MassVoter.com← Fall River School CommitteeFall River School Committee · 2024–2025 term · Regular meeting · 5:30 p.m.
May 20, 2024
29 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kevin Aguiar, Bobby Bailey, Sara Rodrigues, Paul E. Coogan
Absent: Tom Khoury, Mimi Larrivee, Shelli Pereira
During the meeting:
- Reconvened after executive session at 9:06 p.m.; all present
- Bailey was recorded absent for 1 of the 29 votes
- Pereira arrived late (5:38pm)
Every vote, in order
Waive the rules for Citizens’ Input
To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Rodrigues -Ms. Pereira: To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Rodrigues, second: Pereira)
To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Rodrigues -Mr. Aguiar: To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Rodrigues, second: Aguiar)
To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira -Ms. Rodrigues: To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the Minutes for the Regular School Committee Meeting-03.11.24; Public Hearing 04.08.24 and the Joint Meeting of the City Council and School Committee-04
To approve the Minutes for the Regular School Committee Meeting-03.11.24; Public Hearing 04.08.24 and the Joint Meeting of the City Council and School Committee-04.09.24.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Minutes for the Regular School Committee Meeting-03.11.24; Public Hearing 04.08.24 and the Joint Meeting of the City Council and School Committee-04.09.24. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve all Travel Requests including the 2 listed on the addendum
To approve all Travel Requests including the 2 listed on the addendum.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve all Travel Requests including the 2 listed on the addendum. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Rodrigues)
Accept all donations
To accept all donations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To accept all donations. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve all Grants
To approve all Grants.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Bailey: To approve all Grants. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Approve All Contracts
To approve All Contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve All Contracts. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Move item 12.10 out of order
To move item 12.10 out of order.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To move item 12.10 out of order. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Accept all candidates and move the process forward
To accept all candidates and move the process forward.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Ms. Rodrigues: To accept all candidates and move the process forward. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve School Choice for out-of-district students in grades 6-12 and non-resident students in grades K-5 for the Fall River Public School employees consistent
To approve School Choice for out-of-district students in grades 6-12 and non-resident students in grades K-5 for the Fall River Public School employees consistent with Collective Bargaining Agreement for th4e 2024-2025 School Year.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve School Choice for out-of-district students in grades 6-12 and non-resident students in grades K-5 for the Fall River Public School employees consistent with Collective Bargaining Agreement for th4e 2024-2025 School Year. … 4 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed; 3 were Absent(Bailey,Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Rodrigues)
Approve 2024-2025 School Year Academic Calendar
To approve 2024-2025 School Year Academic Calendar.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve 2024-2025 School Year Academic Calendar. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Rodrigues)
Approve Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy Program of Studies as referred
To approve Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy Program of Studies as referred.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy Program of Studies as referred. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Rodrigues)
Approve all revised job descriptions
To approve all revised job descriptions.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira -Ms. Rodrigues: To approve all revised job descriptions. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the move of the Stone Therapeutic Day School to 2501 South Main Street as referred
To approve the move of the Stone Therapeutic Day School to 2501 South Main Street as referred.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira- Mr. Bailey: To approve the move of the Stone Therapeutic Day School to 2501 South Main Street as referred. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Bailey)
Approve the Rental Agreement of Bishop Connolly for 2024-2025 as referred
To approve the Rental Agreement of Bishop Connolly for 2024-2025 as referred.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the Rental Agreement of Bishop Connolly for 2024-2025 as referred. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Rodrigues)
Approve opening of the Westall Elementary School as a K-5 (12 classrooms)
To approve opening of the Westall Elementary School as a K-5 (12 classrooms)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Ms. Pereira: To approve opening of the Westall Elementary School as a K-5 (12 classrooms) … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve all except the Judge Rotenburg Center and the Southeastern Massachusetts Collaborative
To approve all except the Judge Rotenburg Center and the Southeastern Massachusetts Collaborative.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira- Mr. Aguiar: To approve all except the Judge Rotenburg Center and the Southeastern Massachusetts Collaborative. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Aguiar)
Approve the Southeastern Massachusetts Collaborative
To approve the Southeastern Massachusetts Collaborative.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, PereiraAbstained: RodriguesAbsent: Khoury, Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Mr. Bailey: To approve the Southeastern Massachusetts Collaborative. … 4 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Approve $57,895.20 from any account other than the Judge Rotenburg Center
To approve $57,895.20 from any account other than the Judge Rotenburg Center.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Mr. Bailey: To approve $57,895.20 from any account other than the Judge Rotenburg Center. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Take New Business out of order
To take New Business out of order.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Ms. Rodrigues: To take New Business out of order. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Lift from the table the Superintendent’s original recommendation to close the Tansey School off the table
To lift from the table the Superintendent’s original recommendation to close the Tansey School off the table.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Ms. Rodrigues: To lift from the table the Superintendent’s original recommendation to close the Tansey School off the table. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Deny the Superintendent’s recommendation to close the Tansey School
To deny the Superintendent’s recommendation to close the Tansey School.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Ms. Pereira: To deny the Superintendent’s recommendation to close the Tansey School. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Accept and place FYI portion of the agenda on file
To accept and place FYI portion of the agenda on file.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira- Ms. Rodrigues: To accept and place FYI portion of the agenda on file. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Rodrigues)
Enter into the executive session
To enter into the executive session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To enter into the executive session. … 4 were in favor; None were opposed; 3 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee, Pereira).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 04.08.24 the Regular School Committee Meeting
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 04.08.24 the Regular School Committee Meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar–Mr. Bailey: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 04.08.24 the Regular School Committee Meeting. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Allow Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint dated May 9, 2024
To allow Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint dated May 9, 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar–Ms. Pereira: To allow Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint dated May 9, 2024. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve the contract between Scott Cabral, Chief Information Officer and the Fall River School Committee as negotiated
To approve the contract between Scott Cabral, Chief Information Officer and the Fall River School Committee as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar–Ms. Rodrigues: To approve the contract between Scott Cabral, Chief Information Officer and the Fall River School Committee as negotiated. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To adjourn. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (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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