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Reading, Massachusetts
Regular Session May 9, 2005
Call to Order
Chair McFadden called the School Committee to order at 7:40 p.m. in the
Superintendent's Conference Room. Present were Mr. Dahl, Mr. McFadden, Ms. Webb
and Mr. Spadafora. Also present were Superintendent Schettini, Director of Human
Resources and Finance Mary DeLai and Student Representative, Michael O'Brien.
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
There was discussion regarding field trips.
Martha Moore, RMHS Science teacher, gave an overview of a student field trip to Peru
next year. She stated she would take the students in April or at the end of June 2006.
Mr. Spadafora moved to approve the field trip to Peru during the 2005-2006 school
year as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated May 5, 2005 Mr. Dahl
seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0. Mr. Dahl Mr. McFadden Ms. Webb and
Mr. Spadafora
Gary D'Entremont, RMHS Social Studies teacher, explained a student trip to London,
England next school year. The field trip would focus on World War II as well as, cultural
events.
Mr. Spadafora moved to approve the field trip to London, England during the 2005-
2006 school year as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated May 5,
2005. Ms. Webb seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0. Mr. Dahl Mr. McFadden
Ms. Webb and Mr. Spadafora
Regular Session -2- May 9, 2005
Chair McFadden stated there would be School Committee meetings on May 16 and May
23rd. The May 23rd meeting would be the curriculum night.
There was discussion regarding school choice.
Mr. Spadafora moved pursuant to the provisions of GLc 76 and 12B, the School
Committee of Reading, following public hearing, hereby withdraw from its
obligation to enroll non-resident students in the Reading Public Schools during the
2005-2006 school year for the following reason: General District Enrollment Ms
Webb seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0. Mr. Dahl Mr. McFadden Ms. Webb
and Mr. Spadafora
Old Business
Mr. James Jordan from AD gave an update and an overview of the Barrows building
project. The Barrows project should be substantially complete by July 25, 2005.
Mr. Capaldo from The Design Partnership of Cambridge gave an update on the Reading
Memorial High School building project. He stated that the work on the culvert was
complete. The turf on the lacrosse field will be complete by tomorrow.
Mr. Spadafora moved to accept Reading Memorial High School Building Project
Change Order #15r for the amount of $17, 888.34. Ms Webb seconded the motion
The vote was 4-0. Mr. Dahl, Mr. McFadden, Ms Webb and Mr. Spadafora
Mrs. Gibbs arrived at 8:20 p.m.
There was discussion about the last day of school.
Mr. Spadafora moved to accept the Superintendent's recommendation to set June
24, 2005 as the official last day of school Mrs Gibbs seconded the motion The vote
was 5-0. Mr. Dahl, Mr. McFadden, Ms. Webb, Mrs Gibbs and Mr. Spadafora
Mary DeLai gave update on the bid results in response for our invitation to bid.
Mr. Spadafora moved to authorize the Superintendent to enter into an agreement
with OPIS to provide Substitute Teacher Services for the Reading Public Schools as
outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated May 5, 2005 The vote was 5-
0. Mr. Dahl, Mr. McFadden, Ms. Webb, Mrs Gibbs and Mr. Spadafora
Superintendent Schettini stated that the principals of the Middlesex League recognize a
junior boy and girl with the SILS Award. This year the recipients are Sean Matthews an_ d_
Andrea Lopez. He explained that the SILS Award recognizes students for Service,
Integrity, Leadership and Spirit. He congratulated both students.
Regular Session -3- May 9, 2005
Approval of Minutes
Mr.Spadafora moved to approve the minutes of November 23, 2004. Mrs. Gibbs
seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Mr. Pete Dahl, Mr. Carl McFadden, Mr.
Rob Spadafora, Ms. Elaine Webb and Mrs. Lisa Gibbs.
Mr. Spadafora moved to approve the minutes of January 13, 2005. Mrs. Gibbs
seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Mr. Pete Dahl Mr. Carl McFadden, Mr.
Rob Spadafora, Ms. Elaine Webb and Mrs. Lisa Gibbs.
Mr. Spadafora moved to approve the minutes of February 28, 2005. Mrs. Gibbs
seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Mr. Pete Dahl, Mr. Carl McFadden, Mr.
Rob Spadafora, Ms. Elaine Webb and Mrs. Lisa Gibbs.
Mr. Spadafora moved to approve the minutes of March 14, 2005. Mrs. Gibbs
seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Mr. Pete Dahl, Mr. Carl McFadden, Mr.
Rob Spadafora, Ms. Elaine Webb and Mrs. Lisa Gibbs.
Adjourn
Mr. Spadafora move to enter into executive session for the purpose of conducting
strategv sessions in preparation for negotiations and to approve executive session
minutes not to return to regular session. Mrs. Gibbs seconded the motion. The roll
call vote was 5-0. Mrs. Lisa Gibbs, Ms. Elaine Webb, Mr. Carl McFadden, Mr. Pete
Dahl and Mr. Robert Spadafora
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Patrick A. Scl ettini, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools