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December 11, 2023
23 recorded votes, 1 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 8:11 p.m.; all present
- Bailey was recorded absent for 4 of the 23 votes
Every vote, in order
Approve the Minutes for the Regular School Committee Meeting 11.13.23; and Grievance Subcommittee Meeting 11.27.23
To approve the Minutes for the Regular School Committee Meeting 11.13.23; and Grievance Subcommittee Meeting 11.27.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Hart-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Minutes for the Regular School Committee Meeting 11.13.23; and Grievance Subcommittee Meeting 11.27.23. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Larrivee)
Approve all Travel Requests
To approve all Travel Requests.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Hart: To approve all Travel Requests. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
Accept all Donations
To accept all Donations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Rodrigues: To accept all Donations. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Rodrigues)
Approve All Grants
To approve All Grants.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Aguiar: To approve All Grants. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
Approve all contracts except for Evolv, ENE Systems and Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative
To approve all contracts except for Evolv, ENE Systems and Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee -Mr. Aguiar: To approve all contracts except for Evolv, ENE Systems and Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
Approve the ENE Systems contract
To approve the ENE Systems contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Mr. Hart: To approve the ENE Systems contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
Approve the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative contract
To approve the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative contract.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Hart, Larrivee, PereiraAbstained: Rodrigues
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Mr. Hart: To approve the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 Abstained(Rodrigues); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
Approve the revised School Calendar 2023-2024
To approve the revised School Calendar 2023-2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Hart: To approve the revised School Calendar 2023-2024. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
Refer the School Administrative Manager position at the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy to the Special Education/Alternative Education subcomm
To refer the School Administrative Manager position at the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy to the Special Education/Alternative Education subcommittee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To refer the School Administrative Manager position at the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy to the Special Education/Alternative Education subcommittee. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
To approve the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the addition of an administrative assistant to service
To approve the addition of an administrative assistant to service
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the addition of an administrative assistant to service … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Staff Handbook
To approve the Staff Handbook.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Hart: To approve the Staff Handbook. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Hart)
Approve the use of the Durfee High School Nagle Auditorium on January 2, 2024 for the Inauguration of Municipal Officers
To approve the use of the Durfee High School Nagle Auditorium on January 2, 2024 for the Inauguration of Municipal Officers.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the use of the Durfee High School Nagle Auditorium on January 2, 2024 for the Inauguration of Municipal Officers. … 7 were in favor; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, 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: Mr. Hart- Ms. Pereira: To accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Enter into the executive session
To enter into the executive session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Hart-Ms. Pereira: To enter into the executive session. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (6:20pm).” (Motion: Hart, second: Pereira)
Approve the Evolv contract
To approve the Evolv contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira -Mr. Hart: To approve the Evolv contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Hart)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 11.13.23
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 11.13.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Hart: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 11.13.23. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for the Grievance Subcommittee 11.27.23
To approve the Executive Session minutes for the Grievance Subcommittee 11.27.23.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Ms. Pereira: To approve the Executive Session minutes for the Grievance Subcommittee 11.27.23. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the contract modification for Dr. Aimee Bronhard, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Strategic Integration as negotiated
To approve the contract modification for Dr. Aimee Bronhard, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Strategic Integration as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Ms. Pereira: To approve the contract modification for Dr. Aimee Bronhard, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Strategic Integration as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the contract modification for Lori Obenchain, Assistant Superintendent of Special Education as negotiated
To approve the contract modification for Lori Obenchain, Assistant Superintendent of Special Education as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Ms. Pereira: To approve the contract modification for Lori Obenchain, Assistant Superintendent of Special Education as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the contract modification for Dr. Tracy Curley, Assistant Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer as negotiated
To approve the contract modification for Dr. Tracy Curley, Assistant Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Hart: To approve the contract modification for Dr. Tracy Curley, Assistant Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Hart)
Add 1 Special Education Supervisor and 2 Team Chairs to the district
To add 1 Special Education Supervisor and 2 Team Chairs to the district.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira–Mr. Bailey: To add 1 Special Education Supervisor and 2 Team Chairs to the district. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Bailey)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Mr. Hart: To adjourn. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (8:15pm).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Hart)
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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