2009-08-31 School Committee Minutes

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Reading Public Schools Reading, Massachusetts R'ECEIVED Regular Meeting of the School Committee I G W N C L E H K Open Session READING, MASS. Date: August 31, 2009 2005 OCT -q P 1: 50 { Time: 7:00 p.m. (Open Session) Place: Superintendent's Conference Room School Committee Members Present Lisa Gibbs Karen Janowski Chuck Robinson Elaine Webb David Michaud Chris Caruso Patrick O'Sullivan Visitors: Student Representative Eric Sprung, Birch Meadow Principal Richard Davidson, Wood End Principal Karen Callan, Barrows Principal Cathy Giles, Killam Principal Doug Lyons, Parker Principal Stephen Hagan, Advocate Reporter Christine Lyons, Reading Chronicle 1. Call to Order Staff Members Present John Doherty, Assistant Superintendent Colleen Dolan, Director of Pupil Services Mary DeLai, Director of Finance & Operations Craig Martin, Coolidge Principal Ellie Freedman, RMIIS Principal Lynn Dunn, Director of Nursing Barry Berman, Finance Committee Chairperson Robinson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He spoke on behalf of the committee and welcomed all of the new teachers to the Reading Public Schools. He briefly went over the agenda. Acting Superintendent Doherty welcomed the new teachers. Each principal introduced their new staff to the Reading School Committee and the community. The Chair called a brief recess at 8:43 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8:47 p.m. Ii. Recommended Procedure A. Public Input (I) B. Reports Student Mr. O'Sullivan reported that the high school students are currently involved with the start_ of the fall sports and band camp. He also informed the committee of the success of the recent freshman orientations and Fresh Start dance sponsored by the senior class. He said it was well attended and a positive event. This is also the first year of the Upper Connections Mentor program where an upperclassman is paired with a freshman to act as their mentor.