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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-08-27 School Committee PacketSchool Committee Meeting August 27, 2012 Superintendent's Conference Room Open Session 7:00 P.M. READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Reading, Massachusetts SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING Monday August 27, 2012 Superintendent's Conference Room ------------------------------------------------------------------------- AGENDA Call to Order 7:00 p.m. New Teacher Reception 7:00 p.m. II Recommended Procedure Executive Session 7:45 p.m. A. Public Input (I) B. Reports 1. Student 2. Liaison 3. Superintendent 4. Sub - Committee 5. Assistant Superintendents 6. Director of Student Services C. Continued Business 1. Continuation of Elementary Space Study Discussion (I) D. New Business 1. Costa Rica Presentation (I) 2. FYI 3 - 23 Capital Plan (A) 3. Second Reading Procurement Policy DGB (A) 4. Second Reading Policy EBC — Emergency Plans (A) 5. Second Reading Policy JLC — Student Health Services and Requirements (A) 6. Approval of Parker Field Trips (A) - Costa Rica - Nature's Classroom - Quebec 7. Declaration of Surplus Property (A) Preparing Reading's Youth To Be Productive, Informed, Independent Citizens In A Global Society Note: This Agenda has been prepared in advance and does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting. READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Preparing Reading's Youth to Be Respectful and Productive Citizens of a Global Society John F. Doherty, Ed.D. 82 Oakland Road Mary C. DeLai Superintendent Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Assistant Superintendent Telephone 781- 944 -5800 Patricia A. de Garavilla Fax 781- 942 -9149 Elizabeth Conway Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Administrator TO: Reading School Committee FROM: John F. Doherty, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools DATE: August 23, 2012 TOPIC: New Teachers Please find attached, for your information, a list of all new teachers and professional staff for the 2012- 2013 school year. The building principals will be at our meeting on Monday evening to introduce their new teachers. I have also included a copy of the agenda from the recent Reading Institute for New Teachers. If you have any questions, please contact me. The Reading Public Schools does not discrLninate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. r Reading Public Schools Reading Institute for New Teachers August 13 -17, 2012 Agenda August 13`A - Day I of Institute 8:00 -8:30 a.m. Registration, Photo ID taken in Reading Memorial High School Library Media Center/Distance Learning Room 8:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation 8:45 a.m. Welcome and Introductions • Patty de Garavilia, Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Curriculum and Instruction • Elizabeth Conway, Director of Human Resources • Dr. John Doherty, Superintendent of Schools • Principals and District Administrators • Bob Mooney, President, Reading Teachers' Association 9:00 a.m. Overview of Four Days, Reading Teacher Induction Program and Icebreaker — Patty de Garavilla • Review of Teacher Notebook • Line up by years in education • Teachers break into pairs and then introduce each other • Four Questions o What is your favorite restaurant? o Name someone you would like to have dinner with and why. o Why did you enter the teaching profession? o What is a burning question that you have about being a new teacher in Reading that you would like to have answered by the end of the week? • Whole group sharing (Each teacher will introduce the person they interviewed) 10:00 a.m. Special Education Update for Classroom Teachers — Diane Trueblood and Mark Nacht, Team Chairs 11:45 a.m. Lunch (Provided)) 12:30 p.m. Health and Medical Updates — Lynn Dunn, Director of Nurses 12:45 p.m. "Difficult Conversations" — Clare Ringwall, Consultant, Teachers 21 2 :15 p.m. Wrap up • Meet tomorrow at 8:00 AM in RAMS Library Media Center • 3-2-1 (on large index card) • List 3 things you learned today • List 2 things you would like to know more about • List 1 thing that went well today for you 2:30 p.m. Benefits and Payroll for New School Employees — Mary DeLai, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Administration, and Carol Roberts, Benefits Coordinator, Town of Reading �- 3:30 p.m. Closure 8:00 a.m. Breakfast and Conversation 8:15 a.m. "Bullying Prevention" — Peggy Schleicher, Consultant 9:30 a.m. Break 9:45 a.m. Conversation with Reading Teachers 11:15 a.m. Circle Activity 12:15 p.m. Evaluation/Final Comments • Upcoming Dates • Write a letter for 100 days from now + Pins • Video — Dalton Sherman 12:45 p.m. Closure 0 READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Preparing Reading's Youth to Be Respectful and Productive Citizens of a Global Society John F. Doherty, Ed.D. 82 Oakland Road Mary C. DeLai Superintendent Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Assistant Superintendent Telephone 781 - 944 -5800 Patricia A. de Garavilla Fax 781- 942 -9149 Elizabeth Conway Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Administrator TO: Reading School Committee FROM: John F. Doherty, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools DATE: August 23, 2012 TOPIC: Costa Rica Presentation At our meeting on Monday evening, Jake Barnett, Kim Boote and two students from the Parker Middle School Eco -Club will be presenting highlights of their trip to Costa Rica in April. If you have any questions, please contact me. The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. Reading Public Schools FY2013 -23 Capital Plan School and Town Facilities FY-2012 FY -2013 FY -2014 FY -2015 FY -2016 FY -2017 I FY -2018 FY -2019 FY -2020 FY -2021 FY -2022 FY -2023 FY13 -22 Schools - General 50,000 517,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 742,000 Building Study 50,000 400,000 75,000 42,000 Modular Classrooms 400,000 Killam Renovation (NEW- TBA) Debt Excl Debt Excl Debt Excl Debt Excl Debt Excl Debt Excl Debt Excl Debt Excl Debt Excl Technology-large scale projects 40R 75,000 75,000 75,000 300,000 Vehicles-1999 Chevy pickup 42,000 Buildings - Schools (Total) 147,000 12,000 130,000 588,000 608,000 407,000 78,000 1,534,000 710,000 26,000 4,093,000 Buildings- Schools (Energy) 74,000 12,000 27,000 52,000 52,000 158,000 15,000 25,000 26,000 367,000 Buildings- Schools (non Energy) 73,000 103,000 536,000 556,000 249,000 78,000 1,519,000 685,000 3,726,000 Energy (Performance Contracting) Sch 12,000 - • Electrical Systems Sch 50,000 15,000 - - - - - 15,000 HVAC /Energy Mgmt Systems Sch - 12,000 12,000 22,000 158,000 15,000 25,000 26,000 282,000 Windows & Doors Sch 24,000 - - 30,000 - - - - 30,000 Generators Sch - - Technology Infrastructure Sch - Water Heater Sch 40,000 40,000 ADA Compliance Sch - Ceilings Sch Classroom Furniture Sch 14,000 14,000 Compressors Sch - _ Fire Alarms Sch 90,000 90,000 Cafeteria Equip. & Furniture Sch 18,000 - 18,000 Plumbing Sch - - - - - - - Carpet/Flooring Sch 48,000 65,000 126,000 164,000 119,000 64,000 15,000 - 553,000 Roofing Sch - - 392,000 392,000 - - 1,504,000 685,000 2,973,000 Security System Sch - - - - Fire Supression System Sch - - - - Other Sch 25,000 20,000 18,000 40,000 78,000 TOTAL for School AB 10,000 25,000 10,000 45,000 Electrical Systems AB HVAC/Energy Mgmt Systems AB 10,000 10,000 20,000 Windows & Doors AB Generators AB Technology Infrastructure AB Water Heater AB ADA Compliance AB Ceilings AB Classroom Furniture AB Compressors AB Fire Alarms JAB Reading Public Schools FY2013 -23 Capital Plan School and Town Facilities FY -2012 FY -2013 FY -2014 FY -2015 FY -2016 FY -2017 FY -2018 FY -2019 FY -2020 FY -2021 FY -2022 FY -2023 FY13 -22 Carpet/Flooring JE 25,000 20,000 45,000 Roofing JE 392,000 392,000 784,000 Security System JE Fire Supression System JE Other JE TOTAL for School K 25,000 - 24,000 36,000 36,000 24,000 120,000 Electrical Systems K 25,000 HVAC /Energy Mgmt Systems K 12,000 12,000 24,000 Windows & moors ($500k debt) K Generators K Technology Infrastructure K Water Heater K ADA Compliance K _ Ceilings K Classroom Furniture K Compressors K Fire Alarms K Cafeteria Equip. & Furniture K _ Plumbing K Carpet/Flooring K 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 96,000 Roofing (a'1 million debt) K Security System K Fire Supression System K Other - $5 million renovation(debt exicusion) TOTAL for School WE 30,000 30,000 12,000 72,000 Electrical Systems WE HVAC/Energy Mgmt Systems WE 30,000 12,000 42,000 Windows & Doors WE Generators WE Technology Infrastructure WE Water Heater WE ADA Compliance WE _ Ceilings WE Classroom Furniture WE Compressors WE Fire Alarms WE Cafeteria Equip. & Furniture WE Plumbing WE Carpet/Flooring WE 30,000 30,000 Roofing WE Reading Public Schools FY2013 -23 Capital Plan School and Town Facilities FY -2012 FY -2013 FY -2014 FY -2015 FY -2016 FY -2017 FY -2018 FY -2019 FY -2020 FY -2021 FY -2022 FY -2023 FY13 -22 Other Park 10,000 28,000 TOTAL for School HS 25,000 40,000 40,000 80,000 160,000 Electrical Systems RMHS HVAC /Energy Mgmt Systems RMHS Windows & Doors RMHS Generators RMHS Technology Infrastructure RMHS Water Heater RMHS 40,000 ADA Compliance RMHS Ceilings RMHS Classroom Furniture RMHS Compressors RMHS Fire Alarms RMHS Cafeteria Equip. & Furniture RMHS Plumbing RMHS Carpet/Flooring RMHS 40,000 80,000 120,000 Roofing RMHS Security System RMHS Fire Supression System RMHS Other (motorize bleachers) IRMHS 1 25,000 Reading Public Schools FY2013 -23 Capital Plan School and Town Facilities FY -2012 FY -2013 FY -2014 FY -2015 FY -2016 FY -2017 FY -2018 FY -2019 FY -2020 FY -2021 FY -2022 FY -2023 FY13 -22 Fire Supression System TH Other TH 12,000 95,000 TOTAL for Municipal Building Pol 20,000 - 10,000 30,000 10,000 15,000 65,000 Electrical Systems Pot HVACIEnergy Mgmt Systems Pot 20,000 Windows & Doors Pot 10,000 10,000 Generator Pot Technology Infrastructure Pot Water Heater Pot 15,000 15,000 ADA Compliance Pot Ceiling Pot Furniture Pot Compressor Pot Fire Alarm Pot Kitchen /Cafeteria Pot Plumbing Pot Carpet/Flooring Pot 10.000 30,000 40,000 Roofing Pot Security System Pot Fire Supression System Pot Other Pot TOTAL for Municipal Building WSF 10,000 30,000 60,000 24,000 114,000 Electrical Systems WSF HVACIEnergy Mgmt Systems WSF Windows & Doors WSF 10,000 24,000 Generator WSF 30,000 Technology Infrastructure WSF Water Heater WSF ADA Compliance WSF Ceiling WSF Furniture WSF Compressor WSF Fire Alarm WSF Kitchen /Cafeteria WSF Plumbing WSF Carpet/Flooring WSF Roofing WSF 60,000 60,000 Security System WSF Fire Supression System WSF Other - bathroom WSF Reading Public Schools FY2013 -23 Capital Plan School and Town Facilities FY -2012 FY -2013 FY -2014 FY -2015 FY -2016 FY -2017 FY -2018 FY -2019 FY -2020 FY -2021 FY -2022 FY -2023 FY13 -22 HVACIEnergy Mgmt Systems Lib Windows & Doors Lib Generator Lib Technology Infrastructure Lib Water Heater Lib ADA Compliance Lib Ceiling Lib Furniture Lib Compressor Lib Fire Alarm Lib Kitchen/Cafeteria Lib Plumbing Lib Carpel/Flooring Lib _ Roofing Lib Security System Lib Fire Supression System Lib Other(Elevator Ctrlr) Lib TOTAL for Municipal Building DPW 95,000 100,000 62,000 152,000 152,000 280,000 60,000 806,000 Electrical Systems DPW 100,000 HVACIEnergy Mgmt Systems DPW Windows & Doors DPW 10.000 12,000 Generator DPW 60,000 60,000 Technology Infrastructure DPW Water Heater DPW ADA Compliance DPW Ceiling DPW Furniture DPW Compressor DPW Fire Alarm DPW Kitchen/Cafeteria DPW Plumbing DPW Carpet/Flooring DPW Roofing DPW 152,000 152,000 280,000 584,000 Security System DPW 85,000 Fire Supression System IDPW Other (Cem design; Cold St design) IDPW 50,000 debt debt I debt debt debt 150,000 File: DGD TOWN OF READING TOWN GOVERNMENT and PUBLIC SCHOOL PURCHASING CARDS Use of purchasing cards will expedite Town and School purchasing and payables for isolated one -time purchases along with payment for smaller dollar items. On a 12 month trial basis beginning September 1, 2012, purchasing cards may be issued to one or more employees at the discretion of the Town Manager or Superintendent of Schools as applicable, and with the names of all users to be filed with the Town Accountant. Following a formal 12 month trial period the use of purchasing cards will be evaluated by the Town Accountant with input from the Town Manager and the Superintendent of Schools and users. Following the evaluation, the Chief Procurement Officer shall make a decision on whether or not to continue the use of purchasing cards, and the terms of their continued use. Issuance of a purchasing card under the name of the Town of Reading or the Reading School Department is a privilege and every reasonable effort shall be made to ensure that cards are used responsibly and in a manner consistent with Town and School Department policies, guidelines and applicable laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Town Accountant will authorize the type of items that can be purchased on the card and the maximum single transaction limit. In any event, the purchasing card shall not be used for purchases of travel, lodging, food, or beverages, for employees or Officials. The procurement card may be used for travel, lodging, and food and beverage (but not alcohol) expenses from student activity accounts for student travel. The Procurement card may be used to register for conferences or seminars. If the use of purchasing cards is extended beyond the one year trial period, the Town Accountant will periodically establish and issue policy guidelines to purchasing card users. It is the responsibility of each purchasing card user to ensure that their respective card is stored in a secure place and that the account number is protected. A card number may be used in a secure internet transaction but shall never be written out and transmitted via email. Each purchasing card user is responsible to reconcile every transaction made within the month. Purchasing cards may be issued to individual users at the discretion of the Town Manager or Superintendent of Schools as applicable. Each user will sign for receipt of the card. Cards are to be stored in a secure location. If a purchasing card is lost or stolen the purchasing card user will notify the Town Accountant who will notify the bank, local police department and the Town Manager or Superintendent of Schools as applicable. Replacement of a lost or stolen card will be at the determination of the Town Manager or Superintendent of Schools as applicable. Failure to adhere to purchasing card policy and guidelines will result in revocation of card use, and the user may be subject to disciplinary action. An individual who is found to abuse the use of a purchasing card will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination from employment along with potentially criminal charges being filed against them. In addition the Town will seek restitution for any inappropriate charges made to a purchasing card. The Town Accountant will establish procedures to be followed regarding the reconciliation processes. All relevant records are to be included with each statement and retained with applicable voucher records. LEGAL REF: M.G.L. 30B Adopted by the Reading School Committee on Adopted by the Board of Selectmen July 24, 2012 File: EBC EMERGENCY PLANS Advance planning for emergencies and disasters is essential to provide for the safety of students and staff; it also strengthens the morale of all concerned to know that plans exist and that students and staff have been trained in carrying out the plans. The Superintendent will develop and maintain plans that meet the requirements of state law for preparedness in case of fire, civil emergencies, and natural disasters. The Superintendent shall develop, in consultation with school nurse, school physicians, athletic coaches, trainers and local Emergency Medical services agencies, an Emergency medical response Plan for each school in the district. Each plan shall include: 1. A method establishing a rapid communication system linking all parts of the school campus, including outdoor facilities, to local Emergency medical services along with protocols to clarify when EMS and other emergency contacts will be called. 2. A determination of EMS response times to any location on the campus. 3. A list of relevant contacts with telephone numbers and a protocol indicating when each person shall be called, including names of experts to help with post -event support. 4. A method to efficiently direct EMS personnel to any location on campus, including the location of available rescue equipment. 5. Safety precautions to prevent injuries in classrooms and on the school campus. 6. A method of providing access to training in CPR and first aid for teachers, athletic coaches, trainers, and school staff which may include CPR training for High School students; provided that School Committees may opt out of instruction in CPR pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter 71. 7. In the event the school possesses Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), the location of all available AEDs, whether the location is fixed or portable, and a list of personnel trained in its use. Plans shall be submitted at least every 3 years to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education by September 1. Plans must be updated in the case of new construction or other physical changes to the school campus. Building Principals will meet all requirements for conducting fire drills and Emergency Response drills to give students practice in moving with orderly dispatch to designated areas under emergency conditions, and the staff practice in carrying out their assigned responsibilities for building evacuation. Adopted by the Reading School Committee on March 26, 2007 Revised by the Reading School Committee on READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Preparing Reading's Youth to Be Respectful and Productive Citizens of a Global Society John F. Doherty, Ed.D. 82 Oakland Road Mary C. DeLai Superintendent Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Assistant Superintendent Telephone 781- 944 -5800 Patricia A. de Garavilla Fax 781- 942 -9149 Elizabeth Conway Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Administrator TO: Reading School Committee FROM: John F. Doherty, Ed. D. Superintendent of Schools DATE: August 23, 2012 TOPIC: Second Reading Policy JLC — Student Health Services and Requirements Please find attached for your information a copy of Policy JLC — Student Health Services and Requirements. At our meeting on Monday evening I will ask the School Committee to hold the second reading and approve this policy. If you have any questions, please contact me. The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. File: JLC Student Illness or Injury In case of illness or injury, the parent or guardian will be contacted and asked to call for the student or provide the transportation. Transportation of an ill or injured student is not normally to be provided by the school. If the parent cannot provide transportation and the student is ill or injured, an ambulance may be called. An ambulance shall be called if medical or school personnel deem it necessary. Whenever a parent is not available and an ambulance is called, a staff member will be designated to accompany the student. Expense incurred as a result of emergency ambulance use will not be borne by the District. Transportation of a student by school personnel will be done when all other options have been exhausted and only in an extreme emergency and by the individual'so designated by the school administrator. Adopted by the Reading School Committee on March 26, 2007 Revised by the Reading School Committee on LEGAL REF.: M.G.L. 71: 53; 54 ;54A;54B;55;55A;55B;56;57;69:8A CROSS REF.: EBB, First Aid EBC, Emergency Plans JLCD, Administration of Medications to Students �VAI,TFR N. I'ARKF.11 Iblll)UI,I�: S(1110011, y I : I ?It l O i l 11 �(, 1 :1 y ;"I-'W https :liwww.edline.net/pages!Walter S Pariter Middle School Memo To: John Doherty, Superintendent From: Doug Lyons, Principal CC: Beth Beaulieu, Assistant Pr ipal Kim Boote, Science Teacher Jake Barnett, Science Teacher Date: July 31, 2012 Re. Eco- Club's Costa Rica Trip 2013 Pending your support and final School Committee approval, we are again planning an 8th grade trip to Costa Rica. The trip will be a culminating activity for the eighth grade Eco -Club. The club will meet bi- monthly after school to study life science, ecosystems, technology and ornithology. Additionally, a theme of this years trip will be service learning where students will correspond and visit our sister school in the Bribri Village. The proposed trip will be held during February Vacation. We will depart Boston's Logan Airport on February 17th and return on February 23rd. We support this trip and see it as an outstanding educational opportunity. We respectfully request permission for our students and selected chaperones to attend the Costa Rica Trip from February 17 -23, 2013. Thank you. Day 5: Thursday Feb. 21" After breakfast, we load the bus and head to the base of Arenal, Costa Rica's most active volcano. Upon arrival, we take Don Juan's farm tour and learn about organic farming, sustainability and bio- digesters. We then take what we've learned and put it into action — activities can include planting, harvesting, working with the Tilapia, making sugarcane juice, or milking cows! After a delicious farm lunch, we visit a local school in a small town! Our projects may include a day of interaction with local students, gifting school supplies, helping build or paint desperately needed classrooms or other structures, and general school improvement, and probably a quick game of soccer! In the evening, we relax our muscles and minds in natural hot springs, which are thermally heated by the volcano. Afterwards, we can search for a perfect spot to view the lava! Overnight: La Fortuna area Day 6: Friday Feb. 22nd Today we fly through the air on SkyTrek, a unique way to experience the canopy. Sail over the trails and through the treetops, traversing the canopy on a zip -line! Expert guides assist you in this exciting journey through the different layers of the pristine rainforests from the time you leave the ground until you rappel back down to the forest floor. After lunch, we head back to the city of San Jose for a farewell dinner and final circle with our guides. Overnight: San Josh area Day 7: Saturday Feb. 23rd On our final day together we'll enjoy a last group breakfast, head to the airport, bid our guides a fond farewell and return home with memories of our Costa Rican Adventure that will last a lifetime! � o a x f�9�J [O QpP Me-1-10 To: John Doherty, Superintendent From :Doug Lyons, Principal CC: Beth Beaulieu, Assistant Principal Date: July 31, 2012 Re: 7th Grade Trip to Nature's Classroom Pending your support and final school committee approval, we again are planning a 7th grade trip to attend Nature's Classroom at Camp Becket, in Becket Massachusetts. Nature's Classroom is a residential, overnight education program. Dedicated to motivational learning, Nature's Classroom stimulates children toward learning more about academic subjects by exploring nature and doing exciting activities. Through living and learning together, Nature's Classroom develops community awareness and a respect for the connections we have to our environment. The proposed trip will be held during regular school days from October 29th to October 31st. We are anticipating that 160 students will attend. Students who decide not to attend will remain at school and do curriculum activities much like the planned activities at Nature's Classroom. We want it to be an exciting educational experience for all 7th graders. We support this trip and see it as an outstanding educational opportunity. We respectfully request permission for our students, selected faculty and parent chaperones to attend Nature's Classroom from October 29 - 31. Thank you. I ;;i 1 From East of Springfield; 'lake the Mass Pike (Rouse 90) West to Exit 3 (Westflaid). Travel South on Route 10 toRoute 20 West. Follow Route 20 Vilest to jut tion with Route 8: Tu[h °tight on Route 8 going tovvard Becket. iuxirnaiely 1.3 miles otr the deft is the sigh for damp Becket Chnay Corners. turn fet`tfl foitotiv the road to the "T". Turn left Natu(e's='Classraam Ira .25 Mite on the right From Wesierth. CW, necttlt;uC North on Route ,8 through Otis, North Otis to West 'Becket junction of Route 8 and Route 20. Tura night and fallow Routes 8 &20 for 5 miles. (Route 8 turns left and Route 20 continues straight.) Follow Route 8 toward Becket. Follow bold directions above. Fromlhe Albany area: East cc the Mass Pike 0-90) to Exit 2 4ei, Take Route 20 East to junction of Route 8` rt.West Becket. Follow Routes 8 & 20 East for 5 .miles. {Route S turns left and Routs 20 continues straight.} Follow Route 8 toward Becket, Follow bold directions above. assigned roles as representatives of corporations, public interest groups, local citizens, and conservationists Each group expresses their opinion's and viewpoints as they negotiate and seek support for their positions. The Science Expo provides students a ,chance to experience a variety of chemical and physical science demonstrations. Stopping at multiple stations staffed by Nature's Classroom teachers, students observe and assist in experiments and discuss the principles involved. An introductory explana- tion of the history of slavery in the United States sets the mood for the Underground Railroad role - playing activity. The students play the part of escaping slaves journeying to Canada under the guidance of an adult "conductor". Along the way they must evade the sheriff and his bounty- hunters, follow signs left by helpful abolitionists; and seek shelter in the local safe- houae: A Folk 'Cance, a Mingle, or a Campfire are examples of .social experiences. A Night Hike, with a focus on astronomy and vision, may be taken by the field group. Not all of these activities are done consistently at every site, Working with the Nature's Classroom Program Coordinator, classroom teachers can select those activities which best suit the goals they have for their students. What the students learn In relation to community awareness and group cohesiveness. In field groups and. classes Is applied in other activities. Mealtimes provide a chance to interact and to share- experiences with - others. The diversity within field groups, classes, and other activities faellflates conversation among the students and adults allowing them to share their .excitement To be of service to the community, students take on the responsibility of helping as waiters. The Nature's Classroom teaching staff is composed of individuals with a minimum of a bachelor's degree. We maintain a teacher to student ratio of one to twelve or less. There is a nurse, EMT, or medical person on site or on call. at all times. The children are pro- vided with 24 -hour adult supervision. The responsibilities for supervision are shared by the classroom teachers and the Nature's Classroom staff. Having spent a week at Nature's Classroom living and learning together,: students develop a sense of community, a confidence in themselves, and an appreciation for others that carries over to the school community. They see their classroom teacher as a person and friend in the learning process. The strengthened peer cooperation and expanded .student - teacher relationships have. an influence. on the cognitive growth of the students throughout the. school. year... Together, they return to the classroom united through this shared experience to achieve the common goal of the, pursuit of knowledge. Sample of Special Interest Programming The two volume curriculum text for Nature's Classroom, AND THIS OUR LIFE, contains over 250 hands-on science, math, humanities, and social studies lesson plans with follow-up activities for use in the schoolroom as well as references for further investigation, FIRST DAY SC Double Bubble (Chemistry of soap) Just Plane Fun (Flight and aerodynamics) Animal Care and Feeding (Farm study) Incredible Edibles (Edible plants) MA Geodome (Geodesic dome construction) Get Lost (Map and compass, orienteering) HM Woodland Music (Instrument Construction) SS The Oil Game (Sharing a limited resource) Sap Sucking (Maple and black birch syrup) SECOND DAY SC Go with the Flow (Heart and Blood) Terrarium Construction (Cycles) Egg Drop (Package Design) Go Fly a Kite (Wind, atmosphere) MA Countryside Measuring (Geometry) Time (Clock and Sundial Construction) HM On the Air (Radio broadcast writing) SS Adventure Team (Cooperation) Inipi (Native American sweat lodge) 1:10 MA HM SS Fruit Lab (Fruit dissection) Mosquito Patrol (Mosquitos) Rock-n'Roll (Geology) Weather or Not (Meteorology) Hang in There (Suspension bridge) Name that Tune (Music composition) Mime in'Nature (Drama) Graveyard Shift (Cemetery exploration) I'm OK, You're OK (Exploring handicaps) The preceding is a SAMPLE outline of courses for a group size requiring nine of our instructors. The specific courses offered vary with the time of year, location, current Nature's Classroom instructors, and goals the visiting school wishes to achieve. SC: Science MA: Math HM: Humanities SS: Social Studies SUGGESTED 3 DAY EQUIPMENT LIST FOR NATURE' S CLASSROOM I Slexptttg -nag or, bedroll —' l Toilet.Kit- soap, soap dish, shampoo, (or sheets and bluket). toothpaste and:bmsh, comb, hairbrush, plasti4 drutkimg cup, na11 cGppetz, cbapstick 1 Pibow,andPillow Case Towels and Wsshctoths 2 Pairs of Yeans or Slacks i aundiy Bag or an Pillow Case a Heavy Slues Pre-addressed, Sta m;)ed Envelopes and 1 14M shirt Postcards, Pap« & Pens, etc. for writing home 1 Sweater or Sweatshirt Notebook and Pens 1 Pair of Shorts Insect Repellent, but NO AEROSOL SPRAYS please I Pair orkajamas and :Rolle Handkerchiefs or Bandam 1 Pair of Srttppers 4-6 Small Plastic Bags (wear between shoes 4 Changes of Underwear and socks to keep feet dry) I Warm. Jacket Water Bottle I Hat Day Pack Gloves D =NAL: Pairs of Heavy Socks Camera and Film i Pair of Sneskt:rc Fisbing�artd��' I Pair of Old Sneak as Flashlight I Pair of Sturdy, Well- broken -in Boots 1 Pair o: Wa raofBoots FL,ItSE ll0 NOT SEED: Ratchets, Knives, Radios, Wallanans, Ccl1 phones, __1 RAINCOAT or PONCHO — a atnist! Candy, Guns or any food Please do, NUT buy new clothes for your child to wear at NaniWs Classroom Send old clothes (for exiumple, clothes that your child can no longer use for school) that you don't mind your child getting dirty or -wiiar- havc-you during outdoor activities. Plwe make sure that every personal item (shoes, clothes, caineras, etc.) is clearly labeled with your child's name_ If Possible please have your Child pack tlieir clothing and equipment in a duffol bag. Guidetheir pael las, sii= they will hasz to do it later without you Cit also helps them to See what they need to bring home). Please claim•, lost items of monetary or personal value as Won as possible after your child`s visit. Parker Middle School W Nzuej To: John Doherty, Superintendent of Schools From: Douglas Lyons, Principal �4— Cc: Beth Beaulieu, Assistant Prin ' al Date: July 31, 2012 RE: Quebec Trip — 8th Grade Pending your support and final school committee approval, we are planning a French trip for 8th graders to Quebec City. Through this trip, 8th graders are able to use their language skills in a city where French is the predominant language. In addition students experience French Canadian culture through their time in the historic quarter of the city. The proposed trip will be held during two regular school days and one weekend day from April 25, 2013 - April 27, 2012. We are anticipating that 50 8th graders will attend. Students who decide not to attend will remain at school and the regular school day will be followed. Last year all students in the 8th grade French program attended this trip. We support this trip and see it as an outstanding educational opportunity. We respectfully request permission for our students and faculty chaperones to attend this trip to Quebec City, Canada from April 25 — April 27, 2013. Thank you. 3 Day French Trips chartered by Motorcoach (Spring /Summer) I Visit Canada Page 2 of 2 Meet your bus and depart for the magnificent Basilique Sainte- Anne- deBeaupre. This gothic cathedral is renowned for its enormous proportions and superb stained glass windows. More than a million visitors tour the basilica every year. 2:45 pin Depart for the Parc de la Chutes Montmorency, where the First L battle between Generals Wolfe and Montcalm took place during the epochal summer of 1759. 3:00 pin Upon arrival at the falls, you will walk across a footbridge that crosses directly over the top of the 83 -meter high falls, then down a 250 -foot staircase that's so close to the face: of the falls, you'll feel the mist. 4:00 pin Meet the bus and return to your hotel to freshen up and dress casually before your evening at the sugar shack. 5:00 pm Depart for a ride through the rolling hills and quaint villages of rural Qudbec to an authentic French- Canadian cabane A Sucre. After an all -you- can -eat dinner of typical Qudbdcois fare, you'll learn some traditional dances and folk songs, and your evening will end with a sugar -on -snow party, with real maple syrup and real snow (stored L in the winter and served every day ofthe year). 9:00 pm You'll return to the hotel at about 9.00pfn. Overnight security services begin at 10:00pm. Day 3: Samedi ou Dimanche 8:00 am Walk to breakfast La Vieille Malson, a sprawling old building on the adjacent Grande Allde. 9:00 am Walk back to the hotel, and bring your bags to the lobby, and place them on the bus L between 9:30 and 9:45am. 9:45 am Transfer back into the walled city where you will be given a 10:00am guided tour of the Chateau Frontenac, the most photographed hotel in the world, led by a character right out of the late 19th century. 11:00 am After the tour, walk to an early lunch on your own to the Quartier Petit Champlain, the oldest part of Qudbec City, where the ancient gmystone buildings and cobblestoned streets date back to the 1600s (Le Petit Cochon Dingue would be a good choice). 12:30 pm Meet at the Rubik's Cube near Place Royale then walk to the Qudbec Ferry Terminal. 12:45 pm Board the 1:00pm ferry to the City of Ldvis. 1:15 pnt Meet your bus and begin your journey back to school. 9:00 pm You'll be back at about 9:00pm. Your actual arrival time may vary slightly. http: / /www. visiteanada. com/destinations /quebec- city /3 - day - french- trips- chartered -by- mot... 7/31/2012 READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Preparing Reading's Youth to Be Respectful and Productive Citizens of a Global Society John F. Doherty, Ed.D. 82 Oakland Road Mary C. DeLai Superintendent Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Assistant Superintendent Telephone 781- 944 -5800 Patricia A. de Garavilla Fax 781 -942 -9149 Elizabeth Conway Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Administrator TO: Reading School Committee FROM: Mary DeLai DATE: August 23, 2012 TOPIC: Award of Contract We recently reached the end of our three year contract term for our Boiler Repair & Maintenance Contract. In compliance with the MGL Chapter 149, an invitation to bid was developed and issued for a new repair and maintenance contract. We received qualified bids from six firms. The bid results are summarized in the attached memorandum from Director of Facilities, Joe Huggins. As the memo indicates, Combustion Services was deemed the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The rate quoted does represent a decrease of just over 16% or $16 per hour. This contract is a one year contract with the option to renew for two additional one -year terms. The rates quoted by Combustion Services will remain the same for each of the two optional years. Based on these bid results and the positive reference check results, we recommend that the contract be awarded to Combustion Services of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Preparing Reading's Youth to Be Respectful and Productive Citizens of a Global Society John F. Doherty, Ed.D. 82 Oakland Road Mary C. DeLai Superintendent Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Assistant Superintendent Telephone 781 -944 -5800 Patricia A. de Garavilla Fax 781 -942 -9149 Elizabeth Conway Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Administrator TO: Reading School Committee FROM: John F. Doherty, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools DATE: August 23, 2012 TOPIC: Accept Donation to Coolidge Middle School Please find attached, for your information, a copy of a memorandum from Coolidge Principal Craig Martin outlining a donation from the Young Women's League of Reading in the amount of $400 to be used to support the students of the Coolidge Middle School. At our meeting on Monday evening I will ask the School Committee to accept this donation. If you have any questions, please contact me. The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Preparing Reading's Youth to Be Respectful and Productive Citizens of a Global Society John F. Doherty, Ed.D. 82 Oakland Road Mary C. DeLai Superintendent Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Assistant Superintendent Telephone 781- 944 -5800 Patricia A. de Garavilla Fax 781 - 942 -9149 Elizabeth Conway Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Administrator TO: Reading School Committee FROM: John F. Doherty, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools DATE: August 23, 2012 TOPIC: Accept Donation to Coolidge Middle School Please fend attached, for your information, a copy of a memorandum from Coolidge Principal Craig Martin outlining a donation from the Coolidge School Science Olympiad Support group in the amount of $3,500 to be used to support the Science Team Head Coach position for the 2012 -2013 school year. At our meeting on Monday evening I will ask the School Committee to accept this donation. If you have any questions, please contact me. The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Preparing Reading's Youth to Be Respectful and Productive Citizens of a Global Society John F. Doherty, Ed.D. 82 Oakland Road Mary C. DeLai Superintendent Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Assistant Superintendent Telephone 781- 944 -5800 Patricia A. de Garavilla Fax 781 -942 -9149 Elizabeth Conway Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Administrator TO: Reading School Committee FROM: John F. Doherty, Ed-D. Superintendent of Schools DATE: August 23, 2012 TOPIC: Accept Donation to Parker Middle School Please find attached a copy of a memorandum from Parker Principal Doug Lyons outlining a donation in the $1,500 ($1,000 previously accepted) from the Parker PTO to offset the costs of instrument purchases. If you have any questions, please contact me. The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. July 18, 2012 Mr. Lyons, The enclosed check in the amount of $1,500.00 represents donations made to the Parker Instrument Fund with checks made out to the Parker PTO. One donation was from an anonymous donor for $1,000.00 and the other in the amount of $500.00 was from Mr. & Mrs. Charles Donnelly Moran. Sincerely, Christine Hylan President Parker PTO STONEHAM SAVINGS #,, CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC. 359 Main Street, Stoneham, MA 02180 JUL 2 32012 July 18, 2012 Ms. Christina Gentile The RISE Preschool c/o Reading Memorial High School 62 Oakland Road Reading, MA 01867 Dear Ms. Gentile: On behalf of the Stoneham Savings • Salem Five Charitable Foundation, I am pleased to inform you that the Board of Directors met on 06/26/12 and approved a $2,000 grant for The RISE PreSchool. Please contact me at (781) 438 -9400 x166 to set up a date and time for the photo op presentation. As requested, I am sending the check to Mary Delai, c/o the Superintendent's Office, for acceptance by the Reading School Committee. Congratulations on being a recipient of this grant, and we wish you continued success in your fund- raising efforts on behalf of The RISE PreSchool. Sincerely, Joanne M. Anderson Administrative Assistant /jma cc: Ms. Mary Delai+�� c/o the Superintendent's Office (Check included) Y 0 To: Mary C. Def_ai, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Administration From: Mim Jarema, varsity field hockey coach RE: assistant varsity field hockey coach position funding Date: August 16, 2012 Attached is another donation from Reading Summer Field Hockey for the funding of a second assistant field hockey coach position. The amount of said donation is $1500. This amount, in addition to the previous donation of $2500., will fund the entire salary of both positions for the. 2012 season with each assistant receiving $2000. if you have any questions or concerns, you may contact me at: m*arema04 @gmail.com or my home telephone is 781 -944 -7766. As in the past, thank you for your assistance with this matter. Mi ema READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS Preparing Reading's Youth to Be Respectful and Productive Citizens of a Global Society John F. Doherty, Ed.D. 82 Oakland Road Mary C. DeLai Superintendent Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Assistant Superintendent Telephone 781- 944 -5800 Patricia A. de Garavilla Fax 781 -942 -9149 Elizabeth Conway Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Administrator TO: Reading School Committee FROM: John F. Doherty, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools DATE: August 23, 2012 TOPIC: Accept Donation to Reading Memorial High School At our meeting on Monday evening I will ask the School Committee to accept two donations to Reading Memorial High School. ❖ Reading Boosters Club in the amount of $10,132.80 for the banners hanging in the Field House. ❖ Reading Cooperative Bank Charitable Foundation in the amount of $350 that was used for an Excellence Luncheon If you have any questions, please contact me. The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. FHONds Of newmQ F691hall AR P.O. Box 324, Reading, MA 01867 www .orgsites.com /ma /rmhsfootball/ August 14, 2012 Mr. John Doherty, PhD Superintendent Reading Public Schools 62 Oakland Road Reading, MA 01867 Dear Dr. Doherty and Members of the Reading School Committee, The Friends of Reading Football (FORF) proudly supports the Reading Memorial High School Football team. On the heels of the 2011 season when the football team earned the Middlesex League Championship, the 2012 football team continues its mission of success. FORF is proud to support our coaching staff and would like to donate funds to the Reading School Committee for the purpose of paying Coach Assistant stipends for the 2012 football season. The amounts below have been grossed -up in consultation with the school district for the purpose of paying each Coach Assistant their full stipend, net of taxes. Coach Coach Gaurino $ 2,500.00 $ 2,915.45 Coach Fodera $ 1,000.00 $........1,166.18 Coach DeBenedictis $ 1,200.00 $ 1,532.37 Coach Pollock $ 1,500.00 $ 1,749.27 Total $ 6,200.00 $ 7,363.47 Enclosed is our check for $7,363.47 for timely distribution to the Coach Assistants. Si er ly�i,� homas W. Conne President cc: Mary DeLal, Assistant Superintendent, Finance and Administration Thomas Zaya, Assistant Principal, Athletic Director Kevin Higginbottom, Principal John Flore, Head Coach July 9, 2012 Mrs. Janowski thanked Mr. & Mrs. Young for sharing this information. Reports I No Reports 1. Student 2. Liaison 3. Superintendent 4. Assistant Superintendent B. Continued Business Elementary pace Study Discussion Dr. Doherty reviewed the focus of this evening's discussion. The ultimate goal is to determine which direction the district should take to address the space issues at the elementary and preschool levels. Areas to be discussed include Special Education Programming, Specialized Classrooms for science, technology and foreign language, full day kindergarten, and integrated preschool programs. The Superintendent discussed driving variables for additional space which included the need in the community for full day kindergarten, increased use of the Superintendent's Option when placing new students, commitment to support Fine Arts programs at the elementary level, preschool expansion and an increased number of students requiring special education services at the preschool level, the addition of in- district special education programs since 2004 and the vision of improving STEM areas at the elementary levels. The space needs are being driven by programs rather than enrollment. The addition of programs, the focus on technology and the District Improvement Plan goals have put an increased need for program space in our buildings. Dr. Doherty reviewed the current enrollment numbers. There will be 9 full day and 7 half day kindergarten classes in the fall. The RISE Preschool will have 1.5 classes at the Wood End School as well. He reviewed the historical use of space pointing out that full day kindergarten enrollment has increased from 77 students in 2005 to 182 students for the 2012 -13 school year. The RISE Preschool enrollment has increased from 72 to 100+ students during the same timeframe. Special Education programs have increased from I classroom to 6 classrooms as well. The Superintendent stressed that the increase in enrollment and the addition of programs have contributed to the space shortage. There are no available classrooms in any of the elementary schools for the 2012 -13 school year. Discussion continued regarding dedicated classroom space for art and music programs. The question was raised as to why these programs required their own spaces. Dr. Doherty indicated that the curriculum is different when art and music travel class to class versus being in their own space. When taught in their own space instruction can be more a hands on experience. The instruction time is also unaffected. Discussion turned to full day kindergarten. Studies have shown that full day kindergarten is beneficial to students by contributing to their school readiness; it leads to higher academic achievement, supports literacy and language development, prepares students for the increased rigor of the common core implementation and benefits children socially and emotionally. Ms. DeLai reviewed full day kindergarten in Massachusetts. Several comparable communities to Reading offer free full day programs. If Reading were to move in that direction it would be implemented over time. Free full day kindergarten would be phased in first at a reduced rate to There was discussion on the use and placement of portable classrooms. Mr. Robinson asked about leasing versus purchasing. Currently $400,000 is appropriated in the capital plan for modular classrooms which Superintendent Doherty feels may be needed for the 2013 -14 school year. A decision needs to be made soon to allow for the preparation of bid documents for the portable classrooms. The Committee asked about a timetable for the decision about the option. Dr. Doherty would like a decision as soon as possible. Mr. Spadafora asked the Superintendent to have a conversation with the Town Manager and other officials regarding other available space in the town. Dr. Doherty indicated he would provide answers to the Committees questions at the meeting on July 23rd and asked for any other questions to be submitted as soon as possible. C. New Business None III. Routine Matters None • Bills and Payroll (A) • Approval of Minutes • Bids and Donations Calendar IV. Information None V. Future Business VI. Adjournment Mr. Croft moved, seconded by Mr. Robinson, move to enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and approval of minutes and not to return to open session. On a roll call vote the carried 6 -0. Mr. Robinson, Mr. Croft, Mr. Spadafora, Mrs. Janowski, Mrs. Gibbs and Mr. Caruso. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. NOTE: The minutes reflect the order as stated in the posted meeting agenda not the order they occurred during the meeting. 4. Assistant Superintendent Ms. DeLai updated the School Committee on the FYI budget status and requested approval of two cost center transfers. Mr. Croft moved, seconded by Mr. Robinson, to authorize the transfer of $10,000 from the Other Programs Cost Center to the Special Education Cost Center. The motion carried 6 -0. Mr. Croft moved, seconded by Mr. Robinson, to authorize the transfer of $27,000 from the Regular Day Cost Center to the Special Education Cost Center. The motion carried 6 -0. B. Continued Business Middle School Enrollment Discussion Dr. Doherty provided facts about the current Middle School district lines which were established in 1993 in an effort to balance class sizes across the district. The redistricting has been effective in maintaining class sizes at the middle schools. The middle schools were not affected when the elementary redistricting was done. The Superintendent went on to review the middle school request process used since 1993. He reviewed the 2012 -13 sixth grade enrollment and the requests received. This year there were a total of 29 requests to attend Coolidge for a variety of reasons. To maintain class size only 4 requests were honored. Next steps to address the concerns that have been discussed include revising the middle school district lines, reviewing the current school splits and the locations of our Special Education programs The School Committee asked clarifying questions. Mrs. Janowski stated that both middle schools are excellent and this seems to pit one against the other. Mrs. Gibbs cautioned that programming needs may factor into student placement and class size. Mrs. Young asked if the lines were revised what impact would it have on younger siblings that would be entering middle school before the incoming sixth grader had moved on to high school. Parents could have children at two different middle schools. Dr. Doherty indicated he would verify who would be impacted by the placement of younger siblings. Continuation of Elementary pace Study Discussion The focus of this evening's discussion will be to continue to present information from the Locker Study and other sources, to identify the direction the District should take in reference to the following areas; full day kindergarten, integrated preschool, special education programming and specialized classrooms. The school Committee will need to review long and short term options and which options are feasible to pursue. Dr. Doherty reviewed the RPS Strategy for Improvement of Student Outcomes and the four strategic objectives. Creation of additional full day kindergarten classrooms, special education Mrs. Gibbs is pleased the included policies are prominently included and the expectations are very clear and detailed. Mr. Caruso pointed out the handbook is significantly different from last year; the main difference is the chemical health policy and the change in the health education requirements for freshmen. Mr. Spadafora followed up asking how these changes are being relayed to parents. Mrs. Puglisi said that the administration has met with all classes including freshman, the information will be in the handbook and it could be sent out via Edline and posted on the school's website. Dr. Doherty pointed out that we are required to provide families with a hard copy of the student handbook. Mr. Croft moved, seconded by Mr. Caruso, to approve the Reading Memorial High School Handbook for the 2012 -2013 school year. The motion carried 5 -0. Annroval of Field Tri Dr. Doherty reviewed the proposed annual field trip. Mr. Spadafora asked if the School Committee was required to approve this trip. He was told they were according to policy. Mr. Croft moved, seconded by Mr. Caruso, to approve the Coolidge Middle School 8th grade field trio to Ouebec in October 2012. The motion carried 6 -0. FYI Budeet — Recreation Agreement Ms. DeLai provided an overview of the agreement which has not changed since 2002. The town has paid $25,000 /year for the use of facilities. The fee originally was to cover the custodial costs. The committee asked what the extra costs were for utilities and maintenance of the facilities. They also inquired about how much revenue would be generated by renting to other private groups. Recreation pays 2% of the total use of facilities which is approximately $30,000. The proposed agreement calls for an increase to $30,000 for FY 13, 5% increases for the next two years and 2% thereafter. Mr. Croft asked if the use of fields and lights is included in the 2 %. Ms. DeLai said those costs are included. Mr. Robinson asked if there was a timetable to reconvene. Ms. DeLai indicated that the agreement would be reviewed annually and amended as needed. Mr. Croft moved, seconded by Mr. Spadafora, to approve the revised Agreement Addressing the Use of School Facilities for Recreation Programs. The motion carried 6 -0. Annointment of Liaisons Celebration Committee Mr. Croft moved, seconded by Mr. Caruso, to appoint Everett Blodgett to serve as the School Committee Representative to the Celebration Committee. The motion carried 6 -0. The School Committee asked for an update from John Carpenter, RCTV representative. • Bids and Donations Mr. Croft moved, seconded by Mr. Caruso, to accept the donation in the amount of $7,000 from the Birch Meadow PTO to support the purchase of educational technology. The motion carried 6 -0. Mr. Croft moved, seconded by Mr. Robinson, to accept the donation in the amount of $2,500 from the Reading Cooperative Bank to support the "A World of Difference" program at Reading Memorial High School. The motion carried 6 -0. Mr. Croft moved, seconded by Mr. Caruso, to accept the donation of educational materials from Charles McDonald. The motion carried 6 -0. Mr. Croft moved, seconded by Mr. Caruso, to accept the donation in the amount of $575 from the "Coolidge School Science Olympiad" support group to support the coaching assistant position. The motion carried 6 -0. Mr. Croft moved, seconded by Mr. Caruso, to accept donations totaling $1,720 from several donors to support the purchase of instruments for the Parker Middle School. The motion carried 6 -0. Mr. Croft moved, seconded by Mr. Caruso, to accept the donation in the amount of $2,461.65 from the Joshua Eaton PTO to support the purchase of educational technology and materials. The motion carried 6 -0. Award of Contract Ms. DeLai said two bids were received for this contract. She recommended awarding the contract to Cogswell Sprinkler Company. Mr. Croft moved, seconded by Mr. Spadafora, to authorize the Superintendent to enter into contract with Cogswell Sprinkler Company for Standpipe, Water Sprinkler, & Fire Pump Testing, Inspection, Maintenance and Repairs Services. The motion carried 6 -0. Calendar IV. Information The next School Committee meeting is August 271H V. Future Business VI. Adjournment Mr. Spadafora moved, seconded by Mr. Caruso, to adiourn. The motion carried 6 -0. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m._ NOTE: The minutes reflect the order as stated in the posted meeting agenda not the order they occurred during the meeting.