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Naming of Facilities Sub-Committee `
Minutes FEE P 3
December 21, 2010
In attendance: Chris Caruso, John Douglass, Ellie Freedman, Karen
Callan, Russ Graham, Angela Binda, James Bonazoli (arrived at 5:43
p.m.); Emily Crampe (arrived at 5:45 p.m.), John Doherty
Not in attendance:
Karen Janowski
1. Call to Order
Mr. Caruso called the meeting of the sub-committee to order at 5:37
p.m. and thanked all for agreeing to serve on the committee. He
asked that everyone introduce themselves.
2. Election of Chairperson
Mr. Caruso asked for nominations.
Mr. Douglass moved to nominate Mr. Graham. Mrs. Freedman
seconded.
There were no other nominations.
The motion carried 5-0.
3. Review of Nominations
Mr. Caruso reviewed the School Committee procedure and history for
the Naming of Facilities Sub-Committee.
Mr. Caruso turned the meeting over to Chair Graham. The sub-
committee asked clarifying question regarding the nominating
procedures.
Mr. Graham asked if the policy had restriction on employee
nominations. The policy has no restrictions.
Mrs. Freedman asked if there is a conflict of interest for current
employees to be nominated. Dr. Doherty said there was not it just
presents an awkward situation.
Ms. Binda asked if there was a list of facilities to be named. Mr.
E Caruso indicated that the nominating parties could select a facility of
there choice.
Mrs. Freedman stated the policy indicates that the nominated party
should be or had been affiliated with the Reading Public Schools.
Mr. Caruso pointed out that the group that has nominated Bill Endlsow
had requested his nomination be deferred until he retires.
Mr. Graham asked if the group could move to delay naming of facilities
until said person is no longer an employee or eligible for election to a
town board of committee. The answer was yes.
There was discussion regarding corporate naming rights. Dr. Doherty
indicated that Ms. DeLai has investigated corporate naming rights and
at this point there is little interest.
The timeline was discussed next. It is hoped that the sub-committee's
recommendations be presented to the School Committee in early
March.
Mr. Caruso indicated that the School Committee had concerns naming
a facility after a current employee. Mr. Douglass asked if Mr. Croft
recused himself from the vote. Mr. Croft was not at the November 6th
meeting but was at the subsequent School Committee meeting and
- voted.
4. Sub-Committee Roles
There was discussion on the method to be used to review the
nominations.
Next Meeting Date:
The future meeting dates were determined.
January 11 & 25
February 8 & 15
March 1
All meetings to begin at 5:30 p.m.
Mr. Douglass moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Bonazoli. The
motion carried 8-0.
The meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Russ Graham, Chair