2005-05-09 School Committee Minutes

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Regular Session -2- May 9, 2005 Chair McFadden stated there would be School Committee meetings on May 16 and May 23rd. The May 23rd meeting would be the curriculum night. There was discussion regarding school choice. Mr. Spadafora moved pursuant to the provisions of GLc 76 and 12B, the School Committee of Reading, following public hearing, hereby withdraw from its obligation to enroll non-resident students in the Reading Public Schools during the 2005-2006 school year for the following reason: General District Enrollment Ms Webb seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0. Mr. Dahl Mr. McFadden Ms. Webb and Mr. Spadafora Old Business Mr. James Jordan from AD gave an update and an overview of the Barrows building project. The Barrows project should be substantially complete by July 25, 2005. Mr. Capaldo from The Design Partnership of Cambridge gave an update on the Reading Memorial High School building project. He stated that the work on the culvert was complete. The turf on the lacrosse field will be complete by tomorrow. Mr. Spadafora moved to accept Reading Memorial High School Building Project Change Order #15r for the amount of $17, 888.34. Ms Webb seconded the motion The vote was 4-0. Mr. Dahl, Mr. McFadden, Ms Webb and Mr. Spadafora Mrs. Gibbs arrived at 8:20 p.m. There was discussion about the last day of school. Mr. Spadafora moved to accept the Superintendent's recommendation to set June 24, 2005 as the official last day of school Mrs Gibbs seconded the motion The vote was 5-0. Mr. Dahl, Mr. McFadden, Ms. Webb, Mrs Gibbs and Mr. Spadafora Mary DeLai gave update on the bid results in response for our invitation to bid. Mr. Spadafora moved to authorize the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with OPIS to provide Substitute Teacher Services for the Reading Public Schools as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated May 5, 2005 The vote was 5- 0. Mr. Dahl, Mr. McFadden, Ms. Webb, Mrs Gibbs and Mr. Spadafora Superintendent Schettini stated that the principals of the Middlesex League recognize a junior boy and girl with the SILS Award. This year the recipients are Sean Matthews an_ d_ Andrea Lopez. He explained that the SILS Award recognizes students for Service, Integrity, Leadership and Spirit. He congratulated both students.