2008-05-19 School Committee Minutes

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May 19, 2008 • Mrs. Janowski gave a report on the Senior Project Presentation, the Tim Tyson presentations in April, and the Massachusetts School Committee Day on the Hill. • Mrs. Webb gave a report on the MCAS subcommittee, the National Honor Society Ceremony, Mike McSweeney's speech at that ceremony, and Coolidge Middle School's participation in the Walk for Hunger. • Mr. Caruso talked about the Super 8 celebration at Burbank Arena. • Mr. Michaud gave a report about the RMHS Drama presentation, Little Women. • Mrs. Gibbs gave a report about recognition received by Kristin Morello, the Reading Public Schools Food Service Director. Mrs. Gibbs also recognized Director of Human and Resource and Finances, Mary DeLai who received the John Conway Award. 3. Superintendent's Report • Superintendent Schettini reported on the Killam, Eaton and RISE Artwork which was posted throughout the Conference Room and the Jazz Band who played at the Hatch Shell. • Senior Projects Superintendent Schettini talked about the three students who gave Senior Project presentations today. The three students were Jesse Downing, Tom Nelson, and Nick Russo. • Pathways to China Superintendent Schettini introduced Sharon Burke and the students who were a part of the Pathways to China program. Ms. Burke and the students gave an overview of the program and the trip that they took to China. After the presentation, the committee asked several questions. • Superintendent for the Day o Superintendent Schettini talked about the 5 students who were Superintendent for the Day last week. • Introduction of New Administrators Superintendent Schettini introduced the two new principals for the 2008-09 school year, Eric Sprung, the new principal for the Birch Meadow Elementary School and Doug Lyons, the new principal for the Parker Middle School. Both Mr. Sprung and Mr. Lyons gave some comments to the committee. C. Continued Business 1. Second Reading and Approval of Policy JEB (School Entrance Requirements) The committee had a discussion about Policy JEB. The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Michaud, seconded by Mrs. Webb to waive the reading of the policy. Motion carries 6-0. Mrs. Webb made a friendly amendment to include the statement "is currently enrolled in or" which is to be inserted in the last paragraph, first sentence of the policy after the word, "who." The friendly amendment was defeated 6-0. The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Michaud, seconded by Mrs. Webb, to accept the second readingand approval of amendments to Section J, Policy JEB School Entrance Age of the Reading Public Schools Policy Manual. The motion carries 5-1.