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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-09-12 School Committee MinutesULLLt, tJr MASS. Reading School Committee Reading, Massachusetts 1UbFi.8 pub P 4:2 Regular Session September 12, 2005 Call to Order Chair Spadafora called the regular session School Committee to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Coolidge Middle School Multi-Purpose Room. Present were Mr. Dahl, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Spadafora, Ms. Webb and Mr. Carpenter. Also present were Superintendent Schettini, Assistant Superintendent Doherty and Director of Human Resources and Finance Mary DeLai. Mr. Spadafora requested a moment of silence for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Mr. Spadafora stated that tonight is a special night. They would be introducing and welcoming all the new teachers. Each principal introduced the new teachers in their building. The School Committee members welcomed the new teachers. Mr. Spadafora called a recess for fifteen minutes. Mr. Spadafora called the meeting back to order. Adjourn Mr. Dahl moved to adjourn to executive session for the purpose of collective bargaining, school security and contract negotiation to return to regular session Ms. Webb seconded the motion. The roll call vote was 5-0. Mr. Dahl Mr. McFadden, Mr. Spadafora, Ms Webb and - - Carpenter Mr. Spadafora called the regular session back to order at 10:25 p.m. Present were Mr. Dahl, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Spadafora, Ms. Webb and Mr. Carpenter. Also present were Superintendent Schettini, Assistant Superintendent Doherty and Director of Human Resources and Finance Mary DeLai. Routine Matters Bills and Payrolls Bills and Payrolls were circulated for signature. Citizen's Input There was none. Regular Session -2- September 12, 2005 Gifts There were two donations to be used for supplies at the RISE Pre School from Mr. & Mrs. Finn and Mr. & Mrs. Kinteris. No vote is required. Superintendent Schettini wished to thank them publicly. Mr. McFadden asked if banners could be displayed on the fences during football games. He was told that it was not a problem during games. Approval of Minutes Mr. McFadden moved to accept the minutes of May 16, 2005 Mr. Carpenter seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Mr. Dahl Mr. McFadden Mr. S adafora Ms. Webb and Mr. Carpenter Mr. McFadden moved to accept the minutes of June 20, 2005 Mr. Dahl seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Mr. Dahl Mr. McFadden Mr. S adafora Ms. Webb and Mr. Carpenter Mr. McFadden moved to accept the minutes of July 18, 2005 Mr. Carpenter seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Mr. Dahl Mr. McFadden Mr. S adafora Ms. Webb and Mr. Carpenter Mr. McFadden moved to accept the minutes of August 22, 2005 Mr. Dahl seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Mr. Dahl Mr. McFadden Mr. S adafora Ms. Webb and Mr. Carpenter Superintendent's Report Superintendent Schettini stated that the opening of school was stellar. There are two field trips to report on. Dr. Ryan gave an overview of the annual field trip to New York Metropolitan Opera. Ms. Webb moved to approve the field trip to New York as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated August 30, 2005 Mr. McFadden seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Mr. Dahl Mr. McFadden Mr. S adafora Ms. Webb and Mr. Carpenter Dr. Ryan gave an overview of a proposed field trip to Central Europe, stating it was the same Tour Company used in the past. The emphasis of the trip would be on Poland. Regular Session -3- September 12, 2005 Ms. Webb moved to approve the field trip to Poland as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated August 25, 2005 Mr. McFadden seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Mr. Dahl, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Spadafora, Ms Webb and Mr. Carpenter School Committee Liaison Report Mr. Carpenter stated RCTV had a meeting on Augustl3, 2005. He stated they were further along on policy procedures and Capital Plan. They are in need of more people who want to make videos and show them on access television. Mr. McFadden stated he has been attending the meetings concerning health insurance. Two meetings ago there they met with a consultant. 99% of doctors take Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO. There is $300 difference per month between an HMO and a PPO. They will try to encourage people to switch to HMO's. Chair Spadafora thanked the members for their reports Superintendent Schettini gave the Board an update on federal legislation No Child Left Behind (NCLB). He explained that the yearly NCLB goals, for each school and district, are to make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) on MCAS tests in math and English/language arts as a school and district as a whole, as well as for each subgroup (race, free/reduced lunch, Spec. Ed.) to meet the same goals. By 2014 every student in the Nation must be at minimum proficiency. The only sub group pertinent to Reading was Special Education. Reading did not attain AYP at Parker for two years or two rotations. Since Parker receives Title 1 funding this resulted in certain actions the school and district are required to take. Mr. Schettini outlined the action and explained the plan in place to address the issue at Parker. Mr. Spadafora thanked Superintendent Schettim for his diligence on this matter. Adjourn Mr. McFadden moved to adjourn Ms Webb seconded the motion The vote was 5- 0. Mr. Dahl, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Spadafora, Ms Webb and Mr. Carpenter Superintendent of Schools