Reading, MA School Committee

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The Reading School Committee, by a vote of 5-1, is proud to announce Thomas Milaschewski at the next Superintendent. thereadingpost.com/2021/02/11/mil…

The meeting packet for our SC meeting on Thursday, August 6 has been posted: reading.k12.ma.us/files/4815/966…. Tune into RCTV to watch (Comcast 99 or Verizon 32). Public comment can be emailed to: Schoolcommittee@reading.k12.ma.us

As a final reminder, the School Committee will be meeting on Thursday evening, via Teams, starting at 7 p.m. The Reopening plan is the primary topic of the meeting, but the full agenda can be found here: tinyurl.com/y5ptw9ue

(2) Thursday, August 6th from 4:30 p.m to 5:30 p.m. The link is tinyurl.com/y2p8mm9o (3/X)

This afternoon Dr. Doherty shared the Comprehensive Fall Reopening Plan for the Reading Public Schools. The plan can be found here: tinyurl.com/y4wjyetd (1/X)

(3) He reshared links to the DESE Health Protocols and Scenarios as well as the DESE Guidance on Remote Learning and Guidelines for Art, Chorus, Drama, PE and Band. The whole post can be found here: tinyurl.com/y3qwcco3 (END)

(2) He mentioned his intent to release the final plans to staff and the community by Tuesday. At this time there will be forums announced for staff and families. The School Committee will be reviewing and voting on these plans during our meeting on August 6th. (2/X)

Dr. Doherty has posted his seventh update as we prepare to return to school this fall. Highlights follow: (1) He linked the presentation from the School Committee meeting last Wednesday night. We are highlighting it here: tinyurl.com/y3u5jjdn (1/X)

The School Committee met on 7/29/20. The primary focus of the meeting was to review the draft of the fall reopening preliminary plans. Here is the RCTV video of the meeting: youtu.be/L-F1T5Jb6-I. We will share a copy of the slide show presented as soon as it is available.

Sorry, here is the full packet: reading.k12.ma.us/files/7815/958…

The packet for our SC meeting on Wed, July 29 has been posted: readingma.gov/sites/g/files/…. Please tune into RCTV and watch (Comcast 99 or Verizon 32). Email public comment to: Schoolcommittee@reading.k12.ma.us

The Reading School Committee would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations to the RMHS Class of 2020! The skies were smiling upon you last night! Thank you to Mrs. Boynton and her team for planning such a wonderful event. m.youtube.com/watch?v=chO-nk…

The draft preliminary Fall Reopening Plan will also be discussed at our School Committee meeting on Wednesday 7/29 @ 7pm.

Dr. Doherty is offering 4 Community Forums this week for families to ask questions and give feedback on the draft plan. There are separate forums for RPS staff. We encourage you to attend if you are able. Mon 7/27 @ 6pm Tues 7/28 @ 4pm Wed 7/29 @ 11am Thurs 7/30 @ 8am

Please see Dr. Doherty's Fall Reopening Update #6. He shared the DRAFT preliminary Fall Reopening Plan: …ingsuperintendent.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/dese-p…. readingsuperintendent.wordpress.com/2020/07/25/rea…

More information will be coming out shortly. The next School Committee meeting is Wednesday, 7-29 at 7 p.m. where we expect to be reviewing and discussing the preliminary plans. Finally, you can submit joys, concerns, and questions to: schoolcommittee@reading.k12.ma.us (END)

As a reminder, the Superintendent is holding virtual office hours throughout the summer in order to address questions. You can sign up here: forms.gle/sFnREfwW7JxZbB…. (8/N)

Good afternoon! The School Committee recognizes that families and teachers have many concerns regarding the fall reopening of schools. We wanted to share some consolidated information to demonstrate the work in progress at this point in time. (1/N)