being used in the data for Killam building. Chris lames, town resident on Charles Street is concerned about traffic on Charles Street impacting the street during the building of the new school, they ask that there is consideration for those neighbors who will be impacted by the construction. Consent Agenda—two additional items were added to the agenda, the two things added were a donation to Parker, and a field trip for Parker P grade. Motion made to move to approve as amended, seconded to Tom W, Passes 5-0 Reports 2. Dr. Stys— update on ESY Program, housed at RISE/RMHS/Birch Meadow, there were 170 students in attendance, 60 staff members, much thanks to Allison Wright and Jackie Payton for running the program. Attendance has been an issue and RPS is trying to get ahead of the issue for the coming year, there will be updated attendance policies, DESE will be providing yearlong workshops for sense of belonging, there will be workshops throughout the year for staff. There will be more details in the future. 3. Dr. Hardy—Summer Education Academy, expanded to offer rising 1't -6th covering math and literacy, this year was a pilot program, with a total of 63 students spread across the grades, the avg attendance was 14 days out of the 19 -day program. Total of 7 teachers, there were a mix of students 37 with IEP's, 7 EL, 4 Boston Residents, 11 economically disadvantaged students. Feedback is being compiled from attendees, care givers and staff, so far; it's been positive. This program was funded by a grant which