2005-03-21 School Committee Minutes

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CLERK ilss. Reading School Committee Reading, Massachusetts Regular Session March 21, 2005 Call to Order Chair McFadden called the School Committee to order at 7:40 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at Parker Middle School. Present were Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Dahl, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Spadafora and Ms. Webb. Also present were Superintendent Schettini, Associate Superintendent Richards, Director of Human Resources and Finance Mary DeLai and Student Representative, Michael O'Brien. Mr. Shubert called the Selectmen to order, present were Mrs. Woods, Mrs. Anthony, Mr. Duffy, Mr. Hines and Mr. Shubert. Mr. Robinson called the FinCom to order, present were Mr. Grimes, Mr. LaLecheur, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Robinson, Ms. West, Mr. Torman and Ms. Williams. Bills and Payrolls Bills and Payrolls were circulated for signature. Citizen's Input There was no Citizen's Input. Gifts There were no gifts. Superintendent's Report Superintendent Schettini asked for a moment of silence for Maureen LeClaire, the Reading Memorial High School teacher, who passed away recently. Superintendent Schettini stated that the Montero family was burned out of their house. The Joshua Eaton community has joined together in many fund raising activities for the Montero Family. Parker Middle School was spotlighted on Channel 5 Friday night for their fund raising efforts. Chair McFadden commended Michael O'Brien, School Committee Student Representative, for First Team all academic. Ms. Webb stated she attended the regional Destination Imagination tournament sponsored by the Reading Recreation Department. She stated it was a wonderful day. Ms. Webb stated the Killam School had the third annual auction. Parents and teachers donated so much of their time and raised over $50,000. Mr. Carpenter stated that the RCTV Board met last Tuesday. RCTV was trying to set up snow day announcements the night before on cable television.