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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-16 School Committee MinutesReading Public Schools R' C E { VE D Reading, Massachusetts TOWN CLERK I,EifiW IIN G, MASS. Regular Meeting of the School Committee Open Session 00 JUIL 5 P 2, 315 Date: June 16, 2008 Time: 8:45 p.m. Place: School Committee Conference Room School Committee Members Present Lisa Gibbs Elaine Webb Karen Janowski Chris Caruso Chuck Robinson David Michaud Jesse Downing, Student Representative Visitors 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 Melissa Russell, Reading Chronicle Reporter Steven Vittorioso, Reporter for the Reading Advocate Mary Anne Lynn, RMHS Science Teacher Mary Christine Dion, RMHS Spanish Teacher Joe Finigan, RMHS Principal Scott Dunlap, AU Call to Order Chairperson Robinson called the open session meeting to order at 8:45 p.m. He made some brief comments about the communication of the mission statement, meeting etiquette, communication of the agenda, announcement about the Reading Friends and Family Day on Saturday, Comcast meeting, the Special Town Meeting, and subcommittee assignment information. II Recommended Procedure A. Public Input No public input this evening. B. Reports 1. Student • Jesse Downing talked about the temperature control situation at RMHS 2. Liaison Mrs. Gibbs talked about the following: • Her attendance at the Fellowship Ceremony last week that honored Superintendent Schettini • Welcome activities for the new Birch Meadow Principal, Eric Sprung `t Mr. Robinson congratulated the Superintendent for completing the Fellowship. June 16, 2008 Mrs. Webb reported on the Coolidge Science Olympiad Team at the National Science Olympiad Competition from May 28-30. 3. Superintendent's Report Superintendent Schettini reported on the following: • The temperature control situation at RMHS • The students who participated and won the Anti-Tobacco Contest • The two RMHS students who won the Boston University College of Engineering Design Competition • The RMHS Graduation Ceremony that occurred on June 1st 4. Sub-Committee There were no Sub-Committee Reports this evening. C. Continued Business 1. Building Project Update Scott Dunlap of AI3 gave an update of the Building Project. He discussed the following: • The HVAC work that is continuing • The Field Lighting installation • The reinstallation of the track and completion date of track • The track debris removal process • The hydroseeding process in the front of the high school D. New Business 1. Approval of Field Trip RMHS student Ned Coltman, Mary Anne Lynn, and Mary Dion discussed the Honduras trip that is being proposed for April, 2009. The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mr. Michaud, to approve the proposed Reading Memorial High School field trip to Honduras in February 2009 outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated June 10, 2008. Motion carries 6-0. Superintendent Schettini presented a proposal for an RMHS trip to Italy in April, 2009. The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mrs. Gibbs, to approve the proposed Reading Memorial High School field trip to Italy in April 2009 outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated June 10, 2008. Motion carries 6-0. 2. Superintendent's Evaluation Mrs. Webb, the chair of the Superintendent's Evaluation Committee, gave a report of the Superintendent's Evaluation and the process that was used. The report and the committee gave several positive comments about the work that Superintendent Schettini does for the district. Superintendent Schettini commended the work of the administration, teachers, staff, and community for being committed to the mission. June 16, 2008 The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mrs Gibbs, to approve the Superintendent's evaluation for the school year 2007-2008 as presented at the June 16, 2008 School Committee meeting. Motion carries 6-0 Negotiation Agreements Chairperson Robinson announced that the Reading School Committee has reached tentative agreements with several bargaining units. He also discussed the cable television agreements with Comcast. The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mrs Webb that the School Committee needs and supports the provisions of Expanded Basic Cable TV service to all of the school buildings in Reading as an essential educational and safety tool for the employees and students of the Reading Public School System. Motion carries 6-0. 7 Mrs. Janowski that the School (RCTV) by Comcast, matching similar funding by Verizon, for capital and operating purposes Motion carries 6-0. 4. Donations The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mr. Michaud, to accept donation to the RISE Preschool from the Mr. & Mrs. David LeConti to be used to support the occupational and physical therapy services as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated June 16, 2008. Motion carries 6-0. The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mrs Janowski, to accept donation the Birch Meadow PTO to support the purchase SMART boards as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated June 16, 2008. Motion carries 6-0. The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mrs Janowski, to accept donation the Barrows PTO to support the purchase SMART boards as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated June 16, 2008. Motion carries 6-0. The committee voted on a motion by, seconded by, to accept donation the Joshua Eaton PTO to support the purchase SMART boards as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated June 16, 2008. Motion carries 6-0. E. Routine Matters 1. Bills and Payroll The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mr. Michaud, to approve the open session minutes of May 19, 2008. Motion approved 6-0. The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mr. Michaud, to approve the open session minutes of June 2, 2008. Motion approved 6-0. June 16, 2008 III. Adjournment The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Michaud, seconded by Mrs. Webb, to adiourn. Motion carries 6-0. M ing djoumed at 10:00 p.m. Patrick A. Schettini, Jr., J.D. Superintendent of Schools