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Reading, Massachusetts
Resular Session January 3, 2005
Call to Order
Chair McFadden called the School Committee to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Coolidge
Middle School Multi-Purpose Room. Present were Mrs. Gibbs, Ms. Webb, Mr.
McFadden, Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Dahl and Mr. Spadafora. Also present were
Superintendent Schettini, Associate Superintendent Richards, Human Resources and
Finance Director Mary DeLai.
Chair Francis called the Finance Committee to order at 7:31 p.m. Present were Mr.
McDonald, Mr. Francis, Mr. Grimes, Mr. Torman, Mr. LaLecheur, Mr. Bolger Mr.
Robinson and Ms. West.
Mr. Shubert called the Board of Selectmen to order at 7:42 p.m. Present were Mr. Duffy,
Mr. Hines, Mrs. Anthony and Mr. Shubert.
Bills and Payrolls
Bills and Payrolls were circulated for signature.
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Old Business
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Mr. Scott Dunlap stated that punch list at the Wood End School has been finalized and
still is not completed as of this date.
Mr. Dunlap stated that Robert Peirce is no longer at Flansburgh Associates. There would
be no gap in coverage on the project. The Barrows project is on schedule. There are no
change order requiring action at this time.
Mr. Carpenter asked if there were any additional asbestos or damage to the infrastructure
at this time. He was told there was not.
Mr. Dunlap stated that the Reading Memorial High School project had reached a
milestone. The exterior of the building had been enclosed so that the interior work can
commence.
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New Business
Superintendent Schettini gave an overview of the FY06 Budget.
Mr. Hechenbleikner gave an overview of the projected revenues for FY06.
Mr. Foley went through the revenues line by line.
There was lengthy discussion on the increase cost and coverage of health insurance.
Mr. McFadden asked what the value of the Reading Municipal Light Department was.
Mr. Hechenbleikner told him the value was not known. The only way to determine the
true value is if you sold it.
There was discussion regarding naming rights for different locations as a means of
raising revenues. Superintendent Schettini stated that naming rights would not effect the
FY06 Budget.
Mr. Hechenbleikner suggested a two- percent increase in the budget might be a
reasonable increase.
Mr. Brown stated there was land across the street from the high school, which could be
sold to generate revenue.
Adjourn Finance Committee
Mr. Bolger moved to adiourn Mr. Robinson seconded the motion The vote was 8-
0. Mr. McDonald Mr. Francis, Mr. Grimes, Mr. Torman, Mr. LaLecheur, Mr.
Bolger Mr. Robinson and Ms West
Adjourn Board of Selectmen
Mr. Hines moved to adiourn Mrs Anthonv seconded the motion The vote was 4-
0. Mr. Duffy, Mr. Hines, Mrs Anthony and Mr. Shubert
Adjourn School Committee
Mr. Soadafora move to enter into executive session for the purpose of conducting
strategy sessions m preparation for negotiations with the Teachers' Association,
Secretaries and Clerks Custodial Maintenance Workers Cafeteria Em to ees
Education Assistants and Nurses not to return to regular session Mrs Gibbs
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Respectful submitted
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Superintendent of Schools