2008-02-11 School Committee Minutes

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February 11, 2008 address called schoolcommittee(acr,reading.kl2.ma us. He also asked that Mrs. Janowski be appointed the public relations subcommittee. Mrs. Gibbs reported on the play, The Grey Zone, which was performed by the RMHS drama club students last week. She complimented the job that the drama club and Mr. Endslow did to put on this production. She also read a press release announcing the World Cafe which will be held on February 27th and RCTV programs which will be promoting the World Cafe over the next few weeks. IIE. Reports: Superintendent Superintendent Schettini reported on several items: • The RMHS drama club production of The Grey Zone and how powerful and moving the production was to the audience. He also announced that Playing for Time will be shown at the end of the month. • The RMHS, Coolidge Middle School and Parker Middle School students who won the Boston Globe. Scholastic Art/Photography awards. • The Parker Middle School student who won the Massachusetts Municipal Association Essay Contest. • The RMHS students who won the MIAA Sportsmanship Essay Contest. • He complimented all the students who participated in these contests. • The Culture Fest Event that was held at RMHS on Sunday, February 10th • The second taping of Spotlight on Education, which featured Dr. Whiteside being interviewed by the Superintendent. - Director of Pupil Services Colleen Dolan reported on some professional development workshops that will be offered by RCASA on substance abuse and mental health. She also reported on activities involving Careers for Life. IIF. Calendar Mrs. Gibbs reported that there will be School Committee meetings on February 25th and March 10th. There will be Finance Committee Meetings on February 13th and March 12th III. FY09 Budget Update Superintendent Schettini and Director of Human Resources and Finances Mary DeLai gave an overview of the requested increase in substitute teacher pay. The committee voted on a motion by Mrs Webb, seconded by Mr. Caruso, to increase the substitute pay rate to a bifurcated rate of $65 for non-certified teachers and $75 for certified teachers. Motion is approved 6-0. The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Michaud, seconded by Mrs Webb, to approve the Town Building Maintenance Budget in the amount of $708,976 Motion is approved 6-0 A request was made by the school committee to align the changes to the baseline budget with the district improvement plan goals and narrative. V. Personnel No items this evening.