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July 29, 2025
48 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kevin Aguiar, Collin Dias, Mimi Larrivee, Paul E. Coogan
Absent: Bobby Bailey, Tom Khoury, Shelli Pereira
During the meeting:
- Reconvened after executive session at 10:40 p.m.; absent: Bailey, Khoury
- Larrivee was recorded absent for 4 of the 48 votes
- Pereira arrived late (5:35pm)
Every vote, in order
Approve the following minutes: Technology Subcommittee Meeting 06.05.25; Special Meeting of the School Committee 06.23.25; Instructional Subcommittee Meeting 06
To approve the following minutes: Technology Subcommittee Meeting 06.05.25; Special Meeting of the School Committee 06.23.25; Instructional Subcommittee Meeting 06.30.25 and Facilities and Operations Subcommittee Meeting 07.14.25.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee -Ms. Pereira: To approve the following minutes: Technology Subcommittee Meeting 06.05.25; Special Meeting of the School Committee 06.23.25; Instructional Subcommittee Meeting 06.30.25 and Facilities and Operations Subcommittee Meeting 07.14.25. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the following minutes: Regular School Committee Meeting 06.09.25
To approve the following minutes: Regular School Committee Meeting 06.09.25.
Yes: Aguiar, Coogan, Larrivee, PereiraNo: DiasAbsent: Bailey, Khoury
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee -Ms. Pereira: To approve the following minutes: Regular School Committee Meeting 06.09.25. … 4 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Dias); 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve all Travel Requests
To approve all Travel Requests.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Pereira: To approve all Travel Requests. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Accept all Donations except for the Greene Block Party
To accept all Donations except for the Greene Block Party.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Pereira: To accept all Donations except for the Greene Block Party. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Table the Greene Block Party donations until next month
To table the Greene Block Party donations until next month.
Yes: Aguiar, DiasNo: Coogan, Larrivee, PereiraAbsent: Bailey, Khoury
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Dias: To table the Greene Block Party donations until next month. … 2 were in favor(Aguiar, Dias); Motion failed; 3 were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Greene Block Party donations
To approve the Greene Block Party donations
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Greene Block Party donations … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve all Grants except for Barr Foundation; Coordinated Family & Community Engagement and FC 0539-Intensive Assistance Grant-Talbot
To approve all Grants except for Barr Foundation; Coordinated Family & Community Engagement and FC 0539-Intensive Assistance Grant-Talbot
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Larrivee: To approve all Grants except for Barr Foundation; Coordinated Family & Community Engagement and FC 0539-Intensive Assistance Grant-Talbot … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Barr Foundation grant
To approve the Barr Foundation grant
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the Barr Foundation grant … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement grant
To approve the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement grant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement grant. … 5 were in favor; Motion passed; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
To approve the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement grant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement grant. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Grant Contracts except for Deborah Harris
To approve the Grant Contracts except for Deborah Harris
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Grant Contracts except for Deborah Harris … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Deborah Harris contract
To approve the Deborah Harris contract
The minutes give a count of 4–4, but the roll call they print (Aguiar yes, Bailey absent, Coogan yes, Dias yes, Khoury absent, Larrivee yes, Pereira absent) adds up to 4–0. Until the School Committee office confirms which is right, this vote is not counted on members’ pages.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Deborah Harris contract … 4 were in favor; 4 were opposed; 3 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury, Pereira).” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve all contracts except for Amplify, Diligent, Eplus Technology, Imagine Learning, Incident IQ, Lexia Learning Systems, Magic SChool, One Identity contract
To approve all contracts except for Amplify, Diligent, Eplus Technology, Imagine Learning, Incident IQ, Lexia Learning Systems, Magic SChool, One Identity contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguair-Mr. Dias: To approve all contracts except for Amplify, Diligent, Eplus Technology, Imagine Learning, Incident IQ, Lexia Learning Systems, Magic SChool, One Identity contracts. … 4 were in favor; None were opposed(Aguiar, Dias); 3 were Absent(Bailey, Dias, Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Amplify contract
To approve the Amplify contract
Yes: Aguiar, Coogan, Larrivee, PereiraNo: DiasAbsent: Bailey, Khoury
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Amplify contract … 4 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Dias); Motion passed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
Approve the Diligent contract
To approve the Diligent contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the Diligent contract. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the ePlus Technology LLC contract
To approve the ePlus Technology LLC contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the ePlus Technology LLC contract. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailkey, Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Imagine Learning contract
To approve the Imagine Learning contract
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Dias: To approve the Imagine Learning contract … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Incident IQ contract
To approve the Incident IQ contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the Incident IQ contract. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Lexia Learning Core5 contract
To approve the Lexia Learning Core5 contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Lexia Learning Core5 contract. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
Approve the Magic School contract
To approve the Magic School contract
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Magic School contract … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Approve the One Identity LLC contract
To approve the One Identity LLC contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the One Identity LLC contract. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve all Special Education contracts except for SouthCoast Educational Collaborative
To approve all Special Education contracts except for SouthCoast Educational Collaborative.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve all Special Education contracts except for SouthCoast Educational Collaborative. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
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. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve the HMH Education contract
To approve the HMH Education contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the HMH Education contract. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
Approve Impact Coaching Partners contract-$68,000
To approve Impact Coaching Partners contract-$68,000.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To approve Impact Coaching Partners contract-$68,000. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve Impact Coaching Partners contract-$32,000
To approve Impact Coaching Partners contract-$32,000
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To approve Impact Coaching Partners contract-$32,000 … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve the Nutanix contract
To approve the Nutanix contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Nutanix contract. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve the selection and appointment of Lindsay Mota, DIstrict Wide Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools
To approve the selection and appointment of Lindsay Mota, DIstrict Wide Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the selection and appointment of Lindsay Mota, DIstrict Wide Nurse for the Fall River Public Schools. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey,Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Table the membership renewal of MASC until next month
To table the membership renewal of MASC until next month.
Yes: Aguiar, Dias, PereiraNo: Coogan, LarriveeAbsent: Bailey, Khoury
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To table the membership renewal of MASC until next month. … 3 were in favor; 2 were opposed(Larrivee, Mayor Coogan); Motion passed; 2 were Absent(Bailey,.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Amendment that we add under qualifications, strongly preferred, an individual with a criminal justice or a law degree
Amendment that we add under qualifications, strongly preferred, an individual with a criminal justice or a law degree.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias- Mr. Aguiar: Amendment that we add under qualifications, strongly preferred, an individual with a criminal justice or a law degree. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury).” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve as amended
To approve as amended.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee- Mr. Dias: To approve as amended. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey,Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Dias)
Offer $500 to special ed, ESL, and high needs positions as determined by the superintendent of schools
To offer $500 to special ed, ESL, and high needs positions as determined by the superintendent of schools.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Larrivee: To offer $500 to special ed, ESL, and high needs positions as determined by the superintendent of schools. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Offer $250 bonus to substantially separate paraprofessional
To offer $250 bonus to substantially separate paraprofessional
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To offer $250 bonus to substantially separate paraprofessional … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Waive the first read and approve the new policy
To waive the first read and approve the new policy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Pereira: To waive the first read and approve the new policy. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve and waive all reads
To approve and waive all reads.
Yes: Aguiar, Coogan, Larrivee, PereiraNo: DiasAbsent: Bailey, Khoury
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Ms. Pereira: To approve and waive all reads. … 4 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Dias); 2 were Absent(Bailey,Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve the Power Purchase Agreement for two solar energy systems
To approve the Power Purchase Agreement for two solar energy systems.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Ms. Pereira: To approve the Power Purchase Agreement for two solar energy systems. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey,Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve the disposition of the Wiley School
To approve the disposition of the Wiley School.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Ms. Larrivee: To approve the disposition of the Wiley School. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey,Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Larrivee)
Table
To table
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Mr. Dias: To table … 4 were in favor; Motion passed; None were opposed; 3 were Absent(Bailey,Khoury, Pereira).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve 12.12; 12.13; 12.14
To approve 12.12; 12.13; 12.14 as recommended by the administration.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Ms. Pereira : To approve 12.12; 12.13; 12.14 as recommended by the administration. … 4 were in favor; None were opposed; 3 were Absent(Bailey,Khoury, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
To approve 12.12; 12.13; 12.14 as recommended by the administration.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Ms. Pereira : To approve 12.12; 12.13; 12.14 as recommended by the administration. … 4 were in favor; None were opposed; 3 were Absent(Bailey,Khoury, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
To approve 12.12; 12.13; 12.14 as recommended by the administration.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Ms. Pereira : To approve 12.12; 12.13; 12.14 as recommended by the administration. … 4 were in favor; None were opposed; 3 were Absent(Bailey,Khoury, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Enter into the executive session
To enter into the executive session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mayor Coogan: To enter into the executive session. … 4 were in favor; None were opposed; 3 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury, Larrivee); Motion Passed (9:45pm).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Coogan)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 06.23.25 Special Meeting of the School Committee
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 06.23.25 Special Meeting of the School Committee.
Yes: Coogan, LarriveeNo: Aguiar, DiasAbsent: Bailey, Khoury, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mayor Coogan: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 06.23.25 Special Meeting of the School Committee. … 2 were in favor Larrivee, Mayor Coogan); 2 were opposed (Aguiar,Dias); 3 were Absent; Motion failed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Coogan)
Accept the Memorandum of Agreement for Frontline for Custodial employees as negotiated
To accept the Memorandum of Agreement for Frontline for Custodial employees as negotiated.
Yes: Coogan, LarriveeNo: Aguiar, DiasAbsent: Bailey, Khoury, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mayor Coogan: To accept the Memorandum of Agreement for Frontline for Custodial employees as negotiated. … 2 were in favor Larrivee, Mayor Coogan); 2 were opposed (Aguiar,Dias); 3 were Absent; Motion failed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Coogan)
Accept the Memorandum of Agreement for Frontline for Maintenance employees as negotiated
To accept the Memorandum of Agreement for Frontline for Maintenance employees as negotiated.
Yes: Coogan, LarriveeNo: Aguiar, DiasAbsent: Bailey, Khoury, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mayor Coogan: To accept the Memorandum of Agreement for Frontline for Maintenance employees as negotiated. … 2 were in favor Larrivee, Mayor Coogan); 2 were opposed (Aguiar,Dias); 3 were Absent; Motion failed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Coogan)
Accept the Memorandum of Agreement for Frontline for Cafeteria employees as negotiated
To accept the Memorandum of Agreement for Frontline for Cafeteria employees as negotiated.
Yes: Coogan, LarriveeNo: Aguiar, DiasAbsent: Bailey, Khoury, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mayor Coogan: To accept the Memorandum of Agreement for Frontline for Cafeteria employees as negotiated. … 2 were in favor Larrivee, Mayor Coogan); 2 were opposed (Aguiar,Dias); 3 were Absent; Motion failed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Coogan)
Accept the Memorandum of Agreement for Frontline for Safety/Security employees as negotiated
To accept the Memorandum of Agreement for Frontline for Safety/Security employees as negotiated.
Yes: Coogan, LarriveeNo: Aguiar, DiasAbsent: Bailey, Khoury, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mayor Coogan: To accept the Memorandum of Agreement for Frontline for Safety/Security employees as negotiated. … 2 were in favor Larrivee, Mayor Coogan); 2 were opposed (Aguiar,Dias); 3 were Absent; Motion failed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Coogan)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
Yes: Aguiar, Coogan, LarriveeNo: DiasAbsent: Bailey, Khoury, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mayor Coogan: To adjourn. … 3 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Dias); 3 were Absent(Bailey, Khoury, Pereira); Motion Passed (10:44 pm).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Coogan)
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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