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Reading Public Schools <br />Reading, Massachusetts <br />Date: October 3, 2009 <br />Retreat <br />Time: 9:00 a.m. (Retreat) <br />Place: Coolidge Middle School Library Conference Room <br />School Committee Members Present <br />Lisa Gibbs <br />Karen Janowski <br />Chuck Robinson <br />Elaine Webb Via phone <br />David Michaud <br />Chris Caruso <br />1. Call to Order <br />R~.CEI~ED <br />TOWN CLERK <br />READING, MASS. <br />10II9Nav- P 1°2b` <br />Staff Members Present <br />John Doherty, Assistant Superintendent <br />Colleen Dolan, Director of Pupil Services <br />Mary DeLai, Director of Finance & Operations <br />Chairperson Robinson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. <br />Overview of this Year's Plan for Continuous Improvement <br />The Acting Superintendent reviewed the district mission and vision. He pointed out that the committee <br />should continue to focus on the mission and vision to move the district forward. He also reviewed the goals <br />he has set for this year including initiatives. Dr. Doherty handed out the School Improvement Plans. <br />FY10 and FYI 1 Budget Overview <br />Ms. DeLai reviewed the current budget as well as providing an overview of the FY11 budget and reminded <br />the School Committee of the upcoming Financial Forum. <br />Priori Activity <br />The School Committee preformed an exercise prioritizing the needs of the district in preparation for the <br />upcoming FY11 budget development. <br />Cost Saving and Revenue Generating Ideas <br />There was discussion regarding ways to generate revenue for the district. <br />Mr. Caruso moved, seconded by Mr. Michaud to adiourn. The vote was 6-0 <br />The meeting ended at 12:00 p.m. <br />J ` F. Doherty, Ed.D. <br />A i g Superintendent of Schools <br />NOTE: The minutes reflect the order as stated in the posted meeting agenda not the order they occurred <br />during the meeting. <br />