2007-08-27 School Committee Minutes

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memorandum dated August 20, 2007. Motion passed 5-0. Mr. McFadden was not present during the vote. The committee voted on a motion by Mrs. Webb, seconded by Mr. Robinson, to accept the gift of Mr. William C. Brown for the Memorial Wall. Motion passed 5-0. Mr. McFadden was not present during the vote. The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Michaud, seconded by Mr. Caruso, to accept donation of $30,000 from the Joshua Eaton Clock Tower Preservation Committee as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated August 20, 2007. Motion passed 6-0. The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Michaud, seconded by Mr. Caruso, to accept donation of office equipment and supplies valued at $3,900 from the SJH and Company as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated August 20, 2007. Motion passed 6-0. III. Report: Superintendent Superintendent Schettini, Ms. DeLai, Ms. Dolan, and Mr. Doherty gave an update on what has been happening in the schools over the last two months while school has not been in session. Superintendent Schettini reported that the Reading Collation Against Substance Abuse has received a $500,000 SAMSA grant to begin to address substance abuse in the community. In addition, the school department received a $100,000 emergency preparedness grant to develop safety plans and provide training to implement those plans. Ms. DeLai gave an update of all of the facility and maintenance items that were addressed this summer in both the schools and town buildings. - Mr. John Doherty gave an update of the Reading Enrichment Academy, the professional development activities, and the technology purchases that have been occurring over the summer. Ms. Colleen Dolan gave an update of what has been happening in special education, nursing services, and professional development for both paraprofessionals and teachers. Ms. DeLai gave an update of the implementation of the MUNIS financial software package. Superintendent Schettini discussed the three day administrative retreat and what was accomplished at the retreat. He also discussed what he will be discussing with all staff at the opening day meeting on August 281h IV. Report: School Committee Ms. Webb reported on that MASC will be hosting a roundtable discussion on negotiations on September 6t . Reading may be the host site for the roundtable discussion. V. Sale of Food and Beverage in the Field House Mr. Chuck Schena, Executive Director of the Reading Boosters Club, and Ms. Roberta Crosby addressed the School Committee on the issue of the right to be the sole purveyor of food and beverage in the field house and football field. The committee requested copies of any information that would help with the decision. Mr. McFadden will work with the Boosters to gather any information. This item will be placed on a future school committee agenda.