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Board —Committee —Commission —Council:
School Committee
Date: 2023-01-05 Time: 7:00 PM
Building: Reading Memorial High School Location: Library
Address: 62 Oakland Road, Reading, MA
Members Present: - Shawn Brandt, Erin Gaffen, Sarah McLaughlin (remote), Carla Nazzaro, Charles Robinson,
Thomas Wise
Others Present: Superintendent Dr. Tom Milaschewski, Susan Bottan
Minutes Respectfully submitted by: Susan E Brown on behalf of the chairperson.
A. Call to order— Mr. Brandt opened the session at 7:00 pm and reviewed the agenda. Due to one committee
member being remote, rollcall was done. Those present areas follows: Charles Robinson, Erin Gallen,
Thomas Wise, Carla Nazzaro, Shawn Brandt, and Sarah McLaughlin (remote)
C. Personnel
1. Recognition of National Board -Certified Teacher, Dr. Milaschewski recognized Mrs. Heather Lombardo
who recently received recertification as a National Board -Certified Teacher. She is one of 130k
teachers nationally who have obtained this certification. Dr. Milaschewski and committee members
offered congratulations on this tremendous achievement. Mrs. Lombardo spoke briefly about the
process and encouraged other staff to pursue the certification.
B. Public Comment—no public comment
Consent Agenda— Ms. Nazzaro motioned to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Wise, no
discussion, rollcall vote, vote passed 6-0.
Reports:
1. Ms. Bottan express gratitude and appreciation to Ms. Dailey who teaches photography at RMHS, there
are 6 students who volunteered to add pictures to the Superintendents FY 24 Recommended Budget
Book.
2. Dr. Milaschewski thanked alumni who have comeback to substitute teach during the winter break. We
have needed close to 50 subs daily and are at an 88% fill rate, we are filled for subs at this point up
until Jan 22 for substitutes, which is thanks in part to the alumni of RMHS.
Liaison Reports/Sub-Committee: No reports this evening
D. Old Business
1. End of Q1 Budget Transfer— Ms. Nazzaro motioned to approve the transfer of $40,736 from
SPED/Out of District to District Health Cost Center, seconded by Mr. Robinson, some discussion from
committee, roll call vote, vote passed 6-0.
E. New Business
1. FY24 Budget— Ms. Bottan presented on the administration cost center, districtwide cost center, school
facilities cost center, and capital plan review, the presentation in its entirety is available in the packet.
There was limited discussion from the committee — Ms. Bottan shared that questions received would
be captured in an FAQ document and made available as part of a future packet.
5. Review and Approve School Committee Policies— Mr. Wise presented an overview of each of the SC
Policies that were recently updated and will be up for voting this evening.
Policy 11CA— Ms. Nazzaro began second reading of policy, Ms. Gaffen motioned to waive the reading,
seconded by Mr. Robinson, roll call vote to waive passed 6-0.
Ms. Nazzaro made a motion to adopt Policy LICA, seconded by Mr. Robinson, no further discussion, roll
call vote passed 6-0.
Polity JB - Ms. Nazzaro began second reading of policy, Ms. Gaffen motioned to waive the reading,
seconded by Mr. Robinson, roll call vote to waive passed 6-0.
Ms. Nazzaro made a motion to adopt Policy JB, seconded by Mr. Robinson, no further discussion, roll
call vote passed 6-0.
Policy JFBB— Ms. Nazzaro began second reading of policy JFBB, Ms. Gaffen motioned to waive the
reading, seconded by Mr. Robinson, roll call vote to waive passed 6-0.
Ms. Nazzaro made a motion to adopt policy JFBB, seconded by Mr. Robinson, brief discussion on the
changes made. No further discussion rollcall vote to adopt as amended, vote passed 6-0.
D. Old Business
2. Second Reading and Adoption of Policy DEC, Ms. Nazzaro began reading of polity, Ms. Gaffen
motioned to waive the reading, seconded by Mr. Robinson, rollcall vote to waive passed 6-0.
Ms. Nazzaro made a motion to adopt policy DEC, seconded by Mr. Robinson, there was discussion on
the changes made. No further discussion rollcall vote to adopt as amended, vote passed 6-0.
3. Second Reading and Adoption of Policy DKC, Ms. Nazzaro began reading of policy, Ms. Gaffen
motioned to waive the reading, seconded by Mr. Robinson, rollcall vote to waive passed 6-0.
Ms. Nazzaro made a motion to adopt policy DKC, seconded by Mr. Robinson, there was discussion on
the changes made. No further discussion rollcall vote to adopt as amended, vote passed 6-0.
4. Second Reading and Adoption of Polity GCF, Ms. Nazzaro began reading of policy, Ms. Gaffen
motioned to waive the reading, seconded by Mr. Robinson, rollcall vote to waive passed 6-0.
Ms. Nazzaro made a motion to adopt policy GCF, seconded by Mr. Robinson, there was discussion on
the changes made. No further discussion rollcall vote to adopt as amended, vote passed 6-0.
Mr. Geoffrey Coram inquired on Policy GCF changes, it was addressed by the committee.
S. Second Reading and Adoption of Policy LICK, Ms. Nazzaro began reading of policy, Ms. Gaffen
motioned to waive the reading, seconded by Mr. Robinson, rollcall vote to waive passed 6-0.
Ms. Nazzaro made a motion to adopt policy ACK, seconded by Mr. Robinson, there was discussion on
the changes made. No further discussion rollcall vote to adopt as amended, vote passed 6-0.
Dr. Geoffrey Coram inquired about the budget revolving accounts and the question will be added to
the FAQ pertaining to the Superintendents FY24 Recommended Budget Book.
Mr. Wise requested that in future meetings we consider splitting the Regular Day and Special
Education Cost Center across two meetings.
Mr. Wise made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Nazzaro, rollcall vote passed 6-0.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:17pm