2008-06-16 School Committee Minutes

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June 16, 2008 Mrs. Webb reported on the Coolidge Science Olympiad Team at the National Science Olympiad Competition from May 28-30. 3. Superintendent's Report Superintendent Schettini reported on the following: • The temperature control situation at RMHS • The students who participated and won the Anti-Tobacco Contest • The two RMHS students who won the Boston University College of Engineering Design Competition • The RMHS Graduation Ceremony that occurred on June 1st 4. Sub-Committee There were no Sub-Committee Reports this evening. C. Continued Business 1. Building Project Update Scott Dunlap of AI3 gave an update of the Building Project. He discussed the following: • The HVAC work that is continuing • The Field Lighting installation • The reinstallation of the track and completion date of track • The track debris removal process • The hydroseeding process in the front of the high school D. New Business 1. Approval of Field Trip RMHS student Ned Coltman, Mary Anne Lynn, and Mary Dion discussed the Honduras trip that is being proposed for April, 2009. The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mr. Michaud, to approve the proposed Reading Memorial High School field trip to Honduras in February 2009 outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated June 10, 2008. Motion carries 6-0. Superintendent Schettini presented a proposal for an RMHS trip to Italy in April, 2009. The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mrs. Gibbs, to approve the proposed Reading Memorial High School field trip to Italy in April 2009 outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated June 10, 2008. Motion carries 6-0. 2. Superintendent's Evaluation Mrs. Webb, the chair of the Superintendent's Evaluation Committee, gave a report of the Superintendent's Evaluation and the process that was used. The report and the committee gave several positive comments about the work that Superintendent Schettini does for the district. Superintendent Schettini commended the work of the administration, teachers, staff, and community for being committed to the mission.