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October 16, 2023
32 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kevin Aguiar, Bobby Bailey, Paul Hart, Mimi Larrivee, Shelli Pereira, Sara Rodrigues, Paul E. Coogan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Reconvened after executive session at 8:49 p.m.; absent: Hart
- Hart was recorded absent for 32 of the 32 votes
- Larrivee was recorded absent for 1 of the 32 votes
- Rodrigues was recorded absent for 2 of the 32 votes
Every vote, in order
Approve the Minutes for the Regular School Committee meeting 09.11.23
To approve the Minutes for the Regular School Committee meeting 09.11.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Minutes for the Regular School Committee meeting 09.11.23. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Hart); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Bailey)
Amend the policy for field trips to include all athletic events for students
To amend the policy for field trips to include all athletic events for students.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mayor Coogan: To amend the policy for field trips to include all athletic events for students. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Coogan)
Approve All Travel Requests
To approve All Travel Requests.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Pereira: To approve All Travel Requests. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Hart); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Accept the Donations
To accept the Donations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Mr. Bailey: To accept the Donations. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Bailey)
Approve ALL Contracts except for the Evolv; John Deere; Carnegie Learning and St. Vincent Services, Inc. contracts
To approve ALL Contracts except for the Evolv; John Deere; Carnegie Learning and St. Vincent Services, Inc. contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Bailey: To approve ALL Contracts except for the Evolv; John Deere; Carnegie Learning and St. Vincent Services, Inc. contracts. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Bailey)
Approve the Carnegie Learning Contract-RPA
To approve the Carnegie Learning Contract-RPA.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Pereira, RodriguesNo: AguiarAbstained: LarriveeAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Mayor Coogan: To approve the Carnegie Learning Contract-RPA. … 4 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Aguiar); 1 Abstained(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Coogan)
Approve the John Deere contract
To approve the John Deere contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the John Deere contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the St. Vincent’s Services Inc
To approve the St. Vincent’s Services Inc.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Rodrigues-Mr. Bailey: To approve the St. Vincent’s Services Inc. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion passed.” (Motion: Rodrigues, second: Bailey)
Approve all Grants except for the Title I and High Quality Instructional Materials Implementation
To approve all Grants except for the Title I and High Quality Instructional Materials Implementation.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira -Mr. Bailey: To approve all Grants except for the Title I and High Quality Instructional Materials Implementation. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Bailey)
Approve the Title I grant
To approve the Title I grant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Title I grant. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the High-Quality Instructional Materials Implementation grant
To approve the High-Quality Instructional Materials Implementation grant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira -Ms. Larrivee: To approve the High-Quality Instructional Materials Implementation grant. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Carnegie Learning contract
To approve the Carnegie Learning contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee -Mr. Bailey: To approve the Carnegie Learning contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Bailey)
Amend the YouthCourt contract by an additional $63,000
To amend the YouthCourt contract by an additional $63,000.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Larrivee: To amend the YouthCourt contract by an additional $63,000. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Larrivee)
Amend and increase the People Inc contract by $81,050 bringing their contract to a total of $151,050
To amend and increase the People Inc contract by $81,050 bringing their contract to a total of $151,050.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Rodrigues: To amend and increase the People Inc contract by $81,050 bringing their contract to a total of $151,050. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Hart, Larrivee).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Rodrigues)
Approve an Itinerant Band and Orchestra Teacher
To approve an Itinerant Band and Orchestra Teacher.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve an Itinerant Band and Orchestra Teacher. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the selection and appointments of Katelyn Mosher and Erin Kanuse, Nurses for the Fall River Public Schools
To approve the selection and appointments of Katelyn Mosher and Erin Kanuse, Nurses for the Fall River Public Schools.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues : To approve the selection and appointments of Katelyn Mosher and Erin Kanuse, Nurses for the Fall River Public Schools. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Hold the Fraternization Policy
To hold the Fraternization Policy.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Larrivee, Pereira, RodriguesAbstained: CooganAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Larrivee: To hold the Fraternization Policy. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed; 1 was Abstained(Mayor.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Updated Policies listed
To approve the Updated Policies listed.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Larrivee, Pereira, RodriguesAbstained: CooganAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Rodrigues : To approve the Updated Policies listed. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion passed; 1 Abstained(Mayor Coogan).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the substitute pay rate of $150 a day and $160 after serving 25 days in the district
To approve the substitute pay rate of $150 a day and $160 after serving 25 days in the district.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the substitute pay rate of $150 a day and $160 after serving 25 days in the district. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the Chapter 34 Code Review at the Robert L
To approve the Chapter 34 Code Review at the Robert L.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Chapter 34 Code Review at the Robert L. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the First Quarter Revolving Fund Report
To approve the First Quarter Revolving Fund Report.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Pereira: To approve the First Quarter Revolving Fund Report. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the Quarterly Budget Report Update
To approve the Quarterly Budget Report Update.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Quarterly Budget Report Update. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Hart, Rodrigues).” (Motion: Pereira, 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.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee- Ms. Pereira: To accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Hart, Rodrigues).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
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. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 09.11.23
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 09.11.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Ms. Pereira: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 09.11.23. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve a contract between Maria Borges, Assistant Director of Custodial Services and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve a contract between Maria Borges, Assistant Director of Custodial Services and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Ms. Pereira: To approve a contract between Maria Borges, Assistant Director of Custodial Services and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve a contract between John Clow, Director of Custodial Services and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve a contract between John Clow, Director of Custodial Services and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Ms. Pereira: To approve a contract between John Clow, Director of Custodial Services and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve a contract between Jose Raposo, Supervisor of Nutrition Utility Worker Services and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve a contract between Jose Raposo, Supervisor of Nutrition Utility Worker Services and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Ms. Rodrigues: To approve a contract between Jose Raposo, Supervisor of Nutrition Utility Worker Services and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Rodrigues)
Approve a contract between Nancy Cardoza, Cafeteria Field Supervisor and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve a contract between Nancy Cardoza, Cafeteria Field Supervisor and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Ms. Pererira: To approve a contract between Nancy Cardoza, Cafeteria Field Supervisor and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pererira)
Approve a contract between Diane Correia, Cafeteria Field Supervisor and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve a contract between Diane Correia, Cafeteria Field Supervisor and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Larrivee, Pereira, RodriguesNo: AguiarAbsent: Hart
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Ms. Pereira: To approve a contract between Diane Correia, Cafeteria Field Supervisor and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 5 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Aguiar); 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the Evolv contract
To approve the Evolv contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Ms. Pererira: To approve the Evolv contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pererira)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Larrivee: To adjourn. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed (8:53pm).” (Motion: Pereira, 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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