HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-02 School Committee MinutesReading Public Schools Reading, Massachusetts TOWN RECEIVED
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Regular Meeting of the School Committee
Open Session
Date: June 2, 2008
Time: 7:30 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
Staff Members Present
Patrick A. Schettini, Jr.-Superintendent of Schools
Mary DeLai, Director of Human Resources and Finance
Colleen Dolan, Director of Pupil Services
Visitors: Melissa Russell, Reading Chronicle Reporter
Steven Vittorioso, Reporter for the Reading Advocate
Doug Lyons, Parker Middle School Assistant Principal
Sean Musselman, Parker Middle School Teacher
Norah Connolly, Parker Middle School Teacher
1. Call to Order
Chairperson Gibbs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and read the mission of the Reading Public
Schools. She then reviewed the agenda for the evening. There was no citizen's input this evening.
II Recommended Procedure
A. Public Input
None
B. Rem
None
C. Continued Business
None
D. New Business
1. Approval of Field Trips
Parker - Costa Rica
Mr. Musselman and Ms. Connolly presented the Committee with details regarding the purpose,
objective, expectations for a year-long science club and a culminating field trip to Costa Rica in
April of 2009.
Mr. Michaud made a motion to approve the proposed Parker Middle School field trip to
_Costa Rica in April 2009 as part of the year long Science Club activities as outlined in the
Superintendent's memorandum dated May 28, 2008, seconded by Mr. Caruso. Motion
approved 6-0.
June 2, 2008
2. Reorganization: Election of Officers of the Reading School Committee
Mrs. Gibbs turned the gavel over to Mr. Schettini who chaired this segment of the meeting. Mr.
Michaud announced to the Committee that he will not be seeking a nomination for Chair for next
year due to professional commitments. Mr. Michaud then nominated Mr. Robinson for the
position of School Committee Chair for the upcoming year. Mrs. Gibbs and Mr. Caruso
expressed their support for Mr. Robinson.
The Committee voted 6-0 in favor of Mr. Robinson as Chair of the Reading School
Committee for the next year.
Mr. Schettini turned the gavel back over to Mr. Robinson to continue as Chair for the duration of
the meeting. Mr. Robinson thanked Mrs. Gibbs for her service and expressed his gratitude for
the opportunity to serve the Committee.
Mrs. Webb nominated Mr. Caruso as Vice Chair of the Committee for the upcoming year. Mrs.
Gibbs expressed her support for Mr. Caruso's nomination.
The Committee voted 6-0 in favor of Mr. Caruso as Vice Chair of the Reading School
Committee for the next year.
E. Routine Matters
1. Bills and Payroll
Bills and Payroll were circulated.
2. Bids and Donations
Accept Donation - Wood End Parents
Mr. Schettini provided details to the School Committee regarding the donation to be used toward
the purchase of a Smartboard to the Wood End School.
Mr. Michaud moved to accept donation to the Wood End Elementary School, from Mr. &
Mrs. Petschek, to support the purchase a Smartboard as outlined in the Superintendent's
memorandum dated May 28, 2008 seconded by Mr. Caruso.
Accept Donation - Young Women's Club
Mr. Schettini provided details to the School Committee regarding the donation of funds to Parker
Middle School for the purchase of a document camera.
Mr. Michaud moved to accept donation to the Parker Middle School from the Yount
Women's League of Reading to be used to purchase a document camera as outlined in the
Superintendent's memorandum dated May 28, 2008 seconded by Mr. Caruso.
June 2, 2008
Award of Teacher Substitute Services Contract
Ms. DeLai outlined the details regarding the process and results of the substitute teacher
invitation to bid and answered School Committee questions regarding the proposed contract.
Mr. Michaud moved to authorize the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with Kelly
Services for Substitute Teacher Services as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum
dated May 28, 2008 seconded by Mrs. Janowski. Motion approved 6-0.
F. Information
None
III. Future Business
None
IV. Adjournment
Mr. Michaud moved to adiourn seconded by Mrs. Janowski. Motion carried 6-0.
jiLnh'djoumed 8:25 p.m.
Patrick A. Schettini, Jr., J.D.
Superintendent of Schools