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June 9, 2025
33 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
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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 10:43 p.m.; all present
- Bailey was recorded absent for 1 of the 33 votes
- Pereira arrived late (5:32pm)
Every vote, in order
Approve the following minutes: Special Meeting of the School Committee 03.18.25; Special Meeting of the School Committee 03.19.25; Parent & Community Outreach S
To approve the following minutes: Special Meeting of the School Committee 03.18.25; Special Meeting of the School Committee 03.19.25; Parent & Community Outreach Subcommittee Meeting 03.26.25; Joint Meeting of the City Council and School Committee 04.08.25; Special Meeting of the School Committee 04.17.25; Regular School Committee meeting 04.29.25; Parent & Community Outreach Subcommittee Meeting 05.05.25; Policy Subcommittee Meeting 05.07.25; Public Hearing 05.12.25.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Ms. Larrivee: To approve the following minutes: Special Meeting of the School Committee 03.18.25; Special Meeting of the School Committee 03.19.25; Parent & Community Outreach Subcommittee Meeting 03.26.25; Joint Meeting of the City Council and School Committee 04.08.25; Special Meeting of the School Committee 04.17.25; Regular School Committee meeting 04.29.25; Parent & Community Outreach Subcommittee Meeting 05.05.25; Policy Subcommittee Meeting 05.07.25; Public Hearing 05.12.25. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira).” (Motion: Dias, second: Larrivee)
Approve all Travel Requests
To approve all Travel Requests.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Bailey: To approve all Travel Requests. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Accept all Donations
To accept all Donations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Bailey-Ms. Larrivee: To accept all Donations. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Bailey, second: Larrivee)
Approve all Grants
To approve all Grants
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve all Grants … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira).” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve the Autism Level Up and Edquity Contracts
To approve the Autism Level Up and Edquity Contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Autism Level Up and Edquity Contracts. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Table the Lionbridge contract
To table the Lionbridge contract.
Yes: Aguiar, DiasNo: Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, LarriveeAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To table the Lionbridge contract. … 2 were in favor (Aguiar, Dias); 4 were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira).” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve the Lionbridge Contract
To approve the Lionbridge Contract.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, LarriveeNo: Aguiar, DiasAbsent: Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Lionbridge Contract. … 4 were in favor; 2 were opposed(Aguiar, Dias); 1 was Absent(Pereira).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Approve the Skills USA Massachusetts contract
To approve the Skills USA Massachusetts contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Skills USA Massachusetts contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Approve the Town of Tiverton contract
To approve the Town of Tiverton contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Town of Tiverton contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve the Special Education contracts
To approve the Special Education contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Special Education contracts. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve the TEC bid contract
To approve the TEC bid contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the TEC bid contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Larrivee)
Approve all (3) the Frontline Education contracts
To approve all (3) the Frontline Education contracts
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Khoury: To approve all (3) the Frontline Education contracts … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Approve the ENE security contract
To approve the ENE security contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve the ENE security contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve the selection and appointment of Kristy Ferreira, DIstrict Wide Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools
To approve the selection and appointment of Kristy Ferreira, DIstrict Wide Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Dias: To approve the selection and appointment of Kristy Ferreira, DIstrict Wide Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Dias)
Approve the Revised Start and End Times for School Year 2025-2026
To approve the Revised Start and End Times for School Year 2025-2026.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms.Larrivee-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Revised Start and End Times for School Year 2025-2026. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Bailey)
Refer the Lunch schedules to the Facilities and Operations subcommittee
To refer the Lunch schedules to the Facilities and Operations subcommittee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To refer the Lunch schedules to the Facilities and Operations subcommittee. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve Policy BDA as a First Read
To approve Policy BDA as a First Read.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Dias, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Khoury
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias- Ms. Pereira: To approve Policy BDA as a First Read. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Approve Policy JLCD as a First Read
To approve Policy JLCD as a First Read.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias- Mr. Aguiar: To approve Policy JLCD as a First Read. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Allow a person/individual to speak for 3 minutes
To allow a person/individual to speak for 3 minutes.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Dias, KhouryNo: Coogan, Larrivee, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Mr. Dias: To allow a person/individual to speak for 3 minutes. … 4 were in favor; 3 were opposed (Larrivee, Pereira, Mayor Coogan); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Table the Head Lice Policy
To table the Head Lice Policy.
Yes: DiasNo: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias- Mr. Khoury: To table the Head Lice Policy. … 1 was in favor (Dias); 6 were opposed; Motion failed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Waive all reads and approve the 11.30.23 Procedure and make that a policy
To waive all reads and approve the 11.30.23 Procedure and make that a policy.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraAbstained: Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Mr. Bailey: To waive all reads and approve the 11.30.23 Procedure and make that a policy. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Grant Leave to withdraw CHA/CHC policy
Grant Leave to withdraw CHA/CHC policy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias- Mr. Bailey: Grant Leave to withdraw CHA/CHC policy. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Approve the appointment of Dr. Tracy Curley, Superintendent of Schools to serve as the Fall River Public Schools Representative on the Board of Directors of the
To approve the appointment of Dr. Tracy Curley, Superintendent of Schools to serve as the Fall River Public Schools Representative on the Board of Directors of the South Coast Educational Collaborative, in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 4E, as amended by Chapter 43 of the Acts of the 2012 for the 2025-2026 school year.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Pereira: To approve the appointment of Dr. Tracy Curley, Superintendent of Schools to serve as the Fall River Public Schools Representative on the Board of Directors of the South Coast Educational Collaborative, in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 4E, as amended by Chapter 43 of the Acts of the 2012 for the 2025-2026 school year. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Take 12.10 out of order
To take 12.10 out of order.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias- Mr. Aguiar: To take 12.10 out of order. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve the Expansion of the Hybrid Evolve Program
To approve the Expansion of the Hybrid Evolve Program.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Expansion of the Hybrid Evolve Program. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Take the agenda out of order and enter into the executive session
To take the agenda out of order and enter into the executive session.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Pereira: To take the agenda out of order and enter into the executive session. … 5 were in favor; 2 were opposed (Aguiar,Dias); Motion Passed (8:46pm).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 06.02.25 Special Meeting of the School Committee
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 06.02.25 Special Meeting of the School Committee.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias–Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 06.02.25 Special Meeting of the School Committee. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Dias); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Larrivee)
Approve the contact with Fall River Administrators Association and the School Department as negotiated
To approve the contact with Fall River Administrators Association and the School Department as negotiated.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, PereiraNo: Aguiar, DiasAbstained: Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias–Ms. Pereira: To approve the contact with Fall River Administrators Association and the School Department as negotiated. … 4 were in favor; 2 were opposed (Aguiar, Dias); 1 Abstained( Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Approve the contact with Cafeteria and the School Department as negotiated
To approve the contact with Cafeteria and the School Department as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias–Ms. Pereira: To approve the contact with Cafeteria and the School Department as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Approve the contact with Custodial and the School Department as negotiated
To approve the contact with Custodial and the School Department as negotiated.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias–Mr. Khoury: To approve the contact with Custodial and the School Department as negotiated. … 5 were in favor; 2 were opposed (Aguiar,Dias); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve the contact with Safety/Security and the School Department as negotiated
To approve the contact with Safety/Security and the School Department as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias–Ms. Pereira: To approve the contact with Safety/Security and the School Department as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Approve the Out-of-District Program Coordinator Job Description as in the budget
To approve the Out-of-District Program Coordinator Job Description as in the budget.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar–Mr. Dias: To approve the Out-of-District Program Coordinator Job Description as in the budget. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Dias: To adjourn. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (10:52 pm).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Dias)
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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