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Reading Public Schools <br />Reading, Massachus M V. IV ED <br />CLERK SS. <br />Regular Meeting of the Scgo~c' <br />Open Session <br />Date: January 15, 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 />jt1 j FE -2 t2- Qu <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 />Jesse Downing, Student Representative <br />Visitors: <br />Melissa Russell, Reading Chronicle <br />Steve Vittorosio, Reading Advocate <br />RPS Budget Parents <br />Cathy Giles, Killam Principal <br />Karen Callan, Barrows Principal <br />Patty deGaravilla, Eaton Principal <br />- - Richard Davidson, Wood End Principal <br />I. Call to Order <br />Chairperson Robinson called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. He welcomed the guests that <br />attended the meeting. He also reviewed the agenda. Mr. Robinson reiterated that the committee stay <br />focused on the district mission and vision when confronted with tough fiscal decisions. <br />II. Recommended Procedure <br />A. Public Input (I) <br />B. Reports (1) <br />1. Student <br />Jesse Downing reported on the upcoming mid-terms at RMHS next week and the <br />recent Guidance Department event that brought recent graduates back to discuss <br />their college experiences with high school seniors. <br />2. Liaison <br />Mr. Michaud spoke of the upcoming Coolidge Middle School production of the <br />Secret Garden. <br />Mr. Robinson attended Colonial Day at Joshua Eaton. It was an outstanding <br />event. <br />Ms. Janowski attended the Killam PTO meeting which featured a Blue Ribbon <br />School presentation. She said the excitement and enthusiasm of the presenters <br />was palpable. <br />