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March 2, 2009 <br />3. Superintendent's Report <br />Superintendent Schettini reported on the discussions he has had with the Clergy <br />Association regarding the Laramie Project. The Clergy will be attending the <br />Friday evening production to show their support of our students and schools. He <br />also reported on the AASA Conference he attended. <br />Ms. DeLai reported on a meeting she attended last week hosted by Representative <br />Tierney. There was discussion on the State Stabilization Fund and the goal to <br />maintain K -12 funding. There was also discussion regarding infrastructure <br />funding. Our projects still meet the criteria set to receive stimulus money. <br />4. Sub-Committee <br />C. Continued Business <br />School Entrance Requirements - Policy JEB <br />Superintendent Schettini said that the policy as written does not give consistency <br />regarding the entry age and date for kindergarten and first grade. He pointed out that the <br />original draft he gave to the committee last year addressed these concerns. <br />Mr. Caruso moved to accept revisions to Section J, Policy JEB School Entrance Age of <br />the Reading Public Schools Policy as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum <br />dated March 2, 2009. <br />Discussion continued regarding the proposed change. Concern was raised regarding the <br />timing of this revision with the kindergarten screening process beginning. <br />Mrs. Janowski offered a friendly amendment to the motion that the decision on this <br />motion be postponed until after the registration process is completed and that the newly <br />revised policy would not be effective until the registration period is completed. <br />The motion was tabled. <br />Superintendent Schettini asked the committee for guidance with the current policy. He <br />asked that the statement "The decision of the principal is final." Be added to the 4th <br />paragraph after the first sentence. <br />Mr. Caruso moved the statement; "The decision of the principal is final." Be added <br />as an amendment to give the administration guidance this school year. Ms. Webb <br />seconded. The vote was 5-1, Mrs. Janowski voting against. <br />The committee requested that the policy be reviewed at the next meeting. <br />2. FY 10 budget <br />Superintendent Schettini gave an overview of the current status of the town and school <br />budgets. Due to the reduced cost of health insurance for FY10, the school department <br />