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September 12, 2022
27 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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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 8:17 p.m.; all present
- Pereira was recorded absent for 6 of the 27 votes
- The minutes record a motion to accept all donations and a roll call on an amendment to it, but no vote on the main motion.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
To approve the Regular School Committee Meeting minutes-05.09.22.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Regular School Committee Meeting minutes-05.09.22. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Travel Requests
To approve all Travel requests.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To approve all Travel requests. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Donations
Amendment going forward that donations of $100 and above be brought forward for School Committee approval.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: Amendment going forward that donations of $100 and above be brought forward for School Committee approval. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Contracts
To approve all Contracts excluding Replay Maintenance, USA; W.B. Mason; PowerSchool; Illuminate Education; PowerSchool; Cultured Care; Precision Human Resources.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Ms. Pereira : To approve all Contracts excluding Replay Maintenance, USA; W.B. Mason; PowerSchool; Illuminate Education; PowerSchool; Cultured Care; Precision Human Resources. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
To approve the Replay Maintenance, USA Contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar– Ms. Pereira: To approve the Replay Maintenance, USA Contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
To approve the WB Mason contract.
Yes: Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, Pereira, RodriguesNo: Aguiar, Bailey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira– Mr. Bailey: To approve the WB Mason contract. … 5 were in favor; 2 were opposed (Aguiar, Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Bailey)
To approve the PowerSchool contract with the caveat that within 45 days PowerSchool comes before the full School Committee.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, Pereira, RodriguesNo: Aguiar
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart– Ms. Larrivee: To approve the PowerSchool contract with the caveat that within 45 days PowerSchool comes before the full School Committee. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Aguiar); Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
To approve the PowerSchool -Naviance contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar– Ms. Larrivee: To approve the PowerSchool -Naviance contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
To approve the Cultured Care Inc. contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar– Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Cultured Care Inc. contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
To approve the Precision Human Resource contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar– Mr. Bailey: To approve the Precision Human Resource contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Grants
To approve all grants.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Hart: To approve all grants. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
Selection and appointment of Virginia Zwann-Snyder, Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools
To approve the Selection and appointment of Virginia Zwann-Snyder, Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Hart: To approve the Selection and appointment of Virginia Zwann-Snyder, Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
District Handbook
To approve the District Handbook.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Mr. Bailey: To approve the District Handbook. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Bailey)
Security Resource Officers(SRO) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
As amended that the salaries of All SRO’s shall be covered by the Fall River Public Schools.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Bailey: As amended that the salaries of All SRO’s shall be covered by the Fall River Public Schools. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
To approve the second read of the Security Resource Officer (SRO) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as amended.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the second read of the Security Resource Officer (SRO) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as amended. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
SEL Integration Specialist Job Description
To approve the SEL Integration Specialistjob description contingent on the Superintendent reviewing the terms of employment.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve the SEL Integration Specialistjob description contingent on the Superintendent reviewing the terms of employment. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
CTE Co-Op job description
To amend the CTE Co-op job description, remove the terms of employment and make this position an SNON position for one year and include a range of salary.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar–Mr. Hart: To amend the CTE Co-op job description, remove the terms of employment and make this position an SNON position for one year and include a range of salary. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
To approve the CTE Co-Op job description as amended.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar–Mr. Hart: To approve the CTE Co-Op job description as amended. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
To Approve the South Coast Educational Collaborative Capital Reserve Fund
To approve the creation of the SouthCoast Educational Collaborative’s Capital Reserve Fund with a balance limit of $3,000,000 for the purpose of accumulating funds for the acquisition, maintenance, and improvement of capital items.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar–Mr. Hart: To approve the creation of the SouthCoast Educational Collaborative’s Capital Reserve Fund with a balance limit of $3,000,000 for the purpose of accumulating funds for the acquisition, maintenance, and improvement of capital items. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
Rental of the Kuss Auditorium on Sundays for the Calvary Ministry of the Assemblies of God
To approve the Rental of the Kuss Auditorium on Sundays for the Calvary Ministry of the Assemblies of God.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar –Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Rental of the Kuss Auditorium on Sundays for the Calvary Ministry of the Assemblies of God. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
The 2022 Eligibility application to the Community Preservation Committee for the following project; replacement and restoration of front patio railing system at 417 Rock Street
To approve the 2022 Eligibility application to the Community Preservation Committee for the following project; replacement and restoration of front patio railing system at 417 Rock Street.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the 2022 Eligibility application to the Community Preservation Committee for the following project; replacement and restoration of front patio railing system at 417 Rock Street. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Rodrigues)
The 2022 Eligibility application to the Community Preservation Committee for the following project; replacement and restoration of 78 windows at 417 Rock Street
To approve the 2022 Eligibility application to the Community Preservation Committee for the following project; replacement and restoration of 78 windows at 417 Rock Street.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Larrivee: To approve the 2022 Eligibility application to the Community Preservation Committee for the following project; replacement and restoration of 78 windows at 417 Rock Street. … 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.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Pereira, RodriguesAbstained: Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Bailey-Mr. Hart: To accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Abstained(Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Bailey, second: Hart)
Request for Executive Session
To enter into the executive session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To enter into the executive session. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (7:20pm).” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
After the executive session
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 08.08.22 Regular Meeting of the School Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 08.08.22 Regular Meeting of the School Committee. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Aguiar)
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 08.29.22 Special Meeting of the School Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 08.29.22 Special Meeting of the School Committee. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Rodrigues)
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Mr. Aguiar: To adjourn. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (8:18pm).” (Motion: Hart, second: Aguiar)
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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