2006-03-20 School Committee Minutes

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ReLmlar Session -2- March 20, 2006 Ms. Webb stated that she, Tom Daniels and Paul Guerrette attended a conference on "Value Added Assessments". The conference focused on ways to modify NCLB and methods to allow school districts to focus on learning. Mr. McFadden requested that the District Technology Plan presentation be postponed until the next meeting. Ms. Webb reviewed the School Committee calendar. New Business (out of order) Superintendent Schettini introduced Korey Barkley, RMHS Spanish teacher who gave an overview of the proposed trip to New Orleans. She stated that 35 students came to the initial meeting and 10 signed up for the trip. She has worked with Habitat for Humanity before. This trip is endorsed by Joe Finigan, RMHS principal. Mrs. Gibbs moved to approve the field trip to New Orleans, Louisiana as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated March 20, 2006. Mr. Carpenter seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Mrs. Gibbs, Ms. Webb, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Dahl and Mr. Carpenter. Superintendent Schettini gave an overview of the annual trip of the FJ\4 IS baseball team to Cooperstown, NY. Mr. McFadden asked why they couldn't play during April vacation. School should come first. Superintendent Schettini responded that because of scheduling restriction the only date available was April 28th. The team will play Friday April 28th and return to Reading on Sunday evening. Mr. Dahl asked if there was SAT testing that weekend. He was told there was not. Mrs. Gibbs moved to approve the field trip to Cooperstown, NY as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated March 20, 2006. Mr. Dahl seconded. The vote was 5-0. Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. Dahl, Ms. Webb, Mr. Carpenter and Mr. McFadden. Mr. Dahl stated that baseball is the national pastime but has concerns that 20 students will be missing a day of school. Mr. Carpenter inquired about additional educational opportunities. Superintendent Schettini offered to have Coach Peter Moscariello attend the next meeting.