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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-11 School Committee Minutes � FR O / c Town of Reading a b Meeting Minutes t CE�VED i'W,4 CLERK she INCOR4�� I N J, M I S S. Board - Committee - Commission - Council: P School Committee -2 3- OS Date: 2015-05-11 Time: 7:00 PM Building: School - Memorial High Location: Superintendent Conference Room Address: 82 Oakland Road Purpose: Open Session Session: General Session Attendees: Members - Present: Linda Snow Dockser John Doherty, Superintendent Jeanne Borawski Craig Martin, Assistant Superintendent Chuck Robinson Martha Sybert, Director of Finance Gary Nihan Elaine Webb Julie Joyce Members - Not Present: Carolyn Wilson, Director of Student Services Andrea Nastri, Student Representative Others Present: Carl Gillies, Student Representative Debbie Butts, Director of the RISE Preschool Erica Boran, RISE teacher Al Sylvia, Reading Chronicle Nancy Docktor, Resident Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: John F. Doherty, Ed.D. Superintendent Topics of Discussion: I. Call to Order Chair Robinson called the School Committee to order at 7:05 p.m. Chair Robinson welcomed guests and reviewed the agenda. He opened the public hearing on School Choice at 7:06 p.m. Dr. Doherty provided a brief overview and reviewed the projected district enrollment for the 2015-16 school year. Dr. Doherty recommended not to enroll non-resident students due to general enrollment concerns. Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Dr. Snow Dockser, pursuant to the provisions of G.L.c. 76 & 12B that the School Committee of Reading, following a public hearing, hereby withdraws from its obligation to enroll non-resident students in Reading Public Schools during the 2015-2016 school year for the following reason: General District Enrollment. Page I 1 Mr. Robinson asked for input from the audience. There was none. The School Committee asked clarifying questions regarding school choice. The vote on the motion carried 6-0. Chair Robinson closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. II. Recommended Procedure A. Public Input(I) Chair Robinson called for public input. There was none. B. New Business (out of order) RISE Presentation RISE Preschool Director Debbie Butts began by thanking the administration for their support. She provided a brief overview of the RISE program. The Reading Integrated School Experience (RISE) is the Reading Public Schools preschool program that provides an integrated school experience for children age 3 — 5. RISE is the first face that many families meet as they begin their children's educational journey. RISE teacher Erica Boran reviewed the curriculum. The curriculum follows the Common Core standards and the students are provided with Literacy, Mathematics, STEM and Social Skill lessons geared for the preschool student. Mrs. Boran shared that the teachers were able to work on ELA curriculum over the summer. They were able to purchase books and materials to help reinforce lessons. Mrs. Boran said that the preschool years set the foundation for student's learning and success. Oral language, alphabetic code and print awareness are literacy components that need to begin in preschool and are linked to later learning, reading and academic success. The RISE staff incorporates these skills into the everyday learning through play, social skills, structured and designed activities. Ms. Butts said that as part of the MTSS initiative in the district the RISE staff has developed a matrix outlining the expectations for behavior. Students can earn tickets for showing effort, respect, safety and inclusion during the day. Mr. Robinson asked for an example of a behavior that would earn a ticket. Mrs. Boran said a student can earn a ticket for inclusion by asking another student to play or join his/her group. Dr. Snow Dockser asked about communication with families. Mrs. Boran said that she sends a daily email home to parents reviewing the day's activities. This strengthens the home/school connection extending learning. She is able to talk to parents at drop off and pick up to address any issues that may have arisen. Page 1 2 Ms. Butts added that it is important to reinforce the fact that all students are different and learn at different rates. Mr. Nihan asked if the student's had physical education during their day. Ms. Butts said that the Wood End students are able to have physical education and thanked Mrs. King for working the time into the schedule. The RISE students at the high school do not have physical education but engage in outdoor activities. Mrs. Boran added that she incorporates movement in activities and learning with her students. Ms. Butts shared slides of students participating in the activities of a typical day. Chair Robinson thanked Ms. Butts and Mrs. Boran for coming tonight. C. Reports Students Mr. Gillies reported that the seniors have 7 days left and senioritis is running rampant. He reported that the boy's lacrosse team remains undefeated and tomorrow night is the RMHS Scholastic Awards Night which will honor National Honor Society and Century Club inductees as well as College Book Award recipients. Liaisons Dr. Snow Dockser reported on three events: • RMHS Choral Department's Spring into Song • Understanding Disabilities 30th Anniversary • The recent REF Imagination Celebration She also reported on the HRAC and ongoing discussion of the direction the group would like to go. They are weighing options of going private. The Committee will dissolve as of June 30th unless the Board of Selectman reinstates the Human Relations Advisory Committee. She once again asked that anyone that may be interested in becoming a member contact the Committee or attend their meetings. Mr. Robinson asked about the advantages of going private. Dr. Snow Dockser said the group is still exploring the pros and cons. One advantage would be they would not be subject to the Open Meeting Laws. Mrs. Webb thanked all the administrators and teachers that attended the REF Imagination Celebration last week. D. Continued Business Modular Classroom Update Ms. Sybert updated the School Committee on the status of the modular classroom project. She handed out conceptual site plans of the locations of the modular at Page 1 3 each building. Ms. Sybert, Mrs. Colon and Superintendent Doherty met with the principals of the three buildings to discuss the project. The work zones will be fenced off and the principals will develop and notify parents of new walking patterns to avoid these sites. Superintendent Doherty said the site work will begin after Memorial Day. FYI Budget Update and Transfers Ms. Sybert updated the School Committee on the budget status as of April 30, 2015. She reviewed the request to transfer funds from Special Education to the Technology cost center. The funds available in the Special Education cost center are partially attributable to the district's pre-payment of approximately $300,000 in special education tuitions in fiscal year 2014. In addition, some placement decisions have resulted in savings to the district while some placements have not yet been settled but are expected to be settled in the current fiscal year. Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Mr. Nihan, to authorize the transfer of $170,000 from the Special Education cost center to the Technology cost center. The motion carried 6-0. Friends & Family Day Mr. Robinson asked the Committee for input on activities for Friends & Family Day. A suggestion was made to ask the Architect to provide plans of the three modular classroom sites for the public to see. Dr. Snow Dockser suggested providing an activity for young children to do while their parents were speaking to committee members. Dr. Doherty suggested 1.5 hour shifts for the Committee members. A schedule will be created. E. New Business RCTV Community Night Mr. Robinson explained the format of the community night. The School Committee has the 8:30 slot on Wednesday night. He asked for input on what kind of information the group would like to share. It was determined that they will share the role of the School Committee and Mrs. Borawski and Mrs. Webb will represent the Committee. III. Routine Matters a. Bills and Payroll (A) The following warrants were circulated and signed. Warrant S1545 4.30.15 $203,217.35 Page 1 4 Warrant S 1546 5.7.15 $108,417.08 Warrant P1522 4.24.15 $1,495,767.53 b. Bids and Donations (A) Ms. Sybert reviewed the bids received for the Joshua Eaton Roof Replacement and Associated Work project. Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Mr. Nihan, to authorize the Superintendent to enter into contract with Reliable Roofing and Sheet Metal for the Joshua Eaton Roof Replacement and associated work. The motion carried 6-0. Donations RMHS Hockey Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Mrs. Webb, to accept the donation from the Friends of Reading Rockets Hockev in the amount of$500 to be used to support a coaching assistant. The motion carried 6-0. RMHS Lacrosse Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Mrs. Joyce, to accept the donation from Reading Lacrosse in the amount of$4,500 to be used to support coaching assistants for the 2015 season. The motion carried 6-0. RMHS Drama Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Mr. Nihan, to accept the donation from the Reading PSST in the amount of$1,300 to be used to support the Playwritim Instructor as part of the RMHS drama program. The motion carried 6-0. Dr. Snow Dockser thanked the parent organizations for their efforts raising the money for the donations. c. Minutes Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Mr. Nihan, to approve the open session minutes dated April 28, 2015. The motion carried 6-0. d. Calendar IV.Information V. 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