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FE CE! VED <br />Tb�jN CLEF <br />Reading School ComMigeADING, Mr SS. <br />Reading, Massachusetts <br />Retreat IQgl SEP - l All* i `1 <br />August 4 2007 <br />Call to Order <br />Chair Gibbs called the regular session to order at 8:00 a.m. in the School Committee Conference <br />Room at Reading Memorial High School. Present were Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. Michaud, Ms. Webb, <br />Mr. Caruso, Mr. Robinson, Superintendent Patrick Schettini, Jr. <br />Mrs. Gibbs read the mission statement for the Reading Public Schools. <br />Bills and Payrolls <br />Bills and payrolls were circulated. <br />Citizens' Input <br />No citizens input. <br />Gifts <br />No gifts <br />Personnel <br />There were no personnel issues to be discussed. <br />New Business <br />The School Committee reviewed pertinent literature and highlighted various best practices from <br />the literature. Literature Source: The E- Board; A Program for the Board of Education <br />I. Recognizing Change That Improves Student Learning/Recognizing Improved <br />Student Learning <br />1. Policy to have system -wide curriculum design. <br />2. Curriculum design - - - -- Achievement goals - - - - -- professional development. <br />3. State assessment not necessarily aligned with goals. <br />4. Instruction is critical - - - - -- District role. <br />5. Data must inform decision. <br />6. Improving student learning is long term. <br />II. Six Things_ To Do Before Every Board Meeting /Community Relations - -- - - <br />1. Review packet and ask questions ahead of time. <br />2. "No Surprise" process. <br />