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Reading, Massachusetts 01867 N04 SEP 2 A 11: 33
Informational/Abutters Meeting July 8, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
Chair McFadden called the Reading School Committee to order because they had a
quorum at the Barrow's School. Present were Mr. Carpenter, Mr. McFadden, Mrs.
Gibbs, Mr. Spadafora and Mr. Dahl. Also present was Superintendent Schettini.
Superintendent Schettini introduced the members of the Reading School Committee, Mr.
John Jordan from AD, Mr. Robert Peirce from Flansburgh Associates, Mr. John
Thiffault, Director of Facilities and Mr. Phillip Callahan, Clerk of the Works.
Mr. Peirce gave an overview of the project site drawings. The modular classrooms would
be removed and there will be two additions and renovations to the existing structure.
Mr. Spadafora stated that the Barrows students would be attending the new elementary
school at Sunset Rock.
There was discussion concerning construction hours and parking.
Mr. Jordan stated that Mr. Phillip Callahan, Clerk of the Works is the site contact person.
He will handle any issues.
ADJOURN
Mrs. Gibbs made a motion to adjourn at 6:45. Mr. Dahl seconded the motion. The
vote was 5-0. Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Dahl, Mr. Spadafora, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. McFadden
READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Reading, Massachusetts 01867
Regular Session July 8, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
Chair McFadden called the Reading School Committee to order at 7:40 p.m. in the
Superintendent's Conference Room present were Mr. Carpenter, Mr. McFadden, Mrs.
Gibbs, Mr. Spadafora, Ms. Webb and Mr. Dahl. Also present was Superintendent
Schettini.
BILLS AND PAYROLLS
Bills and payrolls were circulated for signature.
CITIZEN'S INPUT
There was none.
GIFTS
There were none.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT, SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHAIR
Superintendent Schettini gave a recap of the Barrow's School abutters meeting for the
viewing audience.
He stated that Mrs. Gibbs and Mr. McFadden hosted a tour of the new school for the
Barrow's staff. Mrs. Gibbs stated the tour was well received.
OLD BUSINESS
There was discussion of the names for the new school.
Mr. McFadden stated that he would like to go from four possible names to two names.
The four names are Hope, Wood End, Horace Greeley Wadlin and John Brooks. He
stated that each Committee member had two votes. The voting was as follows: Wood
End five votes, Horace Greeley Wadlin two votes, Hope two votes and John Brooks five
votes for a total of twelve votes. He stated the two possible names are Wood End and
John Brooks. The discussion continued.
Regular Session -3- July 8, 2004
Mr. Dahl made a motion to place John Brooks Elementary School in consideration
for the name of the fifth elementary school. Mr. Carpenter seconded the motion.
The vote was 3-3 Ms Webb, Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Dahl voted for John Brooks
and Mr. McFadden, Mrs Gibbs and Mr. Spadafora voted against. The motion did
not carry.
Mr. Spadafora made a motion to place Wood End School in consideration for the
name of the fifth elementary school Mrs Gibbs seconded the motion. The vote was
2-3-1 Mr. Spadafora and Mr. McFadden voted for with Mr. Carpenter, Ms. Webb
and Mrs Gibbs voting against Mr. Dahl abstained. The motion did not carry.
Mr. Carpenter made a motion to place John Brooks Elementary School in
consideration for the name of the fifth elementary school. Ms. Webb seconded the
_motion The vote was 3-3. Mrs. Gibbs, Ms. Webb and Mr. Carpenter voting for
and Mr. Dahl, Mr. Spadafora and Mr. McFadden voting against. The motion did
not carry.
Mr. Spadafora made a motion to place Wood End as final recommendation as the
name for the fifth elementary school Mr. Dahl seconded the motion. The vote was
4-2 Mr. McFadden, Mr. Spadafora, Mrs Gibbs and Mr. Dahl voting in favor and
Mr. Carpenter and Mrs. Webb voting against. The motion carries.
Mr. Dahl made a motion to take a vote to make the name Wood End a unanimous
vote Mr. Spadafora seconded the motion the vote was 6-0. Mr. Carpenter, Mr.
Dahl, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Spadafora, Ms. Webb
Mr. McFadden stated there would be a two-minute recess.
At 8:50 p.m. Mr. McFadden called the meeting back to order. Ms. Webb had to leave.
Mr. McFadden turned the meeting over to Mr. Dahl. Mr. Dahl compiled the
Superintendent's evaluation while he was the Chair of the School Committee. Mr. Dahl
gave an overview of all the phases of the Superintendent's evaluation. Mr. Dahl stated
the Superintendent's review was outstanding.
Superintendent Schettini thanked the Committee for their kind words.
NEW BUSINESS
Superintendent Schettini stated they needed to update current School Committee policies.
He stated the first reading of the policy would be tonight. Mr. Spadafora read aloud
School Committee Policy JECC.
There was discussion concerning attendance areas.
Regular Session -4- July 8, 2004
- Mr. Carpenter moved to adopt as first reading JECC new draft as submitted by the
Superintendent in his memorandum dated July 6, 2004. Mrs. Gibbs seconded the
motion The vote was 5-0. Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Dahl, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. McFadden,
Mr. Spadafora
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Spadafora moved to accept the minutes of March 25, 2004. Mr. Carpenter
seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Dahl, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr.
McFadden, Mr. Spadafora
Mr. Spadafora moved to accept the minutes of April 7, 2004. Mrs. Gibbs seconded
the motion. The vote was 4-0-1. Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Dahl, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr.
Spadafora with Mr. McFadden abstaining.
Mr. Spadafora moved to accept the minutes of April 26, 2004. Mr. Carpenter
seconded the motion. The vote was 5-0. Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Dahl, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr,
McFadden, Mr. Spadafora
Mr. Spadafora moved to accept the minutes of May 10, 2004. Mrs. Gibbs seconded
the motion. The vote was 5-0. Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Dahl, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr.
McFadden, Mr. Spadafora
ADJOURN
Mr. Spadafora moved to adjourn. Mrs. Gibbs seconded the motion. The vote was
5-0. Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Dahl, Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. McFadden, Mr. Spadafora
Superintendent of Schools