HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-09 School Committee Minutes - Executive SessionReading Public Schools
Reading, Massachusetts
Regular Meeting of the School Committee
�'�y% Executive Session - B
IDdte: May 9, 2011
Place: Superintendent's Conference Room
School Committee Members Present
Chuck Robinson
Lisa Gibbs
David Michaud
Chris Caruso
Karen Janowski
I. Executive Session
A. Call to Order
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TOWN CLERK
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Staff Members Present
John Doherty, Superintendent
Patty de Garavilla, Assistant Superintendent
Mary DeLai, Director of Finance and Operations
Peter Hechenbleilmer, Town Manager
9:19 P.M.
Chairperson Caruso called the Executive Session to order.
Health Insurance Agreement
Mr. Hechenbleikner reviewed the health insurance agreement that will take effect on July 1,
2011.
Collective Baraainine
Dr. Doherty stated that there have been negotiation sessions with all of the bargaining units
except Food Service due to the unexpected death of the AFSCME representative.
Dr. Doherty reviewed the tentative agreement on several items. The next meeting the groups
will focus on the financial aspect of the contract. At the last meeting there was candid discussion
of the salary schedule. There is an understanding of the challenges facing each group. Both
sides have agreed to be creative in finding a common ground.
Approval of Minutes
Mr. Michaud moved, seconded by Mrs. Janowski, to approve the Executive Session - B
minutes dated April 26, 2011. The roll call vote was 5-0. Mr. Caruso, Mrs. Gibbs, Mrs.
Janowski, Mr. Michaud and Mr. Robinson.
II. Adjournment
Mr. Michaud moved, seconded by Mrs. Janowski, to adjourn. On a roll can vote the
motion carries 5-0. Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. Caruso, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Michaud and Mrs.
Janowski.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
IQApproved 5.23.11
Released 7.5.11