2010-01-07 School Committee Minutes

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Reading Public Schools Reading, Massachusetts Regular Meeting of the School Committee Open Session Date: January 7, 2010 Time: 7:30 p.m. (Open Session) Place: Superintendent's Conference Room School Committee Members Present Lisa Gibbs Chuck Robinson Elaine Webb David Michaud Chris Caruso Karen Janowski Patrick O'Sullivan Student Representative RECEIVED TOWN CLERK READING, MPASS. 010 FEB ° I P Z* 4 2 Staff Members Present John Doherty, Acting Superintendent Mary DeLai, Director of Finance & Operations Colleen Dolan, Director of Pupil Services Visitors: Bill Brown Sharon Burke, RMHS Library Media Specialist Shelley Lynch, RMHS Business Teacher Laurie Smith, RMHS Spanish Teacher Kathleen Dugan, Budget Parent 1. Call to Order Ellie Freedman, Principal RMHS Barry Berman, Fincom Mary Christine Dion, RMHS Spanish Teacher Paula Perry, Budget Parent Chairperson Robinson called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. He reviewed the agenda and welcomed guests. Mr. Robinson indicated that the Ethics training has been postponed until February. Mr. Robinson asked for a moment of silence in honor of Pat Schettini and the offered the committee an opportunity to share their feelings. Mr. Robinson was touched and proud of the outpouring of support during this trying time. He remembered Pat as a friend and outstanding leader and mentor. Mrs. Webb shared the same sentiment. She has lost a colleague, mentor and friend. He will be sorely missed. Mrs. Janowski remembered Mr. Schettini as a passionate educator who has left his mark on the district and town. Mr. Michaud remembered how Mr. Schettini_ would accept any challenge head on. He also viewed _ him as a mentor and friend. He also remembered that Pat always had a smile when he left the room. Mr. O'Sullivan was impressed at the outpouring of student support at the wake and funeral.