2009-09-15 School Committee Minutes

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September 15, 2009 school. He indicated that the district is working with public safety officials and - has developed a safety calendar for fire drills and other activities. He reviewed the current district enrollment and stated we are at or about the same number as last year. He also reported that the number of students participating in our athletic programs is up this year. Dr. Doherty informed the committee that the student MCAS scores have arrived and will be distributed in the near future. He also wanted to share and thank the planning committee of the First Annual Reading Street Faire for an extraordinary event. Dr. Doherty stated that the Youth Risk Behavior Survey presentation will take place at the September 21St meeting. 4. Sub-Committee 5. Director of Finance and Operations Ms. DeLai updated the committee on the Financial Assistance Program. She stated to date she has received 13 requests for assistance. She also clarified that the review was not based solely on the 1040 and other information could be submitted to be included in the review. She is aware that circumstances have changed for some people since they filed their tax returns. C. Continued Business Performance Contracting Update Ms. DeLai updated the School Committee on the performance contracting work that has taken place over the past few months. She also outlined the work that will begin in the upcoming months. She reviewed the financing of the project and stated through diligent work of the Bob LeLacheur and others at Town Hall we were able to secure the bond at a substantially lower interest rate saving the town $327,575 over the term of the bond. 2. Second reading and Approval of Reading School Committee Policies JJFB and JQ Mr. Caruso moved, seconded by Mr. Michaud. to accent the second reading of the revised Section JJFB of the Reading Public Schools Polia Manual entitled Polices Extracurricular Participation Fee and moved to approve the revised Section JJFB of the Reading Public Schools Policv Manual entitled Policv on Extracurricular Participation Fee. Mr. Caruso did the second reading of the policy. The motion carried 6-0.