2010-01-14 School Committee Minutes

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January 14, 2010 Mr. O'Sullivan shared that this year's National History Day projects will be on dishy for public viewing from 6-8 in the Distant Learning Center on January 20 . On Friday January 22, there will be a celebration of the life of Pat Schettini - a true celebration. In the evening of the 22nd RMHS will hold the second dance of the year themed "Dress to Impress". Class of 2012 will be holding a battle of the bands fundraiser - 7 bands have signed up so far. Several members of the RMHS band and chorus were chosen to perform at the Northeastern Senior District Concert. 2. Liaison Mrs. Webb reported that she, Chair Robinson and Mrs. Gibbs attended the LEGO League event held last Saturday. Elementary and middle school kids designed a robot and also did a little research project for the environment. Dave Ventola is the coordinator. This is the first year our middle school students participated. Many administrators attended the event. It was a great day of flan with over 300 kids participating. Mr. Michaud attended a lecture about how technology changes the way kids think. He also reminded people about the Willy Wonka Coolidge Play. Mrs. Gibbs reported on the initiative "Celebrating Inclusive Schools". This initiative is a collaboration of the school department and the PAC group to bring disability awareness to schools in a more positive way with the goal of taking "dis" out of disability. Chair Robinson stated that the Memorandum of Understanding for the Race to the Top Grant was signed by the RTA, Superintendent and Chair of the School Committee and delivered to the DESE. Superintendent's Report Dr. Doherty updated the committee on an event at the Reading Municipal Light Department recognizing the winners of the annual T-Shirt contest. This year five of our elementary students were recognized. 4. Director of Finance and Operations Ms. DeLai reported on the vandalism at CMS. She stated that on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Coolidge principal Craig Martin discovered there was vandalism of HVAC equipment on the roof. There is an estimated $60,000 worth of damage. We have a $2,500 deductable but the rest is covered. Police are aggressively pursuing the perpetrators. Chuck Robinson thanked the administrators and parents in attendance.