2007-05-21 School Committee Minutes

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f%E i V D Reading Public Schools TOWN C, E R K Reading, Massachusetts RE A D IN G, a S. Regular Session --al 4U lhtyp 4P Call to Order Chair Webb called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. at the School Committee Conference Room. Present were Ms. Webb, Ms. Gibbs, Mr. Caruso, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Michaud, Mr. Robinson, Superintendent Patrick Schettini, Jr., Director of Human Resources and Finance Mary DeLai, Assistant Superintendent John Doherty, Barrows Principal Karen Callan, Wood End Principal Richard Davidson, Birch Meadow Principal Tom Daniels, Killam Principal Paul Guerrette, Joshua Eaton Principal Patty de Garavilla, Barrows Special Education Teacher Cathy Giles, Melissa Russell from the Reading Advocate and Steven Hagan from the Reading Chronicle. Several Budget parents and members of the Special Education Parent Advisory Council were present. Mrs. Webb read the Reading Public School's mission statement. Public Hearing on School Choice Superintendent Schettini gave an overview of the School Choice law and recommended that for the 2007- 08 year, Reading not become a school choice district. Mrs. Gibbs moved, pursuant to the provisions of G.L.c. 76 & 12B, that the School Committee of Reading, following a public hearing, hereby withdraw from its obligation to enroll non-resident students in Reading Public Schools during the 2007-2008 school year for the following reason: General District Enrollment. Seconded by Mr. Michaud. Motion carries 6-0 Mrs Gibbs, Ms Webb, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Caruso, Mr. Michaud and Mr. Robinson. Routine Matters Bills and Payrolls Bills and payrolls were circulating. Citizens' Input There was no citizens' input. Gifts Superintendent Schettini discussed gifts from the Young Women's League and New England Bio Lab which will address issues of the STEM fields. Mrs. Gibbs moved to accept the donations to the Parker Middle School and the elementarv science curriculum from the Young Women's League of Reading and the donation to the Killam School from New England BioLabs as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandums dated May 18 2007 Seconded by Mr. Michaud. Motion carries 6-0. Mrs. Gibbs, Ms. Webb. Mr. McFadden. Mr. Caruso. Mr. Michaud and Mr. Robinson. Reports of Chairman, Liaisons, and Superintendent Superintendent Schettini reported a few items: • The Outstanding Fine Arts Festival that occurred last weekend. • The Spring Fling that occurred on May 11`h. • Very positive Senior Events that have occurred over the last few weeks. Vice Chair Gibbs talked about the excellent Senior Awards Breakfast that occurred a few weeks ago. She congratulated RMHS Baseball Coach Peter Moscariello_and the_RMHS_Baseball Team for their efforts working with the Challenge Baseball team.