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February 14, 2022
25 recorded votes, 1 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 9:23 p.m.; all present
Every vote, in order
Citizens’ Input
To waive the Citizens’ Input rules.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To waive the Citizens’ Input rules. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Approval of Minutes
To approve the minutes from the 01.10.22 Regular School Committee meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To approve the minutes from the 01.10.22 Regular School Committee meeting. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
To approve the minutes from the 01.20.22 Special Education/Alternative Education and Early College Subcommittee meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the minutes from the 01.20.22 Special Education/Alternative Education and Early College Subcommittee meeting … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Larrivee)
To approve the minutes from the 01.25.22 Parent &Community Outreach Subcommittee meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Mr. Bailey: To approve the minutes from the 01.25.22 Parent &Community Outreach Subcommittee meeting. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Bailey)
Travel Requests
To approve all Travel Requests.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve all Travel Requests. … 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 except the Boys & Girls Club.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Mr. Bailey: To approve All contracts except the Boys & Girls Club. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Bailey)
To approve the Boys & Girls Club.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Pereira, RodriguesAbstained: Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Bailey-Mr. Hart: To approve the Boys & Girls Club. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 Abstained (Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Bailey, second: Hart)
Grants
To approve all Grants.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve all Grants. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Rodrigues)
SIMS Data Manager Job Description
To approve the SIMS Data Manager Job Description.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To approve the SIMS Data Manager Job Description. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
2022-2023 School Year Instructional Calendar
To approve the 2022-2023 School Year Instructional Calendar.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the 2022-2023 School Year Instructional Calendar. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Larrivee)
Next Steps on Mask Mandate
To lift the mask mandate for the Fall River Public Schools on March 14, 2022.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Mr. Bailey: To lift the mask mandate for the Fall River Public Schools on March 14, 2022. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Bailey)
The spending of $591,372 City Council Appropriation
To approve the spending of $591,372 City Council Appropriation.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the spending of $591,372 City Council Appropriation. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Job Description for the Site Facilitator for Programming and Operations at Durfee High School
To approve the Job description for the Site Facilitator for Programming and Operations at Durfee High School.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Pereira: To approve the Job description for the Site Facilitator for Programming and Operations at Durfee High School. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Facility School Use
To table the Facility School Use.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar –Ms. Pereira: To table the Facility School Use. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
The Naming Renaming Committee members
To recommit the Naming Renaming Committee to the Facilities and Operations Subcommittee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To recommit the Naming Renaming Committee to the Facilities and Operations Subcommittee. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Statement of Interest and Accelerated Repair Project on the Wiley School
Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on February 14, 2022, prior to the closing date, the School Committee of the City of Fall River, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 25, 2022 for the William J. Wiley School located at 2585 North Main Street which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future replacement, renovation or modernization of the school systems, such as roofs, widows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility. This project will be for a request of a new roof, two boilers and complete window and door replacement; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town?Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee –Mr. Aguair: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on February 14, 2022, prior to the closing date, the School Committee of the City of Fall River, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 25, 2022 for the William J. Wiley School located at 2585 North Main Street which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future replacement, renovation or modernization of the school systems, such as roofs, widows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility. This project will be for a request of a new roof, two boilers and complete window and door replacement; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town?Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
Statement of Interest and Accelerated Repair Project on the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy
Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on February 14, 2022, prior to the closing date, the School Committee of the City of Fall River, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 25, 2022 for the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy located at 290 Rock Street which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future replacement, renovation or modernization of the school systems, such as roofs, widows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility. This project will be for a request of a complete window and door replacement; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town?Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Hart: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on February 14, 2022, prior to the closing date, the School Committee of the City of Fall River, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 25, 2022 for the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy located at 290 Rock Street which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future replacement, renovation or modernization of the school systems, such as roofs, widows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility. This project will be for a request of a complete window and door replacement; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town?Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
Budget Transfer
To approve the Budget Transfer.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Budget Transfer. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Year-to-Date Budget Report
To approve the Year-to-Date Budget Report.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Year-to-Date Budget Report. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
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 the executive session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Hart: To enter into the executive session. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (8:19pm).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
After the executive session
To appoint Maria Pontes, Superintendent of Schools through June 30, 2022 pending negotiations of a successor contract
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Hart: To appoint Maria Pontes, Superintendent of Schools through June 30, 2022 pending negotiations of a successor contract … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 01.10.22.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Hart: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 01.10.22. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Larrivee: To adjourn. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (9:24pm).” (Motion: Pereira, 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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