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Reading School Committee <br />Reading, Massachusetts <br />Regular Session April 10, 2006 <br />Call to Order <br />Vice-Chair Webb called the regular session to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Wood End School <br />Cafeteria. Present were Ms. Webb, Mr. Dahl, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. Caruso, Mr. David <br />Michaud and Mr. McFadden. Also present were Superintendent Patrick Schettini, <br />Assistant Superintendent John Doherty and Director of Human Resources and Finance <br />Mary DeLai. <br />Bills and Payrolls <br />Bills and Payrolls were circulated for signature. <br />The School Committee welcomed two new members, David Michaud and Chris Caruso. <br />Vice-Chair Webb then turned the gavel over to Superintendent Schettini. <br />Mr. Dahl stated there are two things to consider for reorganization is to do it at the end of <br />the fiscal year or after an election. He would like the nomination to be for a one year <br />term as chair. <br />Mr. Dahl moved to reorganize the board after the annual town election. Mr. <br />McFadden seconded the motion. The vote was 5-1. Mr. Dahl, Ms. Webb, Mr. <br />Michaud, Mr. Caruso and Mr. McFadden. Mrs. Gibbs voted against. <br />Mrs. Gibbs was intrigued by the motion. She feels the committee should reorganize at <br />the end of the school year. <br />Mr. Dahl stated that he was chair for 16 months which he felt was too long. The term <br />should be one year whether they win or lose. <br />Mrs. Gibbs wants to be sure the chair has enough time to prepare for town meeting. <br />Mr. Dahl said any committee member could present the budget. He welcomed the new <br />members to the board. <br />Mr. Dahl made a motion to nominate Ms. Webb for School Committee Chair. Mr. <br />McFadden seconded the motion. <br />She is dedicated to the task and will allow the meetings to flow in a natural progression. <br />1- 6~ ~ <br />v <br />