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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-12 School Committee MinutesU Reading School Committee 7. Reading, Massachusetts t„~u ls.~ t t Regular Session Retreat August 12, 2006 Call to Order Chair Webb called the regular session to order at 8:11 p.m. in the Coolidge Middle School Teacher's Room. Present were Mrs. Gibbs, Ms. Webb, Mr. Caruso, Mr. Michaud. Also present were Superintendent Schettini, Assistant Superintendent Doherty and Director of Human Resources and Finance Mary DeLai. Bills and Payrolls Bills and Payrolls were circulated for signature. Citizen's Input There was none. Gifts First Call Mortgage Ms. Gibbs made a motion to accept a donation of $25,000 from First Call Mort2a2e for the purchase and installation of the stadium lighting as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated August 10, 2006. Seconded Mr. Caruso. Motion passed 4-0 Calendar Building Project Inspection-August 22"d, tentatively scheduled for 7:00 a.m. August 24th-Building Project Update, 7:30 p.m. August 30th-Meeting with Finance Committee, 7:30 p.m. Liaison Reports There were none. Old Business Energy Conservation Ms. DeLai updated the committee on past energy consumption and future energy conservation initiatives that will be implemented by both town and school buildings. Regular Session -2- August 12, 2006 Ms. Gibbs made a motion to support the Reading Energy Conservation Initiative as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated August 10, 2006. Seconded by Mr. Michaud. Motion passed 4-0. New Business First reading Reading Public Schools Policy Manual Sections A and G. Superintendent Schettini gave an introduction of Sections A (Foundations and Basic Commitments) and G (Personnel) of the Reading Public Schools Policy Manual. Other sections will be reviewed at future school committee meetings. Sections B (Board Governance and Operations), C (General School Administration), and D (Fiscal Management) will be reviewed next. Ms. Gibbs made a motion to accept the first reading of Section A of the Reading Public Schools Policy Manual as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated August 9, 2006. Seconded by Mr. Michaud. Motion passed 4-0. Ms. Gibbs made a motion to accept the first reading of Section G of the Reading Public Schools Policy Manual as outlined in the Superintendent's memorandum dated August 9, 2006. Seconded bvMr. Caruso. Motion passed 4-0. Building Project Update Superintendent Schettini updated the Committee on the floor situation in the Reading Memorial High School field house. A memo was distributed from Design Partnership to the Committee. Reading Public Schools Mission/School Committee Direction The school committee had a discussion on their role and direction in being a mission driven school district. Adjourn Mrs. Gibbs moved to adjourn at 12:11 p.m.. Mr. Michaud seconded the motion. The vote was 4-O.//Mrs. Gibbs, Ms. Webb, Mr. Caruso andMr. Michaud. PatAck A. Schettini, Jr. Superintendent of Schools