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February 12, 2024
22 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kevin Aguiar, Tom Khoury, Mimi Larrivee, Shelli Pereira, Sara Rodrigues, Paul E. Coogan
Absent: Bobby Bailey
During the meeting:
- Reconvened after executive session at 8:22 p.m.; absent: Aguiar, Bailey
- Aguiar was recorded absent for 4 of the 22 votes
Every vote, in order
Approve waive the Rules for Citizens’ Input
To approve waive the Rules for Citizens’ Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Aguiar: To approve waive the Rules for Citizens’ Input. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
Approve the Minutes for the Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee Meeting-01.03.24; Instructional Subcommittee Meeting-01.04
To approve the Minutes for the Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee Meeting-01.03.24; Instructional Subcommittee Meeting-01.04.24; Regular School Committee Meeting-01.08.24; Facilities and Operations Subcommittee Meeting-01.18.24 and the Parent & Community Outreach Subcommittee Meeting 01.22.24.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Minutes for the Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee Meeting-01.03.24; Instructional Subcommittee Meeting-01.04.24; Regular School Committee Meeting-01.08.24; Facilities and Operations Subcommittee Meeting-01.18.24 and the Parent & Community Outreach Subcommittee Meeting 01.22.24. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Larrivee)
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(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Accept all Donations
To accept all Donations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To accept all Donations. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve All Grants
To approve All Grants.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve All Grants. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve all contracts except for Century Paving & Construction Corp
To approve all contracts except for Century Paving & Construction Corp.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Mr. Khoury: To approve all contracts except for Century Paving & Construction Corp. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Khoury)
Approve the Century Paving & Construction Corp
To approve the Century Paving & Construction Corp.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Century Paving & Construction Corp. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Fall River Youth Soccer Association Lease renewal as referred
To approve the Fall River Youth Soccer Association Lease renewal as referred.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Fall River Youth Soccer Association Lease renewal as referred. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Fall River Youth Soccer Association Shed placement as referred
To approve the Fall River Youth Soccer Association Shed placement as referred.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Fall River Youth Soccer Association Shed placement as referred. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Approve the Program of Studies/Catalog Addendum at Durfee High School
To approve the Program of Studies/Catalog Addendum at Durfee High School.
Yes: Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, RodriguesAbsent: Bailey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Program of Studies/Catalog Addendum at Durfee High School. … 4 were in favor; 2 were opposed (Aguiar, Rodrigues); Motion passed; 1 was Absent(Bailey).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Khoury)
Approve the Disclosure by Attorney Bruce A. Assad of the financial interest of immediate family members and determination by the School Committee that the finan
To approve the Disclosure by Attorney Bruce A. Assad of the financial interest of immediate family members and determination by the School Committee that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which in the School Committee may expect of him.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Disclosure by Attorney Bruce A. Assad of the financial interest of immediate family members and determination by the School Committee that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which in the School Committee may expect of him. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Approve the addition of a Cluster Coordinator position to the Special Education Department
To approve the addition of a Cluster Coordinator position to the Special Education Department.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve the addition of a Cluster Coordinator position to the Special Education Department. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve the Brightly Contract as referred
To approve the Brightly Contract as referred.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Brightly Contract as referred. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Lease Renewal for 300 North Eastern Avenue as referred
To approve the Lease Renewal for 300 North Eastern Avenue as referred.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Lease Renewal for 300 North Eastern Avenue as referred. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Khoury)
Approve the Proposal from RTA Architects & OPMs for a Chapter 34 Building & Access Code Compliance Assessment on the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory A
To approve the Proposal from RTA Architects & OPMs for a Chapter 34 Building & Access Code Compliance Assessment on the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy as referred.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Proposal from RTA Architects & OPMs for a Chapter 34 Building & Access Code Compliance Assessment on the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy as referred. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Khoury)
Approve the Superintendent’s Evaluation Tool as referred
To approve the Superintendent’s Evaluation Tool as referred.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Superintendent’s Evaluation Tool as referred. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Pereira)
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. Aguiar- Ms. Khoury: To accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Khoury)
Enter into the executive session
To enter into the executive session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Larrivee: To enter into the executive session. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 01.08.24
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 01.08.24.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Ms. Pereira: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 01.08.24. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Aguiar, Bailey).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the contract between Kevin Almeida, Chief Financial Officer and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve the contract between Kevin Almeida, Chief Financial Officer and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Khoury: To approve the contract between Kevin Almeida, Chief Financial Officer and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Aguiar, Bailey).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Approve the contract between Ana DeMelo, Human Resource Manager and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve the contract between Ana DeMelo, Human Resource Manager and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Ms. Pereira: To approve the contract between Ana DeMelo, Human Resource Manager and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Aguiar, Bailey).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Mr. Khoury: To adjourn. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (8:24pm).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Khoury)
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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