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School Committee Meeting May 9, 2019 6:30 P.M. Office Half Hour 7:00 P.M. Open Session RMHS Schettini Library Town of Reading Meeting Posting with Agenda 2018-07-16 LAG Board - Committee - Commission - Council: School Committee Date: 2019-05-09 Time: 7:00 PM Building: School - Memorial High Location: School Library Address: 62 Oakland Road Agenda: Purpose: Open Session Meeting Called By: Linda Engelson on behalf of the Chair Notices and agendas are to be posted 48 hours in advance of the meetings excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Legal Holidays. Please keep in mind the Town Clerk’s hours of operation and make necessary arrangements to be sure your posting is made in an adequate amount of time. A listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting must be on the agenda. All Meeting Postings must be submitted in typed format; handwritten notices will not be accepted. Topics of Discussion: 6:30 p.m. Office Half Hour • Wise & Robinson 7:00 p.m. A. Call to Order 7:00 – 7:10 p.m. Public Hearing on School Choice 7:10 – 7:20 p.m. B. Public Comment 7:20 – 7:25 p.m. C. Consent Agenda - Accept a Donation to the RMHS Science Club - Accept a Donation from the RMHS BPO & VOICE - Accept a Donation from Samantha’s Harvest - Accept a Donation from RMHS PSST - Accept a Donation from The Friends of Reading High School Baseball, Inc. - Accept a Donation from the RMHS PTO - Approval of Minutes (April 11, 2019) 7:25 – 7:50 p.m. D. Reports 1. Students 2. Director of Student Services 3. Assistant Superintendent 4. Chief Financial Officer 5. Superintendent 6. Liaison/Sub-Committee E. Old Business 7:50 – 8:00 p.m. 1. NEASC/Late Start Update This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting. However the agenda does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting. Page | 1 Town of Reading Meeting Posting with Agenda 2. F. New Business 8:00 – 8:10 p.m. 1. Vote on the Last Day of School 8:10 – 8:50 p.m. 2. Superintendent’s Evaluation Process G. Information/Correspondence 1. Email from Victoria McGrane – Middle school math 2. Email from Lauren Bennett – LLD Response 3. Email from Christina Eckenroth – Extended day opportunities 4. Email from Sarah Archambault – Extended Day Program 5. Email from Karrie Freedman – RPS happenings H. Routine Matters 1. Bills & Payroll Warrants 2. Calendar - I. Future Business 8:55 p.m. J. Adjourn **Times are approximate This Agenda has been prepared in advance and represents a listing of topics that the chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting. However the agenda does not necessarily include all matters which may be taken up at this meeting. Page | 2 John F. Doherty, Ed. D. Christine M. Kelley Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent 82 Oakland Road Sharon Stewart Reading, MA 01867 Interim Director of Student Services Phone: 781-944-5800 Fax: 781-942-9149 Gail Dowd, CPA Chief Financial Officer Reading Public Schools Instilling a joy of learning and inspiring the innovative leaders of tomorrow TO: Reading School Committee FROM: John F. Doherty, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools DATE: May 3, 2019 TOPIC: Public Hearing on School Choice Please find attached the notice of the Public Hearing and School Committee Policy on School Choice about our obligation to decide by June 1st on whether Reading will participate in School Choice. It will be my recommendation that Reading not participate in School Choice because of district enrollment reasons. If you have any questions, please contact me. The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY ENROLLMENT AND CLASS SIZE 2019-2020 PROJECTIONS Please note: The class assignments and grade configurations may change based on enrollment. Kindergarten enrollment is based on current kindergarten registrations and projected RISE special education program assignments to kindergarten. Barrows half day kindergarten students have been assigned to Eaton. Wood End and Birch Meadow half day kindergarten students have been assigned to Killam. K 1 2 3 4 5 TOTAL ENROLLMENT Barrows 60 64 68 55 81 61 389 No. of Students 60 – FD Class Size 21-21-22 23-23.22 18-18-19 21-20-20-20 21-20-20 20-20-20 Teachers 3 3 3 3 4 3 Birch Meadow 64 70 61 68 63 63 389 No. of Students 64– FD Class Size 23-23-24 21-20-20 22-23-23 21-21-21 21-22-20 22-21-21 Teachers 3 3 3 3 3 3 Eaton 70 83 68 45 68 80 414 No. of Students 11– HD Class Size 59 – FD 20-21-21-21 22-23-23 22-23 22-23-23 20-20-20-20 20-20-19-11 Teachers 3.6 4 3 2 3 4 Killam 86 75 63 66 78 56 424 No. of Students 20 – HD Class Size 66 – FD 18-19-19-19 22-20-21 22-22-23 20-20-19-19 19-19-18 22-22-22-20 Teachers 3.6 4 3 3 3 3 Wood End 40 54 42 48 50 66 300 No. of Students 40 – FD Class Size 18-18-18 21-21 24-24 25-25 22-22-22 20-20 Teachers 2 3 2 2 2 3 320 346 302 282 340 326 1916 Total Total Teachers RISE Not Available 5.06.19 READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2018-2019 School Year K First Second Third Fourth Fifth Total Barrows 60 64 68 55 81 61 389 Birch Meadow 64 70 61 68 63 63 389 Eaton 70 83 68 45 68 80 414 Killam 87 75 63 66 78 56 424 Wood End 40 54 42 48 50 66 300 Total 320 346 302 282 340 326 1916 Elementary Six Seven Eight Total Coolidge 130 128 167 445 Parker 165 163 188 547 Total 295 292 355 942 Middle Nine Ten Eleven Twelve Total RMHS 348 293 332 307 1280 RISE District Total 4138 5.06.19 John F. Doherty, Ed. D. Christine M. Kelley Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent 82 Oakland Road Sharon Stewart Reading, MA 01867 Interim Director of Student Services Phone: 781-944-5800 Fax: 781-942-9149 Gail Dowd, CPA Chief Financial Officer Reading Public Schools Instilling a joy of learning and inspiring the innovative leaders of tomorrow TO: Reading School Committee FROM: John F. Doherty, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools DATE: May 3, 2019 TOPIC: Accept a Donation to the RMHS Science Team At our meeting on Thursday evening, I will ask the School Committee to accept a donation in the amount of $250 from the Reading Rotary Club to be used to support the RMHS Science Team. If you have any questions, please contact me. The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. John F. Doherty, Ed.D. READING MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Kathleen M. Boynton Superintendent Principal Michael P. McSweeney 62 Oakland Road, Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Jessica A. Theriault Tel: 781-944-8200 Fax: 781-942-5435 Thomas J. Zaya Website: http://www.reading.k12.ma.us/memorial/ Assistant Principals TO: Dr. John F. Doherty, Superintendent of Schools FROM: Kathleen M. Boynton, Principal DATE: May 9, 2019 SUBJECT: Donation for RMHS Science Club Please accept this donation ion the amount of $250.00 from the Reading Rotary Club for the Science Club. The Science Olympiad Team improves STEM education in our high schools and exposes our students to the world of science. This donation will help fund science projects for local competitions. We ask for your approval. Thank you. John F. Doherty, Ed. D. Christine M. Kelley Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent 82 Oakland Road Sharon Stewart Reading, MA 01867 Interim Director of Student Services Phone: 781-944-5800 Fax: 781-942-9149 Gail Dowd, CPA Chief Financial Officer Reading Public Schools Instilling a joy of learning and inspiring the innovative leaders of tomorrow TO: Reading School Committee FROM: John F. Doherty, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools DATE: May 3, 2019 TOPIC: Accept a Donation from RMHS BPO & VOICE At our meeting on Thursday evening, I will ask the School Committee to accept a donation of a Yamaha Clarinova Digital Piano & Bench valued at $5,854 to be used to support the RMHS Music Program. If you have any questions, please contact me. The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. John F. Doherty, Ed. D. Christine M. Kelley Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent 82 Oakland Road Sharon Stewart Reading, MA 01867 Interim Director of Student Services Phone: 781-944-5800 Fax: 781-942-9149 Gail Dowd, CPA Chief Financial Officer Reading Public Schools Instilling a joy of learning and inspiring the innovative leaders of tomorrow TO: Reading School Committee FROM: John F. Doherty, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools DATE: May 3, 2019 TOPIC: Accept a Donation from Samantha’s Harvest At our meeting on Thursday evening, I will ask the School Committee to accept a donation in the amount of $1,723 to be used to support the following: $350 for Best Buddies Club dues $1,373 for Best Buddies Club advisor stipends If you have any questions, please contact me. The Reading Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability.