HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-28 School Committee MinutesReading Public Schools
Reading, Massachusetts
Regular Meeting of the School Committee Rr Al
Open Session
Date: April 28, 2008 2000 JUL 25 P I2° 3b
Time: 6:04 p.m.
Place: RMHS - Superintendent's Conference Room
School Committee Members Present
Lisa Gibbs
David Michaud
Chuck Robinson
Carl McFadden
Chris Caruso
Staff Members Present
Patrick A. Schettini, Jr.-Superintendent of Schools
Mary DeLai-Director of Human Resource and Finances
John Doherty, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
1. Call to Order
School Committee Chair, Ms. Lisa Gibbs called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. and read the mission
statement of the Reading Public Schools.
IIA. Bills and Payroll
Signed as required.
IIB. Citizen's Input
None
IIC. Gifts
None
IID. Reports: Chairperson and School Committee Members
• Mr. Caruso commented positively on the new little league field.
TIE. Reports: Superintendent
0 Superintendent Schettini addressed the recent rash of vandalism around the schools.
III. Approval of Field Trips
Superintendent Schettini presented the information on two field trips: RMHS and Coolidge Middle
School Field Trips to the National History Day National competition in Washington, D.C.
The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mrs. Janowski, to approve the
Reading Memorial High School National History Day field trip as outlined in the
Superintendent's memorandum dated April 18, 2008. Motion carries 5-0.
April 28, 2008
The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mrs. Janowski, to approve the
Coolidge Middle School's National History Day field trip as outlined in the Superintendent's
memorandum dated April 18, 2008. Motion carries 5-0.
There was discussion in preparation for the Town Meeting.
V. Personnel
No items this evening.
VI. Liaison Appointment
The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Mr. Robinson to appoint Karen
Janowski as the Reading School Committee representative to the Human Relations Advisory
Committee. Motion carries 5-0.
VIII. Approval of Minutes
None
IX. Motion to Adjourn
The committee voted on a motion by Mr. Caruso. seconded by Mr. Robinson to adjourn.
Motion approved 5-0.
Meeting 6:23 p.m.
Patrick A. Schettini, Jr., J.D.
Superintendent of Schools