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Board of Selectmen
Date: 2017 -05 -16 Time: 7:00 PM
Building: Reading Town Hall
Address: 16 Lowell Street
Purpose: General Business
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Location: Selectmen Meeting Room
Agenda:
Meeting Called By: Caitlin Saunders on behalf of Chairman
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Topics of Discussion:.
1)
Reports and Comments
a. Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments
b. Public Comment
C. Town Manager's /Assistant Town Manager's Report
2)
Open Session for topics not reasonably anticipated 48
hours in advance of the meeting
3)
Proclamations /Certificates of Appreciation
4)
Personnel & Appointments
a. Police Week
7:30
b. Public Works Week
7:35
5)
Discussion /Action Items
a. Camp Rice Moody
7 :20
b. Town Accountant Quarterly Report
7:40
C. Amend FYI Non Union Classification and Compensation Plans
8:00
d. Approve FYI Non Union Classification and Compensation Plans
8:05
e. Town Personnel Policies
8:10
f. Board of Selectmen Policies: Article 2 Volunteer Boards /Committees/
Commissions.
8:45
g. Review BOS /TM Goals
9:15
h. Community Projects Update
9:30
6)
Approval of Minutes
a. May 2nd, 2017
7)
Licenses, Permits and Approvals
8)
Executive Session
9)
Correspondence
a. Massachusetts Selectmen's Association Regional Meeting Registration
b. Email from Bob LeLacheur, re: Liquor Violation
C. Email from Fios TV, re: Programming Change
d. Email from Andrea Hogan, re: Human Rights Proclamation
This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be
discussed
at the meeting. However the agenda does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting.
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e. Email from Marionna Sabia, re: Human Rights Resolution
f. Email from Laura Joelson, re: Human Rights Resolution
g. Email from Simone Payment, re: Human Rights Resolution
h. Email from Laura Wilson, re: Human Rights Resolution
i. Email from Amy Cole, re: Human Rights Resolution
j. Email from Jennifer Corwin, re: Human Rights Resolution
k. Reading Historical Commission/ Historic District Commission Documents, re:
Preservation Restriction Agreement for 186 Summer Ave
This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed
at the meeting. However the agenda does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting.
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Date: May 11, 2017
RE: BOS Agenda for May 16th
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Next week we will begin the meeting with a brief review of the timeline in the recent RMHS graffiti
incident, which as of this writing is still an active investigation by the School Department. On Tuesday
night the Board will receive a redacted Police report in addition to a timeline visual aid. Chairman Arena,
myself and the Police department have been in contact since late Monday night on this incident, and the
Police Chief will be at,your meeting if you have any questions. We have also been in touch with the
School Superintendent, have shared our information with him and given him assistance requested but
mainly the room he needs to complete their investigation.
The first scheduled agenda item will be a discussion about Camp Rice Moody. I have attached a
correspondence from attorney Brad Latham from several weeks ago, and we have since spoken and met
on a couple of occasions. He will describe the issue in more detail and what role the town plays. This
should be viewed as an informal discussion at this point.
Next, Town Accountant Sharon Angstrom will be in to conduct her quarterly update with the Board.
There are no issues of concern, though she may have some minor handouts to review on Tuesday.
Human Resource Director Judi Perkins will be in for three agenda items. The first is a formal Public
Hearing concerning changes to the town non -union employee's classification and compensation for
FY17. The funding for these changes was initially approved by town Meeting in April 2016; and a recent
vote by April 2017 Town Meeting under Article 5 moved the funds to various departments from a
central budget location. A few years ago an independent study identified that on average we
compensated non -union positions at 92% of the average pay from our Peer communities - in others
words 8% below average. At the same time the community expects well above average job
performance. This action tonight completes the work to narrow that gap. Although we did not
mathematically achieve our objective of bringing all non -union positions to 'average peer pay', we did
make significant strides and repaired the biggest deficiencies. On behalf of all of the employees I would
like to publicly and emphatically thank the Board for their support in this process during the past couple
of years, obviously during financially challenging times. All town employees, including those not affected
by changes, are very appreciative of your support and acknowledgment of the important role they play.
Please note that the Town Manager choose to leave $23,350 of the funds allocated to remain unspent
on employees. Frankly this avoided further position reductions in the FY18 budget process.
The second Public Hearing is on changes to the town non -union employee's classification and
compensation for FY18. There are no reclassification of positions required from what was just done, and
the compensation change reflects the recent vote of Town Meeting to include a 0.75% COLA.
The third issue is a brief review of the Personnel Polices. Eventually the Board will be asked to hold a
formal Public Hearing — likely at the end of the summer — to approve changes. Tonight is meant to be a
flavor of what is being proposed, and the Board should note that I have not reviewed the document in
detail as I was waiting for you to have this preview. After we hear your thoughts, we will design a
process to accommodate your suggestions. Please note that some of this process will require the Town
Manager to formally meet with every town union to discuss proposed changes. After tonight's preview I
will begin that process and do expect changes to be made to this draft version you see tonight. Thus you
may need more than one future agenda item to considered changes being suggested. Note that we have
no record of when a comprehensive review of the Board's Personnel Polices last occurred, and will
suggest a formal review schedule going forward in light of the significant volatility in current.HR law as a
way for the town to control any risk.
Administrative Services Director Matt Kraunelis will then review a draft of Selectmen's Policies Article 2:
Volunteers /Boards /Committees /Commissions. As above, this is an informal review that will require a
formal adoption. process in the future. This set of policies has also not had a comprehensive review, so
there are a lot of streamlining changes suggested — for example removing volunteer boards that have
not existed for over ten years. The first page is a sort of translation guide that shows the proposed
layout of the hew policy, and what old sections are suggested to be moved. The first section on
volunteers (for example, folks that help at the Pleasant Street Center) has had no changes yet suggested
until the Board has had a chance to review. Other sections have been update and streamlined, with
changes suggested largely driven by the recent Charter change. Once the Board has given staff some
guidance, this policy may be able to come back to the Board fairly quickly for the formal Hearing
process.
The Town Manager will then give the Board a formal update on his FY17 Goals. Remarkably there was a
lot of progress on many items, given the weight of financial issues that dominated the year. Staff has
begun to think about FY18 goals and will present them during the summer for your consideration, and
we ask that the Board thinks about this as well. Given Town Meeting action, for example, we now have
the ability to design a public process to discuss Oakland Road, and a nearby cell tower for example. I will
conclude with a quick review of some community project_ ideas, including one that is being developed by
Melrose Mayor Dolan and myself that will include 8 -12 area communities holding a concurrent one -day
community event to provide a sort of workshop to understand the role of local government. My peer
mayors and managers are almost all seeing items brought before them in response to national political
issues that are not traditional, and have begun to divide our communities in a very alarming way. This
event will likely be in October, and we expect support from state leaders on this important issue. I bring
this to the Board now to gauge what your level of interest in such an event is.
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Goals/ Working Groups 30 -Sep 31 -Dec 31 -Mar 11 May
Firllancial,Sustainability.F3o 100% _ i00% . 19vg6;
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Comprehensive financial review
100%
100%
100%
100%
2
Local Real estate Tax Policy
100%
100%
100%
100%
3
Projects outside of Tax Levy
90%
100%
100%
100 °°
4
Gather feedback on the balance of resources and services
100%
100%
100%
100%
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6
Provide Information to the Community 90% 100% 100% 100%
Operational`Eieleniy,
Resource sharing with other communities & organizations 10% 50% 90% 90%
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Master Plan for Human /Elder Services
25%
50%
80%
85%
8
Gather internal operations data
25%
50%
75%
75%
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Conduct Peer comparisons as warranted & relevant
50%
75%
100%
100%
10
Continue to integrate and leverage technology 25%
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Review BOS Policies - Article 2 Appointed Boards
25% 90% 90% 90%
10% 50%
10% 25% 75% 80%
12
Improve Boards communication with BOS & community
13
Cable Negotiations: complete by Nov. 2018 (FY17 portion)
14
Website continuous improvements
50% 75%
90% 100%
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16
Complete Library Building project /communication needs 75% 100% 100% 100%
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Targeted Review of General Bylaws (Nov'16 Town Mtg) 90% 100% 100% 100%
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Review BOS Policies - Article 1 Oper. Procedures /Charter 0% 25%;:;0° Tyr,
Review BOS Policies - Article 3 Licenses 25% 90% 90% 90%
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Complete Legal Review - union contracts 10% 60% 80% 90 °°
Complete Review of Town Personnel Policies 50% 60% 90% 90%
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Ec Dev: Downtown (zonIng, parking, initiatives /projects) 25% 50% 60% 100°°
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22
Ec Dev: Other Priority Development areas (zoning, mktg)
10%
25%
60%
23
Ec Dev - Housing (zoning, demographics, projects)
50%
75%
100%
100%
24
Assess condition of Town Bldgs /space needs; roads; wtr /swr)
25%
75%
90%
95%
25
Assess status of all Town owned land (include Oakland Rd)
50%
100%
100%
100 °°
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Goal #1 Comprehensive financial review through FY2025 & FY2030
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Angstrom (hair: Delios, Jenkins, Furilla; Cabuzzi, LeCacheur, EnsmingeC
Goal #6 Resource sharing with other communities & organizations
90% complete. The Town is always looking for regionalization opportunities to provide greater efficiency/
savings. Currently, the Assessor position is regionalized with Wakefield. In FY16 a Regional
Housing Coordinator was hired. This position is shared with Saugus, N. Reading and Wilmington.
We are in ongoing discussions with 8 -10 communities for a range of issues, with a focus on DPW.
Goal #7 Master Plan for Human /Elder Services
85% complete. The UMass Boston Gerontology Institute has produced a draft Master Plan for Elder
Services. This will be combined with the survey by the MAPC into a final plan. Since the Override failed,
no forward action that requires funding should be expected on this plan for now.
Goal #8 Gather internal operations data
755vo complete. THE FY18 budget process incorporated many changes in terms of presenting information
to Town Meeting. Remaining is to determine a list of departments /divisions to visit with the Selectmen.
Goal #9 Conduct Peer comparisons as warranted & relevant
100% complete. The Economic Development. Liaison and Town Manager have built an extensive Peer
Community database that will be previewed with the Selectmen on April 20th. While the immediate use
is for studying levers of economic devleopment, the framework can tackle many other areas within the
organization. Broadly, there is better statewide school data than there is municiapl government data.
Goal #10 Continue to integrate and leverage technology
100% complete. An employee committee helped change our community alerts vendor to Code Red, which
works well with our other systems. Next year we will more closely examine some MUNIS features.
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Goal #11 Review Selectmen's Policies- Article 2 Appointed Boards
90% complete. The Executive Assistant and Town Manager have compiled an extensive background and
foundation on all appointed boards, including local and state legislative impacts. Remaining work is an
agenda item to discuss next steps, scheduled for May /June '17.
Goal #12 Improve communications between Appointed Boards & both BOS and the community
50% complete. Progress on this goal received a major setback when the Community Services Director
position needed to be eliminated after the failed Override (it was vacant at the time). This item will need
to be discussed further, a scaled back effort in Public Services will give more support to the ZBA as they are
very busy with 40B projects. Staffing support for volunteer boards is a challenge.
Goal #13 Cable Negotiations: complete by November 2018
80% complete. We have solicited feedback from area towns and from Town Counsel on what legal help
to enlist. We have collected all legal contracts and are reviewing the agreement with RCTI, who is
currently conducting a survey of the community. Annual Town Meeting has just approved funding for
legal services, so we will begin the procurement process.
Goal #14 Website continuous improvements
100% complete. A migration to anew software under the same vendor allows for handheld devices to
have much better functionality with the website. Following this transition, departments reviewed
their portions of the website to make sure content is current and accurate. The Town may have too much
information available, compared to Peer Communities. Content will be a future focus.
Goal #15 Complete Library Building project and Assess Communication needs
100% complete. The Library Building project has been extremely challenging and certainly shows the
wisdom of creating a Permanent Building Committee to oversee any future projects. The Town acquired
the services of a good Owner's Project Manager, but a large portion of work has fallen on the shoulders
of the Facilities Director, Assistant DPW Director and Town Manager in descending order. Future projects
should consider town staffing to ensure that a strong inside hands remains in control, in conjunction
with the PBC. The former Library Director and the Architect worked offline against protocol and we are
doing our best to bring the project in under budget.
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Goal #16 Targeted Review of General Bylaws (Nov'16 Town Meeting)
100% Complete. Several General Bylaws suggested by Town Counsel were completed by November Town
Meeting, the Bylaw Committee has created a list of changes meant for November 2017 Town Meeting.
Goal #17 Review Selectmen's Policies - Article 1 Operating Procedures /Charter
50% Complete. We have reviewed policies internally, and are debating next steps — Selectmen or Town
Counsel.
Some of the Policies may skirt the law while others have rarely if ever been followed. A periodic policy review
should be undertaken after this comprehensive review is complete. Town Manager Policies also exist in a
similar fashion, and should be folded into Selectmen's Personnel or other Polices as is appropriate.
The review and change to the Liquor licenses policy is complete. The Board of Selectmen approved the Liquor
license Changes. A Home Rule petition was filed and was passed by the Legislature and we believe it has been
signed by the Governor.
The issue with fingerprinting has been resolved in almost all cases. We are considering an amendment to the
fingerprinting requirement to only require this procedure less than annually for an individual in an ongoing
business
Goal #18 Review Selectmen's Policies - Article 3 Licenses
90% Complete. Excellent progress has been made on most of these licenses. Remaining areas to be
investigated either relate to economic development efforts or new societal items (such as Uber or Air BNB).
Goal #19 Complete Legal Review of all union collective bargaining contracts
90% Complete. All contracts have been ratified and approved by the BOS except for Dispatch (awaiting
union ratification vote) and Facilities (in negotiations). The retired HR Administrator has completed a
thorough review of all AFSCME contracts (4 unions, DPW & Facilities). We will assess the legal work
needed for the next round of contracts.
Goal #20 Complete Review of Town Personnel Policies
90% Complete. An employee committee has met to discuss these policies for over one year. In terms of
attracting and retaining employees, policies and compensation both play key roles. The Town
Manager has reviewed a draft set of changes and would like BOS feedback on an informal basis
before engaging a full discussion woth employees (union & non - union). This is set for May 2017.
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Goal #21 Economic Development - Downtown(zoning, parking, initiatives /projects)
100% Complete. The foundation for many of these initiatives has been laid (i.e., 2009 Parking Study; the
EDSAT, the recent Ec Dev Action Plan; a recent $15,000 grant in April '17 for Wayfinding; and Town
Meeting approval of an expanded 40R downtown smart growth district. Next year we will review the need
for studying downtown parking, as we had delayed awaiting a 40R decision.
Goal #22 Economic Development - Other Priority Development areas (zoning, marketing)
60% Complete. See comments under Goal #9 for a discussion of Peer Community research, an Ec Dev
Liaison was hired to work on this project to establish a solid foundation of information for future use.
An Economic Development Director was hired mid fiscal year and has already established. significant
working relationships with developers.
Goal #23 Economic Development - Housing (zoning, demographics, projects)
100% Complete. The town currently has five (5) 40B projects including (1) a past approval at 45 Beacon .
Court that has not moved forward; (2) a spring 2015 application to the state that has not been approved
for Lyle Estates (meanwhile a 4 -lot subdivision is being reviewed by CPDC); (3) an August 2015 project
that received a comprehensive permit from the ZBA in February 201 7 for Reading Village near the train
depot, (4) Schoolhouse Commons which is currently in front of ZBA; and (5) a large multi family project on
Eaton & Lakeview has been filed with the state. The town has received a one -year. 'safe harbor' reprieve
from the state, so the latter project is not fully 'cleared'. The Metro North Reg'l Housing Svcs
Office is led by Reading and includes North Reading, Wilmington and Saugus working collaboratively.
Goal #24 Assess condition of Town infrastructure (Bldgs - existing /space needs; roads; wtr /swr)
95% Complete. A final draft of the building security study (conducted by an independent consultant
under the direction of the Facilities Director, Superintendet of Schools, Police Chief and Town Manager) is
complete with initial cost estimates. We will review next steps including Executive Sessions needed to
review with the elected Boards, and determine a funding path moving forward. For exisiting buildings,
the PBC has worked with the Facilities Director and will begin their annual reviews at Nov'17 Town Mtg.
Goal #25 Assess status of all Town owned land (include Oakland Road)
100% Complete. Town Counsel has completed an evaluation of Oakland Road, including all relevant
documents and past Town Meeting actions. November Town Meeting approved the first steps needed
to clear the legal issues, April 2017 Town approved the second steps which clear the title. The BOS will
next determine a public process to discuss possible uses of the property. Meanwhile, the PBC has worked
with the G/S Administrator and complied an extensive list of town -owned land.
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RMHS Incident - Selectman Chair. & Town Manager Timeline
Mondav Mav 8th
Arena receives email from RMHS teacher in support of Human Rights, citing an attached email
4:42pm from RMHS Principal Bakr
Arena responds to email with five questions, sending only those to the teacher & the Town
4:52pm Manager
- what was the approximate date and time of the incident noted. ?
-What school did it occur at?
- at the time of the incident was it reported to police? If so then to which patrolman or which officer?
- was it reported to the school committee or to the superintendent? If so then to whom?
- what if any follow -up steps were taken by.the school or ony Authority?
4:56pm Arena forwards original teacher email to LeLacheur which includes Bakr note
5:01pm LeLacheur emails Police Chief Segalla 'pls call me'
LeLacheur, upon seeing the 4:56pm email that gives context, forwards that to Chief Segalla.
5:07pm without further comment
5:14pm LeLacheur forwards the 4:56pm email to Doherty and asks about school protocol
5:23pm LeLacheur forwards the 4:56pm email to Ombudsman Kraunelis and adds "we'll chat"
5:26pm Arena calls LeLacheur, each realizes they do not know if the incident cited is recent or old
Segalla calls LeLacheur to inform him that the schools advised the School Resource Officer Monday
morning per their existing policy and following formal guidelines outlined in an MOU between the
Schools and Police, and that he learned of the incident Monday afternoon while in a meeting. The
5:33pm incident was'from last week sometime'.
5:35pm (time is approx) Doherty calls LeLacheur to advise him what the school protocal is
5:40pm LeLacheur asks Chief Segalla for a formal Police report about the incident, within 24 hours
5:51pm LeLacheur advises Doherty via email /copies Segalla about his request for a Police report
LeLacheur advises Arena via email of the facts above since 5:33pm and that he will forward the
5:51pm Police report
Tuesdav Mav 9th
Doherty and LeLacheur speak about the process and protocol. Doherty describes 'the graffiti
incident as an active schoolinvestigation'. LeLacheur agrees that the town will stand down as it is a
school issue, with resources including the Police available as needed, and following a formal
Memo of Understanding signed by the Schools & Police.
6:36pm Segalla emails Police report and photographs to LeLacheur
LeLacheur calls Segalla and notes that information has been redacted and Segalla assures him this
— 6:45pm version can be shared
7:03pm LeLacheur forwards the Police report to Arena
Wednesday May 10th
Arena has a previously arranged breakfast meeting with Deputy Clark, and is joined by Chief
Segalla and Lt. Abate. They discuss the RMHS incident among other topics. The police report is
nearly complete. The Police observe that the schools are following their formal MOU policy.
7:OOam Further investigation will be conducted by the Schools, mindful of student privacy issues.
RMHS Incident - Police Report Timeline
Monday May 1st
RMHS teacher closes up room at the end of the day and there is no graffiti
Tuesday May 2nd
Substitute teacher - no report of graffiti
Department head notes unlocked door at end of day and locks it, does not notice any graffiti
Wednesday May 3rd
RMHS teacher returns to classroom and notices graffiti at 7:40am
RMHS teacher takes photos, and notifies Department Head immediately
Thursday May 4th
Two students notice the graffiti at 9:30am and find it offensive, so they scribble on top of it. They
take pictures (scribbled version) but do not report it to the teacher. Later they share the photos
with their parents.
Friday May Sth
Superintendent Doherty receives the student photos in an email from Snow Dockser at 7:36am.
He advises Principal Bakr and the schools begin a formal process outlined in their policies.
Monday May 8th
At 4:18pm Bakr and Doherty release a statement to the community, that serves as the basis of the
email to Arena
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LeLacheur, Bob
From: John Arena at Home
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2017 4:52 PM
To: (124Jb $A121JkWgmail.com.
Cc: LeLacheur, Bob
Subject: Your email
Thank you for your recent email.
Could you please let me know few more details please:
- what was the approximate date and time of the incident noted. ?
-What school did it occur at?
- at the time of the incident was it reported to police? If so then to which patrolman or which officer?
- was it reported to. the school committee or to the superintendent? If so then to whom?
- what if any follow -up steps were taken by the school or any Authority?
Thanks,
John
Apt Date: 05/09/17 17:57
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Location: REA 62 OAKLAND RD
Follow Up By: NONE NEEDED
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Case Status: OPEN
,Rpt Status: PRELIMINARY
Review Officer: 68 LT. DET. ABATE
sup Review Officer:
complaint; GRAFFITI FOUND ON FLOOR IN CLASSROOM AT READING MEMORIAL HS
reporting officer: 82 SRO. MUOLO I assignment: B car: 82
second officer: sup/back -up: 68 LT. DET. ABATE
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CASE#: D099278
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Apt Date: 05/09/17 17:57
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UCR: 106 INVESTIGATION
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Location: REA 62 OAKLAND RD
Follow Up By: NONE NEEDED
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05/08/17 08:00
Case Status: OPEN
,Rpt Status: PRELIMINARY
Review Officer: 68 LT. DET. ABATE
sup Review Officer:
complaint; GRAFFITI FOUND ON FLOOR IN CLASSROOM AT READING MEMORIAL HS
reporting officer: 82 SRO. MUOLO I assignment: B car: 82
second officer: sup/back -up: 68 LT. DET. ABATE
*** NAMES *k*
Type Mast# Name/Add Y Phone Dob SS#
VICT 032973 READING MEMORIAL,MEMORIAL AM
62 OAKLAND READING MAC 01867
WITN 157015
WITN 157016
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110 BEAVER READING MA 01868
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INVL 105195 SMITH,LAURIE A
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INVL 139947 BAKR,ADAM
* ** NARRATIVE * **
The following is a summary of the facts that occurred on 05/08/17. On 05/08/17,
I was working the "B Shift" from 0700- 1500ihrs, assigned to the Reading
Schools as the School Resource Officer. At approximately 1030hr.s, I placed a
call to Reading Memorial High School Principal Adam Bakr to inform him of the
weekend student involvements.
While speaking with Bakr, he informed me that he was working on a statement
about an incident that took place last weekat RMHS. Bakr stated that he was
informed that last week two female students located what they described as a
swastika drawn on the floor in Laurie Smiths classroom. Bakr stated that the
females told him that they had scribbled ov4r the suspected swastika and then
took a photo of it. Bakr informed me that h6 had meet with the above stated
students and had spoken with them about what they had observed.
On 05/09/17 at 0811hrs, I spoke with Bakr and request all information and
documents related to the report of the suspected swastika. Bakr later provided
me with his Incident Report, three photos fiom Laurie Smith, an e- mail /photo
from Linda Snow Dockser /Anne Schwartz and his e -mail to the RHMS Community
about the Graffiti. I then went and spoke with Bakr and reviewed his incident
report. After speaking with_lLgkrll I spoke with Aidentified from
hereon as Witness #1), (identified from hereon as Witness #2) and
SMITH, Laurie. I was informed of the following:
On Monday 05/01/17, SMITH stated that she cleaned up her classroom at the end
of the day and did not observe any graffiti on the floor of her class room.
(room #224)
On Tuesday 05/02/17, SMITH was out of school sick and substitute teacher
KARAKOUDAS, Christina was covering her classes. KARAKOUDAS spoke with Bakr on
05/09/17 and informed him that:she does not recall seeing any graffiti on the
floor of room #224 when she left for the day. KARAKOUDAS informed Bakr that she
remembers kids acting up a bit but did not see any graffiti.
On Wednesday 05/03/17, Teacher Laurie SMITH entered her class room ( #224) and
observes graffiti on the floor. SMITH informed me that she observed it on the
floor at approximately 0740hrs. SMITH stated that she then photographed it and
notified her Department Head Joanne Alvarez (see attached) . SMITH stated that
she left the graffiti intact for the Administration to observe and process.
SMITH stated that ALVAREZ informed her that ;she found room #224 unlock when she
was leaving school on 05/02/17. Smith statdd that ALVAREZ proceeded to lock
the door but did not recall seeing any graffiti on the floor.
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On Thursday 05/04/17, at approximately 09306 rs Witness U. observed the graffiti
and showed Witness #2. Witness's #1 and #2 informed me that they saw the
graffiti and observed it to be a swastika. They informed me that they found it
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to be offensive and scribbled over it with ' marker and wrote NOT above it and
FUNNY below it. Witness #2 informed me that!she then took a picture of the
graffiti. They stated that they did not observe anyone draw the graffiti as it
was already there when they arrive to room #229. Witness #1 and #2 -informed me
that they did riot tell their teacher (SMITH) because they knew she had a
headache and did not want to bother her. Wiliness #1 and #2 informed me that
they told their parents when they got home.They informed me that they did not
have any idea who did the graffiti.
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Bakr informed me that on Friday 5/5/17 at approximately 0736hrs, he and
Superintendent Doherty received an email Linda Snow- Dockser with Witness #21s
picture attached
p (see attached). Snow -Dock ergE'"s email was a response to
Witness #2's, mother, Anne Schwartz that ccl,d Bakr. and Doherty. Bakr informed
me that was the first time that he was made aware of this incident. Bakr
informed me that he and Doherty discussed njxt steps. Bakr then met with
Assistant Principals Tom Zaya, Jess Theriault, and Mike McSweeney, and the
studentsdE'" Guidance Counselor, Jen Hagopian. Hagopian and Bakr met with Witness
#1 and #2 to provide support, get information, and discuss next steps. Bakr
informed me that the Administration observed the graffiti and then had the
custodian remove it.
On Monday 5/8/17 at approximately 1618hrs, Doherty and Bakr issue a statement
to the community as recommended by the antiidefamation league regarding matters
of bias and discrimination.
At the time of this report there are no suspects and the case is still under
investigation.
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Developed by Investigation:
Remaining for Investigation:
Additional Evidence /Tech Work
Photographs [ 1 Composite [ ] Fingerprints [ ] Other [
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Investigating Officer's Signature Reviewing Officer's Signature
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING,
BETWEEN READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AND READING POLICE DEPARTMENT
I. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
The READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS and the READING POLICE DEPAR'T'MENT agree to
coordinate their efforts and share information in order to prevent violence involving the students of
the .READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, to prevent the use, abuse and distribution of alcohol and
other controlled substances involving the students of READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS and to
promote a safe and nurturing environment in the school community.
We agree to respond effectively and cooperatively for everyone's protection to incidents of student.
delinquency, truancy, and criminal behavior. The joint effort of cooperative response will focus on
incidents that take place on school property, at school sponsored events, and at other locations in
which students of the READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS are involved or affected.
We also agree to keep all information disclosed pursuant to G.L. c. 12 § 32; G.L. c. 715 371-11/2;
G.L. c. 71 § 371,; 603 CMR 23; and 20 U.S.C. 12328, from public dissemination in accordance with
state and federal law.
This agreement is entered into pursuant to the Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and
pertains to issues of violence, attempted violence or threatened violence, the use, abuse and /or
distribution of alcohol or other drugs; or other incidents that would require a law enforcement
response to a school, during any school sponsored activity (on or off school grounds), or involving
students of the READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS. It is to be read in conjunction with any and all
policies, procedures, and reporting requirements set forth in the READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
student handbook.
It is agreed and understood that it is the sole prerogative of school officials to impose discipline for
infractions of school rules and policies not amounting to criminal or delinquent conduct. See the
school handbook for specific policies and procedures in, this regard.
II. SCHOOL AND POLICE DEPARTMENT DESIGNATED LIAISONS
In order to facilitate prompt and clear communications between the school and police personnel,
the READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS and the READING POLICE DEPAItXMENT agree to
identify individuals on their respective staffs who will function as Designated Liaisons.
A. THE READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS DESIGNATED LIAISONS, BY SCHOOL, ARE: %List
here the person's title instead of his /her name. Isxamples. School Principal, Assistant Principal (Alternate),
Communio Based Justice Program Contact Perron]
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B. THE READING POLICE DEPAWI'MENI" DESIGNATED LIAISONS ARE:
fList here the person's title instead of hisl ber name. Examples., School Resource Ojicer, Lieutenant, Community
Based Justice Program Contact Perron/
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The aforementioned police department designated liaisons are considered a part of the READING
PUBLIC SCHOOLS District's "Law Enforcement Unit" as defined in the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g) for purposes of sharing information regarding
students.
III. ISSUES OF CONCERN TO THE DESIGNATED LIAISONS
A. REPORTABLE INCIDENTS:
(1) The Designated Liaisons from the School and Police Department will review all
incidents classified as Mandatory Reportable Incidents, as defined in Section IV of
this agreement.
(2) Additionally, the Designated Liaisons will review any incident or information that
may affect the safety or well being of students, faculty, or administrative personnel.
B. PREVENTION STRATEGIES:
In addition to the above responsibilities, the Designated Liaisons from the School,
the Police Department and the Middlesex District Attorney's Office will meet
regularly for the following purposes:
(1) to discuss incidents of violence or bullying (as defined under G.L. c. 71, § 370) in
school or outside of school that affects students of the school;
(2) to discuss any use, abuse or distribution of alcohol and /or other controlled
substances or any other criminal activity affecting students;
(3) to identify strategies to reduce such activities and to promote a safe and nurturing
school environment;
(4) to discuss community resources available for students at risk of harm from violence,
abuse or neglect;
(5) to develop violence prevention and intervention programs, identification, protocol
and curricula as required by G.L. c. 12 32; and
(6) to outline, the necessary action plan for implementation of such strategies.
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IV. REPORTING GUIDELINES
A. SCHOOL REPORT'S `I'O POLICE DEPARTMENT
(1) The following shall be considered Mandatory Reportable Incidents:
(a) possession, use, or distribution of alcohol by a student;
(b) possession, use, or distribution of an inhalant or any controlled substance, as
defined in G.L. c. 94C (excepting any possession of prescription medication
possessed and administered in accordance with state law and school policy);
(c) any incident in which any individual is reasonably believed to be distributing
controlled substances or alcohol;
(d) any incident involving the threat of assaultive behavior or intentional
. assaultive behavior and /or reckless behavior that results in personal injury;
(e) possession of a weapon, as defined in the school handbook or under G.L. c.
715 37H (a), which includes, but is not hiinited
to, a gun or a knife, and ammunition or components thereof.
(f) any incident involving stalking or harassment in violation of G.L. c. 265 g 43
and 43A, annoying phone calls, domestic abuse, dating violence, or a
violation. of G.L. c. 209A or 258E restraining order, and any students either
protected by a restraining order;
(g) any incident involving a child suffering physical or emotional injury resulting
from abuse inflicted upon him or her which causes harm or the substantial
risk of harm to the child's health or welfare, including sexual abuse or from
neglect (iii addition to a report filed with the Department of Children and
Families);
(h) any incident involving an actual or suspected hate crime or violation of civil
rights, including but not limited to an assault or battery upon a person or
damage to the real or personal property of a person with the intent to
intimidate such person because of such person's race, color, national origin,
sexual orientation, or disability in violation of G.L. c. 265 §j 37 and 39, as
well as any act of bodily injury or attempt to cause bodily injury against a
person due to actual or perceived religion, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or disability in violation of 18 U.S.C. 5 249;
(i) any incident resulting in significant damage to municipal or private property;
(j) any bomb threat, fire, threatened or attempted firesetti ng, threatened or
attempted use of an explosive device or hoax device, or possession of a
"novelty lighter" as defined by G.L. c. 148 5 60. NOTE: The school shall
also report "unauthorized ignition of any fires" to the local fire department
under G.L. c. 148 Q 2A;
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(k) any creation or possession of a document, whether computer or manually
generated, handwritten or electronic (e.g., text or email), that identifies any
individual targeted for violence or death;
(1) any threat, direct or indirect, past or future; against a student, school
personnel or other school employee;
(m) any incident of "hazing" as defined by G.L. c. 269 5 17, involving any
conduct or ritual or method of initiation into any school organization that
endangers the physical or mental health of any student;
(n) any sexual assault, including but not limited to rape, assault with intent to
.rape, indecent assault and battery, as well as any lewd and lascivious behavior,
open and gross'lewdness, indecent exposure, or incident of gender -based
harassment, "sexting ", "sextortion"` or possession or dissemination of
sexually explicit photographs of a student;
(o) any incident of "bullying" or "cyber- bullying" as defined by G.L. c. 71 § 370
where the school believes that the incident may have involved criminal
conduct or involves any other reportable acts outlined in (a) through (n).
(2) Mandatory Reportable Incidents will be immediately .reported to the READING
POLICE DEPARTMENT if such incident:
(a) occurred on school property or within 1,000 foot radius of school property;
(b) occurred at a school- sponsored function;
(c) occurred in a school owned or contracted bus or other vehicle or at school
bus stop; or
(d) involved a student of the READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
(3) The Designated Liaisons from the School may report any other incident or
information that may affect the safety or well being of students, faculty, or
administrative personnel at the School,
A. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS TO THE SCHOOL
The appropriate Police Department Designated Liaison will inform the appropriate School
Designated Liaison, subject to applicable statutes and regulations governing confidentiality,
of:
(1) any arrest of a student or the filing of a criminal or delinquency complaint
application against any student of READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS; and
i "Sexting" refers to the sending of a photograph or other visual image, depicting a person in a partial or total state of nudity, via text
message, from one electronic device to another, usually cell telephones. "Sextortion" refers to a form of extortion (attempted or
completed) where a person is extorted with a nude or partially nude image of themselves they had shared through "sexting ", usually
for money, additional images or a promise of sexual acts.
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(2) any occurrence involving a student of the READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, if the
(a) activity poses a serious (present or future) threat to the safety of the student,
other students, faculty, or administrative personnel;
(b) making of such report would facilitate supportive intervention by school
personnel on behalf of the student; or
(c) activity involves actual or possible truancy.
V. PROCEDURE GUIDELINES
A. INTRODUCTION
A goal of educators is to provide a safe and nurturing climate in which learning can take
place. It is also a goal of local law enforcement to promote a safe environment in the public
school community.
As past events have shown, any school is at risk for incidents of violence, threatened
violence or attempted violence, as well as the use, abuse and distribution of alcohol and
other controlled substances, all of which diminish the ability of the school community to
focus upon the business of learning. In order to promote a safe and nurturing environment
in our schools and in our community, it is in our common interest to share information. It
is through the collaborative efforts of the READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS and the
READING POLICE DEPARTMENT that this can occur.
In order to maintain a safe and nurturing environment in its schools, the READING
PUBLIC SCHOOLS reserves the right to conduct a reasonable search all school property
for weapons, alcohol, other contraband or controlled substances in accordance with state
and federal law and the student handbook.
B. REPORTING PROCEDURES FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
Definitioza: An emergency situation is any incident that poses a threat to human health or
safety or which may result in serious property damage.
A teacher or other employee having knowledge of any emergency situation shall immediately
notify or cause to be notified both the READING POLICE DEPARTMENT (911) and the
School Principal or Assistant Principal. This requitement is in addition to any procedures
outlined in the student handbook.
Where an emergency exists and there is an immediate need to avert or defuse certain unusual
conditions or disruptions in the school setting, the school will provide all necessary
information to law enforcement personnel regarding the student at issue. (See � 99.31(a) (14)
of the FERPA regulations.)
C. REPORTING PROCEDURES FOR NON- EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
A teacher or other school employee, having reasonable grounds to believe that a student has
committed an act categorized as a Mandatory Reportable Incident, shall promptly (1) report
the incident and names of anyinvolved persons to the appropriate Designated School liaison
and (2) take reasonable steps to maintain any pertinent physical evidence in a secure place.
D. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DESIGNATED SCHOOL 11AISON
Once a Designated School Liaison has been made aware of a Mandatory Reportable
Incident, it is her /his responsibility to immediately: ,
(1) notify the Police Department Designated School Liaison and, when appropriate, the
parents or guardians of the involved students;
(2) notify the Police Liaison of the existence of pertinent physical evidence and take
reasonable steps to maintain it in a secure place; and
(3) notify the Police Liaison of any related written reports about the incident.
VI. IMPLEMENTATION
A. TRAINING
The READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS and the READING POLICE DEPARTMENT agree
to provide agency -wide training to their respective staffs to inform them of their roles and
responsibilities under this agreement and to consult with the Middlesex District .Attorney's
Office as appropriate regarding this agency -wide training. On an on -going basis, the same
training will be provided to new staff members.
B. EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION OF THIS AGREEMENT
The provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be effective as of
and will remain in full force and effect until amended or rescinded
by the parties.
FOR THE READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
John F. Doherty Date
Superintendent
FOR THE READING PO.f1(.*1XDEPAR:rmENT:
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Mark D. Segalla Date
Chief of Police
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APPENDIX A
ROLE OF THE OFFICE OF THE MIDDLESEX DISTRICT AT'T'ORNEY
In the spirit of the legislative mandate regarding communication between the district attorney, law
enforcement and school officials, as included in General Laws, Chapter 12, Section 32, and to assist
the READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS in providing a safe environment for learning, in accordance
with the legislative mandate set forth in G.L. c. 71, 55 37H and 371/2H, among others, the
Middlesex District Attorney's Office (MDAO), through her designees, agrees to:
(1) report to the school any complaint, criminal or delinquency, that is issued against a
defendant or juvenile who is known to be ,a student of the READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS;
(2) report to the school the facts underlying any incident which the MDAO is considering
diverting a student in lieu of prosecution where the student is known to attend the
READING PUBLIC SC.HOOL.,S;
(3) report to the school any adjudication of delinquency or conviction, or other significant
occurrence that arises from any above criminal or delinquency proceeding;
(4) consult with the READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS and the READING POLICE
DEPARTMENT' when fashioning proposed terms and conditions to be imposed upon a
known student of the READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS at both the pre- adjudication and
post- adjudication stages of the prosecution; and
(5) consult with the READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS and the READING POLICE
DEPARTMENT when deciduig whether to divert a known student in lieu of prosecution or
to prosecute a student as a Youthful Offender.
The Middlesex District Attorney agrees to provide training to the MDAO staff to inform them of
their roles and responsibilities under this agreement. On an on -going basis, the same training will. be
provided to new staff members.
The MDAO will not disclose a student's personally identifiable information learned during and /or
in relation to a G.L. c. 12, g 32 community based justice meeting to a third party other than another
juvenile justice system agency and /or as provided by state and federal law.
Marian T. Ryan Date
District Attorney
Middlesex County
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Saunders, Caitlin
From: LeLacheur, Bob
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:59 AM
To: Saunders, Caitlin
Subject:. FW: [Reading MA] Human Rights Resolution /Response RMHS incident (Sent by Julie
Ross, jccjulie @gmail.com)
For BOS packet
Robert W. LeLacheur, Jr. CFA
Town Manager, Town of Reading
16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867
townmanager ci.reading.ma.us
(P) 781 - 942 -9043;
(F) 781 - 942 -9037
www.readingma.gov
Town Hall Hours:
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Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:57 AM
To: Reading - Selectmen
Subject: [Reading MA] Human Rights Resolution /Response RMHS incident (Sent by Julie Ross, icciulie @gmail.com)
Hello Board of Selectmen,
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Message:
Dear Board of Selectmen,
In light of the hateful graffiti found at RMHS, I would like to see the Board publicly denounce this act and consider that
we move forward with real discussions on the Human Rights Resolution and how it fits into our community without
infringing upon free speech, which from the the ACLU lawyer read aloud at the last meeting prove, there is no violation
of free speech in that document.
Those opposed to the HRR likely have not have experienced acts of hate directed toward them and they are lucky for
that, but we cannot ignore how incidents like what occurred at RMHS impact so many around us. We must band
together as a community and without exception let all of our residents know that we will not stand for hate in our town
and that they deserve to feel safe and protected in this community.
Thank you,
Julie Ross
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