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May 12, 2025
28 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kevin Aguiar, Bobby Bailey, Collin Dias, Tom Khoury, Mimi Larrivee, Paul E. Coogan
Absent: Shelli Pereira
During the meeting:
- Reconvened after executive session at 10:40 p.m.; absent: Pereira
- Pereira arrived late (5:53pm)
Every vote, in order
Approve the following minutes: Special Meeting of the School Committee 03.03.25; Facilities and Operations Subcommittee Meeting 03.06.25; Instructional Subcommi
To approve the following minutes: Special Meeting of the School Committee 03.03.25; Facilities and Operations Subcommittee Meeting 03.06.25; Instructional Subcommittee Meeting 03.06.25 and Regular School Committee Meeting 03.10.25.
Yes: Aguiar, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Bailey, Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee -Mr. Khoury: To approve the following minutes: Special Meeting of the School Committee 03.03.25; Facilities and Operations Subcommittee Meeting 03.06.25; Instructional Subcommittee Meeting 03.06.25 and Regular School Committee Meeting 03.10.25. … 5 were in favor; 2 were opposed(Bailey, Dias); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Approve all Travel Requests
To approve all Travel Requests.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Ms. Larrivee: To approve all Travel Requests. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Larrivee)
Accept all Donations
To accept all Donations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To accept all Donations. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve the following grant FC0128 Option C- Supporting Newcomer-Homeless Students
To approve the following grant FC0128 Option C- Supporting Newcomer-Homeless Students.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the following grant FC0128 Option C- Supporting Newcomer-Homeless Students. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Larrivee)
Approve the ePlus Technology contract
To approve the ePlus Technology contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Mr. Dias: To approve the ePlus Technology contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Dias)
Appeal the ruling of the chair
To appeal the ruling of the chair.
Yes: Aguiar, DiasNo: Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To appeal the ruling of the chair. … 2 were in favor (Aguiar, Dias); 5 were opposed; Motion failed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
The school committee adopt the conclusion of the investigation and therefore take no action based on the allegations that led to the investigation other than to
That the school committee adopt the conclusion of the investigation and therefore take no action based on the allegations that led to the investigation other than to direct counsel to issue notices of outcome as to the subject and to the complainant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Pereira: That the school committee adopt the conclusion of the investigation and therefore take no action based on the allegations that led to the investigation other than to direct counsel to issue notices of outcome as to the subject and to the complainant. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
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 the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the 2025-2026 School Year
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Mr. Khoury: 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 the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the 2025-2026 School Year … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Khoury)
Approve Start and End Times for School Year 2025-2026
To approve Start and End Times for School Year 2025-2026
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury- Ms. Larrivee: To approve Start and End Times for School Year 2025-2026 … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Larrivee)
Approve the following Legislative Bills House Docket No.64 House Docket No. 2787
To approve the following Legislative Bills House Docket No.64 House Docket No. 2787
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Pereira: To approve the following Legislative Bills House Docket No.64 House Docket No. 2787 … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Approve the following Legislative Bills House Docket No.1734 House Docket No. 2344 House Docket No. 1544
To approve the following Legislative Bills House Docket No.1734 House Docket No. 2344 House Docket No. 1544
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Pereira: To approve the following Legislative Bills House Docket No.1734 House Docket No. 2344 House Docket No. 1544 … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Take items 12.8, 12.9, 12.10 and 12.11 out of order
To take items 12.8, 12.9, 12.10 and 12.11 out of order.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Bailey: To take items 12.8, 12.9, 12.10 and 12.11 out of order. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Bailey)
Grant leave to withdraw policy EEAA
Grant leave to withdraw policy EEAA.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: Grant leave to withdraw policy EEAA. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Table item 12.9
To table item 12.9.
Yes: Aguiar, DiasNo: Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraAbstained: Bailey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To table item 12.9. … 2 were in favor(Aguiar, Dias); 4 were opposed (Khoury,Larrivee, Pereira, Mayor Coogan); 1 was Abstained (Bailey); Motion failed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Cut the 3 lead in the Maintenance Department out of the FY26 budget
To cut the 3 lead in the Maintenance Department out of the FY26 budget.
Yes: Aguiar, DiasNo: Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To cut the 3 lead in the Maintenance Department out of the FY26 budget. … 2 were in favor(Aguiar, Dias); 5 were opposed; Motion failed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Operating Budget for the Fall River Public Schools
To approve the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Operating Budget for the Fall River Public Schools.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Mr. Dias: To approve the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Operating Budget for the Fall River Public Schools. … 5 were in favor; 2 were opposed (Aguiar, Dias); Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dias)
Approve the Transportation Budget line item with an addition of $750,000
To approve the Transportation Budget line item with an addition of $750,000.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the Transportation Budget line item with an addition of $750,000. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Refer the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budget of the Fall River Public Schools to the Mayor
To refer the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budget of the Fall River Public Schools to the Mayor.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury- Ms. Larrivee: To refer the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budget of the Fall River Public Schools to the Mayor. … 5 were in favor; 2 were opposed(Aguiar, Dias); Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Larrivee)
Approve the usage of the Morton Middle School for the SouthCoast Rail
To approve the usage of the Morton Middle School for the SouthCoast Rail.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury- Mr. Dias: To approve the usage of the Morton Middle School for the SouthCoast Rail. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Dias)
Refer the School Committee Policy-Formal Objection to the Policy Subcommittee
To refer the School Committee Policy-Formal Objection to the Policy Subcommittee.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Dias, Khoury, LarriveeNo: Coogan, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias- Mr. Aguiar: To refer the School Committee Policy-Formal Objection to the Policy Subcommittee. … 5 were in favor; 2 were opposed (Pereira, Mayor Coogan); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Refer the School Committee Policy-Access to Information to the Policy Subcommittee
To refer the School Committee Policy-Access to Information to the Policy Subcommittee.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, DiasNo: Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias- Mr. Aguiar: To refer the School Committee Policy-Access to Information to the Policy Subcommittee. … 3 were in favor(Aguiar, Bailey, Dias); 4 were opposed; Motion failed.” (Motion: Dias, 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: Ms. Larrivee- Mr. Khoury: To accept and place the FYI portion of the agenda on file. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
End the meeting tonight at 10:30pm regardless of unfinished business
To end the meeting tonight at 10:30pm regardless of unfinished business.
Yes: Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, Bailey, Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee- Mr. Khoury: To end the meeting tonight at 10:30pm regardless of unfinished business. … 4 were in favor; 3 were opposed (Aguiar,Bailey,Dias); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Enter into the executive session
To enter into the executive session.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Mr. Dias: To enter into the executive session. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Dias); Motion Passed (9:35pm).” (Motion: Khoury, second: Dias)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 4.17.25 Special Meeting of the School Committee
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 4.17.25 Special Meeting of the School Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Bailey–Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 4.17.25 Special Meeting of the School Committee. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent( Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Bailey, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 4.29.25 Regular School Committee Meeting
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 4.29.25 Regular School Committee Meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Bailey–Mr. Khoury: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 4.29.25 Regular School Committee Meeting. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent( Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Bailey, second: Khoury)
Allow Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint
To allow Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, CooganNo: KhouryAbstained: Dias, LarriveeAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Bailey–Mr. Aguiar: To allow Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint. … 3 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Khoury); 2 Abstained(Dias, Larrivee) 1 was Absent( Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Bailey, second: Aguiar)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To adjourn. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion Passed (10:43.” (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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