2005-01-27 School Committee Minutes

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r L I D L E R K "r),NG, MASS. c; Reading School Committee 1 5 i d -3 - Reading, Massachusetts Regular Session January 27, 2005 Call to Order Chair McFadden called the regular session to order in the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium at 7:40 p.m. Present were Mr. Dahl, Mrs. Gibbs, Ms. Webb, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Spadafora. Also present were Superintendent Schettini, Associate Superintendent Richards and Student Representative Michael O'Brien. Bills and Payrolls Bills and Payrolls were circulated for signature. Citizen's Input Mrs. Phillips stated there was a smell of gas in the auditorium. The Police Officer on duty contacted the Reading Fire Department who then evacuated the entire building. After approximately ten minutes the Fire Department allowed citizens back into the auditorium. Gifts There were no gifts to report. Report of the Chair Chair McFadden gave an overview of the redistricting process and that this meeting was the seventh redistricting meeting to date. He stated the School Committee was hoping to increase the number of teachers by at least three with the grade level to be determined. Chair McFadden stated that each School Committee member would have a vote. He explained that it takes four votes in the affirmative for a motion to carry. The Chair stated the Committee would answer clarification questions only. They were hoping to move forward tonight so that the Administration could start the transition process. Superintendent Schettini read all the redistricting questions that had been presented to the School Committee. Mrs. Gibbs asked Superintendent Schettini to elaborate on question number six. 11 Superintendent Schettini explained the net effect of a reduced Rustic Lane area and a section of Rustic (1-51) with students remaining at Killam School combined with Brooks