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Reading Public Schools <br />Reading, Massachusetts <br />F; c~VE <br />CLERK <br />Regular Meeting of the School Committeep, i l M C <br />Open Session <br />P 12- 413 <br />Date: March 29, 2010 <br />Time: 7:02 p.m. (Open Session) <br />Place: Superintendent's Conference Room <br />School Committee Members Present <br />Chuck Robinson <br />Elaine Webb <br />David Michaud <br />Chris Caruso <br />Karen Janowski <br />Lisa Gibbs <br />Patrick O'Sullivan Student Representative <br />Visitors: <br />Christine Downey, Eaton & Parker parent <br />Michele Catalano, Killam parent <br />Steve Hagan, Reading Advocate <br />Christine Lyons, Reading Chronicle <br />I. Call to Order <br />Staff Members Present <br />John Doherty, Superintendent <br />Mary DeLai, Director of Finance and Operations <br />Chairperson Robinson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and reviewed the agenda. <br />II. Recommended Procedure. <br />A. Public Input (1) <br />Cheryl Love, Eaton parent, expressed concerns over next year's grade 2 class size at Joshua Eaton. She <br />asked the Committee to make class size a high priority. <br />Katie Wheeler, Eaton parent, echoed Mrs. Love's concerns. <br />Mrs. Angelou, Eaton parent, inquired if the flexible math grouping that is in place at Joshua Eaton would <br />be continued. She also echoed the concern over class sizes. <br />Dr. Doherty stated that there is no flexible math grouping at any of our elementary schools. He went on <br />to clarify that the district added tutor positions, funded by a grant, to support small group instruction in <br />language arts at the elementary level. <br />Mr. Robinson thanked them for their input. <br />B. Reports <br />There were no reports. <br />