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December 12, 2022
26 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 9:00 p.m.; absent: Bailey
- Pereira was recorded absent for 4 of the 26 votes
- Bailey was recorded absent for 8 of the 26 votes
- Hart was recorded absent for 1 of the 26 votes
- Rodrigues was recorded absent for 3 of the 26 votes
- The minutes record a motion to approve the first read of the Superintendent’s recommended FY2024 Budget Priorities and the discussion, but no vote on it.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
To approve ALL minutes listed on the agenda-Instructional Subcommittee 11.07.22 and the Regular School Committee meeting 11.14.22.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve ALL minutes listed on the agenda-Instructional Subcommittee 11.07.22 and the Regular School Committee meeting 11.14.22. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Travel Requests
To approve all Travel in Massachusetts and Rhode Island for team travel events.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve all Travel in Massachusetts and Rhode Island for team travel events. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
To approve all Travel Requests.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Hart: To approve all Travel Requests. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
Donations
To accept all donations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms.Pereira: To accept all donations. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Contracts
To approve ALL contracts excluding Evolv Technologies, ENE Systems, Inc., Gov Connection, Inc. and the 2 Judge Rotenberg Educational Center contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee : To approve ALL contracts excluding Evolv Technologies, ENE Systems, Inc., Gov Connection, Inc. and the 2 Judge Rotenberg Educational Center contracts. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
To approve the Evolv Technologies contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar– Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Evolv Technologies contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
To approve the ENE Systems, Inc. Contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar– Ms. Larrivee: To approve the ENE Systems, Inc. Contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
To approve the Gov Connection, Inc. Contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar– Ms. Pereira: To approve the Gov Connection, Inc. Contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
To approve the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center contract for FY2022.
Yes: Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, Bailey, Rodrigues
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira– Mr. Hart: To approve the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center contract for FY2022. … 4 were in favor; 3 were opposed(Aguiar, Bailey, Rodrigues); Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Hart)
To approve the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center contract.
Yes: Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, Bailey, Rodrigues
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart– Ms. Pereira: To approve the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center contract. … 4 were in favor; 3 were opposed(Aguiar, Bailey, Rodrigues); Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Grants
To approve all grants.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To approve all grants. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
The HVAC and lighting Improvements to various schools
To approve the HVAC and Lighting Improvements to various schools.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Hart: To approve the HVAC and Lighting Improvements to various schools. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
Selection and appointment of Christine Courville, Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools
To approve the selection and appointment of Christine Courville, Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the selection and appointment of Christine Courville, Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Aguiar)
The Spring/Fall 2022 CTE Advisory Committee Board Members
To approve the Spring/Fall 2022 CTE Advisory Committee Board Members.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Spring/Fall 2022 CTE Advisory Committee Board Members. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Aguiar)
Administrative Assistant position for the Parent and Community Engagement Center
To approve the Administrative Assistant position for the Parent and Community Engagement Center.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Hart: To approve the Administrative Assistant position for the Parent and Community Engagement Center. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
The Audio Visual Technician Job Description
To table the Audio Visual Technician Job Description.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Hart: To table the Audio Visual Technician Job Description. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
The Special Education Interpreter and Translator job description
To approve the Special Education Interpreter and Translator job description.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Special Education Interpreter and Translator job description. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Citizens’ Input Policy
To table the Citizens’ Input Policy.
Yes: Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, Pereira, RodriguesNo: AguiarAbsent: Bailey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mayor Coogan–Ms. Pereira: To table the Citizens’ Input Policy. … 5 were in favor; 1 was; opposed(Aguair); 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Coogan, second: Pereira)
The Central Office Salary Scale
Amended to approve the low and high ranges on the 10%.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar –Ms. Pereira: Amended to approve the low and high ranges on the 10%. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
To approve the Central Office Salary Scale as amended.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart –Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Central Office Salary Scale as amended. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
The invitation from the MSBA in to the Accelerated Repair Program for 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
That the Fall River Public School District appropriate the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars for the purpose of paying costs of a feasibility study for the windows and doors Accelerated Repair Project of Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy located at 290 Rock Street., including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which the Fall River Public School District may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), said amount to be expended under the direction of the Fall River Public School District’s Chief Operating Officer. The Fall River Public School District acknowledges that the MSBA’s grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any costs the Fall River Public School District incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the Fall River Public School District.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Hart: That the Fall River Public School District appropriate the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars for the purpose of paying costs of a feasibility study for the windows and doors Accelerated Repair Project of Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy located at 290 Rock Street., including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which the Fall River Public School District may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), said amount to be expended under the direction of the Fall River Public School District’s Chief Operating Officer. The Fall River Public School District acknowledges that the MSBA’s grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any costs the Fall River Public School District incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the Fall River Public School District. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
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-Ms. Larrivee: To enter into the executive session. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (8:29pm).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
After the executive session
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 11.14.22 Regular Meeting of the School Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Pereira: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 11.14.22 Regular Meeting of the School Committee. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Rodrigues); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
To approve the contract between Clerks and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated..
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Mr. Aguiar: To approve the contract between Clerks and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Rodrigues); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Aguiar)
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To adjourn. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Rodrigues); Motion Passed (9:03pm).” (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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