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September 9, 2024
32 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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Present: Kevin Aguiar, Collin Dias, Tom Khoury, Mimi Larrivee, Paul E. Coogan
Absent: Bobby Bailey, Shelli Pereira
During the meeting:
- Reconvened after executive session at 8:40 p.m.; all present
Every vote, in order
Waive the rules for Citizens’ Input
To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Aguiar: To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Pereira).” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Aguiar: To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Aguiar: To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Aguiar: To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Ms. Pereira: To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Ms. Larrivee: To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Larrivee)
To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Aguiar: To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee -Mr. Dias: To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Dias)
To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee -Mr. Dias: To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Dias)
Remove the Instructional Minutes from 6.17.24 from the table
To remove the Instructional Minutes from 6.17.24 from the table.
The minutes give a count of 6–0, but the roll call they print (Aguiar yes, Bailey absent, Coogan yes, Dias abstained, Khoury yes, Larrivee yes, Pereira yes) adds up to 5–0. Until the School Committee office confirms which is right, this vote is not counted on members’ pages.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Khoury: To remove the Instructional Minutes from 6.17.24 from the table. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Approve the minutes for Special Meeting of the School Committee 06.05.24; Regular School Committee 06.10.24; Instructional Subcommittee 06.17.24; Special Meetin
To approve the minutes for Special Meeting of the School Committee 06.05.24; Regular School Committee 06.10.24; Instructional Subcommittee 06.17.24; Special Meeting of the School Committee 06.27.24.
The minutes give a count of 6–0, but the roll call they print (Aguiar yes, Bailey absent, Coogan yes, Dias abstained, Khoury yes, Larrivee yes, Pereira yes) adds up to 5–0. Until the School Committee office confirms which is right, this vote is not counted on members’ pages.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Khoury: To approve the minutes for Special Meeting of the School Committee 06.05.24; Regular School Committee 06.10.24; Instructional Subcommittee 06.17.24; Special Meeting of the School Committee 06.27.24. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Approve all Travel Requests
To approve all Travel Requests.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Khoury: To approve all Travel Requests. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Khoury)
Accept all donations
To accept all donations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Ms. Larrivee: To accept all donations. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Larrivee)
Approve All Grants
To approve All Grants.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Khoury: To approve All Grants. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Approve all Contracts except Yondr Inc. and Sunbelt
To approve all Contracts except Yondr Inc. and Sunbelt.
The minutes give a count of 6–0, but the roll call they print (Aguiar yes, Bailey absent, Coogan yes, Dias yes, Khoury yes, Larrivee yes, Pereira absent) adds up to 5–0. Until the School Committee office confirms which is right, this vote is not counted on members’ pages.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Mr. Aguiar: To approve all Contracts except Yondr Inc. and Sunbelt. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Aguiar)
Approve the Yondr Inc. contract
To approve the Yondr Inc. contract.
Yes: Aguiar, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: DiasAbsent: Bailey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Yondr Inc. contract. … 5 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Dias); 1 was Absent (Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Approve the Sunbelt contract
To approve the Sunbelt contract.
Yes: Aguiar, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: DiasAbsent: Bailey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Sunbelt contract. … 5 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Dias); 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Khoury)
Approve all continuation contracts except for Paper Education America, Inc
To approve all continuation contracts except for Paper Education America, Inc.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve all continuation contracts except for Paper Education America, Inc. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve the Paper Education America Inc. contract
To approve the Paper Education America Inc. contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the Paper Education America Inc. contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Selection and Appointment of Navisha Garcia LPNDistrict wide
To approve the Selection and Appointment of Navisha Garcia LPNDistrict wide.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Selection and Appointment of Navisha Garcia LPNDistrict wide. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve the Revised Academic Calendar 2024-2025
To approve the Revised Academic Calendar 2024-2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Revised Academic Calendar 2024-2025. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Khoury)
Approve the Second Read of the Technology Plan
To approve the Second Read of the Technology Plan.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Second Read of the Technology Plan. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey).” (Motion: Khoury, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Revised Cell Phone Free Schools Policy
To approve the Revised Cell Phone Free Schools Policy.
Yes: Aguiar, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: DiasAbsent: Bailey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Revised Cell Phone Free Schools Policy. … 5 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Dias); 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
Refer the Creation of a Citizen Advisory Committee back to the Parent & Community Engagement Outreach Subcommittee
To refer the Creation of a Citizen Advisory Committee back to the Parent & Community Engagement Outreach Subcommittee.
Yes: Aguiar, Coogan, Dias, Khoury, PereiraNo: LarriveeAbsent: Bailey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Ms. Pereira: To refer the Creation of a Citizen Advisory Committee back to the Parent & Community Engagement Outreach Subcommittee. … 5 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Larrivee); 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Amended to utilize Citizens’ Input Fall River School Committee policy to all meetings including Special Meetings
Amended to utilize Citizens’ Input Fall River School Committee policy to all meetings including Special Meetings.
Yes: Aguiar, DiasNo: Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraAbsent: Bailey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: Amended to utilize Citizens’ Input Fall River School Committee policy to all meetings including Special Meetings. … 2 were in favor (Dias, Aguiar); 4 were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Send a letter to City Council to request a revision to Section 9-18 of the Fall River City Charter
To send a letter to City Council to request a revision to Section 9-18 of the Fall River City Charter.
Yes: Aguiar, DiasNo: Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraAbsent: Bailey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Aguiar: To send a letter to City Council to request a revision to Section 9-18 of the Fall River City Charter. … 2 were in favor (Dias, Aguiar); 4 were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion failed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve the formulation of a Request for Qualifications to provide engineering services related to a Study, Evaluation and Recommendations for all FRPS building
To approve the formulation of a Request for Qualifications to provide engineering services related to a Study, Evaluation and Recommendations for all FRPS buildings regarding HVAC requirement and operations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Mr. Dias: To approve the formulation of a Request for Qualifications to provide engineering services related to a Study, Evaluation and Recommendations for all FRPS buildings regarding HVAC requirement and operations. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the usage of the Durfee High School’s Ray Street parking lot to hold the Halloween Drive-In Movie Night and Trunk or Treat event
To approve the usage of the Durfee High School’s Ray Street parking lot to hold the Halloween Drive-In Movie Night and Trunk or Treat event.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee -Ms. Pereira: To approve the usage of the Durfee High School’s Ray Street parking lot to hold the Halloween Drive-In Movie Night and Trunk or Treat event. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, 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: Mr. Dias- Ms. Larrivee: To accept and place FYI portion of the agenda on file. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Larrivee)
Enter into the executive session
To enter into the executive session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Khoury: To enter into the executive session. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 08.26.24 the Special Meeting of the School Committee
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 08.26.24 the Special Meeting of the School Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Ms. Pereira: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 08.26.24 the Special Meeting of the School Committee. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira -Ms. Larrivee: To adjourn. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent( Bailey); Motion Passed (8:41.” (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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