2008-08-25 School Committee Minutes

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August 25, 2008 3. Superintendent's Report • Superintendent Schettini reported on the following: 1. The Reading Summer Enrichment Academy 2. The November Learning Conference that many administrators attended in July. 3. The Expanding Boundaries of Teaching and Learning Course that is being conducted in the school district this year for 36 teachers and administrators. 4. The Governor's Task Force 21St Century Learning Skills public hearing that he attended last week. 5. The first day of school for teachers tomorrow. C. Continued Business 1. Building Project Update (1) Scott Dunlap of AI3 and Dave Capaldo of Design Partnerships gave an update of the RMHS Building Project. They discussed the following: • The sitework surrounding the high school • The flooring replacement on "Main Street" • The reconstruction of the outdoor track • Change orders associated with the outdoor track It was reemphasized by Superintendent Schettini that the contractor that is currently working on the track is not the contractor that originally worked on the track D. New Business 1. Chairperson Robinson would like the PR subcommittee to come up with a proposal for the September 24th School Committee Meeting on School Committee Office Hours. 2. Mr. Michaud read a public disclosure filed with the Town Clerk's office announcement that involved his company, Filament Design Studios and a bid for services with the Reading Coalition Against Substance Abuse. E. Routine Matters 1. Bills and Payroll (A) 2. Approval of Minutes The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mr. Michaud, to approve the open session minutes of July 14, 2008 Motion approved 5-0-0. The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mr. Michaud, to approve the open session minutes of July 23, 2008 Motion approved 5-0-0. 3. Bids and Donations The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mrs Gibbs, to accept donation the Coolidge PTO to support the purchase of instructional technology as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated AuLyust 20, 2008 Motion carries 5-0-0.