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November 13 , 2014
Superintendent's Conference
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Board '`�rCommittee - Commission - Council:
School Committee
Date: 2014-11-13 Time: 6:00 PM
Building: School - Memorial High Location: Superintendent Conference Room
Address: 82 Oakland Road
Purpose: Open Session
Meeting Called By: Linda Engelson on behalf of the Chair
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AGENDA
6:00 p.m.
I Call to Order
II Recommended Procedure
A. Public Input(I)
B. Continued Business
1. Full Day Kindergarten Discussion (A)
2. Naming Policy Subcommittee Update(I)
3. FY15 Quarterly Budget Update(I)
C. New Business
1. Approval of RMHS Field Trips
III Future Business
I Informational A Action Item
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This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed
at the meeting.However the agenda does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting.
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John F.Doherty,Ed. D. Craig Martin
Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent
for Learning and Teaching
82 Oakland Road
Reading,MA 01867 Martha J.Sybert
Phone:781-944-5800
Fax:781-942-9149 _ Director of Finance&Operations
Reading Public Schools
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To: Reading School Committee
From: John F. Doherty, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Date: November 10, 2014
Re: Full Day Kindergarten Options for 2014-15 School Year-Update
This memo is an update to the memo that was dated October 20, 2014 regarding Full Day Kindergarten
options for the 2015-16 school year. The packets for all options of kindergarten (full day, half day,
integrated)were sent to all perspective parents in late October. The complete packet and the October 20th
memo are attached.
On Wednesday,November 19th at 7:00 p.m. at Killam, the elementary principals will hold their annual
Kindergarten presentation for all perspective parents. The deadline for parents to turn in their
kindergarten registration information is December 19th. If we have to have a lottery at a school for full
day kindergarten, parents need to submit their registration information by that date to be considered for
the lottery.
Given the fact that we will not have final full day registration information until December 19th, I would
recommend to the School Committee that they do not take any action on this agenda item at this time and
revisit the discussion after the registration deadline on December 19th. To that end I would recommend
that we have an additional School Committee meeting on Monday, December 22nd to discuss this issue.
At that time I will present to you the registration numbers and projected available classrooms for next
year for kindergarten.
If the data shows that we have adequate space at each school for full day kindergarten and half day
kindergarten, then the Committee will not need to take any action on the 22nd. If we do not have
adequate space for the requests, then the Committee will need to pursue other options,which could
include, but not limited to a lottery, requesting Town Meeting for funding to construct modular
classrooms, renting space, or other options.
If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me.
The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,sex,gender identity,religion,national origin,sexual orientation,age or disability.
John F. Doherty,Ed.D. Craig Martin
Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent
for Learning and Teaching
82 Oakland Road
Reading,MA 01867�,,.
Phone:781-944-5800 '' Martha J. Sybert
Fax:781-942-9149 Director of Finance and Operations
Reading Public Schools
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To: Reading School Committee
From: John F.Doherty,Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Date: October 20,2014
Re: Full Day Kindergarten Options for 2014-15 School Year
Last year,the School Committee requested that we have discussions this fall about Full Day Kindergarten capacity
given our current space restrictions in each elementary school. Table 1 shows the Full Day Kindergarten enrollment
since its inception during the 2005-06 school year.
Table 1-Full Day Kindergarten Enrollment 2005-present
2005-06 92 287 32%
2006-07 106 325 33%
2007-08 123 324 38%
2008-09 120 324 37%
2009-10 123 280 44%
2010-11 145 348 42%
2011-12 166! 319 52%
2012-13 177 302 59%
2013-14 195 287 68%
2014-15 228 322 71%
As you can see from the chart,Full Day Kindergarten enrollment has increased at annual rate of approximately 4%each
year. During this current school year,we have had the largest kindergarten class since 2010-11 resulting in larger
kindergarten classes in most schools.
Based on the latest Town of Reading Census report,there are 325,5 year old children who live in Reading.
Historically,we have found that the census is not an accurate predictor of the number of children who will sign up for
kindergarten. Usually,there are fewer students that register for kindergarten than the Town Census number. Using
historical patterns between census numbers and kindergarten registrations,we anticipate that we will have
approximately 300 children register for kindergarten for the 2015-16 school year.
The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,sex,gender identity,religion,national origin,sexual orientation,age or disability.
Table 2 gives a breakdown,by school of how classroom space is used. Table 3 below shows the current space
allocations at each elementary school for Full Day and Half Day Kindergarten. As you can see by the charts,each
school is addressing their space needs differently based upon current kindergarten requests and additional space needs
in special education and art/music.
Table 2-Classroom Breakdown by Program and School
Total General 17 20 18 18 22 4
Classrooms
Classrooms 18 21 18 18 22 7(2 from WE)
Used
Art 1 1 1 1/2 size 1 0
Music 0 0 1 1/2 size 0 0
Special 1 2 2 2 1 1(Learning
Education (Learning (Learning (Learning (Learning (Learning Center)
Center) Center; Center; Center; Center)
LLD) DLC2) ILP)
Other Spaces 1 1 0 0 2 1
Used as
General
Classrooms
Table 3-Current and Future Space Needs at Each School
Total FDK Classrooms Needed 3 4 3 3 4
Existing FDK Classrooms 2 3 3 2 2
Existing HDK Classrooms 1 (Music 0 0 1 1
Room) (Integrated) (Integrated)
Additional FDK'Classrooms Needed 1 2 1 1 2
if FDK Fully Implemented
Current Special Education Classrooms 1 ` 2(Learning 2( ; 2 1
(Learning Center; Learning (Learning (Learning
Center) LLD) Center; Center; Center)
DLC2) ILP)
Additional Special Education 2 2 2 '' 2 2
Classrooms Needed
Additional Art Music Classrooms 1 1 0 1 1
Needed
Total Additional Classrooms Needed 3 '' 5 3 3 6
for Space Needs and FDK'
In addition to space needs,there are budgetary implications to consider as well. Currently,the budget receives an offset
of$825,000 from the Full Day Kindergarten Tuition Revolving Account. If the number of Full Day Kindergarten slots
were significantly reduced,there would be an impact to the offset in the FY16 budget,resulting in teacher and
paraeducator reductions.
The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,sex,gender identity,religion,national origin,sexual orientation,age or disability.
There are essentially three options that could be considered for the 2015-16 school year:
1. Limit the number of Full Day Kindergarten Classrooms to 1 per school-In this option,each school would
only have one FDK classroom,and the rest of the students would be assigned to half day. This will most likely
result in a lottery for FDK in each school. The maximum number of students that would be in full day
kindergarten would be 110 students(22 per school),resulting in a 50%reduction of Full Day Kindergarten
students and a reduction in staffing.
2. Limit the total number of kindergarten classrooms to three per school-In this option,each school would
only be allocated three classrooms for kindergarten and the ratio of full day/half day classrooms would be
determined by the number of students who wanted full day kindergarten. For example,if 44 students out of 73
students registered for full day kindergarten,the school would have 2 FDK classrooms of 22 students each,and
2 HDK sessions of 15 and 14 students. This option may result in a lottery,depending on numbers,but will
provide flexibility based on registrations for a particular school district. In this option,the cross district line
option(a.k.a. Superintendent's Option for Assignment)and integrated classroom options would continue to be
used.
3. Eliminate Full Day Kindergarten-In this option,we would not offer Full Day Kindergarten and only offer
half day kindergarten. This would eliminate the need for a lottery and provide additional classroom space. In
this option,we would no longer be able to charge an offset to our budget for full day kindergarten and there
would be staffing reductions as a result of this change. This option would not be feasible for special education
students that require a full day kindergarten program and we would need to identify options for those students.
If we have a lottery for Full Day Kindergarten for the 2015-16 school year,we would set a registration deadline for any
student that would want to be included in the lottery. The lottery would occur once we have a solid account of the total
registration numbers. From the lottery,a number of students would be selected and there would be a waiting list
developed for those students who did not make the lottery,but would be interested in FDK.
If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me.
The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,sex,gender identity,religion,national origin,sexual orientation,age or disability,
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Superintendent a Schools Assistant Superintendent
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October 2014
Dear Parents:
We are beginning the kindergarten registration process for the 2015-2016 school year. The School
Committee Policy JEB— School Entrance Requirements for admission to school is as follows:
"A child must have reached the age of five years on or before August 31 of the entering
year. Under no circumstances will children younger than five years be admitted to
kiodcgIm1eo."
If your child is now attending a private kbndcrgartonaudyoup!ootneozol) hin/bcrio0uzfirst
grade, please indicate this on the attached form. Please know that the building principals will
assign students to first grade or kindergarten in accordance with their age. If your youngster meets
the age requirements indicated above but you are not sure and/or are not planning to send him/her to
kindergarten in the fall, we would appreciate it if you would still return the registration form (next
page) and check the appropriate box.
The Town of Reading offers two kindergarten programs. Parents may choose which program they
would like for their child to attend. There will be a half day program in each building. The half day
program may be a traditional or an integrated model based on available classroom space. The other
program will he a tuition-based full day class. Because of space constraints there may be a
lottery for the full day program.
To begin your child's kindergarten experience we would like to invite you to a parent information
meeting nn Wednesday, November 19^ 28I4ut the KiDuou School,333 Charles St. ut7:00PM.
At this meeting we will discuss the registration process, half and full-day kindergarten programs,
and the screening process.
Following this meeting, please complete the following information and return it to the
Superintendent's Office, along with:
• kindergarten registration form
• proof of residency (see attached document).
• a copy of your child's birth certificate and
• application for full-day kindergarten & $35 registration fee (if interested)
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by Friday,December 19,2014. You are welcome to drop the information off at the
Superintendent's Office or mail it to the above address. Please note: if you want to be
considered for the full day kindergarten lottery,your paperwork must be postmarked
by December 19th.
* School placement will be determined upon residency and class size. Please see Reading School
Committee Policy JC—Attendance Areas for placement procedures.
Additional Information included in this packet:
• Kindergarten Registration Form To be filled out by all incoming Kindergarten families
• Full Day Kindergarten Application To be filled out by families interested in full day
kindergarten(in addition to the above form)plus a check for$35.
• Procedures for Determining Residency Information
• Reading School Committee Policy JC—Attendance Areas
• Reading School Committee Policy JEB—School Entrance Requirements
The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,sex,gender Identity,religion,national origin,sexual orientation,age or disability.
Reading Public Schools
Reading,Massachusetts
STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM
The following information is necessary on all pupils entering for the first time to the Reading Public
Schools.
Name of Pupil
First Name Middle Name Last Name
(if no middle name—insert n/a)
Address:
Gender: Male: Female: Date of Birth:
Birth Place: City State
(Mandatory)
Father's Name Mother's Name
Home Phone Cell Home Phone Cell
Email: Email:
Guardian Other
Name/Relationship Name/Relationship
Phone: Home Phone: Home
Cell Cell
Sibling's Name School Grade
Sibling's Name School Grade
Sibling's Name School Grade
What language does your child use at home?
Are languages other than English spoken by any family members living at home?
Grade your child will enter 2015-16: K Grade 1 Not Coming
Entering Kindergarten:
(Name of Preschool and number of years attended)
Entering Grade 1 Students:
(Name of Private Kindergarten)
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Citizen of the Unites States: Yes No If No:citizen of what country?
Alien Registration Number Guardian:
Are both parents living? Does child live with both parents?
Student resides with:
Mother Father Guardian Other
If parents are separated or divorced,who has legal custody?
Does child see other parent? Special conditions?
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Reading Public Schools
Reading, MA 01867
Application for Full-Day Kindergarten Program
2015-2016
Please complete the information below and return this form and the non-refundable application
fee of$35 (Cash or Check only) by December 19, 2014 to the Superintendent's Office, 82
Oakland Road, Reading, MA 01867.
Child's Name
Date of Birth:
Sex: Male Female
Parent/Guardian Name
Home Address
Phone Number(s)
Email Address:
(To be used for eSchool Account)
Please indicate your choice(s) below for a kindergarten program for your child.
Full-Day Kindergarten at the School
(Traditional Home District)
Available out-of-district slots for full-day kindergarten in the following schools:
Barrows Killam
Birch Meadow Wood End
Joshua Eaton
I have enclosed a check in the amount of$35 payable to the Town of Reading.
If you need further information regarding the application process, please contact your
building principal.
Office Use Only
Check Received Date Received
John F.Doherty,Ed. D.
Craig Martin
Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent
sue/ for learning and Teaching
82 Oakland Road
Reading,MA 01867
Phone:781-941-5800 Martha J.Sybert
Pax:781-942-9149 Director of Finance and Operations
Reading PReading Public Schools
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Procedures for Determining Residency
In order to attend the Reading Public Schools, a student must actually reside in Reading, unless the
exception applies. The residence of a minor child is ordinarily presumed to be the legal residence
of the child's parent or legal guardian having physical custody of the child. A student's actual
residence is considered to be the place where he or she lives permanently. In determining
residency, Reading Public Schools (RPS) retains the right to require the production of a variety of
records and documentation and to investigate where a student actually resides.
VERIFICATION OF RESIDENCY
To be eligible to attend school in Reading, a student's parent or legal guardian must submit at
least one original document from each category listed below and any other documents that may
be requested,including but not limited to those referenced categories. A parent, guardian, or
student who is unable to produce the required documents should contact the Superintendent of
Schools.
Category I —Evidence of Residency: (one of the below)
• Record of recent mortgage payment and/or property tax bill from the Town of Reading
• Fully signed and executed Lease and/or Rental Agreement(Must be executed by both
parties)
• Landlord/Owner of Property Affidavit(See Residency Statement/Affidavit below)
• Fully signed and executed Purchase & Sale (P & S) Agreement (Provided occupancy date
occurs within 30 days of enrollment)
• Section 8 Agreement
Category 2—Evidence of Occupancy: (one of the below)
• Gas/Oil Bill
• Electric Bill
• Home (not cell) Telephone Bill
• Cable Bill
• Water Bill (Bill must be dated within the past 45 days and address and name must be stated)
• Recent bill dated within the past 45 days showing Reading address and name (A Residency
Statement/Affidavit is required with this option)
• Occupancy Statement/Affidavit must be notarized if a bill cannot be provided prior to a
student's enrollment
The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,sex,gender identity,religion,national origin,sexual orientation,age or disability.
Category 3—Evidence of Identification (Photo ID): (one of the below)
• Valid MA Driver's License
• Valid MA Photo ID Card
• Valid Passport
• Other Government issued Photo ID
The principal or his/her designee shall verify the home address and telephone number of each
student at least once during the school year. Any irregularities shall be reported promptly to the
Superintendent of Schools. Parents are required to notify the school of any changes of their address
or the address of the student within five business days of the change.
ENFORCEMENT
Should a question arise concerning any student's residency elsewhere while attending RPS,the
student's residency will be subject to further inquiry and/or investigation. Such questions
concerning residency may arise on a basis of incomplete, suspicious,or contradictory proofs of
address; anonymous tips; correspondence that is returned to the RPS because of invalid or unknown
address, or other grounds.
The Superintendent may request additional documentation,may use the assistance of School
Department personnel, and/or may obtain the services of police or investigative agency personnel
to conduct investigations into student residence,who will report his/her finding to the
Superintendent of Schools. The Superintendent will then make a final determination of residency.
Upon an initial determination by the Superintendent of Schools that a student is actually residing in
a city or town other than Reading,the student's enrollment in RPS shall be terminated immediately.
PENALTIES
In addition to termination of enrollment and the imposition of other penalties permitted by law
(M.G.L Chapter 76, Section 5),the RPS reserves the right to recover restitution based upon the
costs of educational services provided during the period of non-residency.
EXCEPTION
I. The Residency requirements shall not apply to the following:
a. Students who are entitled to attend the Reading Public Schools under the McKinney-
Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
b. Reading Memorial High School seniors already enrolled in the RPS who move out on or
after October 1st of a given school year, may complete the current school year provided
they have made the Superintendent of Schools aware of the move in writing within 5
business days of such move.
c. The Superintendent of Schools is authorized to admit new students from the
Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity(METCO)program from K— 12,
subject to the School Committees guidelines for class size and subject to availability of
funds from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education(DESE).
The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,sex,gender identity,religion,national origin,sexual orientation,age or disability.
d. Any other exceptions covered under School Committee Policy JFA—E.
POTENTIAL WAIVER WHEN RESIDENCE IS IN TRANSITION
For students whose residency is in transition,the following exceptions to the general policy may
apply,with prior written approval from the Superintendent of Schools:
1. Pending Purchase of Dwelling—The children of families who have signed and accepted
Purchase and Sale Agreement to purchase and reside in a dwelling in the Town of Reading
may be enrolled up to 30 calendar days in advance of the time actual physical residence
occurs. If actual residence occurs later than 30 days after enrollment, students may be asked
to leave the schools until actual residence occurs.
2. Construction of New Dwelling—Children of families which are building a primary
residence in Reading may enroll in the schools at the beginning of the school year if they
have obtained a certificate of occupancy from the Town.
NOTIFICATION
The Reading Public Schools residency requirements,verification procedures, and consequences of
falsifying or misrepresenting residency will be published in the Reading Public Schools Policy
Manual,and published in each school handbook. Legal Reference M.G.L. Chapter 76, Section 5.
The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,sex,gender identity,religion,national origin,sexual orientation,age or disability.
Category 1
Reading Public Schools
Residency Statement/Affidavit
This form is to be completed by a Landlord/Property Owner* of said property of which the
enrolling student(s)resides.
I , swear under oath,that the following information is true:
Please Print
child(ren) of school age
(List all applicable children)
is/are living at , Reading,MA 01867 of which I am the
owner* of said property.
I understand that the Reading Public Schools reserves the right to investigate residency if they feel
that temporary residency was established for the sole purpose of attending Reading Public Schools.
I further understand that according to Massachusetts General Law(Chapter 76, Section 5) "Any
person who violates or assists in the violation of this provision may be required to remit full
restitution to the town of the improperly-attended public schools."
Signed under pain and penalties of perjury on this day of , 20_
(Signature) (Date) (Print Name)
*Reading Public Schools reserves the right to validate property ownership by the Principal,
or his/her designee, through the on-line Middlesex Registry of Deeds
Statement of Notary Public:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex County,ss.
On this day of ,20 ,before me,the undersigned notary public,personally appeared
(name of document signer),proved to me through satisfactory evidence of
identification,which were ,to be the person whose name is signed on the
preceding or attached document,and acknowledged to me that he/she signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,sex,gender identity,religion,national origin,sexual orientation,age or disability.
Category 2
Reading Public Schools
Occupancy Statement/Affidavit
I/We,the parent(s),legal guardian(s)or responsible adult of
(Print student's full name)
Hereby certify as follows:
1. I/We wish to enroll the above named student in the Reading Public Schools. I/We
understand that pursuant to Massachusetts General Law(Chapter 76, Section 5)and Reading
Public Schools Policy,students who actually reside in the Town of Reading may attend the
Reading Public Schools(RPS)and students who do not actually reside in the Town of
Reading may not attend the Reading Public Schools.
2. UWe hereby certify that effective ,20 ,the above named student is/will be
residing at the following address in Reading, Massachusetts,with:
Printed Name(s)of Parent(s)/Guardian(S)/Responsible Adult
,Reading,MA 01867
No. Street Apt/Unit No.
Home Telephone:
Cell Phone: Work Phone:
3. I/We acknowledge that I am/we are required to notify the Reading Public Schools or the
above student's school, in writing, of any change in said student's address within five(5)
business days of such change of address.
4. I/We understand that this Occupancy Statement will be relied upon by the Reading Public
Schools for the purpose of determining the above student's eligibility to attend the Reading
Public Schools on the basis of residency. If said student is enrolled in the Reading Public
Schools based upon the information provided and it is subsequently determined that the
student does not actually reside in Reading,Uwe understand that the student's enrollment in
the Reading Public Schools will be promptly terminated and Uwe will be jointly liable to the
Reading Public Schools for the student's tuition for the full academic year(s).
5. I/We further certify that I am/we are the parent(s), legal guardian(s), or responsible adult of
the above student.
6. I/We understand that all applicants must reside in the Town of Reading as outlined in the
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 76, Section 5 which states:
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Every person shall have a right to attend the public schools of the town where he actually resides,
subject to the following section. No school committee is required to enroll a person who does not
actually reside in the town unless said enrollment is authorized by law or by the school committee.
Any person who violates or assists in the violation of this provision may be required to remit full
restitution to the town of the improperly-attended public schools. No person shall be excluded from or
discriminated against in admission to a public school of any town, or in obtaining the advantages,
privileges and courses of study of such public school on account of race, color,sex, religion, national
origin or sexual orientation.
Signed under pain and penalties of perjury on this day of , 20
Parent/Guardian/Responsible Adult(Please circle relationship)
Parent/Guardian/Responsible Adult(Please circle relationship)
Statement of Notary Public:
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex County,ss.
On this_day of ,20 ,before me,the undersigned notary public,personally appeared
(name of document signer),proved to me through satisfactory evidence of
identification,which were ,to be the person whose name is signed on the
preceding or attached document,and acknowledged to me that he/she signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,sex,gender identity,religion,national origin,sexual orientation,age or disability.
File: JC
ATTENDANCE AREAS
Attendance areas for the various schools of the town will be drawn up by the Superintendent and
approved by the School Committee.. The primary considerations that govern the establishment of a
school attendance area are school capacity and transportation considerations. Generally, students will
attend the school in the attendance area in which they live.
In establishing an attendance area, the following general guidelines will also be applied:
1. Use of safe walking conditions consistent with the Committee's transportation policies;
where possible, major traffic thoroughfares and natural barriers will be used for
boundaries.
2. Honoring community of interest; where possible, school attendance zones will
incorporate community patterns.
From time to time an overcrowded condition in an existing school, the development of new residential
areas, or the opening of a new school may require the establishment or change of previously established
school attendance areas.
The Committee will confer with community representatives prior to setting new attendance Iines.
However,the Committee's primary basis for judgment must be equality of educational opportunity for all
{ students rather than the personal desires of any one group.
The Superintendent is authorized to make exceptions to attendance lines for individual children in the
best interests of the student and/or the school.
Adopted by the Reading School Committee on March 26, 2007
LEGAL REFS.: M.G.L. 71:37C;71:37D; 71:37I; 71:37J
Board of Education Regulations Pertaining to Section 8 of Chapter 636 of the
Acts of 1974, Regarding Magnet School Facilities and Magnet Educational
Programs, adopted 2/25/75
Board of Education Regulations Pursuant to Chapter 636 of the Acts of 1974,
adopted 9/10/74
Board of Education Regulations Pertaining to the Preparation of Racial Balance
Plans which Involve Redistricting, adopted 4/24/73
Reading Public Schools
File:JEB
SCHOOL ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for admission to the Reading Public Schools a child must have reached the age of five on
or before August 31 of the entering year to enter kindergarten or must have reached the age of six on or
before August 31 of the entering year to enter grade one. Under no circumstances will children younger
than five be admitted.
No child shall be admitted to school except upon presentation of a physical exam and evidence of
immunization as required by the State Immunization Law and in accordance with the schedule
established by the Department of Public Health. Effective March 1, 1990 children are required to present
documented evidence of lead screening prior to entrance into preschool and kindergarten.
Under laws of the Commonwealth,each child shall attend school beginning in September of the calendar
year in which he attains the age of six.
Children entering a public school for the first time will be assigned either to kindergarten or first grade
by the building principal after a thorough consideration of preschool registration information. The
decision of the principal is final. Registration is normally held in the early spring of each year.
Upon entering school each child is required to present a birth certificate.
The only exception to this policy will be for a child who has successfully completed a public school
kindergarten in a community where he/she resided previously and where the entering school age does
not coincide with that of the Reading Public Schools. The child must be at least six years old on or
before August 31 of the entering year into grade one unless entering from a public kindergarten whose
entering school age does not coincide with the Reading Public Schools.
Adopted by the Reading School Committee on March 26,2007
Revised by the Reading School Committee on May 19,2008
Revised by the Reading School Committee on March 2,2009
Revised by the Reading School Committee on April 6,2009
LEGAL REFS.: M.G.L. 15:1G
Board of Education Regulations for Entrance to First Grade and Kindergarten,
adopted 7/20/71
Reading Public Schools
John F.Doherty,Ed.D. Craig Martin
Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent
for Learning and Teaching
82 Oakland Road
Reading,MA 01867 Martha J.S bert
Phone:781-944-5800 Y
Director of Finance&Operations
Fax:781-942-9149 P
Reading Public Schools
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To: Reading School Committee
From: John F. Doherty, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Date: November 10, 2014
Re: Naming of Facilities Sub-Committee Update
At our meeting on Thursday evening, Mr. Caruso will update you on the Naming of Facilities Sub-
Committee's progress. I am attaching a draft guideline for The Reading Public Schools Distinguished
Service Award.
If you have any questions,please contact me or Mr. Caruso.
The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,sex,gender identity,religion,national origin,sexual orientation,age or disability.
The Reading Public Schools Distinguished Service Award
Making a Positive Impact on our Students
Over the last several years the Reading Public Schools has built a well-earned reputation as
one of the strongest systems in the region. Many factors have contributed to this excellence,
including a stable and supportive community, positive family values, strong teacher and
administrator leadership, financial support from state and local government, and students who
take their education seriously.
However, most will agree that the single most important factor in the formula for success has
been the quality of our classroom teachers, building administrators, and support staff. To that
end, the Reading Public Schools has developed the Distinguished Service Award to honor and
recognize truly extraordinary, one-of-a-kind Reading educators, administrators, and staff.
The criteria for evaluating the award include both exemplary personal and professional
qualities, together with demonstrated exceptional student or administrative results above and
beyond the norm.
A. Nominee prerequisites for consideration
The nominee shall:
• Be separated from the Reading Public Schools (full or part time employment).
• May be living or deceased.
• The employee should have devoted the majority of his/her career (minimum of 15 years)
as a staff member (i.e. teacher, building level administrator, support staff, or central
office administrator) in the Reading Public Schools
B. Application prerequisites for consideration:
The application shall:
• Be complete and sufficient to evaluate all required aspects without additional inputs of
any type
• Meet the construction, length and content requirements below
If the application or nominee prerequisites for consideration are not met, the application will
be returned to the submitter(s). The submitters may elect to revise the application and
resubmit at a later date.
C. Nomination Packet
The person making the nomination and/or the nominee should complete a nomination
packet with the following information/evidence as outlined on the nomination form.
Nomination Form
o Person making nomination and contact information
o Name of nominee
o Reason for nomination (50 words or less)
Nominee Information Sheet (May include any of the following information)
o Name, address, phone, email, other social media (if applicable)
o Total Number of Years spent as an employee in the Reading Public
Schools (minimum of 15 years required)
o Date of Retirement
o Education (college degrees, certificates, etc.)
o Professional experience
o Nominations, awards, fellowships, or other distinctions attained
o Publications, field research completed
o Presentations made at local, regional, state, or national conferences
o Professional leadership positions held, both in the school district and
outside the school district
o Community leadership positions held
o Impact on the local, state, national educational community
o Innovative educational programs developed
o Extracurricular and community involvement
o Proof of being a quality educator and a continuous learner during their
career as an educator
o Significant contributions to student success, both in the classroom and
outside the classroom
o Involvement outside of the classroom, such as a sponsor of extracurricular
activities
o Must have distinguished themselves by demonstrating exceptional
leadership, character, and achievement during his/her tenure in the
Reading Public Schools
o Evidence of student achievement (if applicable)
Nominee's Personal, Professional Statements (if applicable)
• Rationale for Nomination (2-3 pages)
o The person nominating the employee should include the following:
• Why are you nominating this person for the award?
• Please describe the impact that person had on the lives of
students,both inside the classroom and outside of the classroom.
• The types of initiatives the nominee was involved in that describes
his/her leadership capacity, community involvement, and/or
approach to his/her role in the school district.
Letters of Support/Recommendation (Highly Recommended)
Submit letters of support or recommendations from individuals who are in a position to
comment on the nominee's effectiveness as a staff member, both in the role and
outside of the role. All letters must be dated, personally signed, addressed to the
Screening Committee and included with the nomination packet.
D. Criteria Considered by Selection Committee to Determine Award
Personal Characteristics:
• Application shall contain sufficient detail and summary evidence to demonstrate the
nominee's exemplary personal life and personal achievements.
• The application must cite multiple examples, achievements, goals and objectives met
within the nominee's personal life. These can be taken from Church, personal
education, business, Town Government, Recreation, Social Clubs or Committee
environment.
• The standard to be considered for this section is exceptionalism in personal life; the
nominee shall have led an exceptional personal life. The application must provide clarity
to the circumstances, facts and details of nominee achievement and growth external to
employment within the Reading Public Schools to be considered.
II. Professional:
• Application must demonstrate the nominee's exemplary professional life and
performance within the Reading Public Schools.
• Applications must cite multiple examples from a range of alternative sources. Examples
can include staff assisted or managed, department awards achieved, improvement
progress awards granted, positions or promotions awarded and other notable work-
centered achievements, nominations and objectives that distinguish this nominee head
and shoulders above the already high level of performance that Reading Schools
operate at.
Ill. Civic
• There shall be no incidents of a felony conviction.
IV. Educational
• Evidence of being a continuous learner. This could include, but is not limited to
advanced degrees (i.e. MEd., EdD, PhD), certificates of learning, workshops, published
articles)
V. Impact on Students
• There should be sufficient evidence to demonstrate the positive impact that the nominee
had on students based on the position(s) that he or she held.
E. Application Review
• In most cases, the Selection Committee may generally have no knowledge of or work
experience with the nominee, so that the application must be sufficiently full and
complete in all aspects to allow reviewers to render a decision.
• A Selection Committee may have known the nominee and may participate in the review
of the application (no need to recuse)
• An application may be rejected after review without detailed comment or explanation.
The application may be revised and resubmitted at a later date.
• An application may be returned to the submitter without a decision, such as where the
application package is deficient or incomplete. The application may be revised and
resubmitted at a later date.
• All materials submitted become the property of the Reading Public Schools.
• All original text shall be double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font, Microsoft Word
format), with minimum half-inch margins.
• An length of 10 pages minimum, and 30 pages maximum
F. Selection Committee Representatives
• The Selection Committee will consist of no less than 7 and no more than 9
members. The membership will include one School Committee member, one
member of the Board of Selectmen, one High School student, one
Community Member, one current Reading Public School educator, one
current Reading Public School Administrator, and one current Central Office
Administrator. The respective Boards will choose their representative
members, the School Committee will choose the community members, the
High School Principal will select the students, and the Superintendent will
select the educators and the Reading Public School Administrators.
• The Superintendent of Schools will be the facilitator for the Selection
Committee but will not have a vote in the selection process.
G. Selection Process
• Nomination packages will be reviewed by the Superintendent of Schools and
the selected School Committee member before being brought to the full
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Selection Committee for election
• Nomination packages will be marked "Confidential" and sent to:
Reading Public Schools
Distinguished Educator Hall of Fame Nomination
82 Oakland Road
Reading, MA 01867
• The Nomination period will be from February 1st to March 1St. Selections to
occur at a meeting by April 1st each y ear.
• The selection committee will have a ballot period of one week to cast their
votes.
• A person will be selected by majority vote of the full committee.
H. Recognition/Award
o Those selected will be honored at a recognition ceremony and/or
School Committee meeting along with other recognitions (i.e.
Milestone Awards, Retirees, Awarding of Professional Teacher Status)
John F.Doherty,Ed. D. Craig Martin
Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent
for Learning and Teaching
82 Oakland Road
Reading,MA 01867 ��
Phone:781-944-5800 fJ Martha J. Sybert
Fax:781-942-9149 Director of Finance and Operations
Reading Public Schools
Instilling a joy of learning and inspiring the innovative leaders of tomorrow
TO: Reading School Committee
FROM: Martha J. Sybert
DATE: November 12,2014
RE: FY2015 Budget Status Update
At the Reading School Committee meeting on November 13h,we will provide the Committee with an update on the
status of the Fiscal Year 2015 budget. Attached,please find a report showing the budget status as of October 31,2014.
This report shows that we currently have an unencumbered balance$420,989 in the School Department budget,
representing 1.04%of the total appropriation. For Town Building Maintenance,there is an unencumbered balance of
$20,208 or 2.89%of the total appropriation.
These balances are low for this time of year,with the most significant balance in the special education cost center. This
current balance is attributed to the fact that we were able to pre-pay approximately$340,000 in special education
tuitions with FY2014 funds. This has helped us to cover a number of unanticipated special education placements and
some increased services due to changes in student's IEP's. We had three students move into the district that required
Out of District placements and three unanticipated placements that were written into IEP's in June.
The deficits and surpluses that you see in the building regular education budgets are due in part to turnover expense or
savings. There are a number of staff that have been or continue to be out due to medical leaves of absence. However,
there were also three additional kindergarten paraprofessional positions added for the start of this school year at Eaton
due to large class sizes(24 and 25)in the kindergarten classes.
The large variances that you see in the Barrows and Birch Meadow special education budgets are due to the shifting of
some of the DLC programs from Barrows to Birch Meadow. Transfers will be made between these two building
budgets to offset the variances. Deficits in the Killam and Coolidge special education budgets are due in part to
turnover expense but also additional paraeducator supports that were not anticipated during the FY2015 budget
development process.
The surplus in the administration budget is due to turnover savings from salaried positions which has been somewhat
offset by an increase in legal expenses due to personnel issues.The deficit in health services is due to contractual
obligations and an increase in nurse substitute expense as we have had staff on extended leaves. Finally,the deficit in
technology is due to salary increases that were under budgeted in FY15.
We will be prepared to discuss this report in greater detail at Thursday's meeting and to answer any additional questions
you may have. Please feel free to contact me if you have specific questions you would like addressed or need additional
information.
The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,sex,gender identity,religion,national origin,sexual orientation,age or disability.
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Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent
for Learning and Teaching
82 Oakland Road
Reading,MA 01867 Martha J.Sybert
Phone:781-944-5800 d r! Director of Finance&Operations
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Reading Public Schools
Instilling a joy of learning and inspiring the innovative leaders of tomorrow
TO: Reading School Committee
FROM: John F. Doherty, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
DATE: November 10, 2014
TOPIC: Approval of RMHS Model UN Field Trip
At our meeting on Monday evening I will ask the School Committee to approve the RMHS Model UN
field trip to the University of Massachusetts in March. 1 have met with Principal Baler and teacher Amy
Fedele to discuss this trip. This trip is an opportunity for delegates to come together into an environment
that fosters creative thinking and open-mindedness in debate.
I have attached a memorandum from Principal Bakr for your information.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,sex,gender identity,religion,national origin,sexual orientation,age or disability.
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Fr' —, Su.A.4.6� Field Trip Plan nn minimum of 3 years.
1. Trip Coordinator�11) FP Uk `e, School P. r� I+S Grade(s)Attending %'/i-)
2. Destination Un i l ! ',tits S 4...17,01A61-- 1//o�L e/ U/I W��j
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3. Type of Trip: Day Extended Overnight Out of State International
4. Purpose of Trip OM/ %[// /AN � •
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5. Date(s)of Trip 9)/3—.3/ic Time of Departure 3i/3 Time of Return 3/i 5
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6. Cost of Tli� Ql�r' �0 Will there be fundraising? ( . If yes,please attach plan.
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7. No.of Students Attending / Q No.of Teachers / No.of other adults
8. Have all adults had the necessary CORI and/or SAFIS Criminal Background Checks ye...s
9. Transportation Required(Circle): Bus Train Boat Plane Private Car Other
10. Name of Company Providing Transportation
11. If this is an overnight trip,is the bus driver getting sufficient rest in accordance with federal regulations and
common sense?
12. Departure Information(location and carrier) Lill IA S
13. Return Trip Information(location and carrier) 14,1A tt- 3
14. Food and Lodging(if applicable)will be provided by S u P 1,
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16. Has the school determined that the facility has adequate insurance consistent with the level of risk involved
(e.g.sedentary trip as opposed to outdoor,physically active trip)? If yes,attach a copy
of the policy.
17. If swimming is involved,the school has deter fined that a lifeguard will be on duty at all times when students
are in the water. Yes No N/A
18. Please describe below the educational alternative for those students who will not be attending the trip.
19. Please describe the process that will be used to determine student eligibility for the trip.
20. Please attach the following to this document:
a. A detailed itinerary of the trip
b. Signed state ethics financial disclosure forms from all teachers whose field trip cost will be covered.
This is for any field trip where the cost per person is over$50. To access the form,go to
http://www.mass.gov/ethics/disclosure-forms/municipal-employee-disclosure-forms/and complete
Form lid,Disclosure of Travel Expenses for Non-Elected/Appointed Employee required by 930 CMR
5.08(2)(d)1.
c. A copy of any contract associated with the field trip.
d. A list of all adults who will be chaperoning the field trip.
The Following Section is for Out of Country Field Trips Only
A. Are there any current travel warnings or advisories issued by the State Department?Please go to
www.cdc.gov or www.travel.state.gov . Yes No
If yes,please explain
B. Have you purchased medical insurance for each day of an out of country field trip? Yes_No
(attach a copy of the policy)
C. Is medical preclearance required? Yes No
D. Does each student and staff member have the appropriate documentation necessary for travel to the
country/countries being visited and for return to the United States? Yes No
E. Copies of all students' passports shall be maintained by the Trip Coordinator.
F. At least one staff member accompanying the students must have a phone number with international
service.
Name of Staff Member
Telephone Number
To be completed by Reading Public School Administration
I certify that all requirements of the Reading Public Schools Field Trip Policy have been fulfilled.
21. APPROVED DATE 7/Z u I
Principal(For All Field Trips)
22. APPROVED ` DATE
Superin sent of Scho•Is(For All Extended,Overnight,Out of State, d nternational Field Trips)
School Committee Approval Date(For Overnight,Out of State,and International Field Trips)
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March 13th-15th,2015
Conference Schedule
The tentative schedule of events and committee sessions for UMass MUN XIV,times may change slightly.
Friday
Registration Check-In:4:00-6:30pm in Campus Center concourse.
Opening ceremonies:7:00-8:00pm.
Committee Session I:
• (Group A)8:05-9:25pm
• (Group B)8:10-9:30pm
Adviser Social:8:30-10:OOpm.
Curfew at 11:00pm-All delegates must remain in own rooms at this time.
Saturday
Committee Session II:
• (Group A)9:00-11:45am.
• (Group B)9:10-11:55am.
Lunch Break:12:00-1:15pm.
(tours of campus will be offered to those who are interested)
Committee Session III:
• (Group A)1:30-4:30pm.
• (Group B)1:35-4:35pm.
Dinner Break:4:45-6:30pm.
Committee Session IV:
• (Group A)6:45-8:30pm.
• (Group B)6:50-8:35pm.
Delegate Dance:9:00-11:30pm in the Campus Center Ballroom.
(in addition to the dance,Trivia Night as well as board games will be hosted in an adjacent room)
Curfew at 12:00am-All delegates must be in own rooms at this time.
Sunday
Committee Session V:9:30-10:45am.
Checkout of UMass Hotel by 11:00am.
Closing Ceremonies:11:15-12:00pm.
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UMass MIA
March 13th- 15th,2015
Dear Prospective Delegates and Advisers,
It is with great excitement and pleasure that I invite you to join us at the University of Massachusetts
Amherst Secondary School Model United Nations Conference! UMassMUN XIV will take place
March 13th to March l 5th in Amherst,MA at the UMass Hotel and Conference Center,located in the
center of the commonwealth's flagship campus.
Hosted and staffed by UMass International Relations Club, the goal of UMassMUN is to bring our
delegates together into an environment that fosters creative thinking and open-mindedness in debate.
We strive to provide a unique, exciting, and challenging experience with each conference in order to
foster communication skills, test critical thinking and reasoning, and proliferate knowledge of
international relations. Our committees are designed to present delegates with multi-faceted
international issues ranging from political and social movements to environmental and health
concerns,and keep them in touch with the state of our globalized world.
It is my distinct pleasure to announce that the theme of UMassMUN XIV will be Latin America!
Stretching from the equator to Antarctica, the social and political landscape of Latin America is as
diverse as its geography. Ranging from tropical Amazonia to the snow-capped peaks of the Andes,
Latin America's varied climates have given rise to rich cultures such as the ancient empires of the
lncans, Aztecs and Mayans. While their histories may vary, the over twenty countries of Latin
America are linked by their common Iberian conquest and colonization, giving rise to their shared
Spanish and Portuguese languages. Today, Latin America is a region of momentous social and
economic change. From only three Latin American democracies in 1980 to a democratic majority
today, Latin America is experiencing major political movements. UMassMUN XIV is excited to
introduce delegates to this complex region with committees ranging from the conquest of
Tenochtitlan to mediating relations between the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
UMassMUN XIV also strives to provide its delegates and advisers with a professional and exciting
conference setting. An opening reception is provided for both delegates and their advisers, and
numerous social events including a dance and trivia take place on Saturday evening. Together, the
experiences in and out of committee make UMassMUN one of the premier high school Model United
Nations conferences in the Northeast.
We look forward to seeing you in March!
Julia Berger,UMass MUN Secretary General
Educational Experience
From public speaking to a strong knowledge of current events and history, there are
countless skills which can be developed and strengthened through Model UN. When joining
a committee at UMass MUN, delegates will learn and experience all of the following.
Public Speaking and Debating
In committee sessions, students have an excellent opportunity to develop and cultivate their
public speaking and debating skills. Delegates are expected to know their country's position
and to be able to communicate it effectively to their committee. Whether students speak in
front of fourteen other delegates in the crisis committee or fifty nine others in one of the
general assemblies, they will learn to clarify and articulate their ideas in a persuasive
manner. Refining their public speaking skills in this way will help students increase the
effectiveness of their communication in school and in their everyday lives.
Cooperation and Negotiation
With sharply contrasting views likely to arise in all bodies, negotiation and consensus
building will be key aspects of the UMassMUN experience. Delegates will need to learn to
compromise without abandoning their countries or persons fundamental beliefs and
principles.
Learning About International Politics
Delegates will develop a keen understanding of international affairs by participating in
UMassMUN XIII. The committee background guides posted on the UMassMUN website and
committee debate itself are designed with the goal of educating high school students about
committee topics, with the idea that students' own preparatory research will bring these
topics into clearer focus by shedding light on the policies and practices of an individual
country or character. Delegates will also gain a general knowledge of international
organizations and current and historical issues in international politics. They will experience
first-hand how the art of diplomacy is practiced and how the actions of the United Nations
and other international organizations affect the global community.
Perspective
Participation in UMassMUN XIII will give students the unique opportunity to take on the role
of a representative from a foreign nation. Delegates will have to shed their own personal
beliefs in favor of the ideas, values, and principles of another government and people.
UMassMUN seeks to offer a diverse array of countries and positions for delegates. More
than sixty nations will be represented in the general assemblies, while regional bodies and
security organizations will give delegates the opportunity to examine the positions of their
country in a more specialized setting.
John F.Doherty,Ed. D. Craig Martin
Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent
for Learning and Teaching
82 Oakland Road
Reading,MA 01867 Martha J.Sybert
Phone:781-944-5800 Director of Finance&Operations
Fax:781-942-9149
Reading Public Schools
Instilling a joy of learning and inspiring the innovative leaders of tomorrow
TO: Reading School Committee
FROM: John F. Doherty, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
DATE: November 10, 2014
TOPIC: Approval of RMHS Model UN Field Trip
At our meeting on Monday evening I will ask the School Committee to approve the RMHS Model UN
field trip to the Boston University Model UN Conference in February. I have met with Principal Baler
and teacher Amy Fedele to discuss this trip. This trip is an opportunity for students to participate in
simulated sessions of intergovernmental and other political bodies, covering topics from economics to
government to military to business and fostering learning in civics,writing, research, negotiation, debate,
and public speaking.
I have attached a memorandum from Principal Bakr for your information.
If you have any questions,please contact me.
The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,sex,gender identity,religion,national origin,sexual orientation,age or disability.
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John F.Doherty,Ed.D. READING MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Adam D. Bakr
Superintendent Principal
62 Oakland Road,Reading,Massachusetts 01867 Michael R.Scarpitto
Tel:781-944-8200 Fax: 781-942-5435 Laura Olsen
Website:http://www.edline.net/pages/Reading_HS Thomas J.Zaya
Assistant Principals
TO: John Doherty
From: Adam D. Bakr
Date: November 4, 2014
Re: Model UN Conference
May this letter serve as support for.Ms. Amy Fedele, and her desire to escort the
Model United Nations Club to Boston University Model UN Conference. The
team will depart on.February-6th and return on February.8th. Students and
chaperones will be staying overnight at the Boston Marriott, Copley Square,
Boston, MA.. There will be approximately 10 students and 2 chaperones.
I respectfully request request your approval for this trip.
Thank You.
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F,IA. --> a)cyjcitA3 Field Trip Plan minimum of 3 years.
1. Trip Coordinator Am i .3-p d l School RAI f 5 Grade(s)Attending % --i
2. Destination t>oS n marl-r b f Co P1 p/e I fon m4"
3. Type of Trip: Day Extended Overnight X Out of State International
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5. Date(s)of Trip F (D ( , li Time of Departure (D {D lime of Return Fe / 1 g
6. Cost of TriL2 a-5-' 0 O flir1D vill there be fundraising? /1/(-) If yes,please attach plan.
7. No.of Students AttendingLeM3t o.of Teachers / No. of other adults
8. Have all adults had the necessary CORI and/or SAFIS Criminal Background Checks f,'I 4
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9. Transportation Required(Circle): Bus Train Boat Plane Private Car Other
10. Name of Company Providing Transportation
11. If this is an overnight trip,is the bus driver getting sufficient rest in accordance with federal regulations and
common sense?
12. Departure Information(location and carrier) pin 1-1-- S
13. Return Trip Information(location and carrier) AM ffi . '
14. Food and Lodging(if applicable)will be provided by .S-11)b61 17 -S 1 h1 I/ Al
15. Address and Phone No.of Lodging(if applicable)u{l114-sS hAttiti.AA-I' ettimpuA!! /4-0/-e- I
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16. Has the school determined that the facility has adequate insurance consistent with the level of risk involved
(e.g.sedentary trip as opposed to outdoor,physically active trip)? If yes,attach a copy
of the policy.
17. If swimming is involved,the school has determi d that a lifeguard will be on duty at all times when students
are in the water. Yes No N/A
18. Please describe below the educational alternative for those students who will not be attending the trip.
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19. Please describe the process that will be used to determine student eligibility for the trip.
20. Please attach the following to this document:
a. A detailed itinerary of the trip
b. Signed state ethics financial disclosure forms from all teachers whose field trip cost will be covered.
This is for any field trip where the cost per person is over$50. To access the form,go to
http://www.mass.gov/ethics/disclosure-forms/municipal-employee-disclosure-formsf and complete
Form 11d,Disclosure of Travel Expenses for Non-Elected/Appointed Employee required by 930 CMR
5.08(2)(d)1.
c. A copy of any contract associated with the field trip.
d. A list of all adults who will be chaperoning the field trip.
The Following Section is for Out of Country Field Trips Only
A. Are there any current travel warnings or advisories issued by the State Department?Please go to
www.cdc.gov or www.travel.state.gov. Yes No
If yes,please explain
B. Have you purchased medical insurance for each day of an out of country field trip? Yes_No
(attach a copy of the policy)
C. Is medical preclearance required? Yes No
D. Does each student and staff member have the appropriate documentation necessary for travel to the
country/countries being visited and for return to the United States? Yes No
E. Copies of all students' passports shall be maintained by the Trip Coordinator.
F. At least one staff member accompanying the students must have a phone number with international
service.
Name of Staff Member
Telephone Number
To be completed by Reading Public School Administration
I certify that all requirements of the Readi g P blic Schools Field Trip Policy have been fulfilled.
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School Committee Approval Date(For Overnight,Out of State,and International Field Trips)
BOSMUN XIV http://bosmun.org/
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The Boston Invitational Model United Nations Conference(BosMUN) is one of the premier high
school conferences in the United States, playing host to around 1,400 students from around the
country and the world. Students participate in simulated sessions of intergovernmental and other
political bodies,covering topics from economics to government to military to business and fostering
learning in civics,writing, research, negotiation, debate, and public speaking.
BosMUN was initially run by Boston University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In March
2008, Boston University took sole ownership of the conference.The location of the conference was
also relocated to the Boston Park Plaza Hotel in downtown Boston. BosMUN prides itself on
providing an exceptional experience for both the novice and advanced attendee. This year, BosMUN
is especially excited to be holding our conference at the Boston Marriott Hotel Copley Place.
The conference itself is broken up into four committee types. General Assemblies (GA) are
BosMUN's largest committees. Run in the style and form of United Nations General Assemblies,
these offer delegates the opportunity to participate in a traditional Model UN experience,focusing on
public speaking in front of a large group, formal resolution writing, and negotiation with their peers.
Economic and Social Councils (ECOSOC)committees are slightly smaller than GAs, but are still run
in strict parliamentary procedure. Delegates can still utilize the skills necessary for success in a GA,
but in the setting of a more narrowly-focused body.
Our Specialized Agencies are small committees that include actual United Nations Specialized
Agencies and other unique committees. Specialized Agencies incorporate some crisis elements into
committee, provided by our floating crisis room. Essentially, if debate begins to slow in these
committees, our floating crisis room will introduce a new development, making for an exciting
experience for all involved. Our Press Corps committee allows delegates to visit other committees
during the conference, to get information to write articles for the conference newsletter,Twitter feed,
and biog. The Non-Governmental Organization Forum (NGO Forum) also allows delegates to visit
other committees during the conference,this time lobbying on behalf of their organization's cause
and lending support to resolutions that their organization is in favor of.
Crisis committees are our smallest and most dynamic committees. Delegates are allowed to change
the direction of their committee with the involvement of their crisis room,which will provide them with
updates and crises to address. The crisis director creates crises that the committee must react to,
sometimes involving the entire committee or just individual members. These committees are
constantly changing and evolving, requiring delegates to work quickly to respond to recent
developments. In our Joint Crisis Committees, the actions of one committee affect the other
committee. This attempt to recreate real-world conditions, in which the actions of everyone involved
affect the course of a crisis.We also conduct'Midnight Crisis' in which some delegates are called
back into committee in the middle of the night to deal with a major crisis, simulating how real-world
events often surprise decision-makers, requiring them to act under trying circumstances.
Costs & Fees
To attend BosMUN, each delegation must pay a flat delegation fee plus an additional fee per
delegate. For your convenience,we have three registration periods(early, regular, and late
registration).
A deposit of the$65 Delegation fee along with 25%of the Delegate fees must be received or
postmarked by 30 days from registration. This amount and deadline will be indicated on your
school's invoice. Check due November 10th Town of Reading $85.00 (school fee
$65.00 delegate fee $75.00)
•Schools will be charged an additional $15 late fee for each 30-day period that the deposit is late.
After 2 months(once late fees on the deposit accrue to$30),the school will be presumed not to be
coming;their account will be dropped and they must re-register if they wish to attend BosMUN XIV.
•The remaining amount(75%of the delegate fees+ any other charges) must be received or
postmarked by Friday, December 5th, 2014.This amount and deadline will be indicated on your
school's invoice.
•Schools will be charged an additional $35 late fee for each 15-day period that the remaining
amount(75%of the delegate fees+ any other charges) is late.
• In case the remaining amount is not paid by Monday, January 5th 2015(once late fees on the
remaining amount accrue to $70), the school will be presumed not to be coming;their account will
be dropped and they must re-register if they wish to attend BosMUN XIV.
Hotel Information
BosMUN XIV will be held at the Boston Marriott Hotel Copley Place in downtown Boston. BosMUN
requires all delegations who plan to stay overnight to stay at the Boston Marriott Hotel Copley Place
unless special arrangements are approved by the Secretary-General.
Room Rates through BosMUN Room Block:
Room Type Rate/Night
Single $176.00
Double $186.00
Triple $200.00
Quad $200.00
All guest room rates are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes.
Hotel costs will be determined once we have final numbers registered. Expect costs of about
$130.00 per person for two nights accommodation.
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Conference Starts:Feb 6th,2015 Please note that BosMUN does not provide meals to delegates. Lunch and dinner breaks
Conference Ends:Feb 8th,2015 are recommended times for delegates to get food on their own.
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11,00 AM Conference Check-In Opens
4:00 PM—4:30 PM Beginner Delegate Training
4:30 PM—5:00 PM Advanced Delegate Training
5:00 PM—5:30 PM Crisis Delegate Training
5:30 PM—6:30 PM Dinner Break
6:30 PM—7:30 PM Opening Ceremonies
7:45 PM—10:30 PM Committee Session
8:30 PM—9:30 PM Adtisor Reception
11:00 PM—12:30 PM Delegate Social Event
1:00 AM Curfew
Saturday, February 7, 2015
9:00 AM-12:00 PM Committee Session II
9:20 AM-10:00 AM Advisor Breakfast
12:00 PM-1:30 PM Lunch Break
1:30 PM-4:00 PM Committee Session UI
4:00 PM-5:00 PM Break
5:00 PM-8:00 PM Committee Session IV
8:00 PM-10:00 PM Dinner Break
10:00 PM-12:00 AM Delegate Dance
12:30 AM Curfew
Sunday, February 8, 2015
9:00 AM-11:00 AM Committee Session V
9:20 AM-10:00 AM Advisor Breakfast
11:00 AM-11:30 AM Committee Free Time
11:30 AM-12:30 PM Break
12:30 PM-1:30 PM Closing Ceremonies
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Nov. 13th School Committee Prior to Town Meeting
Nov. 13th Town Meeting
Nov. 15th Retreat
Nov.17th Town Meeting
Nov.20th Town Meeting
Nov. 24th School Committee Barrows
Dec. 1st School Committee Office Hours Snow-Dockser& Nihan
Dec. 15th School Committee Wood End
Dec.22nd School Committee
Jan. 8th School Committee Office Hours FY2016 Budget
Jan. 12th School Committee FY2016 Budget
Jan.15th School Committee FY2016 Budget
Jan. 22nd School Committee FY2016 Budget-Public Hearing
Jan. 26th School Committee
Jan.28th FinForum 7:30 p.m. Sr.Center
Feb.2nd School Committee FY2016 Budget-Vote
Feb.9th School Committee Office Hours Caruso&Robinson
Feb. 23rd School Committee RMHS
March 9th School Committee Parker Office Hours
March 18th FY16 Budget Presentation Finance Committee
March 23rd School Committee Birch Meadow
April 6th School Committee Office Hours Webb&Borawski
April 7th Local Election
April 27th Town Meeting
April 28th School Committee Killam
April 30th Town Meeting
May 4th Town Meeting
May 7th Town Meeting
May 11th School Committee RISE Office Hours School Choice
May 18th School Committee
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