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January 10, 2011 <br />Mr. Robinson shared that Reading Memorial High School received the Ames <br />Award which is for the highest winning percentage in athletics. <br />3. Superintendent's Report <br />No report this evening <br />4. Director of Finance and Operations <br />Ms. DeLai updated the School Committee on the status of the Green Repair <br />Grant. She said that the documentation has been submitted and being reviewed. <br />We can move ahead with OPM and designer selection. <br />5. Assistant Superintendent <br />Mrs. de Garavilla updated the School Committee on the Korean exchange <br />students. The students arrived last week and seemed to have settled into the <br />routine. Students have been places in the 5 elementary schools and the 2 middle <br />schools. <br />6. Director of Pupil Services <br />Mrs. Oliveira announced that we will be partnered with CAST, who has received <br />a grant, to do some development work in literacy for 1St and 2nd grade students <br />with autism. <br />B. Continued Business <br />C. New Business <br />FYI 2 Budget Overview <br />Chair Caruso welcomed the budget parents and asked them to introduce themselves. Budget <br />parents in attendance were: Kelly Bedingfield, Gary DeRusha, Michele Catalano, Amy Van <br />Magness, Sarah Fennelly, Chris Kelley, Kate Maffa Krailo, Barbara Aucella, Chris Boran and <br />Michelle Hopkinson. <br />Dr. Doherty presented an overview of the FY12 budget development process and calendar. He <br />went on to share the three possible scenarios and included the challenges the administration <br />faced in developing the budget. Dr. Doherty pointed out that his goal is to preserve the integrity, <br />stability, quality, and culture of our school district. <br />Ms. DeLai reviewed the status of state and town funding and discussed methods to bridge the <br />gaps. She reminded the committee that the AARA funding is coming to an end and indicated <br />that the Education Jobs funding is a one time funding source which will be used for staffmg. She <br />reviewed the impact of the cuts and reductions made for the current budget and review possible <br />cuts and reductions that may be needed in the FY12 budget. <br />FY12 Administration Cost Center <br />Dr. Doherty reviewed the make up and functions of this cost center. He indicated that the <br />Central Office staff has provided support for not only the central office administrators. The <br />responsibilities have included support for the METCO, Health Services, Athletics and high <br />
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