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May 15, 2023
40 recorded votes, 10 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; all present
- Coogan was recorded absent for 5 of the 40 votes
- Larrivee was recorded absent for 4 of the 40 votes
- Rodrigues was recorded absent for 5 of the 40 votes
Every vote, in order
Approve the Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee meeting minutes-03.09.23
To approve the Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee meeting minutes-03.09.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee meeting minutes-03.09.23. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee meeting minutes-04.03.23
To approve the Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee meeting minutes-04.03.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Hart: To approve the Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee meeting minutes-04.03.23. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
Approve the minutes for the Regular School Committee meeting-04.10.23; Joint Meeting of the City Council and School Committee-04.11.23; Special Meeting of the S
To approve the minutes for the Regular School Committee meeting-04.10.23; Joint Meeting of the City Council and School Committee-04.11.23; Special Meeting of the School Committee-04.24.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the minutes for the Regular School Committee meeting-04.10.23; Joint Meeting of the City Council and School Committee-04.11.23; Special Meeting of the School Committee-04.24.23. … 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: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve ALL Travel Requests. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Accept all donations
To accept all donations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Pereira: To accept all donations. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve ALL Contracts except for the Brightview Landscapes and John Guilfoil Public Relations contracts
To approve ALL Contracts except for the Brightview Landscapes and John Guilfoil Public Relations contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To approve ALL Contracts except for the Brightview Landscapes and John Guilfoil Public Relations contracts. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Table the Brightview Landscape LLc. contract
To table the Brightview Landscape LLc. contract.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, RodriguesNo: Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Aguiar: To table the Brightview Landscape LLc. contract. … 3 were in favor (Aguiar, Bailey, Rodrigues); 4 were opposed; Motion failed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
Approve the Brightview Landscapes LLC contract
To approve the Brightview Landscapes LLC contract.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, Rodrigues
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Brightview Landscapes LLC contract. … 5 were in favor; 2 were opposed(Aguiar, Rodrigues); Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Approve the John Guilfoil Public Relations contract
To approve the John Guilfoil Public Relations contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the John Guilfoil Public Relations contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Approve ALL Grants
To approve ALL Grants.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Larrivee : To approve ALL Grants. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Larrivee)
Approve salary line item 28484005-511200 charged to Human Resource professional salaries in the amount of $126,706 for Tom Coogan
To approve salary line item 28484005-511200 charged to Human Resource professional salaries in the amount of $126,706 for Tom Coogan.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To approve salary line item 28484005-511200 charged to Human Resource professional salaries in the amount of $126,706 for Tom Coogan. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Mayor Coogan); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Approve salary line item 28484005-511200 charged to
To approve salary line item 28484005-511200 charged to
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To approve salary line item 28484005-511200 charged to … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Larrivee, Mayor Coogan).” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Approve salary line item 20158000-511200 charged to Durfee Administration professional salaries in the amount of $154,500 for Matthew Desmarais
To approve salary line item 20158000-511200 charged to Durfee Administration professional salaries in the amount of $154,500 for Matthew Desmarais.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To approve salary line item 20158000-511200 charged to Durfee Administration professional salaries in the amount of $154,500 for Matthew Desmarais. … 5 were in favor None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Approve line item 27171000-511240 charged to custodial salaries with aggregate salaries for all employees in that line item totaling $5,092,360, line item 27171
To approve line item 27171000-511240 charged to custodial salaries with aggregate salaries for all employees in that line item totaling $5,092,360, line item 27171000-519300 charged to custodial uniform allowances with aggregate salaries for all employees in that line item totaling $90,000 for Michael Larriveee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To approve line item 27171000-511240 charged to custodial salaries with aggregate salaries for all employees in that line item totaling $5,092,360, line item 27171000-519300 charged to custodial uniform allowances with aggregate salaries for all employees in that line item totaling $90,000 for Michael Larriveee. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Larrivee,Mayor Coogan); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Approve line item 27171000-511240 charged to custodial salaries with aggregate salaries for all employees in that line item totaling $5,092,360, for Maria Borge
To approve line item 27171000-511240 charged to custodial salaries with aggregate salaries for all employees in that line item totaling $5,092,360, for Maria Borges.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To approve line item 27171000-511240 charged to custodial salaries with aggregate salaries for all employees in that line item totaling $5,092,360, for Maria Borges. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Larrivee,Mayor Coogan); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Table the Special Education position
To table the Special Education position.
Yes: Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, Bailey, Rodrigues
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mayor Coogan-Mr. Hart : To table the Special Education position. … 4 were in favor; 3 were opposed(Aguiar, Bailey, Rodrigues); Motion passed.” (Motion: Coogan, second: Hart)
Approve the FY2024 Annual Budget of the Fall River Public Schools totaling $163,920,197
To approve the FY2024 Annual Budget of the Fall River Public Schools totaling $163,920,197.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Ms. Pereira : To approve the FY2024 Annual Budget of the Fall River Public Schools totaling $163,920,197. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve the FY2024 Transportation Budget of Fall River Public Schools totaling $10,342,504
To approve the FY2024 Transportation Budget of Fall River Public Schools totaling $10,342,504.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, PereiraNo: AguiarAbsent: Rodrigues
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira : To approve the FY2024 Transportation Budget of Fall River Public Schools totaling $10,342,504. … 5 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Aguiar); 1 was Absent(Rodrigues); Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Refer the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Operating Budget of the Fall RIver Public Schools in the amount of $163,920,197 and the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation Budget
To refer the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Operating Budget of the Fall RIver Public Schools in the amount of $163,920,197 and the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation Budget of the Fall River Public Schools in the amount of $10,342,504 to the Mayor.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, PereiraNo: AguiarAbsent: Rodrigues
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira : To refer the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Operating Budget of the Fall RIver Public Schools in the amount of $163,920,197 and the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation Budget of the Fall River Public Schools in the amount of $10,342,504 to the Mayor. … 5 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Aguiar); 1 was Absent(Rodrigues); Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Approve the Start and End Times for School Year 2023-2024
To approve the Start and End Times for School Year 2023-2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Start and End Times for School Year 2023-2024. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Rodrigues); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve the Middle School ELA Curriculum
Recommended by the Instructional Subcommittee
To approve the Middle School ELA Curriculum as referred by the Instructional Subcommittee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira : To approve the Middle School ELA Curriculum as referred by the Instructional Subcommittee. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Rodrigues); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve the Post Secondary Pathway Specialist Job Description
To approve the Post Secondary Pathway Specialist Job Description.
Yes: Aguiar, Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, PereiraAbstained: BaileyAbsent: Rodrigues
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Post Secondary Pathway Specialist Job Description. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 Abstained(Bailey); Motion Passed; 1 was Absent (Rodrigues).” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Table and refer the Director of Technology Services Job Description to the Technology subcommittee
To table and refer the Director of Technology Services Job Description to the Technology subcommittee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mayor Coogan-Ms. Pereira: To table and refer the Director of Technology Services Job Description to the Technology subcommittee. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Coogan, second: Pereira)
Approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to not enter into another contract with PowerSchool and revert back to Aspen
To approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to not enter into another contract with PowerSchool and revert back to Aspen.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to not enter into another contract with PowerSchool and revert back to Aspen. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Supervisor of Utility Services Job Description
To approve the Supervisor of Utility Services Job Description.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Supervisor of Utility Services Job Description. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Approve and change the job title to Procurement Specialist
To approve and change the job title to Procurement Specialist.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Bailey: To approve and change the job title to Procurement Specialist. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Approve the job title and description as amended
To approve the job title and description as amended.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Hart: To approve the job title and description as amended. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
Approve the Prepaid Tuitions except for Southern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative and Judge Rotenburg Educational Center
To approve the Prepaid Tuitions except for Southern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative and Judge Rotenburg Educational Center.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Prepaid Tuitions except for Southern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative and Judge Rotenburg Educational Center. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve the Prepaid Tuition for Southern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative
To approve the Prepaid Tuition for Southern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, PereiraAbstained: Rodrigues
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Prepaid Tuition for Southern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 Abstained(Rodrigues); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve the Prepaid Tuition for Judge Rotenburg Educational Center
To approve the Prepaid Tuition for Judge Rotenburg Educational Center.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, Rodrigues
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Prepaid Tuition for Judge Rotenburg Educational Center. … 5 were in favor; 2 were opposed(Aguiar, Rodrigues); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Approve the Third Quarter Transfer except for the People Incorporated and Durfee Cost Center
To approve the Third Quarter Transfer except for the People Incorporated and Durfee Cost Center.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Third Quarter Transfer except for the People Incorporated and Durfee Cost Center. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Approve the People Incorporated Budget Transfer
To approve the People Incorporated Budget Transfer.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Pereira, RodriguesAbstained: Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To approve the People Incorporated Budget Transfer. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 Abstained(Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Approve the Durfee Cost Center Budget Transfer
To approve the Durfee Cost Center Budget Transfer.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Pereira, RodriguesAbstained: Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Durfee Cost Center Budget Transfer. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 Abstained(Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
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. 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)
Enter into the 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 (8:25pm).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 04.10.23
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 04.10.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Pereira: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 04.10.23. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Approve the contract between Dr. Aimee Bronhard, Assistant
To approve the contract between Dr. Aimee Bronhard, Assistant
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Pereira: To approve the contract between Dr. Aimee Bronhard, Assistant … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Approve the contract between Bruce Assad, Legal Counsel to the School Committee and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve the contract between Bruce Assad, Legal Counsel to the School Committee and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Pereira: To approve the contract between Bruce Assad, Legal Counsel to the School Committee and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Approve the value of real property located at 2501 South Main Street and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve the value of real property located at 2501 South Main Street and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Pereira: To approve the value of real property located at 2501 South Main Street 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: Ms. Pereira-Mr. Bailey: To adjourn. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (10:09pm).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Bailey)
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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