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November 13, 2023
39 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kevin Aguiar, Bobby Bailey, Paul Hart, Mimi Larrivee, Sara Rodrigues, Paul E. Coogan
Absent: Shelli Pereira
During the meeting:
- Reconvened after executive session at 10:33 p.m.; absent: Hart
- Larrivee was recorded absent for 2 of the 39 votes
- Bailey was recorded absent for 1 of the 39 votes
- Rodrigues was recorded absent for 2 of the 39 votes
- Hart was recorded absent for 6 of the 39 votes
- Pereira arrived late (5:37pm)
Every vote, in order
Approve the Minutes for theSpecial Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee Meeting-10.13.23; Regular School Committee Meeting-10.16.23
To approve the Minutes for theSpecial Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee Meeting-10.13.23; Regular School Committee Meeting-10.16.23; Instructional Subcommittee Meeting-10.23.23; Grievance Subcommittee Meeting-10.25.23; and the Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee Meeting-10.30.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Minutes for theSpecial Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee Meeting-10.13.23; Regular School Committee Meeting-10.16.23; Instructional Subcommittee Meeting-10.23.23; Grievance Subcommittee Meeting-10.25.23; and the Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee Meeting-10.30.23. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
Approve all Travel Requests
To approve all Travel Requests.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve all Travel Requests. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Authorize the Superintendent to accept all donations from PEL Industries Inc
To authorize the Superintendent to accept all donations from PEL Industries Inc.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To authorize the Superintendent to accept all donations from PEL Industries Inc. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
The Superintendent had authority to approve donations under $300 without the School Committee’s approval
The Superintendent had authority to approve donations under $300 without the School Committee’s approval.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Rodrigues: The Superintendent had authority to approve donations under $300 without the School Committee’s approval. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Rodrigues)
Accept all Donations
To accept all Donations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Bailey: To accept all Donations. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Approve the Early College Expansion Grant
To approve the Early College Expansion Grant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Early College Expansion Grant. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Approve the SEL & Mental Health Grant
To approve the SEL & Mental Health Grant.
The minutes give a count of 6–0, but the roll call they print (Aguiar no, Bailey absent, Coogan yes, Hart yes, Larrivee yes, Pereira yes, Rodrigues yes) adds up to 5–1. Until the School Committee office confirms which is right, this vote is not counted on members’ pages.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the SEL & Mental Health Grant. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Gleam Cohort II grant
To approve the Gleam Cohort II grant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Gleam Cohort II grant. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Approve the Turnaround Assistance grant
To approve the Turnaround Assistance grant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Turnaround Assistance grant. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the After School and Out-of -School Time grant
To approve the After School and Out-of -School Time grant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve the After School and Out-of -School Time grant. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve the Strengthening and Technical Education grant
To approve the Strengthening and Technical Education grant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Strengthening and Technical Education grant. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the following contracts-Boston Higashi School, League School of Greater Boston and Stetson School
To approve the following contracts-Boston Higashi School, League School of Greater Boston and Stetson School.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Rodrigues -Mr. Bailey: To approve the following contracts-Boston Higashi School, League School of Greater Boston and Stetson School. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Rodrigues, second: Bailey)
Approve the Hydrograss Corp.com contract
To approve the Hydrograss Corp.com contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Hydrograss Corp.com contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve all contracts except for Katie Brown Educational Program, SouthCoast Hospitals Group and Judge Rotenberg Educational Center
To approve all contracts except for Katie Brown Educational Program, SouthCoast Hospitals Group and Judge Rotenberg Educational Center.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Ms. Larrivee: To approve all contracts except for Katie Brown Educational Program, SouthCoast Hospitals Group and Judge Rotenberg Educational Center. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Katie Brown Educational Program
Ms. Larrivee -Ms. Rodrigues To approve the Katie Brown Educational Program.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee -Ms. Rodrigues To approve the Katie Brown Educational Program. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.”
Table the SouthCoast Group
To table the SouthCoast Group.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Hart, Larrivee, RodriguesNo: Coogan, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Ms. Rodrigues: To table the SouthCoast Group. … 5 were in favor; 2 were opposed (Pereira, Mayor Coogan); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Md. Pereira -Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center contract
Md. Pereira -Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center contract.
Yes: Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, Bailey, Rodrigues
From the minutes
“MOTION: Md. Pereira -Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center contract. … 4 were in favor; 3 were opposed (Aguiar,Bailey, Rodrigues); Motion passed.”
Refer the Revised Attendance Policy to the Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee
To refer the Revised Attendance Policy to the Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Mr. Bailey: To refer the Revised Attendance Policy to the Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Bailey)
Approve the CTE Advisory Committee Board Members
To approve the CTE Advisory Committee Board Members.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Bailey: To approve the CTE Advisory Committee Board Members. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Approve the addition of an Instructional Support Liaison for the CTE Department
To approve the addition of an Instructional Support Liaison for the CTE Department.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues : To approve the addition of an Instructional Support Liaison for the CTE Department. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the addition of an 8th Grade Special Education Teacher at Morton
To approve the addition of an 8th Grade Special Education Teacher at Morton.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the addition of an 8th Grade Special Education Teacher at Morton. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the addition of a Kindergarten Special Education Teacher at Henry Lord Community School
To approve the addition of a Kindergarten Special Education Teacher at Henry Lord Community School.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the addition of a Kindergarten Special Education Teacher at Henry Lord Community School. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Larrivee)
Approve the addition of a 1:1 Paraprofessional per an IEP at Henry Lord Community School
To approve the addition of a 1:1 Paraprofessional per an IEP at Henry Lord Community School.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Pereira: To approve the addition of a 1:1 Paraprofessional per an IEP at Henry Lord Community School. … 7 were in favor; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the Staffing Agencies-ProCare Therapies, EDU Healthcare and Soliant
To approve the Staffing Agencies-ProCare Therapies, EDU Healthcare and Soliant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Staffing Agencies-ProCare Therapies, EDU Healthcare and Soliant. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Rodrigues); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Approve the addition of School Adjustment Counselor and SEL Liaison at the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy
To approve the addition of School Adjustment Counselor and SEL Liaison at the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Hart, PereiraAbstained: LarriveeAbsent: Rodrigues
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Bailey: To approve the addition of School Adjustment Counselor and SEL Liaison at the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy. … 5 were in favor; Motion Passed; None were opposed; 1 Abstained(Larrivee); 1 was Absent(Rodrigues).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Approve the UMASS Dartmouth partnership with the caveat that Assistant Superintendent of Special Education, Lori Obenchain approve the candidate
To approve the UMASS Dartmouth partnership with the caveat that Assistant Superintendent of Special Education, Lori Obenchain approve the candidate.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the UMASS Dartmouth partnership with the caveat that Assistant Superintendent of Special Education, Lori Obenchain approve the candidate. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Adopt the Fraternization Advisory Policy
To adopt the Fraternization Advisory Policy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To adopt the Fraternization Advisory Policy. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the use of the Durfee High School Nagle Auditorium on December 22, 2023 for the 5th Annual Christmas in the Fall River Concert
To approve the use of the Durfee High School Nagle Auditorium on December 22, 2023 for the 5th Annual Christmas in the Fall River Concert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the use of the Durfee High School Nagle Auditorium on December 22, 2023 for the 5th Annual Christmas in the Fall River Concert. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the Proposed FY2025 Budget Calendar
To approve the Proposed FY2025 Budget Calendar.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Proposed FY2025 Budget Calendar. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve the End of the Year Report
To approve the End of the Year Report.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the End of the Year Report. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, 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- Ms. Pereira: To accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the Travel Request
To approve the Travel Request.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Travel Request. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Enter into the executive session
To enter into the executive session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Rodrigues: To enter into the executive session. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (9:15pm).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.16.23
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.16.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.16.23. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for the Grievance Subcommittee 10.25.23
To approve the Executive Session minutes for the Grievance Subcommittee 10.25.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Executive Session minutes for the Grievance Subcommittee 10.25.23. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
Authorize the Superintendent to spend up to $25,000 to administer an administrative review of various departments
To authorize the Superintendent to spend up to $25,000 to administer an administrative review of various departments.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Aguiar: To authorize the Superintendent to spend up to $25,000 to administer an administrative review of various departments. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
Approve a contract between Kathleen Cobb, Principal of the Fonseca Elementary School and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve a contract between Kathleen Cobb, Principal of the Fonseca Elementary School and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Aguiar: To approve a contract between Kathleen Cobb, Principal of the Fonseca Elementary School and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
Approve a contract between Brian Raposo, Principal at the Talbot Middle School and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve a contract between Brian Raposo, Principal at the Talbot Middle School and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Aguiar: To approve a contract between Brian Raposo, Principal at the Talbot Middle School and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To adjourn. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Hart); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
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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