HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-08-27 School Committee Minutes - Executive Session Reading Public Schools
Reading, Massachusetts
Regular Meeting of the School Committee
Executive Session
Date: August 27, 2012
Place: Superintendent's Office
School Committee Members Present Staff Members Present
Lisa Gibbs John Doherty, Superintendent
Karen Janowski Mary DeLai, Assistant Superintendent
Hal Croft Patty de Garavilla, Assistant Superintendent
Chris Caruso Chief Jim Cormier, Police Chief
Rob Spadafora SRO Corey Santasky
Chuck Robinson Joe Huggins
I. Executive Session 7:50 p.m.
A. Call to Order
Chairperson Janowski called the Executive Session to order.
Security and Safety Update
Dr. Doherty provided an update on the safety and security measures in place. Mr. Huggins
reviewed camera locations at our buildings.
Mr. Caruso asked if the police department was comfortable with the coverage.
Chief Cormier feels the district is in good shape.
Mr. Spadafora would like to see more coverage in the cafeteria and Performing Arts Center.
Dr. Doherty will look into adding coverage to those areas as well as the outside.
Chief Cormier, SRO Corey Santasky and Huggins left the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
Personnel
Dr. Doherty updated the School Committee on a personnel matter.
Real Property
Dr. Doherty updated the School Committee on the recent inquiries of leasing/purchase of
additional space to address the elementary space issue.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Croft moved, seconded by Mr. Spadafora, to approve the Executive Session minutes
dated July 23, 2012. The roll call vote was 6-0. Mr. Croft,Mr. Caruso Mrs. Gibbs, Mr.
Robinson,Mr. Spadafora and Mrs. Janowski.
Adj ourn
Mr. Croft moved, seconded by Mr. Caruso,to adjourn and return to open session. The roll
call vote was 6-0. Mr. Croft,Mr. Caruso Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Spadafora and
Mrs. Janowski.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Approved 9.24.12
Released w/redactions 11.5.12
Released 2.2.16