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Board -Committee - Commission - Council:
School Committee
Date: 2018-06-22 Time: 7:06 AM
Building: School - Memorial High Location: Superintendent Conference Room
Address: 82 Oakland Road
Purpose: Executive Session Session: Executive Session
Attendees: Members - Present:
Sherry Vanden Akker, Nick Bolvin, Linda Snow Dockser, Elaine Webb,
Jeanne Borawski, and Chuck Robinson
Members- Not Present:
Others Present:
Director of Flnance Gall Dowd, Attorney Colby Brunt via Conference Call
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Linda Engeison on behalf of the Chair
Topics of Discussion:
Executive Session 7:06 a.m.
A. Call to Order
School Committee Chair Robinson called the Executive Session to order in the Superintendent's
Office at 7:06 a.m.
Non-Represented Personnel
Mr.Robinson reviewed the contract and compensation. Dr.Doherty thinks the committee
should hold off on the compensation piece of the contract. We can revisit that discussion once
the current contract negotiations have ended. This new contract will supersede what was voted
on Monday night.
Mr.Boivin wants to be sura that it is made clear to the community that this is a new contract and
the committee is not changing their minds.
Dr.Snow Dockser agreed with Mr.Boivin that the action taken on Monday night was attached to
the old contract. The committee did not vote a new contract.
Attorney Brunt was unclear what the salary was attached to and agreed with Mr.Boivin's point
that it was attached to the old contract.
Mrs.Webb said there were slight edits on the vacation language. Ms.Brunt shared that the
language is more in line with the law.
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Dr.Snow Dockser asked if we will allow public comment when the committee returns to open
session prior to the vote. Until the contract is executed we will not be able to speak of specifics.
Ms.Brunt said the committee will vote in executive session and that they are satisfied with the
terms and return to open session.
Mrs.Bomwski suggested that the Chair state that we have reached an agreement with the
Superintendent and language changes have been made regarding the term of the contract and
vacation.
The committee asked clarifying questions. '
Mrs.Webb moved,seconded by Mn.Borawski,to authorize the chair to complete contract
negotiations with the Superintendent for the purpose of agreeing to terms of the new
contract. The roll call vote carried 6.0. Mrs.Webb,Mr.Robinson,Dr. now Dockser,Dr.
Vanden Aklmr,Mrs.Borowski,and Mr.Boivin.
Mrs.Dowd asked if the Chair should walk through the terms of the contract in open session.
Ms.Brunt said yes reviewing the changes in the terms and vacation language,removal of the
language allowing Dr. Doherty's children to attend the Reading Public schools and it is a three-
year contract.
Mrs.Borawski felt it was important to note that when the contract is fully executed it will be
made available to the public.
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Dr.Vanden Akker asked if we were camcuting our public duty to let the public know what the
ditterences am. Ms. Brunt said the rollover language has been improved,the contract no longer
has a two-year rollover.
Mrs.Borawski thanked Mr. Robinson and Mrs.Webb for all their time and energy on this
matter.
Mr.Robinson left the meeting at 7:37 a.m.to invite Dr.Doherty to the meeting,
Dr.Doherty arrived at 7:38 a.m.
Chair Robinson told the Superintendent that the committee has voted unanimously to support the
new contract with the terms and vacation piece changes.
Dr.Doherty appreciated the time and work put into this contract knowing it has created a lot of
angst. He wanted to measure the committee he never abused the two-year rollover language and
understands the terms. Dr.Doherty said the past five years have been trying and he is excited to
move forward and is optimistic of the future of the district.
Mr.Robinson said that in open session the committee will have the same vote and he will go
over the changes with a 30,000-foot lens regarding the term,compensation and vacation
wording. Once the contract is executed it will be available on the website.Following that
explanation,he will then ask for public comment.
Dr.Snow Dockser understands the rationale of a zero%raise but doesn't like it.
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Dr. Doherty apologized for not speaking up sooner referencing his promise he made of a zero%
increase during the budget process.
Adjourn
Mrs.Webb moved,seconded by Mrs. Borawski,to adjourn. The roll call vote was 6-0.
Mrs.Webb Mr.Robinson Dr.Snow Dockser,Dr.Vanden Akker,Mrs Borawski and Mr.
Boivin.
Meeting adjourned at 7:46 a.m.
Approved 6.20.19
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