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Home My WebLink About2024-06-06 School Committee Minutes FR� �� TownofReading ' tCEiVtJ � ' Meeting Minutes T� �NI C� '- fth � f�� : . � .� �� I/ICOPp ?.�24 JUl -9 PM !: 39 8oard - Committee - Commission - Council: School Committee Date: 2024-06-06 Time: 7:00 PM Building: School - Memorial High Location: School Library Address: 62 Oakland Road Session: Open Session Purpose: Open Session Version: Final Attendees: Members - Present: Tom Wise, Erin Gaffen, Charles Robinson, Shawn Brendt, Sareh MCLaughlin and Carla Nazzaro Members - Not Present: Others Present: HR Director Ms. Michelle Roach, Superintenden[ Dr. Thomas Milaschewski, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Dr. Jennifer Stys and Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Dr. Sarah Hardy Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Olivia Lejeune on behalf of the chairperson. Topits of Discussion: A. Call to Order—Mr. Wise called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m.to review the agenda. 8. PublicComment—Nane Public Comment—None Focus on Excellence 1. SharkTank Dr. Milaschewski introduced Coolidge students and Coolidge Teacher, Mr. Matt Darling, who attended to present their Shark Tank ideas and pitch them to the committee. ConsentAgenda 1. Minutes (OS-23-2024) 2. RMHS Band Parents Organization Donation 3. RMHS Volleyball Donation 4. Friends of Reading Wrestling Donation 5. RMHS Track Meet Field Trip Request 6. Acceptance of FV24 METCO Boston Bridges Initiative Grant Award 7. Coolidge School Science Olympiad Donation Accounts Payable Warrant Reports 1. 05-23-2024 Page I 1 2. 05-30-2024 Mrs. Gaffen motioned to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Brandt. The vote passed 6-0. , Reports 1. Assistant Superintendent for Teaching& Learning—Dr. Hardy informed the committee that the middle school literacy leadership team has recommended a plan for middle school literacy next year, which will be presented at the June 20th School Committee meeting. 2. Assistant Superintendent for Student Services—On May 29th, Dr. Stys noted that the district hosted a rebranded Unified Sports Day, with 98 student athletes participating. We extend our thanks to Tara Herlihy and Fran Greene for their efforts in organizing this event. 3. Superintendent—Dr. Milaschewski expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of graduation, especially highlighting Ms. Kathy Kinney for ensuring a smooth evening. Additionally, Dr. Milaschewski thanked Ms. Michelle Roach, Andrew Goetschius, and Krystn Cohen for organizing a wonderful staff celebration earlier tonight. Congratulations to all recipients. 4. Liaison/Sub-Committee a. Ms. McLaughlin—Noreport b. Mrs. Gaffen—Noreport c. Mr. Wise—Mr. Wise noted last week's financial forum went well, with discussions on various projects. Yesterday, Mr. Brandt and Mr. Wise participated in the RMLD audit, which returned clear results and was approved. At last night's Children's Cabinet meeting, we extend thanks to Barbara Best and Theresa Wiggins for their year-long coordination efforts. d. Mr. Brandt—Noreport e. Mrs. Nazzaro—Mrs. Nazzaro shared that the Permanent Building Committee met on Monday focusing on the Senior/Community Center. The KSBC meeting on the 17th will discuss 9 different options, aiming to narrow them down to one by August. f. Mr. Robinson — No report E. New Business Mr. Wise motioned to take item E2 out of order, seconded by Mr. Brandt. The vote passed 6-0. 2. SEPAC FY24 End-of-Year Update SEPAC board members, Dilly Wilson, Eunice Kenyon, and Jaclyn Lee presented a SEPAC End- of-Year Update. A full copy of the presentation can be found here. The presentation included a review of the SEPAC mission, year in review, promotion of mission statement areas and plans for the new school year. The presentation ended with an opportunity for a Q&A. 1. Athletics Facility Naming Advisory Committee Formation vaqe � z Mr. Wise pointed out a typo in the memo changing the date of the length of service from October 2022 to October 2024. There are currently two requests for the committee. Mr. Wise recommended creating one committee if both naming requests are approved. Mr. Wise motioned to accept the nomination of naming any portion of the Athletics facility after Phil Vattaro, seconded by Mrs. Nazzaro. The vote passed 6-0. Mr. Wise motioned ta accept the nomination of naming Turf 2 after Charlie Hardy, seconded by Mrs. Nazzaro. The vote passed 6-0. Mr. Wise discussed the makeup of the advisory committee. The committee discussed adding additional representation to the committee. There was discussion about having alternates as committee members in which it was pointed out there could be associate members to fill in for someone unable to attend a meeting. It was recommended adding a second student and an additional community member vs business leader. The committee also discussed November being more realistic for the Advisory Committee to provide a recommendation to the School Committee. Mr. Wise will make the necessary updates to the Advisory Committee charge. Mr. Wise motioned ta approve the creation and charge of the Athletit Fatility Advisory Committee as amended, seconded by Mrs. Gaffen.The vote passed 6-0. Mr. Wise assigned Mr. Robinson to the Athletic Facility Advisory Committee as a School Committee representative. 3. Parker Principal5earch Process Discussion Dr. Milaschewski shared Principal Rubino will be transitioning from her role as Parker Principal at the end of the school year. Dr. Milaschewski walked through the timeline. There is more information in the packet and a draft outline of the search process. A full-time position and interim position have been posted since it is so late in the search process so we can pivot to an interim if the pool is not strong. Mr. Wise assigned Mr. Brandt as the School Committee representative on the Parker Principal Search Committee. 4. FY24 End-of-Year Personnel Update HR Director, Ms. Michelle Roach, provided an FY24 End-of-Year Personnel update. The update was centered around Strategic Goal 3.1 and the FY24 outcomes as a result of the Human Resource workflow. A full copy of the presentation can be found in the ap cket. 5. Math Pathways Final FY24 Update Dr. Hardy provided a Math Pathways End-of-Year Update. The presentation included an overview of Math Pathways, an update on the projects this year and initial impact. Dr. Hardy noted this will be continuous work. A full copy of the presentation can be found here. ca9e I 3 6. Student Services End-of-Year Update including quick Program Review Status Update Dr. Stys and Director of Special Education, Ms. Allison Wright, provided a high-level overview of the student services year-end update. Dr. Stys and Ms. Wright shared a dowment in the packet providing an extensive overview of the program reviews conducted to date and an update on the recommendations made and progress being made. A full copy of the document can be found in the aa cket. � 7. Benchmark Update vs. District Stretegic Plan Evidence Presentation & Discussion: Pillar5l & IV During the last meeting, Dr. Milaschewski provided an update on the district strateeic plan first orienting the committee to the document provided in the packet. The left column of the document provides the activities the district set out to do and tying to short- and long- term outcomes. The third column is new providing a progress update. At this meeting, updates were provided on pillars two and three. Tonight, Dr. Stys provided updates on pillar one and four sharing a few highlights. D. Old Business 1. School Committee Vote for SY24-25 Calendar Update(A) Dr. Milaschewski noted on the calendar we realized we inadvertently left off the December professional development day for middle school and high school.Traditionally, these schools have seven professional development days, and including this date ensures the correct allocation of professional development time. We recommend that the School Committee votes to approve the updated SY2024-2025 Calendar. Mrs. Gaffen motioned ta approve the updated 2024-2025 school year calendar, seconded by Mr. Robinson. The vote passed 6-0. Mrs. Gaffen motioned to ad%ourn to executive session and no[to return to condutt strategy in preparations negotiations with nonunian personnel(CentralOffice& CrincipalsJ as the chair declares an apen meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Reading School Committee, seconded by Mrs. Nazzaro. Roll Call Vote—Ms. McLaguhlin —yes, Mrs. Gaffen —yes, Mr. Wise—yes, Mr. Brandt—yes, Mrs. Nazzaro—yes, Mr. Robinson—yes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG43i uCla34 . Meeting Adjourned from regular session at approximately 10:12pm. i Pa9e I 9