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Reading, Massachusetts (� TOWN CLERK
U���s MASS. Meeting of the School Committee READING,
Executive Session
1411 FEB 23 P 1- �i
Date: February 8, 2010
Time: 7:03 p.m.
Place: Superintendent's Office
School Committee Members Present Staff Members Present
Lisa Gibbs John Doherty, Superintendent
Chuck Robinson Mary DeLai, Director of Finance & Operations
Elaine Webb
David Michaud Gary Brackett, Town Counsel
Chris Caruso Scott Dunlap, Ai -3
Karen Janowski Dave Capaldo, TDPC
Peter Hechenbleilner, Town Manager
Joe Huggins Director of Facilities
1. Executive Session 7:03 p.m.
A. Call to Order
Chairperson Robinson called the Executive Session to order.
1. Pending Litigation
Mr. Brackett updated the School Committee on the pending litigation with TLT. He indicated
that TLT would like to enter mediation in hopes to resolve some of the matters pending.
Town Counsel has met with the attorneys representing TLT to work at narrowing down the items
to present at mediation.
The committee and Town Manager asked clarifying questions.
Mr. Bracket indicated that the proceedings are confidential and information disclosed can not be
used at a later date. He also indicated that the parties involved in mediation would include the
technical team (Scott Dunlap, Dave Capaldo, etc.), School Committee representatives and the
Superintendent or his designee as well as Town Counsel.
Mr. Brackett indicated that it is important to proceed with fact finding and narrowing of items to
be mediated before going to the table.
Mrs Webb moved seconded by Mr. Caruso that the School Committee support Brackett
& Lucas to move forward toward mediation in regards to the pending litigation and to
include further investigation and narrowing of claims information. The motion carried on
a roll call vote 6-0. Mrs. Webb Mr. Caruso Mrs. Gibbs and Mr. Robinson Mr. Michaud
and Mrs. Janowski.
2. Approval of Minutes
Mrs Gibbs moved seconded by Mr. Michaud, to approve the Executive Session minutes
dated January 7 2010. On a roll call vote the motions carries 6-0. Mrs. Webb Mr.
Caruso Mrs. Gibbs and Mr. Robinson Mr. Michaud and Mrs. Janowski.
II. Adjournment
Mr. Michaud moved, seconded by Mrs. Webb, to adjourn and return to open session. On a
roll call vote the motion carries 6-0. Mrs. Webb, Mr. Caruso, Mrs. Gibbs and Mr.
Robinson, Mr. Michaud and Mrs. Janowski.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Approved April 27, 2010
Released w/ redactions 5.17. 10
Released 01.05.17