2006-12-18 School Committee Minutes

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Reading Public Schools Reading, Massachusetts Regular Session December 18, 2006 Call to Order Chair Webb called the regular session to order at 7:33 p.m. in the Selectman's Meeting P-3 Room at Reading Town Hall. Present were Ms. Webb, Ms. Gibbs, Mr. Caruso, Mr. Dahl Mr. McFadden, Superintendent Patrick Schettini, Jr., Director of Human Resource and Finances Mary DeLai, Assistant Superintendent John Doherty, Coolidge Principal Craig Martin, Parker Principal Linda Darisse, Birch Meadow Principal Tom Daniels, Killam Principal Paul Guerrette, Wood End Principal Richard Davidson, Barrows Principal Karen Callan, Joshua Eaton Principal Patty de Garavilla, Fin Corn Representative Chuck Robinson, Fin Corn Representative Hal Torman, RTA President Stan Quinlan, RMHS "o Assistant Principal Mike Scarpitto. Several budget parents were also present. Chair Webb acknowledged the passing of former Reading Selectman Joe Duffy, and offered a moment of silence for the Duffy family and the Schubert family, who also lost a close family member. Chair Webb read the mission of the Reading Public Schools. Bills and Payrolls Bills and payrolls were circulated to all members of the committee. Citizens' Input There was no citizens' input. Gifts Superintendent Schettini indicated that there were two gifts to be approved for the installation of lights at Reading Memorial High School Stadium Field. Ms. Gibbs moved to accept the generous gift of $10,000 from Mr. Nelson Burbank for the installation of the lights at the Reading Memorial High School Stadium Field. The motion was seconded by Mr. Caruso. Motion carried 4-0-1. Ms. Webb, Mr. Caruso, Mrs. Gibbs and Mr. Dahl. Mr. McFadden abstained. Ms. Gibbs moved to accept the generous gift of $15,000 from the Readin Cooperative Bank for the installation of the lights at the Reading Memorial High School Stadium Field. The motion was seconded by Mr. Caruso. Motion carried 4-0-1. Ms. Webb, Mr. Caruso. Mrs. Gibbs and Mr. Dahl. Mr. McFadden abstained.