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v <br />Reading Public Schools C;,` C <br />~.t:: l~~d <br />Reading, Massachusetts 1!!, h <br />R 4 l . MASS. <br />Regular Meeting of the School Comm, ce <br />Open Session 2ggl y _ I P 1: 30 ; <br />Date: January 26, 2009 <br />Time: 7:30 p.m. (Open Session) <br />Place: Superintendent's Conference Room <br />School Committee Members Present <br />Lisa Gibbs <br />David Michaud <br />Karen Janowski <br />Chris Caruso <br />Chuck Robinson <br />Elaine Webb <br />Staff Members Present <br />Patrick A. Schettini, Jr.-Superintendent of Schools <br />John Doherty, Assistant Superintendent <br />Mary DeLai, Director of Human Resource and Finances <br />Colleen Dolan, Director of Pupil Services <br />Visitors: <br />Melissa Russell, Reading Chronicle <br />Steve Vittorosio, Reading Advocate <br />Patty deGaravilla, Eaton Principal <br />Karen Callan, Barrows Principal <br />Joe Huggins, Director of Facilities <br />Doug Lyons, Parker Principal <br />Craig Martin, Coolidge Principal <br />Mike Scarpitto, RMHS Assistant Principal <br />1. Call to Order <br />Barry Berman, Finance Committee <br />RPS Budget Parents <br />George Hines, Finance Committee <br />Chairperson Robinson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. He welcomed the guests that <br />attended the meeting. He also reviewed the agenda. <br />II. Recommended Procedure <br />A. Public Input (I) <br />B. Re orts I <br />1. Student <br />2. Liaison <br />Ms. Webb reported on the Stand for Children Summit she attended. <br />3. Superintendent's Report <br />4. Sub-Committee <br />C. Continued Business <br />1. Performance Contracting Presentation <br />Ms. DeLai introduced Beth Greenblatt, Town of Reading Consultant, John Kauppinen <br />t <br />and Jose Ramos, representatives from NORESCO. Mr. Kauppinen gave an overview o <br />NORESCO. They are a Massachusetts based company and have been involved in Energy <br />Services for many years. NORESCO has a vested interest in the success of this project. <br />He said they are experienced and c6mmitted to securing outside grants, initiatives and <br />