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June 13, 2022
33 recorded votes, 0 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 10:02 p.m.; all present
- Larrivee was recorded absent for 1 of the 33 votes
- Pereira was recorded absent for 2 of the 33 votes
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
To approve the Public Hearing minutes 05.09.22.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Public Hearing minutes 05.09.22. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Larrivee)
Travel Requests
To approve all Travel Requests.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve all Travel Requests. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Rodrigues)
Donations
To accept all donations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To accept all donations. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Contracts
To approve all Contracts except for the following: People Incorporated, SMILES, Sterling Corporation, PowerSchool, One Goal, Judge Rotenburg Educational Center.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Bailey: To approve all Contracts except for the following: People Incorporated, SMILES, Sterling Corporation, PowerSchool, One Goal, Judge Rotenburg Educational Center. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Bailey)
To approve the People Incorporated Contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the People Incorporated Contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
To approve the Sterling Corporation Contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Hart: To approve the Sterling Corporation Contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
To approve the PowerSchool Contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the PowerSchool Contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
To approve the One Goal Contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the One Goal Contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
To table the Judge Rotenburg Educational Center Contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To table the Judge Rotenburg Educational Center Contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Grants
To approve all grants.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve all grants. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Student Support Specialist job description
To authorize the Superintendent to create a job description and implement job description and begin the hiring process for the positions.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To authorize the Superintendent to create a job description and implement job description and begin the hiring process for the positions. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
FY2022 One-time Assistance for districts with pandemic-Related enrollment disruptions impacting Chapter 70 Aid in the amount of $1,267,376
To use the FY2022 One-time assistance for districts with pandemic-Related enrollment funds in the amount of $1,267,376 for the fields as Durfee High School.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mayor Coogan–Mr. Aguiar: To use the FY2022 One-time assistance for districts with pandemic-Related enrollment funds in the amount of $1,267,376 for the fields as Durfee High School. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Coogan, second: Aguiar)
3 Additional ESL Instructors for Morton Middle School
To approve the 3 additional ESL Instructors for Morton Middle School.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira–Ms. Larrivee: To approve the 3 additional ESL Instructors for Morton Middle School. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Larrivee)
ESL Curriculum
To table the ESL Curriculum.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar –Ms. Pereira: To table the ESL Curriculum. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Addition of a Social Studies teacher at Kuss Middle School
To approve the addition of a Social Studies teacher at Kuss Middle School.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the addition of a Social Studies teacher at Kuss Middle School. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
SEL Curriculum
To approve the SEL Curriculum.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve the SEL Curriculum. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Sub Separate Core Curriculum
To refer the SubSeparate Core Curriculum to the Special Education, Alternative Education and Early College subcommittee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Rodrigues-Mr. Aguiar: To refer the SubSeparate Core Curriculum to the Special Education, Alternative Education and Early College subcommittee. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Rodrigues, second: Aguiar)
Proposed Start and End times for the School Year of 2022-2023
To approve Proposed Start and End times for the School Year of 2022-2023.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve Proposed Start and End times for the School Year of 2022-2023. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
The Naming Renaming Committee members
To approve the Naming Renaming Committee members.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Naming Renaming Committee members. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
On PreK Classroom Expansion
To approve a fully staffed PreSchool subject to the Superintendent’s professional opinion and judgment.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve a fully staffed PreSchool subject to the Superintendent’s professional opinion and judgment. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Opening discussion for Indirect Cost Agreement
To approve the opening of discussion for Indirect Cost Agreement.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Hart: To approve the opening of discussion for Indirect Cost Agreement. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
Prepaid Tuitions
To approve the Prepaid Tuitions.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Prepaid Tuitions. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
The creation of a CVTE Revolving Fund
To approve the creation of a CVTE Revolving Fund.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the creation of a CVTE Revolving Fund. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Transfer
To approve the Budget Transfer.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Budget Transfer. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Bailey)
Year-to-Date Budget Report
To approve the Year-to-Date Budget Report.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Year-to-Date Budget Report. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
For Your Information
To accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Mr. Aguiar: To accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Aguiar)
Request for Executive Session
To enter into the executive session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To enter into the executive session. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (8:46pm).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
After the executive session
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 05.09.22 Regular Meeting of the School Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 05.09.22 Regular Meeting of the School Committee. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
To approve the settlement between Paul Beauregard and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Pereira: To approve the settlement between Paul Beauregard and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
To approve the settlement between Linda Securo and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Larrivee: To approve the settlement between Linda Securo and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
To approve the contract between Kimberly Barnard, SIMS Database Manager and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Pereira: To approve the contract between Kimberly Barnard, SIMS Database Manager and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
To approve the contract between Heather Thiboutot, Administrative Assistant for Special Education and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Pereira: To approve the contract between Heather Thiboutot, Administrative Assistant for Special Education and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To adjourn. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (10:04pm).” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
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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