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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-07-18 School Committee Minutes~_U CLERK St ASS. Reading School Committee uti~t - t e e Reading, Massachusetts ' Regular Session July 18, 2005 Call to Order Chair Spadafora called the regular session School Committee to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Coolidge Middle School Multi-Purpose Room. Present were Mr. Dahl, Mr. McFadden, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. Spadafora and Mr. Carpenter. Also present were Superintendent Schettini, Director of Human Resources and Finance Mary DeLai. Bills and Payrolls Bills and Payrolls were circulated for signature. Citizen's Input There was no Citizen's Input. Gifts Superintendent Schettini stated that there were gifts. The first was a $20,000 donation from First Call Mortgage. The money is to be used for the engineering and design of the stadium lighting. This will allow us to move forward. Mrs. Gibbs moved to accept the $20,000 donation from First Call Mortgage Mr. Carpenter seconded the motion The vote was 4-0-1 Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Dahl, Mr. Spadafora and Mrs. Gibbs voting for and Mr. McFadden abstaining Superintendent Schettini thanked Mr. McFadden for moving the plans forward. The Young Woman's League of Reading donated $200 to both the Wood End and ,Barrows Elementary Schools for technology and $2,070 to be used toward the purchase of science equipment in the elementary schools. Mrs. Gibbs move to accept the donation of $2,070 to the BEAKER Proiect and individual donations to the Wood End and Barrows Schools to Provide for technology from the Young Woman's League of Reading Mr. Dahl seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Mr. Carpenter, Mr Dahl, Mr Spadafora, Mrs Gibbs and Mr. McFadden. Mr. Carpenter asked that the proper thank you letters be sent. -Superintendent-Schettini introduced John Doherty, Assistant Superintendent. Everyone welcomed him. Regular Session -2 July 18, 2005 Superintendent Schettini stated that he received today a Certificate of Use and Occupancy from Building Inspector, Glen Redmond for Reading Memorial High School. Superintendent Schettini stated that Chuck Robinson, Bob LeLacheur and Hal Torman would be the liaisons to the School Committee. Superintendent Schettini stated there would be a reinstallation of lights on the practice field. Chair Spadafora thanked Elaine Webb for attending the Friday morning meetings with the Conservation Commission. He stated he had attended meetings regarding sidewalks with Superintendent Schettini. Mr. McFadden asked if there was a specific time line for the Town Accountant and Finance Director positions. He was told that there was not. There was mention of the School Committee calendar. Old Business Mr. Scott Dunlap from Ai3 stated the certificate of occupancy was issued because of continuous cycles of review. He stated the Superintendent reached out to all the inspectors and had them work with us so that there were no surprises. Everyone involved communicated very well. There was discussion concerning the damaged culvert. A front-end loader with a full load did damage to a seam on the culvert. Mr. McFadden asked why this happened. He was told they were going to replace the culvert with the same materials that were there. Superintendent Schettini stated that he was waiting for information from Joe Delaney, Town Engineer. Mr. Dahl asked if the Contractor was aware of the OSHA rules and regulations. Mr. Dunlap told him that the safety of the high school project is the concern of the Contractor. TLT is very much aware of the OSHA regulations and is responsible for safety. Mrs. Gibbs stated that teachers moved into the new Science wing, cafeteria etc. She asked if the move next summer would be more involved. Mr. Dunlap stated that 4_5% of the move occurred,this_summer -and 55% of-the -move - - would take place next summer. Regular Session -3- July 18, 2005 Chair Spadafora asked about where we are with the time line for the budget for the culvert. Mr. Dunlap told him that at the September School Committee building update meeting they would probably have the most information. Superintendent Schettini stated that the Department of Public Works is doing a great job building the new parking lot at Wood End. Mr. James Jordan gave a brief update on the Barrows project. He stated the project is moving along very well. The electrical inspector, plumbing inspector and health inspector have all been through. They are waiting for the Fire Department. The sidewalks have been poured and the hydro seeding has begun. Mrs. Gibbs asked about the teachers moving into the classrooms. Mr. Jordan told her the classrooms would be finished first so that the teachers could move in. Mr. Dahl stated that he and Mr. Carpenter had a tour of Barrows and were impressed with the building. Mr. Dunlap stated that he would report on outstanding change orders at the next meeting. Chair Spadafora thanked Mr. Dunlap and Mr. Jordan. New Business Mary DeLai gave an update on the outsourcing of custodial services. She stated that eleven vendors bid and thirteen vendors picked up plans. She received six actual proposals. She stated that S. J. Services cleaned seventeen school systems. She received favorable references. There are details in the contract to protect us. All employees entering the site will have a CORI check run on them. There will be seven cleaners and one supervisor. Mr. Spadafora asked if the CORI checks could be run annually. Ms. DeLai stated they could and that it was a contract provision. Superintendent Schettini stated there would be a very detailed list of tasks. Mrs. Gibbs moved to authorize the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with S.J.Services of Danvers, MA to provide Custodial Services at Reading Memorial High School as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated July 15, 2005. Mr. McFadden seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Dahl, Mr. Spadafora, Mrs. Gibbs and Mr. McFadden. w' Mr. Dahl thanked Mary DeLai. Re-2ular Session -4- July 18, 2005 Approval of Minutes Mr. Carpenter moved to approve the minutes of November 8, 2004 Mr. Dahl seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0 Mr. Carpenter, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Spadafora, Mrs. Gibbs and Mr. Dahl Mr. Dahl moved to approve the minutes of May 23, 2005 Mrs Gibbs seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. The vote was 5-0 Mr. Carpenter, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Spadafora, Mrs. Gibbs and Mr. Dahl Mr. Dahl moved to approve the minutes of June 6, 2005 Mrs Gibbs seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Mr. Carpenter, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Spadafora, Mrs Gibbs and Mr. Dahl Adjourn Mr. Spadafora move to enter into executive session for the purpose of contract nesotiations and approval of minutes not to return to regular session Mr. Carpenter seconded the motion. The roll call vote was 5-0 Mrs Lisa Gibbs, Mr. Carl McFadden, Mr. Pete Dahl, Mr. John Carpenter and Mr. Robert Spadafora Superintendent of Schools