2008-01-17 School Committee Minutes

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IIB.` Citizen's Input No citizen's input. IIC. Gifts Mr. Frank Driscoll, Veteran's Officer for the Town of Reading returned to the School Committee and Reading Memorial High School a flag weight originally donated by the Class of 1904 that he had cleaned and polished. IID. Reports: Chairperson and School Committee Members Mr. Robinson reported on the past meeting of the Negotiation Subcommittee of the School Committee with the Reading Teachers Association to impact bargain School Committee Policy IJN, Return of Student Work and the resolution resulting from that meeting. Mrs. Webb reported on a conference on Data Driven Student Assessment that she recently attended at Boston University. Mr. McFadden reported on an opportunity that is available for an RMHS Student to be an intem over the summer at the White House. He also reported on a recent record set by the RMHS Boy's Track Team. Mrs. Webb reminded all of the upcoming Coolidge play, Romeo & Juliet at the RMHS Performing Arts Center. IIE. Reports: Superintendent Superintendent Schettini reported on the naming of the new Commissioner of Education, Dr. j Mitchell Dan Chester. IIF. Calendar Mrs. Gibbs reviewed the calendar. There will be meetings on January 23, 28, and 30th III. Educational Technology Presentation Mr. Schettini introduced Mr. Doherty who delivered a presentation to the Committee on Educational Technology. IV. Award of Contract Ms. DeLai gave a short presentation on the contract to provide painting services to the Reading Public Schools. The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Michaud, seconded by Mrs. Webb, to authorize the Superintendent to enter into agreement with Bobby's Painting of Medford, MA to provide Painting Services as outlined in the memorandum dated January 15, 2008. Motion carries 6-0. V. FY08 Budget Ms. DeLai gave a short presentation on the status of the current FY08 Budget year-to-date.