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August 14, 2023
36 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kevin Aguiar, Paul Hart, Mimi Larrivee, Sara Rodrigues, Paul E. Coogan
Absent: Bobby Bailey, Shelli Pereira
During the meeting:
- Reconvened after executive session at 8:02 p.m.; absent: Pereira
- Bailey arrived late (5:32pm)
Every vote, in order
Approve the Minutes for the Technology Subcommittee Meeting 07.06.23; Regular School Committee Meeting 07.17.23; and the Facilities and Operations Subcommittee
To approve the Minutes for the Technology Subcommittee Meeting 07.06.23; Regular School Committee Meeting 07.17.23; and the Facilities and Operations Subcommittee Meeting 08.07.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Hart: To approve the Minutes for the Technology Subcommittee Meeting 07.06.23; Regular School Committee Meeting 07.17.23; and the Facilities and Operations Subcommittee Meeting 08.07.23. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
Approve the Travel Request
To approve the Travel Request.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Travel Request. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Accept the Donations
To accept the Donations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Mr. Bailey: To accept the Donations. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Bailey)
Approve ALL Contracts except for Uaspire, Wilkinson Mobile Boiler, Inc., OneGoal, Precision Human Resources contracts
To approve ALL Contracts except for Uaspire, Wilkinson Mobile Boiler, Inc., OneGoal, Precision Human Resources contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve ALL Contracts except for Uaspire, Wilkinson Mobile Boiler, Inc., OneGoal, Precision Human Resources contracts. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the Uaspire contract
To approve the Uaspire contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Uaspire contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the Wilkinson Mobile Boiler Inc. contract
To approve the Wilkinson Mobile Boiler Inc. contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Wilkinson Mobile Boiler Inc. contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the OneGoal contract
To approve the OneGoal contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the OneGoal contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the Precision Human Resources contract
To approve the Precision Human Resources contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Precision Human Resources contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve all the New contracts except for Industrial Pump Sales & Service, Marcotte Ford Sales, Inc. and Ignite Reading
To approve all the New contracts except for Industrial Pump Sales & Service, Marcotte Ford Sales, Inc. and Ignite Reading.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve all the New contracts except for Industrial Pump Sales & Service, Marcotte Ford Sales, Inc. and Ignite Reading. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the Industrial Pump Sales & Service contract
To approve the Industrial Pump Sales & Service contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Industrial Pump Sales & Service contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the Marcotte Ford Sales Inc. contract
To approve the Marcotte Ford Sales Inc. contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Marcotte Ford Sales Inc. contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve ALL Grants
To approve ALL Grants.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve ALL Grants. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the Ignite Reading contract
To approve the Ignite Reading contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Hart: To approve the Ignite Reading contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
Approve the selection and appointment of Debbie Arruda, Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools
To approve the selection and appointment of Debbie Arruda, Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the selection and appointment of Debbie Arruda, Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Nominate Sara Rodrigues to attend the MASC/MASS Joint Conference and Mimi Larrivee if schedule allows
To nominate Sara Rodrigues to attend the MASC/MASS Joint Conference and Mimi Larrivee if schedule allows.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To nominate Sara Rodrigues to attend the MASC/MASS Joint Conference and Mimi Larrivee if schedule allows. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Approve the addition of a Vice Principal at the Fonseca Elementary School
To approve the addition of a Vice Principal at the Fonseca Elementary School.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee : To approve the addition of a Vice Principal at the Fonseca Elementary School. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Updated Policies listed
Recommended by the Policy Subcommittee
To approve the Updated Policies listed as referred by the Policy Subcommittee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee : To approve the Updated Policies listed as referred by the Policy Subcommittee. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Table all new policies except for the Attendance Policy
To table all new policies except for the Attendance Policy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To table all new policies except for the Attendance Policy. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Fall River Public Schools Attendance Policy
To approve the Fall River Public Schools Attendance Policy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Hart: To approve the Fall River Public Schools Attendance Policy. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
Approve the Human Resource Manager Position to the Human Resource Department
To approve the Human Resource Manager Position to the Human Resource Department.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Hart, Larrivee, RodriguesAbstained: CooganAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Human Resource Manager Position to the Human Resource Department. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Bailey)
Approve the Fourth Quarter Revolving Fund Report
To approve the Fourth Quarter Revolving Fund Report.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Fourth Quarter Revolving Fund Report. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
See if the City of Fall River vote to appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, an amount of money to be expended under the direction of the Fall Ri
To see if the City of Fall River vote to appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, an amount of money to be expended under the direction of the Fall River School Committee for a MSBA Accelerated Repair Project at Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy, 290 Rock Street, consisting of Windows and Doors replacement project, the project consists of replacement of exterior doors and windows and addition of an accessible bathroom, which this proposed repair project would materially extend the useful life of the school and preserve an asset that otherwise is capable of supporting the required educational program and for which the City may be eligible for a school construction grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”). The City acknowledges that the MSBA’s grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any project costs the City incurs in excess of
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Hart, RodriguesAbstained: LarriveeAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Rodrigues: To see if the City of Fall River vote to appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, an amount of money to be expended under the direction of the Fall River School Committee for a MSBA Accelerated Repair Project at Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy, 290 Rock Street, consisting of Windows and Doors replacement project, the project consists of replacement of exterior doors and windows and addition of an accessible bathroom, which this proposed repair project would materially extend the useful life of the school and preserve an asset that otherwise is capable of supporting the required educational program and for which the City may be eligible for a school construction grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”). The City acknowledges that the MSBA’s grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any project costs the City incurs in excess of … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed; 1 Abstained(Larrivee).” (Motion: Hart, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the Pricing Matrix for Facility of School Use
To approve the Pricing Matrix for Facility of School Use.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Pricing Matrix for Facility of School Use. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Aguiar)
Approve the removal of the following language from the Naming and Renaming criteria-”who has been deceased for a period of at least two years.”
To approve the removal of the following language from the Naming and Renaming criteria-”who has been deceased for a period of at least two years.”
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Hart: To approve the removal of the following language from the Naming and Renaming criteria-”who has been deceased for a period of at least two years.” … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
To approve the removal of the following language from the Naming and Renaming criteria-”who has been deceased for a period of at least two years.”
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Hart: To approve the removal of the following language from the Naming and Renaming criteria-”who has been deceased for a period of at least two years.” … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
Approve the Naming and Renaming Committee with the suggested recommendations
To approve the Naming and Renaming Committee with the suggested recommendations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Naming and Renaming Committee with the suggested recommendations. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Accept the Demographic Study Report
To accept the Demographic Study Report.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To accept the Demographic Study Report. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file
To accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, RodriguesNo: AguiarAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart- Ms. Larrivee: To accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file. … 5 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Aguiar); 1 was Absent(Pereira).” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Enter into the executive session
To enter into the executive session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Hart: To enter into the executive session. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 07.17.23
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 07.17.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 07.17.23. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Approve a contract between Alyson Los, Redesign Coach and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve a contract between Alyson Los, Redesign Coach and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Larrivee: To approve a contract between Alyson Los, Redesign Coach and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Approve a contract between John Vventura, Director of Safety and Security Services and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve a contract between John Vventura, Director of Safety and Security Services and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Larrivee: To approve a contract between John Vventura, Director of Safety and Security Services and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Approve a contract between Louis Torres, Director of Campus Services and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve a contract between Louis Torres, Director of Campus Services and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Larrivee: To approve a contract between Louis Torres, Director of Campus Services and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Approve a contract between Dr. Tracy Curley, Assistant
To approve a contract between Dr. Tracy Curley, Assistant
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Larrivee: To approve a contract between Dr. Tracy Curley, Assistant … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Approve a contract between Lori Obenchain, Assistant
To approve a contract between Lori Obenchain, Assistant
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart–Ms. Larrivee: To approve a contract between Lori Obenchain, Assistant … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To adjourn. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); 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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