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Reading, Massachusetts
CALL TO ORDER
KECEIYED
TOWN CLERK
READING, MASS.
1011 FEB 2 3 P 1=
November 25. 2003
Chair Dahl called the meeting to order at 9:30 p.m. Present were School Committee
Members Carpenter, Dahl, McFadden, Russo, Spadafora and Webb. Also present were
Superintendent Schettini, Associate Superintendent Richards, Scott Dunlap and Jim
Jordan from AD, Dave Capaldo, Bob Bell and Keith Hoffses of Design Partnership and
Reading Police Officer Mike Cloonan.
SECURITY AT THE HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Capaldo discussed the proposed sites for cameras. He discussed the alarm system
and the type of locks recommended for the exterior and interior doors at the high school.
He stated that the cameras would run 24 hours per day and the loop can vary from 24
hours to days depending on what the Committee wants. He stated that each classroom
would be equipped with a phone but not a panic button.
Superintendent Schettini discussed the administration's view on interior cameras. He
stated that there is not sufficient staff to have interior cameras manned.
Mr. Dunlap stated that if the Committee places cameras inside the building they need to
be aware that there is then an expectation that the cameras will be monitored and there is
a liability issue if something were to happen and the cameras were not manned.
Officer Cloonan stated that the police station has cameras on the exterior and interior
doors, and he would recommend exterior cameras and perhaps cameras at the main
entrances of the high school. He stated that the police station tapes are held for 30 days.
The Design Partnership staff and A13 staff discussed what other communities are doing
for security measures.
The Committee discussed keying options including key cards.
Mr. Russo requested a spreadsheet showing the cost for each of the different options.
The Committee stated that they would like information on a system that allowed a certain
number of exterior doors to be locked by flipping a switch in the central office.
Mr. Hoffses stated that he would discuss systems with the hardware consultant.
Mr. Carpenter requested that interior doors have glass panels unless there is a very good
reason not to include the glass.
Executive Session 2 November 25, 2003
Mr., Dahl moved to approve the high school security system as presented on
November 25, 2003 with the provision that Design Partnership of Cambridge will
study additional solutions to exterior keying. Mr. Spadafora seconded the motion.
The vote was 6-0 Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Dahl, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Russo, Mr.
Spadafora and Ms. Webb.
ADJOURN
At 11: 30 p.m. Mr. Spadafora moved to adjourn. Mr. Carpenter seconded the
motion. The vote was 6-0 Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Dahl, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Russo, Mr.
Spadafora and Ms. Webb.
Approved 1/26/04
Released 01.05.17