2008-07-14 School Committee Minutes

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Reading Public Schools Reading, Massachusetts Regular Meeting of the School Committee Open Session Date: July 14, 2008 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: School Committee Conference Room School Committee Members Present Chuck Robinson Chris Caruso Lisa Gibbs Elaine Webb Karen Janowski David Michaud p RECEIVED ; CLERK 1 L'of G, MASS. '1008 SP 23 P IC. 18 Staff Members Present Patrick A. Schettini, Jr.-Superintendent of Schools Mary DeLai, Director of Human Resource and Finances Visitors: Melissa Russell, Reading Chronicle Reporter Steven Vittorioso, Reporter for the Reading Advocate Doug Lyons, Principal, Parker Middle School Adam Kingry, Assistant Principal, Parker Middle School I. Call to Order Chairperson Robinson called the open session meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II Recommended Procedure A. Public Input Mr. John Russo inquired as to the status of the book, "Where the Heart Is" as a summer reading list item and the availability of the book at the High School Library. He also asked if a listing of books included in the curricula was available and Mr. Schettini responded that it was and could be accessed through the High School website. He also inquired about the criteria for book selection. Mr. Schettini provided a brief description of the process. B. Reports 1. Student There was no Student Report this evening. 2. Liaison Mr. Michaud reported on his attendance at the Governor's recent town hall meeting in the City of Salem, the inquiry made of the Governor at that meeting, the response received, and the connections made with the Governor's staff. He asked for the Committee's support in establishing a goal of becoming more active with state education issues. Ms. Webb provided an update on the state's Readiness Project work. Mrs. Gibbs reported on the National Downs Syndrome Congress that she attended the weekend of July 12-13th and the involvement of RMHS Samantha's Harvest club as volunteers at the event.