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Reading, Massachusetts - 25 A 1,
Regular Session April 25, 2005
Call To Order
Chair McFadden called the regular session to order at 6:10 p.m. in the Guidance Center
Conference Room at Reading Memorial High School. Present were Mr. Dahl, Mr.
Spadafora, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Carpenter and Ms. Webb. 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
Mr. Brown stated that he noticed a van leaving the field house with students not wearing
seatbelts.
Gifts
There were no gifts.
New Business
There was discussion regarding a proposed field trip to New York City for Coolidge
seventh graders. Mr. Doherty stated the students would visit the United Nations as well
as the Statue of Liberty. The trip is planned for May 26, 2005. The students would leave
early in the morning and return the same day around 10:00 p.m.
Ms. Svenson gave supporting details of the field trip.
Mr. Carpenter moved to approve the field trip to New York City as outlined in the
Superintendent's memorandum dated April 15, 2005. Mr. Spadafora seconded the
motion. The vote was 6-0. Mr. Dahl, Mr. Spadafora, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. McFadden,
Mr. Carpenter and Ms. Webb.
There was discussion concerning strategies for Town Meeting.
Superintendent Schettini gave an overview of the contingencies for each building project.
There was discussion regarding proposition 2 i/2 debt exclusions.
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Mr. Dahl moved to request the Town Manager, at Town Meeting postpone
Warrant Article 12 indefinitely. Mr. Carpenter seconded the motion. The vote was
6-0. Mr. Dahl, Mr. Spadafora, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Carpenter and Ms.
Webb
Mr. Carpenter stated that RCTV was to negotiate a contract with Verizon and was in need
of a School Committee member as part of the negotiating team. Mr. Carpenter suggested
that Mr. McFadden participate in the negotiations. Mr. McFadden agreed to participate.
Superintendent Schettini stated that Associate Superintendent Richards had submitted a
letter of resignation to him. Mr. Richards will be the Superintendent of Schools in
Falmouth.
Mr. Dahl moved to accept the letter of resignation from Mr, Richards. Mr.
Spadafora seconded the motion. The vote was. 6-0. Mr. Dahl, Mr. Spadafora, Mrs.
Gibbs, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Carpenter and Ms. Webb
Mr. McFadden stated there were some rough rocks in front of the Wood End School.
Superintendent Schettini stated that he was working with the Department of Public
Works to have the rocks removed.
Adjourn
Mr. Spadafora moved to adiourn. Mr. Dahl seconded the motion. The vote was 6-0.
Mr. Dahl, Mr. Spadafora, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. Carpenter, Mr. McFadden and Ms.
Webb
Patrick A. Schettini, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools