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January 10, 2022
27 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: On the roll call to enter executive session, the minutes list Ms. Larrivee twice and leave out Ms. Rodrigues; the count shows every member present voted yes.
Present: Kevin Aguiar, Shelli Pereira, Bobby Bailey, Sara Rodrigues, Paul Hart, Paul E. Coogan, Mimi Larrivee
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Reconvened after executive session at 8:16 p.m.; all present
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
To approve the minutes from the 11.03.21 Special Education/Alternative Education Subcommittee meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the minutes from the 11.03.21 Special Education/Alternative Education Subcommittee meeting. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
To approve the minutes from the Regular School Committee meeting 11.08.21.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the minutes from the Regular School Committee meeting 11.08.21. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
To approve the minutes from the 11.23.21 Facilities and Operations Subcommittee meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrive: To approve the minutes from the 11.23.21 Facilities and Operations Subcommittee meeting. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
To approve the minutes from the Regular School Committee meeting 12.13.21.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the minutes from the Regular School Committee meeting 12.13.21. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Rodrigues)
Donations
To accept all donations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Rodrigues: To accept all donations. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Rodrigues)
Contracts
To approve all contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve all contracts. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Rodrigues)
Grants
To approve all Grants.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Mr. Bailey: To approve all Grants. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Bailey)
Election of Vice-Chairperson of the Fall River School Committee
To nominate Paul Hart as Vice Chairperson.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, Pereira, RodriguesNo: Aguiar
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Pereira: To nominate Paul Hart as Vice Chairperson. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Aguiar); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Selection and appointment of Teresa Babb, Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools
To approve the selection and appointment of Teresa Babb, Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve the selection and appointment of Teresa Babb, Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Certified Nursing Assistants contracted for COVID-19 Test & Stay and Contact tracing
Amend motion to authorize up to $50,000 in consulting fees at the superintendent’s discretion as needed for the rest of the school year.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: Amend motion to authorize up to $50,000 in consulting fees at the superintendent’s discretion as needed for the rest of the school year. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
To approve Certified Nursing Assistants contracted for COVID-19 Test & Stay and contact tracing as amended.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Pereira: To approve Certified Nursing Assistants contracted for COVID-19 Test & Stay and contact tracing as amended. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Second Read of the Budget Priorities FY2023
To approve the Second Read of the Budget Priorities FY2023.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Second Read of the Budget Priorities FY2023. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
The Spending of $1.1M Appropriation
To refer the Wonders Curriculum to the Instructional Subcommittee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar –Ms. Larrivee: To refer the Wonders Curriculum to the Instructional Subcommittee. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
To approve the spending amount of $576,241 of the Appropriation.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar –Ms. Pereira: To approve the spending amount of $576,241 of the Appropriation. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
The CTE Advisory Board
To approve the CTE Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart –Ms. Larrivee: To approve the CTE Advisory Board. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Addition of 2 PreK classrooms with staffing (2 teachers and 4 paraprofessionals)
To approve the addition of 2 PreK classrooms with staffing (2 teachers and 4 paraprofessionals).
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the addition of 2 PreK classrooms with staffing (2 teachers and 4 paraprofessionals). … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Rodrigues)
To reconsider the vote on item 11.8.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Pereira, RodriguesAbstained: Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To reconsider the vote on item 11.8. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 Abstained (Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
To approve the addition of 2 PreK classrooms with staffing (2 teachers and 4 paraprofessionals).
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Pereira, RodriguesAbstained: Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar Ms. Pereira: To approve the addition of 2 PreK classrooms with staffing (2 teachers and 4 paraprofessionals). … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 Abstained (Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Addition of 1 Physical Therapy Assistant, 1 Speech Language Pathology Assistant and 2 PreK ASD Paraprofessionals at Henry Lord Community School
To approve the addition of 1 Physical Therapy Assistant, 1 Speech Language Pathology Assistant and 2 PreK ASD Paraprofessionals at Henry Lord Community School.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar –Ms. Pereira: To approve the addition of 1 Physical Therapy Assistant, 1 Speech Language Pathology Assistant and 2 PreK ASD Paraprofessionals at Henry Lord Community School. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Second Quarter Revolving Fund
To approve the Second Quarter Revolving Fund.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Second Quarter Revolving Fund. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Rodrigues)
Year-to-Date Budget Report
To approve the immediate hiring of 10 additional Student Adjustment Counselors for the district and placement at the Superintendent’s recommendation.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Larrivee, Pereira, RodriguesNo: Coogan, Hart
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve the immediate hiring of 10 additional Student Adjustment Counselors for the district and placement at the Superintendent’s recommendation. … 5 were in favor; 2 were opposed (Hart, Mayor Coogan); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
To approve the Year-to-Date Budget Report as amended.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Year-to-Date Budget Report as amended. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
For Your Information
To accept and place FYI portion of the agenda on file.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Rodrigues: To accept and place FYI portion of the agenda on file. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Rodrigues)
Request for Executive Session
To enter into executive session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Rodrigues: To enter into executive session. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (7:02pm).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Rodrigues)
After the executive session
To approve the Executive Session minutes for December 13, 2021 of the Regular School Committee meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Executive Session minutes for December 13, 2021 of the Regular School Committee meeting. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
To approve the contract between the Dawn Moniz, Family Support Specialist PACE Center and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Larrivee: To approve the contract between the Dawn Moniz, Family Support Specialist PACE Center and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To adjourn. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (8:18pm).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
From the Fall River School Committee’s official approved minutes: January 2022 to January 2023 from the district’s BoardDocs site, and later meetings from the district’s School Committee minutes folder, which the district links from its School Committee portal. Every vote in these minutes is a roll call with each member named; we check every count against the names and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Photos are newer, not from 2022–2023: Mayor Coogan from the City of Fall River (fallriverma.gov); Kevin Aguiar from the Fall River School Committee’s member page (fallriverschools.org); Paul Hart from the City of Fall River’s official member photo (fallriverma.gov); Sara Rodrigues from Fall River Reporter (June 2024 interview); Shelli Pereira from a Fall River Community Media candidate video (YouTube); Mimi Larrivee from People Incorporated (peopleincfr.org); Bobby Bailey from a Fall River Community Media video (YouTube). Tom Khoury, Collin Dias, Emanuel Moniz, Ana C. Riley and Shanell Stewart: from the Fall River School Committee’s member page (district portal).
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