2009-03-23 School Committee Minutes

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March 23, 2009 2. Liaison Mr. Michaud commended the students, staff and community on the recent success of the Laramie Project. He stated that each performance gets better and better and felt that this went beyond being a school event it was a total community event. He was impressed how the community came together against hate and totally supported our students. Mrs. Janowski attended the Joshua Eaton Technology Showcase. It was an event that highlighted the integration of technology in our classrooms at all levels. Ms. Webb reported on the Parker Middle School production of Alice in Wonderland. The kids did a great job and the play was a lot of fun. She commended them on the hard work. She also updated the committee on Finance Committee meetings she attended. Mrs. Webb shared with the committee that Superintendent Schettini will be the Keynote speaker at the MCLE School Law Conference. Mrs. Gibbs reported on the celebration of unity held by the clergy association prior to the Friday evening performance of the Laramie Project. She said it was a very moving experience. She also wanted to thank the members of the Samantha's Harvest Club that attended the 25th annual Down Syndrome Conference. Mrs. Gibbs also reported on the Rotary Club meeting that Representative Jones attended. He spoke on the stimulus package and the fact that we can not move forward until there is definitive direction. Mr. Robinson reported on METCO Lobby Day at the State House. He also reported that the meeting with FinCom. He felt Fincom was pleased with the School Committee budget and thanked Mr. Hines. He also reported on two upcoming events - the Suburban Coalition Breakfast and the Citizen's for Public Schools meeting. 3. Superintendent's Report Superintendent Schettini thanked the community for the success of the Laramie Project. He stated how proud he was of the response of all segments of the community and the unified clergy. He stated that he is very proud to be a resident of the Town of Reading. Superintendent Schettini reported on the following student successes: CMS Science Team wins State Science Olympiad RMHS Science Team finishes 6th in State Competition Parker Student wins Will McDonough Writing Contest Coolidge Student qualifies for Massachusetts Geography Bee Ms. DeLai reported that Mrs. Kristin Morello has been named the Food Service Director of the Year by the MA School Nutrition Association.