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Reading, Massachusetts
Date: October 3, 2009
Retreat
Time: 9:00 a.m. (Retreat)
Place: Coolidge Middle School Library Conference Room
School Committee Members Present
Lisa Gibbs
Karen Janowski
Chuck Robinson
Elaine Webb Via phone
David Michaud
Chris Caruso
1. Call to Order
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Staff Members Present
John Doherty, Assistant Superintendent
Colleen Dolan, Director of Pupil Services
Mary DeLai, Director of Finance & Operations
Chairperson Robinson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Overview of this Year's Plan for Continuous Improvement
The Acting Superintendent reviewed the district mission and vision. He pointed out that the committee
should continue to focus on the mission and vision to move the district forward. He also reviewed the goals
he has set for this year including initiatives. Dr. Doherty handed out the School Improvement Plans.
FY10 and FYI 1 Budget Overview
Ms. DeLai reviewed the current budget as well as providing an overview of the FY11 budget and reminded
the School Committee of the upcoming Financial Forum.
Priori Activity
The School Committee preformed an exercise prioritizing the needs of the district in preparation for the
upcoming FY11 budget development.
Cost Saving and Revenue Generating Ideas
There was discussion regarding ways to generate revenue for the district.
Mr. Caruso moved, seconded by Mr. Michaud to adiourn. The vote was 6-0
The meeting ended at 12:00 p.m.
J ` F. Doherty, Ed.D.
A i g Superintendent of Schools
NOTE: The minutes reflect the order as stated in the posted meeting agenda not the order they occurred
during the meeting.