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Reading Public Schools <br />Reading, Massachusetts RECEIVE <br />TOWN CL: <br />11 to Order <br />001 FEB 1 P 2= 19 <br />Chair Webb called the regular session to order at 7:33 p.m. at the Coolidge Middle School Multipurpose Room. <br />Present were Ms. Webb, Ms. Gibbs, Mr. Caruso, Mr. Dahl, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Michaud, Superintendent <br />Patrick Schettini, Jr., Director of Human Resource and Finances Mary DeLai, Assistant Superintendent John <br />Doherty, Wood End Principal Richard Davidson, Fin Com Representative Chuck Robinson, Fin Com <br />Representative Hal Torman, RTA President Stan Quinlan, Several budget parents were also present. <br />Chair Webb read the mission of the Reading Public Schools. She also commended the job that Superintendent <br />Schettini, Principal Finigan, and Assistant Principals Gary Hart and Mike Scarpitto did with the opening of the <br />new Reading Memorial High School. <br />Bills and Payrolls <br />Bills and payrolls were circulated to all members of the committee. <br />Citizens' Input <br />There was no citizens' input. <br />Gifts <br />There were no gifts presented this evening. <br />"Qports of Chairman, Liaisons, and Superintendent <br />)erintendent Schettini reported that it has been a very busy few weeks. He commented on the outstanding <br />-ob by all staff in preparing the new Reading Memorial High School for the students. The excitement has been <br />fantastic by staff and students. He also reported that all other schools opened well. <br />Mrs. Gibbs added to Superintendent Schettini's comments about the efficiency of the traffic flow for the RISE <br />Pre-School area. <br />Mr. Dahl also commended the job that faculty and administration have done in a smooth transition from the old <br />building to the new building. <br />School Committee Calendar <br />Mrs. Webb reviewed the calendar for the months of January and February. Mrs. Webb suggested that January <br />l8ch be added as an additional meeting to review the budget. <br />Personnel <br />Mr. Schettini announced that Mr. Gannon will be resigning at the end of the school year. He passed out a <br />memo describing the hiring process that will be used to hire a new Director of Pupil Services. <br />Mrs. Gibbs moved to authorize the Superintendent to conduct a search and select a candidate for the <br />position of Director of Pupil Services for presentation for the School Committee Seconded by Mr. <br />- Caruso. Motionpassed 6-0. _ <br />t <br />