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11/17/10 TOW ECLERK
Attendance:
REAP V Mr1.
Dr. John Doherty
Ellie Freedman 2011 APR 21 PM 3: 21
Doug McGlathery
Zach Camenker
Michele Chiappini
Shelley Lynch
Julia Paradis
Rhonda Paradis
Gus Martinson
Leia Richardson
As a part of his transition plan,Dr. Doherty is in the process of meeting with community members,
neighborhood coffees,and all schools to prioritize what is important in our district. Questions he asked School
Council.
1. What are you most proud of in Reading Public School?
• Facilities
• Challenging aspect of curriculum
• Sports
• Arts
• Choices
• Balance—of high expectations but not the pressure-cooker of other districts
• Strong character among students
• Technology
2. What do you want to preserve most?
• AP classes and electives
• Small class sizes
• Quality of teachers
• Balance between strong arts program and math and sciences
3. Strengths of the school district?
• The opportunities
• Relationships among students,teachers, faculty, staff
• Sports
• Extra-curricular activities
• Dedication to being the best
• Community support
• Well-managed financially
4. Where can we improve?
• More inquiry learning time
• More resource support for technology
• More challenging curriculum at all schools
• More electives
• More time on teaming—improve RMHS' schedule
5. What ideas do you have on improving the school district?
• Recognize teacher achievement
• More vertical teaming across departmental grade levels
6. What are the key issues the school will face over the next few years?
• Maintaining/keeping up with technology
• Budget
• Standardized test curriculum
Next Meeting December 15".