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Reading School Committee - <br />Reading, Massachusetts <br />S5. <br />Regular Session Februarv 9, 2904, <br />CALL TO ORDER <br />Chair Dahl called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. Present were School Committee <br />members John Carpenter, Peter Dahl, Carl McFadden, John Russo, Robert Spadafora and <br />Elaine Webb. Also present were Superintendent Schettini, Associate Superintendent <br />Richards, Finance Committee member McDonald and Student Representative Joseph <br />Kwiatek. <br />BILLS & PAYROLLS <br />Bills and Payrolls were circulated for signature. <br />CITIZEN'S INPUT <br />Thomas J. Ryan made reference to a question asked in December of 2003. He asked why <br />there is a 6.25% increase in the FY05 Superintendent's Recommended Budget when the <br />levy limit is 2.5%. <br />Chair Dahl explained to him that the budget was built on priorities set by the School <br />Committee. There are cost increases for services that are mandated by law. Students are <br />required to participate in certain programs to graduate, and there are also uncontrolled <br />expenses every year. <br />Mrs. Phillips asked if we contract with the Landmark School for services for in-house <br />programs. The Superintendent was not aware of any such program but he suggested that <br />parents should call the Director of Special Education with questions pertinent to their <br />child. <br />Mrs. Phillips was interested in the size of the gymnasium at the high school. The <br />Superintendent told her it was on the agenda for February 10,2004 and would be <br />addressed by the Architect at that time. <br />GIFTS <br />There were no gifts. <br />SUPERINTENDENT/CHAIR/LIASION REPORT <br />Superintendent Schettini introduced and welcomed student representative Joseph <br />Kwiatek. He stated many of Joseph's achievements and accomplishments. <br />