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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-01 School Committee Minutes • 7(544‘. t� oN, Town of Reading F' wJ Meeting Minutes M ` " r \649.1NC044PP Board - Committee - Commission - Council: School Committee Date: 2015-06-01 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 Carolyn Wilson, Director of Student Services Elaine Webb Julie Joyce Members - Not Present: Carl Gillies, Student Representative Others Present: Alex Nazzaro, Student Representative Al Sylvia, Reading Chronicle Nancy Docktor, Resident Erica McNamara, RCASA Julianne DeAngelis, RCASA Maureen Buzby, Mystic Valley Tobacco & Alcohol Program Joanne Senders, Reading Advocate 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. II. Recommended Procedure A. Public Input (I) Chair Robinson called for public input. There was none. B. Reports Page I 1 Students Ms. Nazzaro reported that class elections were held for next year's officers. She also reported that most of our sports are participating in post season play and the senior prom was last week culminating with graduation on Sunday. Liaisons Dr. Snow Dockser reported that the HRAC went before the Board of Selectman to ask the Board to reinstate the Human Relations Advisory Committee. The Selectmen were receptive and supportive. She has also attended three of the community forums and found them to be very informative with a good dialogue. The attendees are providing a lot of useful feedback. Dr. Doherty explained that he will compile the data he has gathered at these forums and present to the School Committee in the fall. There will also be additional forums in the fall with more detailed questions. As a parent of a senior, Dr. Snow Dockser took this opportunity to thank the administration, faculty and staff for all they do to provide quality educational experiences. Mrs. Webb reported on the National Spanish Honor Society ceremony being held this evening. Director of Student Services Mrs. Wilson reviewed the district's approach to providing Mental Health Services. The district has a system in place to address the social-emotional well- being of our students. Using student's 504 plans as well as the tools associated with the MTSS system, staff can be proactive and students can be successful. Dr. Doherty said that as part of the School Transformation Grant the district is required to report the status of the grant by July l st. Sara Burd will present on this grant at an upcoming School Committee meeting. Director of Finance Ms. Sybert reported that there is a slight delay in the permitting process for the Modular classrooms. The vendor will be meeting with the town Building Inspector tomorrow. Mr. Robinson asked how the delay will affect the project. Ms. Sybert said that Vanguard will update the schedule after that meeting. Mrs. Webb was startled by news of this delay. She wants to be assured that Vanguard stays on top of this project and that they are mindful that Town Hall is closed on Fridays. Assistant Superintendent Page 12 Mr. Martin reported on a workshop he and some of the team leaders attended and presented last week. It was a collaborative event with discussion around common measures. Mr. Nihan asked where we were in the hiring of the curriculum coaches. Mr. Martin shared that interviews have begun. Superintendent The Superintendent shared that Mrs. Patti Beckman has been named as the Associate Principal at the Birch Meadow School for the 2015-16 school year. Superintendent Doherty reviewed her qualifications and feels this will be a great fit. Mr. Sprung will work collaboratively throughout the year with Mrs. Beckman. C. New Business (out of order) RCASA Presentation—Vaping RCASA Director Erica McNamara introduced Maureen Buzby from the Mystic Valley Tobacco & Alcohol Program who will present information of"vaping". She provided a brief background of the Mystic Valley Tobacco & Alcohol Program saying she is the coordinator for 7 communities responsible for educating them on these products. She said that young people are not smoking traditional cigarettes as much but are using these products such as hookah pens, personalized vaporizers (PV or vapes) and e-hookahs instead. Manufacturers market them to make them attractive to young adults. "Vaping" is the new craze among adolescents. The use of vaping has been steadily increasing. Ms. Buzby defined what an e-cigarette is. An e-cigarette is a nicotine delivery device that is battery operated and is not regulated by state or federal laws. It contains no tobacco. Local communities are doing a better job regulating the access to these products. Reading is one of the few communities that require a person to be 21 to purchase these products. The risk associated with the use of these devices has yet to be determined. Nicotine is a poison and there are other toxins in these products as well. Nicotine can cause the heart to race. Young adults that have never used conventional cigarettes are gravitating to these devices because they look cool, smell cool and they are gadgety. The manufacturers are using slick marketing strategies to promote and sell their products and kids and parents feel there is no risk in using these products. The manufacturers market these products as a safe alternative to smoking and as a smoking cessation device. The appeal of these products to young adults is a selection of flavors. The 3 major tobacco companies are now manufacturing these products. Online sales also make getting these items very easy for young adults. Mrs. McNamara said RCASA has concerns with the increase in use of these products because kids are becoming addicted to nicotine which may lead to the abuse of other substances. Page 13 Mr. Robinson asked if the Decisions class was teaching the students about the risks of vaping. Mrs. McNamara said that she was working with the high school health educators to educate the staff and administration on what to look for regarding the vaping craze. Ms. DeAngelis commented that the perception by some students during a recent chemical health violation class is that more than 50% of RMHS students are vaping nicotine and see it as a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes. Steps we can take include being informed, update the curriculum and staff education, spread the word throughout the community and include information in our student handbooks. Chair Robinson thanked the group for presenting this information. D. Continued Business Superintendent's Evaluation Timeline and Process Mrs. Webb reviewed the timeline for the School Committee and Dr. Doherty reviewed the process. MASC Governance Program Discussion Dr. Doherty asked for guidance from the School Committee on the direction they would like to go with this opportunity. The consensus was that it is something they should participate in and agreed upon June 22nd as the first workshop. Dr. Doherty's office will contact the MASC to confirm availability. E. New Business Approval of RMHS Field Trip - London Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Mr. Nihan, to approve the RMHS field trip to London, England in April of 2017. Dr. Doherty met with Mr. d'Entremont on this trip. Approving this trip this early allows more time for families to save and pay. Mrs. Borawski asked if the chaperones fill out the state ethics disclosure form. The answer was yes they do. The vote on the motion carried 6-0. III. Routine Matters a. Bills and Payroll (A) Page 14 The following warrants were circulated and signed. Warrant S1548 5.21.15 $299,030.17 Warrant S1549 5.28.15 $523,367.70 Warrant P1524 5.22.15 $1,449,739.63 b. Bids and Donations (A) Wood End PTO Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Mrs. Webb,to accept donations totaling $1,557.25 from the Wood End PTO to be used to purchase supplies and materials for the music, art, physical education departments and the Library at the Wood End School. The motion carried 6-0. Reading Boosters Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Dr. Snow Dockser, to accept a donation in the amount of$5,100 from the Reading Boosters Club to be used to purchase a utility/golf cart for use by the athletic department and Athletic Trainer at RMHS. The motion carried 6-0. c. Minutes Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Mrs. Webb, to approve the open session minutes dated May 18, 2015. The motion carried 6-0. d. Calendar IV.Information Dr. Doherty said the next meeting on June 15th will be the annual staff recognition with a reception at 6:30. Prior to the reception our state senator and representatives will be in attendance at 6:00 p.m. He also informed the School Committee that a meeting on June 30th will be necessary to award the High School Retaining Wall contract. V. Future Business VI.Adjournment Mrs. Borawski moved, seconded by Mrs. Webb, to enter into executive to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and the approval of minutes not to return to open session. The roll call vote carried 6-0. Mr. Nihan, Mrs. Joyce, Mrs. Borawski, Mr. Robinson, Dr. Snow Dockser and Mrs. Webb. 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