2006-10-16 School Committee Minutes

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L Reading School Committee Reading, Massachusetts Regular Session October 16, 2006 all to Order Chair Webb called the regular session to order at 7:31 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at Coolidge Middle School. Present were Ms. Webb, Mr. Caruso, Mr. Michaud, Mr. McFadden, Mrs. Gibbs, and Mr. Dahl. Also present were Superintendent Patrick Schettini, Jr., Assistant Superintendent John Doherty, Director of Human Resource and Finances Mary DeLai, RMHS Principal Joseph Finigan and RMHS Social Studies Teacher Gary d'Entremont. 0 m z ca Bills and Payrolls rn C--; * rte. Bills and Payroll were circulated. New Business cn Approve RMHS Field Trip to London w Mr. Gary D'Entremont, a social studies teacher at RMHS and Mr. Finigan presented some information about the proposed field trip to London England. Mr. Caruso moved to approve the Reading Memorial High School field trip to London, England as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated October 12, 2006. Seconded by Mrs. Gibbs. The ~2tion passed 6-0. Mrs. Webb read the Reading Public Schools Mission Statement. Gifts There were no gifts. Citizens' Input There was no citizen's input. Reports of Chairman, Liaisons and Superintendent Mrs. Webb gave a recap of what has happened since the last School Committee meeting on September 28th, including attending various town board meetings, building project inspections, and the presentation of the 15.3 million dollar check from Treasurer Timothy Cahill for the final payment on the RMHS building project. Several school committee members commented on the receipt of the final payment. Mrs. Gibbs praised the high school administration for their hard work during the building project. Superintendent Schettini discussed the presentation that he made to the local realtors this morning on the -mission and direction of the Reading Public Schools.