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August 18, 2025
41 recorded votes, 14 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 10:21 p.m.; all present
- Bailey arrived late (5:31pm)
Every vote, in order
Take New Business out of order
To take New Business out of order.
Yes: Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, Bailey, Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee -Ms. Pereira: To take New Business out of order. … 4 were in favor; 3 were opposed(Aguiar, Bailey, Dias); Motion failed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Attorney Assad researches the legality of blocking comments on social media and provides a legal opinion
That Attorney Assad researches the legality of blocking comments on social media and provides a legal opinion.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Dias, PereiraNo: Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Mr. Dias: That Attorney Assad researches the legality of blocking comments on social media and provides a legal opinion. … 4 were in favor; 3 were opposed(Khoury, Larrivee, Mayor Coogan); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
We direct the superintendent to turn on all comments on the Facebook page and the X page until Attorney Assad gives a written legal opinion
We direct the superintendent to turn on all comments on the Facebook page and the X page until Attorney Assad gives a written legal opinion.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, DiasNo: Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Aguiar: We direct the superintendent to turn on all comments on the Facebook page and the X page until Attorney Assad gives a written legal opinion. … 3 were in favor; 4 were opposed(Khoury, Larrivee, Pereira, Mayor Coogan); Motion failed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve the following minutes: Parent & Community Outreach Subcommittee Meeting 06.30.25; Policy Subcommittee Meeting 07.22.25; and Grievance Subcommittee Meeti
To approve the following minutes: Parent & Community Outreach Subcommittee Meeting 06.30.25; Policy Subcommittee Meeting 07.22.25; and Grievance Subcommittee Meeting 08.13.25.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Bailey: To approve the following minutes: Parent & Community Outreach Subcommittee Meeting 06.30.25; Policy Subcommittee Meeting 07.22.25; and Grievance Subcommittee Meeting 08.13.25. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Approve all Travel Requests
To approve all Travel Requests.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Bailey: To approve all Travel Requests. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Approve all Donations
To approve all Donations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Bailey: To approve all Donations. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Approve all Grants
To approve all Grants.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Pereira : To approve all Grants. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Approve the Community Partnerships contracts
To approve the Community Partnerships contracts
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Community Partnerships contracts … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Approve the Grant contracts
To approve the Grant contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the Grant contracts. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the One Goal contract
To approve the One Goal contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the One Goal contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve all the Special Education contracts
To approve all the Special Education contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Pereira : To approve all the Special Education contracts. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Approve all Facilities contract
To approve all Facilities contract
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Bailey: To approve all Facilities contract … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Approve the HMH Education Company contract
To approve the HMH Education Company contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the HMH Education Company contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Robert L, Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy Program of Studies
To approve the Robert L, Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy Program of Studies.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the Robert L, Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy Program of Studies. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Virtual Pathway Specialist Job Description
To approve the Virtual Pathway Specialist Job Description.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Virtual Pathway Specialist Job Description. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Approve the Stone School Program of Studies
To approve the Stone School Program of Studies.
The minutes give a count of 7–0, but the roll call they print (Aguiar yes, Bailey yes, Coogan yes, Dias yes, Khoury no, Larrivee yes, Pereira yes) adds up to 6–1. Until the School Committee office confirms which is right, this vote is not counted on members’ pages.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias- Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Stone School Program of Studies. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Larrivee)
Approve the BDA Policy
To approve the BDA Policy.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Dias, PereiraNo: Khoury, Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Pereira: To approve the BDA Policy. … 5 were in favor; 2 were opposed(Khoury, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Approve the JLCD policy
To approve the JLCD policy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira- Ms. Larrivee: To approve the JLCD policy. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Larrivee)
Approve the First Read of the Principal’s Salary Matrix
To approve the First Read of the Principal’s Salary Matrix.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the First Read of the Principal’s Salary Matrix. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the usage of the Durfee High School’s Ray Street parking lot to hold the Drive-In Movie on September 19, 2025 and Trunk or Treat event on October 24, 20
To approve the usage of the Durfee High School’s Ray Street parking lot to hold the Drive-In Movie on September 19, 2025 and Trunk or Treat event on October 24, 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Mr. Dias: To approve the usage of the Durfee High School’s Ray Street parking lot to hold the Drive-In Movie on September 19, 2025 and Trunk or Treat event on October 24, 2025. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Dias)
Grant leave to withdraw
Grant leave to withdraw.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Bailey: Grant leave to withdraw. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Grant leave to withdraw.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Mr. Dias: Grant leave to withdraw. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dias)
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. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Amendment to refer the policy that if present at a meeting you should read your own Citizens’ Input to the Policy subcommittee
Amendment to refer the policy that if present at a meeting you should read your own Citizens’ Input to the Policy subcommittee.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Dias, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Mr. Bailey: Amendment to refer the policy that if present at a meeting you should read your own Citizens’ Input to the Policy subcommittee. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Aguiar); Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Bailey)
The Committee discuss the MCAD complaint during the executive session
That the Committee discuss the MCAD complaint during the executive session.
Yes: Aguiar, DiasNo: Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: That the Committee discuss the MCAD complaint during the executive session. … 2 were in favor (Aguiar, Dias); 5 were opposed; Motion failed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Amendment to formally request Police Chief Kelly Purtado transfer the so-called police investigation to the federal government so we can have an in-depth invest
Mr. Dias-: Amendment to formally request Police Chief Kelly Purtado transfer the so-called police investigation to the federal government so we can have an in-depth investigation.
Yes: Aguiar, DiasNo: Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-: Amendment to formally request Police Chief Kelly Purtado transfer the so-called police investigation to the federal government so we can have an in-depth investigation. … 2 were in favor (Aguiar, Dias); 5 were opposed; Motion failed.”
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Bailey-Ms. Larrivee: To enter into executive session. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Dias); Motion Passed (8:01pm).” (Motion: Bailey, second: Larrivee)
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.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Dias: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 06.23.25 Special Meeting of the School Committee. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Dias)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 07.29.25 Regular School Committee Meeting
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 07.29.25 Regular School Committee Meeting.
Yes: Aguiar, Coogan, Dias, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraAbstained: Bailey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Dias: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 07.29.25 Regular School Committee Meeting. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 Abstained (Bailey); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Dias)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 08.13.25 Grievance Subcommittee Meeting
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 08.13.25 Grievance Subcommittee Meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Dias: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 08.13.25 Grievance Subcommittee Meeting. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Dias)
Accept the Memorandum of Agreement with FREA as negotiated
To accept the Memorandum of Agreement with FREA as negotiated.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Dias, Larrivee, PereiraAbstained: Khoury
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Aguiar: To accept the Memorandum of Agreement with FREA as negotiated. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 Abstained( Khoury); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
Uphold the paraprofessional grievance as presented
To uphold the paraprofessional grievance as presented.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Dias, Khoury, LarriveeNo: Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Aguiar: To uphold the paraprofessional grievance as presented. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Pereira); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
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.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Dias: To accept the Memorandum of Agreement for Frontline for Cafeteria employees as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Dias)
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.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Khoury: To accept the Memorandum of Agreement for Frontline for Maintenance employees as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Accept a Maintenance employee settlement agreement
To accept a Maintenance employee settlement agreement.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Ms. Pereira: To accept a Maintenance employee settlement agreement. … 5 were in favor; 2 were opposed (Aguiar, Dias); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
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.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Khoury: To accept the Memorandum of Agreement for Frontline for Custodial employees as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Approve the contact with Sean Sibson, Principal of Letourneau and the Fall River School Department as negotiated
To approve the contact with Sean Sibson, Principal of Letourneau and the Fall River School Department as negotiated.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Khoury: To approve the contact with Sean Sibson, Principal of Letourneau and the Fall River School Department as negotiated. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Dias); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
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.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Dias: To accept the Memorandum of Agreement for Frontline for Safety/Security employees as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Dias)
Approve the revised Job Description for the Communication Specialist
To approve the revised Job Description for the Communication Specialist.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Khoury: To approve the revised Job Description for the Communication Specialist. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Approve the contract for Debby Sardinha the Communication Specialist and the Fall River School Department as negotiated
To approve the contract for Debby Sardinha the Communication Specialist and the Fall River School Department as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Khoury: To approve the contract for Debby Sardinha the Communication Specialist and the Fall River School Department as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Bailey: To adjourn. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (10:28 pm).” (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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