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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-05-23 School Committee Minutest 4 lJ C r in ~uF_ MJ, SS. Reading School Committee LGu3 S 00 Reading, Massachusetts Regular Session May 23, 2005 Call to Order Chair McFadden called the regular School Committee to order at 7:32 p.m. in the Parker Middle School Multi-Purpose Room. Present were Mr. Dahl, Mr. McFadden, Ms. Webb, Mr. Carpenter, Mrs. Gibbs and Mr. Spadafora. Also present were Superintendent Schettini, Associate Superintendent Richards and 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 There were no gifts. New Business Superintendent Schettini introduced Associate Superintendent Richards for his last curriculum presentation in Reading. Associate Superintendent Richards introduced Linda Darisse, Principal of Parker Middle School and John Fiore, Social Studies Teacher at Reading Memorial High School. Mrs. Darisse gave an overview of the of middle school social studies curriculum. She stated that S"' grade United States History course would not be the same as the history course in grade nine. Mr. Fiore stated that at the high school they have made tremendous progress to fulfill department goals concerning curriculum revisions. Teachers have attended a social studies conference. Associate Superintendent Richards stated that it is a common sence approach rather than the approach that is packaged by book companies. Ms. Webb stated that in middle school, all grades hold mock elections and debates. She asked if this was new. _Ann.Lowe,._teacher_stated-that-it-was not. - - - - - Regular Session -2- Mav 23, 2005 Mr. Spadafora stated the K-12 social studies curriculum is outlined very nicely. Superintendent Schettini stated that the social studies framework is now stable. The Asian and Chinese World Studies are very important and we have incorporated them into the curriculum even though it is not yet part of the framework. Mrs. Callan gave an overview of K-5 social studies curriculum. and framework changes. Ellen Commito, Mark Linehan and Paul Guidetti gave positive feedback regarding the "Skillful Teacher" course. Mr. Spadafora stated it was a great presentation. Mr. Nihan gave an overview of curriculum accomplishments using technology for assessment. Mr. Finigan introduced Mrs. Jane Darveau, Director of Guidance at Reading Memorial High School. Mrs. Darveau described the four major categories in the Guidance Department, Personal Counseling, Academic Counseling, Career Counseling and Post Secondary School Counseling. Mr. McFadden thanked Mrs. Darveau. Mr. Joseph Cain gave an overview of Technology. Mary DeLai gave an overview of outsourcing of Janitorial Services. She stated that it was a mandate to save the district money. She has been reviewing the delivery of custodial services. She suggested that they hire a private vendor to provide some or all of the cleaning. Mr. Spadafora moved to support the process of outsourcing Janitorial Services at Reading Memorial High School as outlined in the Superintendent' memorandum dated May 19, 2005 Mr. Carpenter seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Mr. Dahl had left the room Mr. McFadden, Mr Spadafora, Ms. Webb, Mr. Carpenter and Mrs. Gibbs. Superintendent Schettini explained that he went through all of the line items in the budget with Mr. Foley, Town Accountant. Ms Webb moved that the $350,000 transferred to the Barrow's Building Proiect and the $500,000 transferred to the Reading Memorial High School Building Project approval by Town Meeting under Article 6 on April 28, 2005 be funded from the Regular Day segment of the School Department's Budget Mr. Spadafora seconded Regular Session -3- May 23, 2005 the motion. The vote was 6-0. Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Dahl, Mr. McFadden, Mrs Gibbs, Ms. Webb and Mr. Spadafora Adjourn Mr. Spadafora move to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations not to return to regular session Ms Webb seconded the motion. The roll call vote was 6-0. Mrs. Lisa Gibbs Ms. Elaine Webb, Mr. Carl McFadden, Mr. Pete Dahl Mr. John Carpenter and Mr. Robert Spadafora Af Respectful) ,j•sil r, bL,4,d pLrick A. Schettim, Jr. Superintendep" t of Schools LL D CILERK Reading School Committee Reading, Massachusetts Executive Session May 23, 2005 Call to Order Chair McFadden called the executive session to order. Present were Mr. Pete Dahl, Mr. Carl McFadden, Mr. Rob Spadafora, Ms. Elaine Webb, Mr. Carpenter and Mrs. Lisa Gibbs. Also present were Superintendent Schettini, Associate Superintendent Richards and Director of Human Resources and Finance, Mary DeLai. There was discussion regarding negotiation strategies. Adjourn Mr. Spadafora moved to adiourn Mrs Gibbs seconded the motion. The roll call vote was 6-0 Mr. Pete Dahl, Mr. Carl McFadden, Mr. John Carpenter, Mr. Robert Spadafora, Ms. Elaine Webb and Mrs. Lisa Gibbs. Approved 7/18/2005