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October 21, 2024
56 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Kevin Aguiar, Collin Dias, Tom Khoury, Mimi Larrivee, Shelli Pereira, Paul E. Coogan
Absent: Bobby Bailey
During the meeting:
- Reconvened after executive session at 11:46 p.m.; absent: Larrivee, Pereira
- Pereira was recorded absent for 7 of the 56 votes
- Khoury was recorded absent for 1 of the 56 votes
Every vote, in order
Waive the rules for Citizens Input
To waive the rules for Citizens Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Ms. Larrivee: To waive the rules for Citizens Input. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Larrivee)
To waive the rules for Citizens Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Ms. Larrivee: To waive the rules for Citizens Input. … 5 were in favor; Motion passed; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Pereira).” (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( Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
To waive the rules for Citizens Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Bailey: To waive the rules for Citizens Input. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
To waive the rules for Citizens Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Bailey: To waive the rules for Citizens Input. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
To waive the rules for Citizens Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Bailey: To waive the rules for Citizens Input. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
To waive the rules for Citizens Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Bailey: To waive the rules for Citizens Input. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
To waive the rules for Citizens Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Bailey: To waive the rules for Citizens Input. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
To waive the rules for Citizens Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Bailey: To waive the rules for Citizens Input. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
To waive the rules for Citizens Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Bailey: To waive the rules for Citizens Input. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
To waive the rules for Citizens Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Bailey: To waive the rules for Citizens Input. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
To waive the rules for Citizens Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Bailey: To waive the rules for Citizens Input. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
To waive the rules for Citizens Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Bailey: To waive the rules for Citizens Input. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Refer Yondr Pouches Policy to the Policy Subcommittee
To refer Yondr Pouches Policy to the Policy Subcommittee.
Yes: DiasNo: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Bailey: To refer Yondr Pouches Policy to the Policy Subcommittee. … 1 was in favor(Dias); 6 were opposed; Motion Failed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Approve all minutes for the Regular School Committee Meeting 07.15.24; Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee Meeting 07.31.24
To approve all minutes for the Regular School Committee Meeting 07.15.24; Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee Meeting 07.31.24; Facilities and Operations Subcommittee Meeting 08.02.24; Instructional Subcommittee Meeting 08.05.24; Technology Subcommittee Meeting 08.07.24; Regular School Committee Meeting 08.12.24; and the Special Meeting of the School Committee 08.26.24.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Khoury: To approve all minutes for the Regular School Committee Meeting 07.15.24; Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee Meeting 07.31.24; Facilities and Operations Subcommittee Meeting 08.02.24; Instructional Subcommittee Meeting 08.05.24; Technology Subcommittee Meeting 08.07.24; Regular School Committee Meeting 08.12.24; and the Special Meeting of the School Committee 08.26.24. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Approve all the Superintendent’s Search Committee Minutes Regular and Executive-April 24,2024; May 2, 2024; May 7, 2024; May 9, 2024 and May 13, 2024
To approve all the Superintendent’s Search Committee Minutes Regular and Executive-April 24,2024; May 2, 2024; May 7, 2024; May 9, 2024 and May 13, 2024.
Yes: Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, Bailey, Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Ms. Larrivee: To approve all the Superintendent’s Search Committee Minutes Regular and Executive-April 24,2024; May 2, 2024; May 7, 2024; May 9, 2024 and May 13, 2024. … 4 were in favor; 3 were opposed (Aguiar,Bailey,Dias); Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Larrivee)
Approve all Travel Requests
To approve all Travel Requests.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve all Travel Requests. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Move 12.12 out of order
To move 12.12 out of order.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To move 12.12 out of order. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve the Mobile Health Van at Durfee High School
To approve the Mobile Health Van at Durfee High School.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the Mobile Health Van at Durfee High School. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Accept all Donations
To accept all Donations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Mr. Dias: To accept all Donations. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Dias)
Approve all Grants except for FC 0305-Title I, Parts A &D
To approve all Grants except for FC 0305-Title I, Parts A &D.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve all Grants except for FC 0305-Title I, Parts A &D. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve the FC 0305-Title I, Part A & D grant
To approve the FC 0305-Title I, Part A & D grant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Khoury: To approve the FC 0305-Title I, Part A & D grant. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Khoury)
Approve EdQuity LLC and S.E.A.L contracts
To approve EdQuity LLC and S.E.A.L contracts
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Mr. Dias: To approve EdQuity LLC and S.E.A.L contracts … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Century Paving Contract
To approve the Century Paving Contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Khoury: To approve the Century Paving Contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve the ServiceMaster South Shore contract
To approve the ServiceMaster South Shore contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Bailey: To approve the ServiceMaster South Shore contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Approve New England Sports, Teach for America, St. Vincents and Precision Human Resources, US Medical Staffing
To approve New England Sports, Teach for America, St. Vincents and Precision Human Resources, US Medical Staffing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury -Mr. Dias: To approve New England Sports, Teach for America, St. Vincents and Precision Human Resources, US Medical Staffing. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Dias)
Approve the Trane contract
To approve the Trane contract.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Trane contract. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Dias); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Approve Research for Better Teaching Inc. contract
To approve Research for Better Teaching Inc. contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To approve Research for Better Teaching Inc. contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve the Green City Growers contract
To approve the Green City Growers contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Green City Growers contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve the Docusign contract
To approve the Docusign contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Docusign contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve the selection and appointment of Shannon Machago-LPN-District wide
To approve the selection and appointment of Shannon Machago-LPN-District wide.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Khoury: To approve the selection and appointment of Shannon Machago-LPN-District wide. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Approve the Katie Brown Education Program contract
To approve the Katie Brown Education Program contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Katie Brown Education Program contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Bailey)
Approve the Children Advocacy Center contract
To approve the Children Advocacy Center contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Children Advocacy Center contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Table the Fall River Public Schools Data Presentation
To table the Fall River Public Schools Data Presentation.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To table the Fall River Public Schools Data Presentation. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Reading Specialist Job Description
To approve the Reading Specialist Job Description.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Reading Specialist Job Description. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Approve the First read of the District handbook
To approve the First read of the District handbook.
The minutes give a count of 5–1, but the roll call they print (Aguiar yes, Bailey yes, Coogan yes, Dias yes, Khoury yes, Larrivee yes, Pereira yes) adds up to 7–0. Until the School Committee office confirms which is right, this vote is not counted on members’ pages.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Mr. Dias: To approve the First read of the District handbook. … 5 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Dias); 1 was Absent(Larrivee).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Credit Recovery at Durfee High School
To approve the Credit Recovery at Durfee High School.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Credit Recovery at Durfee High School. … 7 were in favor; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Khoury)
Approve Evolve Competency Report Card/Grading
To approve Evolve Competency Report Card/Grading.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Khoury: To approve Evolve Competency Report Card/Grading. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Khoury)
Waive all reading for the ADF Wellness Policy
To waive all reading for the ADF Wellness Policy.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Dias, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Larrivee: To waive all reading for the ADF Wellness Policy. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Aguiar); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Larrivee)
Approve and Waive all rules to the Wellness Policy ADF
To approve and Waive all rules to the Wellness Policy ADF.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Mr. Dias: To approve and Waive all rules to the Wellness Policy ADF. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Dias)
Amend the BEDH policy by removing the following language from the BEDH policy “Public comment is not a discussion, debate, or dialogue between individuals and t
To amend the BEDH policy by removing the following language from the BEDH policy “Public comment is not a discussion, debate, or dialogue between individuals and the School Committee. It is an individual’s opportunity to express an opinion on issues within the School Committee’s authority.”
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Dias, KhouryNo: Coogan, Larrivee, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To amend the BEDH policy by removing the following language from the BEDH policy “Public comment is not a discussion, debate, or dialogue between individuals and the School Committee. It is an individual’s opportunity to express an opinion on issues within the School Committee’s authority.” … 4 were in favor; 3 were opposed(Larrivee, Pereira, Mayor Coogan).” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Seek outside legal counsel to look into whether Section 9-18 of the City Charter is constitutional
To seek outside legal counsel to look into whether Section 9-18 of the City Charter is constitutional.
Yes: Aguiar, DiasNo: Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To seek outside legal counsel to look into whether Section 9-18 of the City Charter is constitutional. … 2 were in favor(Aguiar, Dias); 5 were opposed; Motion Failed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Keep Citizens Input at 3 minutes
To keep Citizens Input at 3 minutes.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Khoury: To keep Citizens Input at 3 minutes. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Dias); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Khoury)
Charge the Chair and the Vice-Chair to discuss language relative to the 30 minute time limit and bring it back to the School Committee in November
To charge the Chair and the Vice-Chair to discuss language relative to the 30 minute time limit and bring it back to the School Committee in November.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To charge the Chair and the Vice-Chair to discuss language relative to the 30 minute time limit and bring it back to the School Committee in November. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Job Descriptions for Attendance Officer/Juvenile Court Liaison and the Community Facilitator Translator
To approve the Job Descriptions for Attendance Officer/Juvenile Court Liaison and the Community Facilitator Translator.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the Job Descriptions for Attendance Officer/Juvenile Court Liaison and the Community Facilitator Translator. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve PASS Program and Job Descriptions as referred
To approve PASS Program and Job Descriptions as referred.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Mr. Bailey: To approve PASS Program and Job Descriptions as referred. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Approve the First Quarter Revolving Fund Report
To approve the First Quarter Revolving Fund Report.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury- Mr. Dias: To approve the First Quarter Revolving Fund Report. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Dias)
Send a letter to the Mayor requesting that the $300,000 from the City be sent to the School Department as soon as possible
To send a letter to the Mayor requesting that the $300,000 from the City be sent to the School Department as soon as possible.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Mr. Dias: To send a letter to the Mayor requesting that the $300,000 from the City be sent to the School Department as soon as possible. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
To send a letter to the Mayor requesting that the $300,000 from the City be sent to the School Department as soon as possible.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Mr. Dias: To send a letter to the Mayor requesting that the $300,000 from the City be sent to the School Department as soon as possible. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Quarterly Budget Report
To approve the Quarterly Budget Report.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury- Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Quarterly Budget Report. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Aguiar)
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. Dias- Mr. Kkhoury: To accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Kkhoury)
Enter into the executive session
To enter into the executive session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To enter into the executive session. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Khoury); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 09.09.24
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 09.09.24.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias–Mr. Bailey: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 09.09.24. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 09.30.24
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 09.30.24.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury–Mr. Dias: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 09.30.24. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Dias)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.15.24
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.15.24.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury–Mr. Bailey: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.15.24. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Bailey)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Bailey: To adjourn. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
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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