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November 14, 2022
34 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Kevin Aguiar, Shelli Pereira, Sara Rodrigues, Paul Hart, Paul E. Coogan, Mimi Larrivee
Absent: Bobby Bailey
During the meeting:
- Reconvened after executive session at 9:11 p.m.; all present
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
To approve ALL minutes listed on the agenda.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve ALL minutes listed on the agenda. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Rodrigues)
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.Rodrigues: To accept all donations. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Rodrigues)
Contracts
To approve the Apollo Safety Inc. contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Mr. Bailey : To approve the Apollo Safety Inc. contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
To approve the ENE Systems, Inc. Contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar– Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the ENE Systems, Inc. Contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
To approve the Grant and Miscellaneous Contracts excluding the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart– Mr. Bailey: To approve the Grant and Miscellaneous Contracts excluding the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Bailey)
To approve the Special Education Contracts excluding the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center and the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart– Mr. Bailey: To approve the Special Education Contracts excluding the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center and the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative contracts. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Bailey)
To approve the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar– Mr. Bailey: To approve the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
To table the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center contract until next month.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar– Mr. Hart: To table the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center contract until next month. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
To approve the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative Contract.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, PereiraAbstained: Rodrigues
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar– Mr. Bailey: To approve the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative Contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 Abstained(Rodrigues); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Grants
To approve all grants.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Mr. Aguiar: To approve all grants. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Aguiar)
The HVAC and lighting Improvements to various schools
To refer Ameresco proposals for energy saving opportunities at various schools to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Larrivee: To refer Ameresco proposals for energy saving opportunities at various schools to the Finance Committee. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Larrivee)
The Communication Specialist Job Description
To approve the Communication Specialist Job Description.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Hart: To approve the Communication Specialist Job Description. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
Two additional SEL Liaison positions at Morton Middle School
To approve 2 additional SEL Liaison positions at Morton Middle School.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve 2 additional SEL Liaison positions at Morton Middle School. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
The job description for the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative Grant Coordinator
To approve the job description for the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative Grant Coordinator.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart –Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the job description for the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative Grant Coordinator. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Rodrigues)
Additional Speech Language Pathology Assistant and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant positions
To approve the additional Speech Language Pathology Assistant and 2 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant positions.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar –Mr. Bailey: To approve the additional Speech Language Pathology Assistant and 2 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant positions. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
The spending of $1,370,000 City Council Appropriation
To approve the spending of $1,370,000 City Council Appropriation.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart –Ms. Larrivee: To approve the spending of $1,370,000 City Council Appropriation. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Proposed FY24 Budget Calendar
To approve the proposed FY24 Budget Calendar.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart –Ms. Larrivee: To approve the proposed FY24 Budget Calendar. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
The Submission of the funding 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 submission of the funding 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: Ms. Larrivee –Mr. Hart: To approve the submission of the funding 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: Larrivee, second: Hart)
The Submission of the funding application to the Community Preservation Committee for the following project: replacement and restoration of 78 windows at 417 Rock Street
To approve the submission of the funding 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 submission of the funding 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)
The Invitation from the MSBA into the Accelerated Repair Program for the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy, to appropriate the sum of $100,000 to fund the procurement of the Owner's Project Manager and the design firm for the feasibility study
To approve the Invitation from the MSBA into the Accelerated Repair Program for the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy, to appropriate the sum of $100,000 to fund the procurement of the Owner's Project Manager and the design firm for the feasibility study.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart –Mr. Bailey: To approve the Invitation from the MSBA into the Accelerated Repair Program for the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy, to appropriate the sum of $100,000 to fund the procurement of the Owner's Project Manager and the design firm for the feasibility study. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Bailey)
The Reorganization of the Facilities and Operations Department
To table the Reorganization of the Facilities and Operations Department.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Larrivee, Pereira, RodriguesNo: Hart
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira –Ms. Aguiar: To table the Reorganization of the Facilities and Operations Department. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Aguiar)
For Your Information
To accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Request for Executive Session
To enter into the executive session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Hart: To enter into the executive session. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (8:33pm).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
After the executive session
To approve the job description for the conversion of the Coordinator of Data Assessment & Accountability.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar–Ms. Larrivee: To approve the job description for the conversion of the Coordinator of Data Assessment & Accountability. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.17.22 Regular Meeting of the School Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.17.22 Regular Meeting of the School Committee. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.25.22 Technology Subcommittee Meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.25.22 Technology Subcommittee Meeting. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
To approve the FREA Memorandum of Understanding as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Larrivee: To approve the FREA Memorandum of Understanding as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
To approve the contract between Lori Obenchain, Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
The minutes give a count of 7–0, but the roll call they print (Aguiar yes, Bailey absent, Coogan yes, Hart yes, Larrivee yes, Pereira yes, Rodrigues yes) adds up to 6–0. Until the School Committee office confirms which is right, this vote is not counted on members’ pages.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Larrivee: To approve the contract between Lori Obenchain, Assistant Superintendent of Special Education 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 Jacob Pereira, FRED TV Media Editor/Instructor and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Mr. Aguiar: To approve the contract between Jacob Pereira, FRED TV Media Editor/Instructor and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Aguiar)
To approve the contract between Jenny Guzman Gonzlaez, Home Visitor-Family Support Specialist and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Pereira: To approve the contract between Jenny Guzman Gonzlaez, Home Visitor-Family Support Specialist and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
To approve the SEL Integration job description as modified to be a SNON contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar–Ms. Larrivee: To approve the SEL Integration job description as modified to be a SNON contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
To amend and approve the job description for the conversion of the Coordinator of Data Assessment & Accountability as modified to be a SNON contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar–Ms. Larrivee: To amend and approve the job description for the conversion of the Coordinator of Data Assessment & Accountability as modified to be a SNON contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
To adjourn.
The minutes give a count of 6–0, but the roll call they print (Aguiar yes, Bailey yes, Coogan yes, Hart yes, Larrivee yes, Pereira yes, Rodrigues yes) adds up to 7–0. Until the School Committee office confirms which is right, this vote is not counted on members’ pages.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To adjourn. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (9:16pm).” (Motion: Aguiar, 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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