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November 18, 2024
43 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kevin Aguiar, Bobby Bailey, Collin Dias, Shelli Pereira, Paul E. Coogan
Absent: Tom Khoury, Mimi Larrivee
During the meeting:
- Reconvened after executive session at 9:54 p.m.; all present
- Bailey was recorded absent for 1 of the 43 votes
- Khoury arrived late (5:43pm)
Every vote, in order
Move the Recognition Awards and Student Comments before Citizens Input moving forward
To move the Recognition Awards and Student Comments before Citizens Input moving forward.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Ms. Pereira: To move the Recognition Awards and Student Comments before Citizens Input moving forward. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Waive the rules for Citizens’ Input
To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Bailey-Mr. Dias: To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Bailey, second: Dias)
To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Bailey -Ms.Pereira: To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee).” (Motion: Bailey, second: Pereira)
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(Larrivee).” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Bailey -Mr. Dias: To waive the rules for Citizens’ Input. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee).” (Motion: Bailey, second: Dias)
Approve the Minutes for Parent and Community Outreach Subcommittee Meeting 8.19.24; Regular School Committee Meeting 9.09.24; Special Meeting of the School Comm
To approve the Minutes for Parent and Community Outreach Subcommittee Meeting 8.19.24; Regular School Committee Meeting 9.09.24; Special Meeting of the School Committee 9.30.24; Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Meeting 10.09.24; Policy Subcommittee Meeting 10.15.24; Special Meeting of the School Committee 10.15.24; Grievance Subcommittee Meeting 10.29.24.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Minutes for Parent and Community Outreach Subcommittee Meeting 8.19.24; Regular School Committee Meeting 9.09.24; Special Meeting of the School Committee 9.30.24; Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Meeting 10.09.24; Policy Subcommittee Meeting 10.15.24; Special Meeting of the School Committee 10.15.24; Grievance Subcommittee Meeting 10.29.24. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Khoury)
Approve all Travel Requests
To approve all Travel Requests.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Pereira: To approve all Travel Requests. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Accept all Donations
To accept all Donations.
The minutes give a count of 6–0, 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 accept all Donations. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Open SciEd Grant and the 2024-2025 School Year After School and Out-of-School Time Grants
To approve the Open SciEd Grant and the 2024-2025 School Year After School and Out-of-School Time Grants.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Open SciEd Grant and the 2024-2025 School Year After School and Out-of-School Time Grants. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent (Larrivee).” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Approve the FC 0240-IDEA Part B and FC 0262-IDEA Part C grants
To approve the FC 0240-IDEA Part B and FC 0262-IDEA Part C grants.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the FC 0240-IDEA Part B and FC 0262-IDEA Part C grants. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve the FC 0646 -21st Century Community Learning CentersExemplary Programs Grant at Greene in the amount of $60,000
To approve the FC 0646 -21st Century Community Learning CentersExemplary Programs Grant at Greene in the amount of $60,000.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the FC 0646 -21st Century Community Learning CentersExemplary Programs Grant at Greene in the amount of $60,000. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Table the FC 0460 Early College Support Grant
To table the FC 0460 Early College Support Grant.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Dias, Khoury, PereiraNo: CooganAbsent: Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To table the FC 0460 Early College Support Grant. … 5 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Mayor Coogan); Motion passed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee).” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve the Fall River Opioid Settlement Fund grant
To approve the Fall River Opioid Settlement Fund grant.
Yes: Aguiar, Coogan, Dias, Khoury, PereiraAbstained: BaileyAbsent: Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Fall River Opioid Settlement Fund grant. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed; 1 Abstained(Bailey).” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve all Facilities and Operations Contracts except for Siemens Industry Inc. contract
To approve all Facilities and Operations Contracts except for Siemens Industry Inc. contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Mr. Dias: To approve all Facilities and Operations Contracts except for Siemens Industry Inc. contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Siemens contract
To approve the Siemens contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Siemens contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve the Apple for Education contract
To approve the Apple for Education contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Mr. Dias: To approve the Apple for Education contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Special Education Contracts-Landmark School and Whitney Academy
To approve the Special Education Contracts-Landmark School and Whitney Academy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Mr. Dias: To approve the Special Education Contracts-Landmark School and Whitney Academy. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Hill for Literacy-Gleam Grant and Hill for Literacy-Talbot Intensive Assistance Grant
To approve the Hill for Literacy-Gleam Grant and Hill for Literacy-Talbot Intensive Assistance Grant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Ms. Pereira: To approve the Hill for Literacy-Gleam Grant and Hill for Literacy-Talbot Intensive Assistance Grant. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve all Special Education contracts except for the Judge Rotenberg Educational and SouthCoast Educational Collaborative
To approve all Special Education contracts except for the Judge Rotenberg Educational and SouthCoast Educational Collaborative.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, PereiraAbstained: DiasAbsent: Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Mr. Khoury: To approve all Special Education contracts except for the Judge Rotenberg Educational and SouthCoast Educational Collaborative. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed 1 Abstained (Dias); Motion passed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Khoury)
Approve the Judge Rotenberg Educational contract at the full allocation of funds but the School Committee goes on the record that they condemn the use of electr
To approve the Judge Rotenberg Educational contract at the full allocation of funds but the School Committee goes on the record that they condemn the use of electric shock therapy.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Dias, Khoury, PereiraNo: CooganAbsent: Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Judge Rotenberg Educational contract at the full allocation of funds but the School Committee goes on the record that they condemn the use of electric shock therapy. … 5 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Mayor Coogan); 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve the SouthCoast Educational Collaborative contract
To approve the SouthCoast Educational Collaborative contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the SouthCoast Educational Collaborative contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve the selection and appointment of John Vasconcellos, Attendance Officer for the District
To approve the selection and appointment of John Vasconcellos, Attendance Officer for the District.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Khoury: To approve the selection and appointment of John Vasconcellos, Attendance Officer for the District. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Khoury)
To approve the selection and appointment of John Vasconcellos, Attendance Officer for the District.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, PereiraAbstained: DiasAbsent: Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Khoury: To approve the selection and appointment of John Vasconcellos, Attendance Officer for the District. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed; 1 Abstained (Dias).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Khoury)
Approve the request to use table and chairs from the district for the Fall River Holiday Fund Organization
To approve the request to use table and chairs from the district for the Fall River Holiday Fund Organization.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the request to use table and chairs from the district for the Fall River Holiday Fund Organization. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Aguiar)
Lift the Fall River Public Schools Data Presentation from the table
To lift the Fall River Public Schools Data Presentation from the table.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Pereira: To lift the Fall River Public Schools Data Presentation from the table. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Approve the Revised District Handbook
To approve the Revised District Handbook.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, PereiraNo: Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Revised District Handbook. … 5 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Dias); 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Amend Item number 1 for Policy BEDH-policy should be read- to allow 30 minutes and any additional public comments shall be heard at the end of the meeting
To amend Item number 1 for Policy BEDH-policy should be read- to allow 30 minutes and any additional public comments shall be heard at the end of the meeting.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, PereiraNo: DiasAbsent: Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Mr. Khoury: To amend Item number 1 for Policy BEDH-policy should be read- to allow 30 minutes and any additional public comments shall be heard at the end of the meeting. … 5 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Dias); 1 was Absent(Larrivee).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Khoury)
Approve policy BEDH as amended
To approve policy BEDH as amended.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Pereira-Mr. Aguiar: To approve policy BEDH as amended. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Aguiar)
Table policy CHA/CHC
To table policy CHA/CHC.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, DiasNo: Coogan, Khoury, PereiraAbsent: Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Bailey: To table policy CHA/CHC. … 3 were in favor; Motion failed; 3 were opposed(Khoury,Pereira, Mayor Coogan); 1 was Absent(Larrivee).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Refer CHA/CHC policy to the Policy Subcommittee
To refer CHA/CHC policy to the Policy Subcommittee.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Dias, KhouryNo: Coogan, PereiraAbsent: Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To refer CHA/CHC policy to the Policy Subcommittee. … 4 were in favor; 2 were opposed(Pereira, Mayor Coogan); Motion Passed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee).” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve the Bullying Prevention Policy
To approve the Bullying Prevention Policy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Pereira: To approve the Bullying Prevention Policy. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Approve the New Policies as referred
To approve the New Policies as referred.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve the New Policies as referred. … 6 were in favor; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve and appoint Collin Dias as the Legislative Representative
To approve and appoint Collin Dias as the Legislative Representative.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Dias, Khoury, PereiraNo: CooganAbsent: Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve and appoint Collin Dias as the Legislative Representative. … 5 were in favor; Motion Passed; 1 was opposed(Mayor Coogan).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve the revised Superintendent’s Timeline
To approve the revised Superintendent’s Timeline.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Pereira: To approve the revised Superintendent’s Timeline. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Amend the Modified Evaluation Tool- that comments are required by all School Committee Members for all sections
To amend the Modified Evaluation Tool- that comments are required by all School Committee Members for all sections.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To amend the Modified Evaluation Tool- that comments are required by all School Committee Members for all sections. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Modified Superintendent’s Evaluation Tool as amended
To approve the Modified Superintendent’s Evaluation Tool as amended.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Modified Superintendent’s Evaluation Tool as amended. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee).” (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. Dias- Ms. Pereira: To accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Enter into the executive session
To enter into the executive session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Mr. Dias: To enter into the executive session. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dias)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.21.24
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.21.24.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias–Ms. Pereira: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.21.24. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for the Grievance Subcommittee 10.29.24
To approve the Executive Session minutes for the Grievance Subcommittee 10.29.24.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira–Mr. Khoury: To approve the Executive Session minutes for the Grievance Subcommittee 10.29.24. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Khoury)
Approve the contract between Joshua Furtado, Director of Maintenance and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated
To approve the contract between Joshua Furtado, Director of Maintenance and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias–Mr. Khoury: To approve the contract between Joshua Furtado, Director of Maintenance and the Fall River Public Schools as negotiated. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To adjourn. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dias, 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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