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SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING
<br /> Reading Memorial High School November 8, 2010
<br /> Precinct 3 appointed Anthony D'Arezzo to fill a three -year vacancy; with a three year vacancy remaining
<br /> open.
<br /> Precinct 6 appointed Steven Cool to fill a three-year vacancy and Rick D'Angelo to fill a one-year
<br /> vacancy.
<br /> Precinct 8 appointed Patricia Beckman to fill a two-year vacancy; with a two year vacancy remaining
<br /> open.
<br /> Alan Foulds swore in newly appointed Town Meeting members after the precinct meetings.
<br /> The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7:45 p.m., there being a quorum
<br /> present. The Invocation was given by Philip B. Pacino, Precinct 5, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to
<br /> the Flag.
<br /> ARTICLE 1
<br /> Reports Given:
<br /> Philip Pacino, Bylaw Committee Chair, gave recognition to George Theophanis for his service on the
<br /> Bylaw Committee
<br /> Christopher Caruso, School Committee Chair introduced John Doherty, Superintendent of Schools
<br /> John Doherty gave State of School Address:
<br /> Welcome
<br /> Thank you,Chairman Caruso.Good Evening. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank the Reading Board of
<br /> Selectmen,the Finance Committee, my fellow Town Department Heads,our Town Manager,the Reading School Committee,the
<br /> Reading Public Schools Administration, Faculty and Staff and all of you, our Town Meeting Members for all the your hard work and
<br /> efforts in making Reading such a great place to live,work,and learn.
<br /> On behalf of the Reading School Committee and the Reading Public Schools, I am pleased to present to you the 2010 State of the
<br /> School Address.As I enter my first full year as Superintendent of Schools and my 23rd year as an educator in Reading, I would first
<br /> like to thank the Reading Community for their support last year.With the passing of Pat Schettini, it was a difficult year for all us, but
<br /> in dealing with his loss,we have grown stronger, more resilient as a school community, and better prepared to face the challenges
<br /> that lie ahead.
<br /> Our district continues to focus on the vision of preparing all students for a 21 sc Century Global Society.To that end,we continue to
<br /> find innovative and creative ways to improve our schools,even in these difficult financial times.
<br /> Tonight, I am proud to highlight three areas that capture that spirit of innovation,creativity,and collaboration.These are:the
<br /> accomplishments of our school district, an update on the performance contracting project, and the continued positive and
<br /> collaborative relationship we enjoy with our town officials.
<br /> As part of measuring where we are as a school district, I have been meeting with many community members to ask them about their
<br /> perceptions of the Reading Public Schools. Many have shared their thoughts on what is working in our schools,what we need to do
<br /> to improve in our schools,and what suggestions they may offer to improve our district.So far I have met with over 300 people,
<br /> which include parents,teachers,administrators,town officials,senior citizens, booster groups,clergy,community members,and
<br /> most importantly,our students. My goal is to meet with at least 600 people by January,survey several more and then report the
<br /> results of my transition plan to the greater Reading community.
<br /> During these conversations,one of my favorite questions has been;"What are you most proud of in the Reading Public Schools?"
<br /> • Here are some of the responses:
<br /> • The quality and dedication of the staff
<br /> • That everyone has the best interest of the students
<br /> 1 Subsequent Town Meeting
<br /> November 8,2010
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