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March 20, 2023
21 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kevin Aguiar, Paul Hart, Mimi Larrivee, Shelli Pereira, Sara Rodrigues, Paul E. Coogan
Absent: Bobby Bailey
During the meeting:
- Reconvened after executive session at 9:06 p.m.; all present
Every vote, in order
Approve ALL minutes listed on the agenda-Instructional Subcommittee Meeting 02.06.23; Regular Meeting 02.13.23; Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committ
To approve ALL minutes listed on the agenda-Instructional Subcommittee Meeting 02.06.23; Regular Meeting 02.13.23; Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee 02.17.23; Special Education/Alternative Education Subcommittee meeting 03.06.23; Facilities and Operations Subcommittee meeting 03.08.23 and the Joint Meeting of the City Council and School Committee 03.14.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve ALL minutes listed on the agenda-Instructional Subcommittee Meeting 02.06.23; Regular Meeting 02.13.23; Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee 02.17.23; Special Education/Alternative Education Subcommittee meeting 03.06.23; Facilities and Operations Subcommittee meeting 03.08.23 and the Joint Meeting of the City Council and School Committee 03.14.23. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Approve ALL Travel Requests
To approve ALL Travel Requests.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Aguiar: To approve ALL Travel Requests. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
Accept all 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)
Approve ALL Contracts
To approve ALL Contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Hart : To approve ALL Contracts. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
Approve ALL Grants
To approve ALL Grants.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Mr. Bailey : To approve ALL Grants. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Bailey)
Approve the renewal of the Fall River Youth Soccer Association Lease
To approve the renewal of the Fall River Youth Soccer Association Lease.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the renewal of the Fall River Youth Soccer Association Lease. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Instructional Calendar for School Year 2023-2024
To approve the Instructional Calendar for School Year 2023-2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Instructional Calendar for School Year 2023-2024. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the additional SEL Liaisons at Watson Elementary School , Spencer Borden Elementary, Letourneau Elementary and Kuss Middle School
To approve the additional SEL Liaisons at Watson Elementary School , Spencer Borden Elementary, Letourneau Elementary and Kuss Middle School.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the additional SEL Liaisons at Watson Elementary School , Spencer Borden Elementary, Letourneau Elementary and Kuss Middle School. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the Specialized Programming Partnerships for the 2023-2024 School Year
To approve the Specialized Programming Partnerships for the 2023-2024 School Year.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Specialized Programming Partnerships for the 2023-2024 School Year. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Aguiar)
Approve the spending of $1,071,759 Appropriation
To approve the spending of $1,071,759 Appropriation.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, PereiraAbstained: Rodrigues
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the spending of $1,071,759 Appropriation. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 Abstained (Rodrigues); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Playground renovation at the Doran Community School in honor of Alfredo P. Alves
To approve the Playground renovation at the Doran Community School in honor of Alfredo P. Alves.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Hart: To approve the Playground renovation at the Doran Community School in honor of Alfredo P. Alves. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
Approve the Reorganization of the Facilities and Operations Department
To approve the Reorganization of the Facilities and Operations Department.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, Rodrigues
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Reorganization of the Facilities and Operations Department. … 5 were in favor; 2 were opposed(Aguiar, Rodrigues); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Reorganization Job Descriptions excluding the Director of Custodial Services
To approve the Reorganization Job Descriptions excluding the Director of Custodial Services.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Reorganization Job Descriptions excluding the Director of Custodial Services. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Approve the Job Description for the Director of Custodial Services
To approve the Job Description for the Director of Custodial Services.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Pereira, RodriguesAbstained: Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Job Description for the Director of Custodial Services. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 Abstained (Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Aguiar)
Accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file
To accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart- Ms. Rodrigues: To accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Rodrigues)
Enter into the executive session
To enter into the executive session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Pereira: To enter into the executive session. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (8:22pm).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 02.13.23
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 02.13.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Pereira: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 02.13.23. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 02.17.23 Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 02.17.23 Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 02.17.23 Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 03.09.23 for the Technology Subcommittee Meeting
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 03.09.23 for the Technology Subcommittee Meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 03.09.23 for the Technology Subcommittee Meeting. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Approve the contract between Scott Cabral, Chief Information Officer and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve the contract between Scott Cabral, Chief Information Officer and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Pereira: To approve the contract between Scott Cabral, Chief Information Officer and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To adjourn. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (9:07pm).” (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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