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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-27 School Committee Minutes Reading Public Schools Reading, Massachusetts Regular Meeting of the School Committee RECEIVED. Open Session TOV4N CLERK READING, tfit SS. Date: June 27,2011 2011 juL 20 P Z: 39 Time: 8:00 p.m. (Open Session) Place: Superintendent's Conference Room School Committee Members Present Staff Members Present Chuck Robinson John Doherty, Superintendent Hal Croft Mary DeLai,Director of Finance and Operations David Michaud Lisa Gibbs Chris Caruso Visitors: Cathy Giles,Killam Principal Joanne Senders,Reading Advocate Craig Martin, Coolidge Principal Barbara Jones,Reading Chronicle Julie Jeffery, Wood End School Psychologist Vicki Griffin,RISE Preschool Director Pam Girouard,Team Chair I. Call to Order Chairperson Robinson called the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m. and reviewed the agenda. II. Recommended Procedure A. Public Input(I) B. Continued Business FYI Budget Update Ms.DeLai updated the School Committee on the FYI 1 budget and indicated that she is requesting two budget transfers to offset deficits in the Athletics and Extracurricular program budgets. Mr.Michaud moved,seconded by Mr. Caruso,to authorize the transfer of up to $20,000 from the Regular Dav Cost Center to the Other Programs Cost Center. The motion carried 5-0. Mr. Michaud moved,seconded by Mr. Caruso,to authorize the transfer of up to$23,000 from the School Building Maintenance Cost Center to the Other Programs Cost Center. The motion carried 5-0. Mr.Michaud commended Ms.DeLai on her budget development and management. June 27,2011 C. New Business Director of Student Services Search Chair Robinson turned the meeting over to Dr. Doherty. Superintendent Doherty introduced Katherine Harris. Ms. Harris is currently is the Administrator of Special Education for the Triton Regional School District. She gave a brief opening statement. The School Committee asked Ms. Harris a series of questions ranging from professional challenges, thoughts on parental relationships, accomplishments,challenges and curriculum. Ms. Harris thanked the School Committee for this opportunity. Chair Robinson called a brief recess at 8:47 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8:51 p.m. Dr.Doherty briefly described the search process and indicated that he will announce his recommendation to the School Committee on Wednesday evening. Superintendent Doherty introduced Alison Elmer. Ms.Elmer is currently is a LAB(Learning Adaptive Behavior)Cluster Coordinator for the Boston Public Schools. She gave a brief opening statement. The School Committee asked Ms. Elmer a series of questions ranging from professional challenges, thoughts on parental relationships, accomplishments, challenges and curriculum. Ms.Elmer thanked the School Committee for this opportunity. Chair Robinson called a brief recess at 9:25 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:26 p.m. Dr.Doherty reviewed the next steps in the search process and welcomed input from School Committee members. Mr.Michaud thanked the screening committee for their work on this search. IIl. Routine Matters • Bills and Payroll(A) • Approval of Minutes • Bids and Donations Calendar W. Information V. Adiournment Mr. Caruso moved,seconded by Mr.Michaud,to adiourn. The motion carried 5-0. VI. Future Business June 27,2011 GMeeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. NOTE: The minutes reflect the order as stated in the posted meeting agenda not the order they occurred during the meeting. J F.Doherty .D S rintendent of Schools