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September 11, 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 7:22 p.m.; absent: Hart
- Bailey arrived late (5:33pm)
Every vote, in order
Approve the Minutes for the Policy Subcommittee Meeting 08.08.23; Regular School Committee Meeting 08.14.23; and Parent And Community Outreach Engagement Subcom
To approve the Minutes for the Policy Subcommittee Meeting 08.08.23; Regular School Committee Meeting 08.14.23; and Parent And Community Outreach Engagement Subcommittee Meeting 08.21.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Hart: To approve the Minutes for the Policy Subcommittee Meeting 08.08.23; Regular School Committee Meeting 08.14.23; and Parent And Community Outreach Engagement Subcommittee Meeting 08.21.23. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
Approve the Travel Request
To approve the Travel Request.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Bailey-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Travel Request. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Bailey, second: Pereira)
Accept the Donations
To accept the Donations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Bailey: To accept the Donations. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Bailey)
Approve ALL Contracts except for the Brightly (formerly Dude Solutions), Cultured Care, Inc.; Futures Healthcare, LLC(Steppingstone Group); and Southeastern Mas
To approve ALL Contracts except for the Brightly (formerly Dude Solutions), Cultured Care, Inc.; Futures Healthcare, LLC(Steppingstone Group); and Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve ALL Contracts except for the Brightly (formerly Dude Solutions), Cultured Care, Inc.; Futures Healthcare, LLC(Steppingstone Group); and Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative contracts. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the Brightly(formerly Dude Solutions) contract
To approve the Brightly(formerly Dude Solutions) contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Brightly(formerly Dude Solutions) contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Cultured Care, Inc. and Futures Healthcare LLC(Steppingstone Group) contracts
To approve the Cultured Care, Inc. and Futures Healthcare LLC(Steppingstone Group) contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Cultured Care, Inc. and Futures Healthcare LLC(Steppingstone Group) contracts. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Southern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative contract
To approve the Southern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative contract.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, PereiraAbstained: Rodrigues
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Southern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 Abstained(Rodrigues); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Approve the selection and appointment of Sheena Carrier, Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools
To approve the selection and appointment of Sheena Carrier, Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the selection and appointment of Sheena Carrier, Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the District Handbook
To approve the District Handbook.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Bailey: To approve the District Handbook. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Approve the Addendum to the Durfee Program of Studies
To approve the Addendum to the Durfee Program of Studies.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Pereira, RodriguesAbstained: Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Addendum to the Durfee Program of Studies. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 Abstained(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve Docusign
To approve Docusign.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Bailey : To approve Docusign. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Amend the Job Description to say Executive Assistant, an SNON position
To amend the Job Description to say Executive Assistant, an SNON position.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To amend the Job Description to say Executive Assistant, an SNON position. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the addition of 2 One to One Paraprofessionals at Henry Lord Community School and Spencer Borden Elementary School
To approve the addition of 2 One to One Paraprofessionals at Henry Lord Community School and Spencer Borden Elementary School.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the addition of 2 One to One Paraprofessionals at Henry Lord Community School and Spencer Borden Elementary School. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the raising of the contract threshold
To approve the raising of the contract threshold.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve the raising of the contract threshold. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve the 2023 Eligibility application to the Community Preservation Committee for the following project; replacement and restoration of front patio railing s
To approve the 2023 Eligibility application to the Community Preservation Committee for the following project; replacement and restoration of front patio railing system at 417 Rock Street.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Pereira: To approve the 2023 Eligibility application to the Community Preservation Committee for the following project; replacement and restoration of front patio railing system at 417 Rock Street. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the 2023 Eligibility application to the Community Preservation Committee for the following project; replacement and restoration of 78 windows at 417 Roc
To approve the 2023 Eligibility application to the Community Preservation Committee for the following project; replacement and restoration of 78 windows at 417 Rock Street.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the 2023 Eligibility application to the Community Preservation Committee for the following project; replacement and restoration of 78 windows at 417 Rock Street. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Larrivee)
Approve the usage of the Durfee High School parking lot to hold the Fall River Drive-In Movie Night on October 6, 2023
To approve the usage of the Durfee High School parking lot to hold the Fall River Drive-In Movie Night on October 6, 2023.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the usage of the Durfee High School parking lot to hold the Fall River Drive-In Movie Night on October 6, 2023. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Rodrigues)
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: Ms. Larrivee- Mr. Hart: To accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
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 (6:42pm).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 08.14.23
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 08.14.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Ms. Pereira: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 08.14.23. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve a contract between George Simmons, Director of Maintenance and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve a contract between George Simmons, Director of Maintenance and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Hart: To approve a contract between George Simmons, Director of Maintenance and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
Approve a contract between Kevin Galloway, Facility Manager and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve a contract between Kevin Galloway, Facility Manager and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Hart: To approve a contract between Kevin Galloway, Facility Manager and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
Accept the agreement between Clarise Brooks, Former Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy Principal and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To accept the agreement between Clarise Brooks, Former Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy Principal and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Hart: To accept the agreement between Clarise Brooks, Former Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy Principal and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To adjourn. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (7:25pm).” (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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