2008-09-08 School Committee Minutes

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September 8, 2008 • Brian McVety (RMHS) • Julie Merrill (Parker) • Mark Nacht (Birch Meadow) • Jessica Ostuni (Killam) • Jessie Proulx (Killam) • Toni Ruocco (Killam) • Stephanie Scaglione (Coolidge) • Michael Springer (RMHS) • Christopher Thomas (RMHS) • Jacqueline Ullman (Wood End) • Stacey Walsh (Killam) • James Walsh (Parker) • Dana Wendel (Coolidge) I. Call to Order Chairperson Robinson called the meeting to order at 7:10 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. Superintendent Schettini welcomed the new teachers. Each principal introduced their new staff to the Reading School Committee and the community. H. Recommended Procedure A. Public In put fI) No public input this evening. B. Reports (1 1. Student • Jesse Downing congratulated Kelsey Finigan and Nick Frias for putting together a very successful Freshman Orientation. He also announced that the first late start for the high school will be this Wednesday. 2. Liaison • Mr. Robinson thanked the community for their support during his family's recent loss. He also indicated that school committee members will be visiting the schools over the next few weeks. 3. Superintendent's Report • Superintendent Schettini reported on the following: 1. An extremely smooth opening to the start of the school year. 2. The inception of staff ID badges at all of the schools. There will be a report on the implementation of the Emergency Preparedness Grant later this fall. 3. An AYP status report of Parker Middle School and Killam Elementary School. • Director of Human Resource and Finance Director Mary DeLai gave an update of a very successful year long MUNIS implementation. She thanked everyone for their support and commended the school secretaries for their efforts in implementing the system.