2005-02-28 School Committee Minutes

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Reading School Committee Reading, Massachusetts ED CL-RK 2005 tvi,AY i I P 12: 31 Regular Session February 28, 2005 Call to Order Chair McFadden called the School Committee to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room. Present were Mr. Dahl, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Carpenter 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. Bills and Payrolls Bills and Payrolls were circulated for signature. Citizen's Input Christine Derse from Covey Hill Road stated she had spent a lot of time and money so her children could walk to school. She stated the January 27, 2005 redistricting meeting was more for observing than responding. There was no dialog at the meeting. She gave the Webster's Dictionary definition of grandfathering. She stated Mr. Spadafora was the only School Committee directly involved in the redistricting. She thought the Committee should keep neighborhoods together. She wanted the Committee to explain. Gifts There were no gifts. Reports Superintendent Schettini stated that even if school is not called off due to snow if a parent decides it is too dangerous to go to school they may keep the child home or send the child to school late. He stated the Suburban Coalition was having a legislative breakfast on April 5, 2005 all members were invited. Ms. Webb stated she attended the Coolidge School Council Meeting. They are doing great things. She stated there was a technology implementation at Killam to support language arts. Mrs. Gibbs stated the Reading Memorial High School was having a Pops Concert --featuring the jazz ensemble. All are invited.