2007-05-07 School Committee Minutes

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Regular Session 2 May 7 2007 Chair Webb reported a few items: • Discussed the "Day on the Hill" event that she attended last week in Boston. • Her meeting that she had with the Chairperson of the State Board of Education. Mrs. Gibbs and Mrs. Webb talked about the great job that the RMHS Drama Club students did in the performance of Wiley and the Hairy Man. Mrs. Gibbs also talked about the National Honor Society Ceremony that was held at RMHS last week. Mr. Caruso came to the meeting at 6:48 p.m. Calendar Mrs. Webb reviewed the school committee calendar. She asked that the dedication be added to the calendar. New Business Field Trips Superintendent Schettini talked about the annual Coolidge Grade 8 Field Trip to Montreal. Mr. Martin talked about the field trip. Mrs. Gibbs move to approve the annual Coolidge Middle School 8t" 2rade field trip to Montreal in September as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated May 2, 2007. Seconded by Mr. Caruso. Motion passed 5-0 Mrs Gibbs Ms Webb, Mr. Caruso, Mr. Michaud and Mr. Robinson. Superintendent's Evaluation Mrs. Webb read the summative review of Superintendent Schettini's evaluation. Mrs. Webb listed several outstanding accomplishments of the Reading Public Schools. She then discussed the categories that were used for the Superintendent's evaluation and the scores that he received in each category. Mr. Schettini thanked the committee and emphasized that it is a team effort. Mrs. Webb emphasized that the Superintendent's Evaluation for the 2006-07 school year will be completed in June. Mrs. Gibbs moved to approve regular School Committee minutes dated March 26, 2007 with changes. Seconded by Mr. Caruso. Motion passed 4-0-1. Mrs. Gibbs, Ms. Webb, Mr. Caruso and Mr. Michaud. Mr. Robinson abstained Mrs. Gibbs moved to approve reLyular School Committee minutes dated April 9, _ 2007 with chanLyes. Secondedby Mr, Caruso. Motionpassed 5-0-0. Mrs. Gibbs, Ms. - - Webb, Mr. Caruso, Mr. Michaud and Mr. Robinson. ^