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Home My WebLink About2019-09-12 School Committee Minutes rRG Town of Reading r MeetingMinutes r. ' u F , [, +c L kRK 'J9.IM(OPWP" P �-. tPlA. Board - Committee - Commission - Council: 2419 OCT 29 School Committee AM �' 47 Date: 2019-09-12 Time: 7:00 PM Building: School - Memorial High Location: School Library Address: 62 Oakland Road Session: Open Session Purpose: Open Session Version: Draft Attendees: Members - Present: Chuck Robinson, Linda Snow Dockser, Jeanne Borawski, Tom Wise, and John Parks Members - Not Present: Elaine Webb Others Present: Superintendent John Doherty, Chief Financial Officer Gail Dowd, Assistant Superintendent Christine Kelley, Director of Student Services Jennifer Stys, Human Resources Administrator Jenn Bove, RMHS Principal Kate Boynton, Director of Facilities Joe Huggins, Director of Athletics Tom Zaya, RCASA Director Erica McNamara, Director of Nursing Mary Giuliana, Town Manager Bob LeLacheur, SRO Brian Lewis, PBC Chair Pat Thompkins and RPD Lt. Rich Abate Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Linda Engelson on behalf of the Chair Topics of Discussion: 1. Call to Order Chair Robinson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He welcomed Dr. Doherty back. A. Public Input Mr. Robinson called for public comment. There was none. B. Consent Agenda Mr. Robinson asked if the committee wanted any items removed from the consent agenda. There were no items removed. - Accept a Donation from the RMHS PTO - Accept a Donation to RMHS Music - Accept a Donation from the Friends RMHS Cheering - Accept a Donation from the Reading Girls Soccer Parents Association - Approval of Minutes(August 29, 2019) Mrs. Borawski moved,seconded by Mr.Parks,to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried 5-0. Page 1 1 C. New Business School Facilities Assessment Report Permanent Building Committee Chair Pat Tompkins updated the committee on the work done by the Permanent Building Committee. The Committee was charged with performing an inventory of the physical condition of the buildings. He described the process which included creating a template checklist, reviewing existing documents, touring buildings, filling out the checklist with ratings and comments, make recommendations to facilities and create a report. Mr. Tompkins indicated that facilities has done a greatjob maintaining our school buildings and that all are physically safe and sound. This is a good time for us to have planned the Enrollment Study because it can take 3-5 years to plan research and funding for a new building project. It is likely that we will need to be considering a new project in 5-10 years, so having done the study now will help us be prepared. There is a well thought out plan of routine maintenance and inspections. 2019 High School YRBS Survev Results RCASA Director Erica McNamara reviewed the process. The YRBS Survey is administered every two years to middle and high school students. This year we partnered with eleven Middlesex League Schools and John Snow, Inc (data analysis). The only district that did not participate was Lexington. Lahey Health donated $50K to support the administration and analysis of data for the 2019 collection period. Ms. McNamara reviewed the results in areas of distracted driving, substance abuse, stress, suicide, bullying, mental health treatment, physical fighting,weapons and violence. She next reviewed the results for vaping use,underage drinking,binge drinking, marijuana use, substance misuse and sexual behavior. This year's survey had a question regarding bad consequences due to bad decisions. Lastly, results regarding talking to parents about sex, screen time,breakfast,physical activity, sleep, having a trusted adult in and out of school to talk to and perception of parental and peer disapproval regarding several behaviors. School supports in place include school staff and policies that support healthy schools, social-emotional Teaming integration,school based and individual supports, health education in middle school and grades 9& 11, SBIRT Screening for grades 9 and 11, chemical health and diversion programs for students, Youth Mental Health First Aid training for staff, Interface Referral Service for families and the Eliot Mobile Crisis Services for students. Next steps include a meeting of the District YRBS data Committee to review the findings in detail, present to parents and the community and provide an opportunity for students to review and provide insight. Ms. McNamara will present the Middle School YRBS results on September 26"'. D. Reports Liaisons Mr. Parks reported on the recent Recreation Committee meeting where youth sports field use concerns were discussed. Page 12 Dr. Snow Dockser reported on the following events and activities. • RCTV—Next Board meeting is September 17"i. They are looking for new programming ideas and welcome all that would like to volunteer. RCTV has posted their 20"Anniversary video on their website. • RCASA—Ms. McNamara left handouts on the Interface Referral Service and a Resource List. RCASA is finalizing the search for the Outreach Coordinator. RCASA will hold its annual meeting and film showing on September 25`"at the Jordan's IMAX Theater. • Ad-Hoc Committee will meet on September 17"' and discussion will continue around the mission and structure of Human Rights Organization. • Reading Embraces Diversity will be holding a community event on October 2 n entitled"The State of Hate in MA". • The Pulse of Reading will be holding 3 community events at the Reading Public Library. Mrs. Borawski reported on the SEPAC meeting held on September 10'". She said it was well attended. Dr. Stys shared her Entry Plan,which is posted on the Student Services website. There was discussion on streamlining the IEP process and improved communication when students are transitioning between grade levels. SEPAC shared a Flyer that has been developed to be given to parents at their child's IEP meetings. The next SEPAC meeting will be held on October 15" in the high school library. Mc Wise updated the Committee on the Finance Committee meeting. Director of Student Services Dr. Stys also reported on the SEPAC meeting saying that there was a lot of energy and she reviewed the work done over the summer. Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Dowd reported that the Extended Day bid closed yesterday with the next steps to include reviewing the proposals and awarding contracts. Superintendent Dr. Doherty began his report by thanking those who had stepped up to run the district and commending their vital work running the district in his absence. Dr. Doherty reported that we are able to change the morning bus pick up times and all families have been notified. Dr. Dockser asked about the METCO bus times. Mrs. Kelley said no adjustment has been made. E. Old Business There were no agenda items. II. Routine Matters a. Bills and Payroll (A) Warrant 52010 9.05.19 $92,423.70 Warrant 52011 9.12.19 $103,426.42 Page 1 3 b. Calendar The School Committee will meet on September 26°i with the Superintendent's Evaluation and the Middle School YRBS presentation being the agenda items. 111. Information/Correspondence Dr. Dockser asked if the religious accommodation information has been sent out to teachers. Dr. Doherty said he sent it to the principals who will share with staff. IV. Future Business V. Adjournment Adiourn Mrs.Borawski moved,seconded by Mr.Parks,to enter into executive session to discuss the reputation,character,physical condition or mental health of an individual and the approval of minutes NOT to return to open session. The roll call vote carried 5-0. Mr.Parks,Dr.Dockser,Mrs. Borawski,Mr.Wise and Mr. Robinson. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. NOTE: The minutes reflect the order as stated in the posted meeting agenda not the order they occurred during the meeting. Link to meeting video: https:// youtubecom/watch?v—hvp l OMCpI pO&list=PLkib Mp KY t6AcMO2oLu PVC9Hw2OTARx&index=2&I=0s Jo n .*Doherty, Page 1 4