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July 17, 2023
24 recorded votes, 2 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 8:30 p.m.; absent: Bailey
Every vote, in order
Approve the Minutes for the Policy Subcommittee meeting-05.22.23; Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee meeting-06.05.23; Tec
To approve the Minutes for the Policy Subcommittee meeting-05.22.23; Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee meeting-06.05.23; Technology Subcommittee meeting-06.06.23; Public Hearing meeting-06.12.23 and the Regular School Committee meeting-06.12.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Minutes for the Policy Subcommittee meeting-05.22.23; Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee meeting-06.05.23; Technology Subcommittee meeting-06.06.23; Public Hearing meeting-06.12.23 and the Regular School Committee meeting-06.12.23. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve ALL Contracts except for the Collaborative for Education Services contract
To approve ALL Contracts except for the Collaborative for Education Services contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve ALL Contracts except for the Collaborative for Education Services contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Rodrigues)
Approve ALL Grants
To approve ALL Grants.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve ALL Grants. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Amend the Criminal Justice/Protective Services Chapter 74 Teacher-CVTE job description with the Superintendent’s recommended language change to add the word “ho
To amend the Criminal Justice/Protective Services Chapter 74 Teacher-CVTE job description with the Superintendent’s recommended language change to add the word “hold” to #1 under qualifications.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To amend the Criminal Justice/Protective Services Chapter 74 Teacher-CVTE job description with the Superintendent’s recommended language change to add the word “hold” to #1 under qualifications. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Criminal Justice/Protective Services Chapter 74 Teacher-CVTE job description as amended
To approve the Criminal Justice/Protective Services Chapter 74 Teacher-CVTE job description as amended.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Criminal Justice/Protective Services Chapter 74 Teacher-CVTE job description as amended. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the Card Access Projects in the District
Recommended by the Technology Subcommittee
To approve the Card Access Projects in the District as referred by the Technology Subcommittee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira : To approve the Card Access Projects in the District as referred by the Technology Subcommittee. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve the Chromebook and Chromebook license purchases
Recommended by the Technology Subcommittee
To approve the Chromebook and Chromebook license purchases as referred by the Technology Subcommittee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Hart: To approve the Chromebook and Chromebook license purchases as referred by the Technology Subcommittee. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
Approve 2501 South Main Street
Recommended by the Technology Subcommittee
To approve 2501 South Main Street as referred by the Technology Subcommittee and presented by Scott Cabral, Chief Information Officer.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve 2501 South Main Street as referred by the Technology Subcommittee and presented by Scott Cabral, Chief Information Officer. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Conversion of a Data Technician to a Data Specialist
Recommended by the Technology Subcommittee
To approve the Conversion of a Data Technician to a Data Specialist as referred by the Technology Subcommittee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Conversion of a Data Technician to a Data Specialist as referred by the Technology Subcommittee. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Aguiar)
Approve the appointment of Mary Gustave as the Director of Nursing for the Fall River Public Schools
To approve the appointment of Mary Gustave as the Director of Nursing for the Fall River Public Schools.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the appointment of Mary Gustave as the Director of Nursing for the Fall River Public Schools. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Request for additional Special Education Positions at 2501 South Main Street
To approve the Request for additional Special Education Positions at 2501 South Main Street.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Request for additional Special Education Positions at 2501 South Main Street. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the Adjustment to the Early Childhood Grant Coordinator’s job description
To approve the Adjustment to the Early Childhood Grant Coordinator’s job description.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Adjustment to the Early Childhood Grant Coordinator’s job description. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve the Professional Development Series for Team Chairs
To approve the Professional Development Series for Team Chairs.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Professional Development Series for Team Chairs. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the Responsive Classroom
To approve the Responsive Classroom.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Responsive Classroom. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent( Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the Fourth Quarter Budget Transfer
To approve the Fourth Quarter Budget Transfer.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Fourth Quarter Budget Transfer. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent( Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Year-to-Date (FY23) Budget Report
To approve the Year-to-Date (FY23) Budget Report.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Hart: To approve the Year-to-Date (FY23) Budget Report. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent( Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
Approve the 5-year contract with Whaling City Transit Inc., of Westport for Special Education School Bus Transportation
To approve the 5-year contract with Whaling City Transit Inc., of Westport for Special Education School Bus Transportation.
Yes: Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, RodriguesAbsent: Bailey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Mr. Hart: To approve the 5-year contract with Whaling City Transit Inc., of Westport for Special Education School Bus Transportation. … 4 were in favor; 2 were opposed(Aguiar, Rodrigues); 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Hart)
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. Larrivee: To accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Enter into the executive session
To enter into the executive session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To enter into the executive session. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 06.12.23
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 06.12.23.
Yes: Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, Pereira, RodriguesAbstained: AguiarAbsent: Bailey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Pereira: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 06.12.23. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey) 1 Abstained(Aguiar); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Approve a contract between Sandra Silva, Payroll Manager and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve a contract between Sandra Silva, Payroll Manager and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Rodrigues: To approve a contract between Sandra Silva, Payroll Manager and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Rodrigues)
Approve a contract between Christine Abdow, Procurement Specialist and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve a contract between Christine Abdow, Procurement Specialist and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Rodrigues: To approve a contract between Christine Abdow, Procurement Specialist and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Rodrigues)
Approve a contract between Deborah Carvalho,Director of Transportation and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve a contract between Deborah Carvalho,Director of Transportation and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Rodrigues: To approve a contract between Deborah Carvalho,Director of Transportation and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Rodrigues)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To adjourn. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
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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