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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09-22 School Committee MinutesReading Public Schools Reading, Massachusetts TOW CLERK READING, M A SS. Regular Meeting of the School Committee Open Session 2003 Noy I I P 12-' 29 Date: September 22, 2008 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Superintendent's Conference Room School Committee Members Present Lisa Gibbs David Michaud Karen Janowski Chris Caruso Chuck Robinson Elaine Webb Staff Members Present Patrick A. Schettini, Jr.-Superintendent of Schools John Doherty, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Colleen Dolan, Director of Pupil Services Mary DeLai, Director of Human Resource and Finances Visitors: Melissa Russell, Reading Chronicle Reporter Steven Vittorioso, Reading Advocate Reporter Police Chief James Cormier Emergency Preparedness Grant Project Director Frank Orlando Selectman James Bonazoli Finance Committee Member George Hines Finance Committee Member Hal Torman Finance Committee Member Barry Berman Director of Facilities Joe Huggins Assistant Director of Facilities Don Johnson Facilities and Energy Services Manager D.J. Cacciapuotti I. Call to Order Chairperson Robinson called the meeting to order at 7:28 p.m. He welcomed the guests that attended the meeting. He also reviewed the agenda. II. Recommended Procedure A. Public Input (P Bill Brown commented that the first night football game was actually in 1931, not last Friday evening. However, last Friday evening was the first night high school football game. B. Reports I 1. Student Jesse Downing reported on his trip to the Massachusetts State House with Mr. Schettini and RMHS History Teacher D.J. Deeb on September 17tH 2. Liaison • Mr. Robinson reported on the Finance Committee Meeting that he attended on September 10th. He also talked about a meeting he had last week with students, ` faculty, and business representatives. He also commented on the school tours that he has been going on with Mr. Schettini. He also commented on the plaque that the Boosters presented last Friday evening at the first night football game. September 22, 2008 • Mr. Michaud talked about the Finance Committee meeting that he attended on September 10th. He also talked about his positive school tour experiences. • Mrs. Webb discussed the report by Steve Tringale who presented on the GIC health care at the Board of Selectman's Meeting. She also discussed an upcoming discussion on school finance and readiness sponsored by MASC. • Mr. Caruso discussed the Samantha's Harvest Golf Tournament that was held last week. He also discussed a meeting that was held earlier in the evening of the Public Relations Subcommittee. 3. Superintendent's Report • Superintendent Schettini discussed his trip to the State House with faculty and students. He also discussed the meeting he attending featuring business partner PTC where students will be designing a plane. He also discussed the annual Superintendent and Police Chief breakfast that he attended with Chief Cormier. 4. Sub-Committee C. Continued Business 1. Approval of Capital Plan • Joe Huggins and Mary DeLai answered any questions about the Capital Plan The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mrs. Gibbs, to approve the 2009-2018 Capital Plan as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated September 16, 2008. Motion carries 6-0. 2. Performance Contracting Overview • Director of Human Resource and Finance Mary DeLai gave a presentation on performance contracting. D. New Business 1. School Safety Grant • Frank Orlando, Rich Abate, and James Cormier gave an update of the Federal Emergency Preparedness Grant and its impact on the schools. 2. AYP Presentation • Assistant Superintendent John Doherty and Director of Pupil Services Colleen Dolan gave a presentation on Adequate Yearly Progress E. Routine Matters 1. Bills and Payroll (A) 2. Approval of Minutes The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mr. Michaud, to approve the open session minutes of September 8, 2008. Motion approved 6-0-0. September 22, 2008 3. Bids and Donations The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mr. Michaud, to accept a donation from the Reading Technology Fund to support the purchase instructional technology as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated September 22, 2008. 4. Calendar F. Information III. Adjournment The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mrs. Webb, to adiourn. Motion carries 6-0-0. IV. Future Business Meeting adjourned :30 p.m. Patrick A. Schettini, Jr., J.D. Superintendent of Schools