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Chair Webb called the regular session to order at 7:31 p.m. at the Coolidge id le School Multipurpose Room
at Reading Town Hall. Present were Ms. Webb, Ms. Gibbs, Mr. Caruso, Mr. Dahl, Mr. McFadden, Mr.
Michaud, Superintendent Patrick Schettini, Jr., Director of Human Resource and Finances Mary DeLai,
Assistant Superintendent John Doherty, Fin Com Representative Chuck Robinson, Fin Com Representative Hal
Torman, RTA President Stan Quinlan, Several budget parents were also present.
Chair Webb read the mission of the Reading Public Schools.
Bills and Payrolls
Bills and payrolls were circulated to all members of the committee.
Citizens' Input
There was no citizens' input.
Gifts
There were no gifts presented this evening.
Reports of Chairman, Liaisons, and Superintendent
There were no reports given.
~.hool Committee Calendar
sere will not be a school committee meeting on January 18, 2007. There is a financial forum on January 10,
2007.
Personnel
No personnel issues were discussed.
Old Business
There was no old business this evening.
New Business
Superintendent Schettim and Director of Human Resource and Finances DeLai presented the Superintendent's
Recommended FY08 Budget for the areas of Special Education and Maintenance Budget to the Reading School
Committee and the community. Their presentation included the following:
o Budget Building Procedure
o Three types of budgets (Baseline, Level Service, Recommended)
o Budget Drivers for Special Education
o Number of students in Special Education Programs both in-district and out of district
o School Building Maintenance Natural Gas Cost Projection
o School Building Maintenance FY08 Electricity Cost Projection
o School Building Maintenance FY08 Water/Sewer Cost Projection
o School Building Maintenance Energy Management Expenses
o Town Building Maintenance FY08 Energy and Utilities Cost Projection
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o FY08 Capital Plan Funding Priorities
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Executive Session January 8, 2007
Mrs. Webb called the session to order at 9:20 p.m.
Mr. Schettini updated the school committee on a personnel issue.
Mr. Schettini updated the school committee on the nurse's negotiations.
Mrs. Gibbs made a motion to adiourn executive session. Seconded by Mr. Michaud.
Motion approved by roll call vote, 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Approved 5/7/07
Released 7/31/07