HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-10-02 Speical Education Parent Advisory Council Minutes4
PAC Meeting on 10/2/12 minutes
The meeting took place in the Reading Senior Center., 49 Pleasant St. RECEIVED
TOWN CLERK
Meeting was opened by Michele Sanphy, voluntary chair, at 7:05 pm
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Michele Sanphy read purpose of PAC 1013 APR 29 P It 21
Alison Elmer welcome people back
Introduced support staff at schools
Michele Sanphy announce the need for a election coordinator based on current bylaws.
Mauna Looney volunteers to be Election Coordinator
Christine Parks volunteers to be Election Coordinator
Alison Elmer explain current position of PAC
Michele Sanphy goes over various PAC officer positions and then responsibilities
Announces that on Nov 13 there will be officer elections along with a speaker
Asks for nominations for offices
Nomination for Co -Chair Person
Michelle Grasso
Michele Sanphy
Nomination for Secretary
Whitney Crane
Nomination for Treasurer
No nominations
Nomination for Fund Raiser
No nominations
Nomination for School Liaisons
Barrows Elementary School
Kristi O'Malley
R.I.S.E.
Michelle Ferraro
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Nicole ONeill
Wood End Elementary School
Melissa Pucci
Parker Middle School
No nominations
Coolidge Middle School
No nominations
Killion Elementary School
No nominations
Reading Memorial High School
No nominations
Maura Looney withdraws her bid for election coordinator
Christine Parks is announced as Election Coordinator
Michele Sanphy introduces Chenine Peloquin from EMARC
Chenine introduces what EMARC is and explains her own role as person in charge of recreation
Announces upcoming EMARC events
Makes known that EMARC is in need of more volunteers
Michele Sanphy opens floor for general questions
Announces neat meeting, which is Nov. 13 with speaker Sara Burd and officer elections
Announces upcoming speaker Ned Hallowell speaking on Oct. 29 at 7 pm with a $10 admission
A parent recommends we let people know what our kids have so that we can better connect
Michele Sanphy draws attention to the surrounding tables which contain resources
Alison Elmer thanks the school administration for coming
Announces Dec. 5th meeting with speaker Sara Ward, cosponsored with Lynnfield PAC
8:00 pm Meeting adjourned
Break for networking time.
Minutes are not verbatim
Minutes taken by Whitney Crane, voluntary secretary.