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November 10, 2025
39 recorded votes, 14 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 10:37 p.m.; all present
- Bailey was recorded absent for 2 of the 39 votes
- Khoury was recorded absent for 1 of the 39 votes
- Pereira arrived late (5:49pm)
Every vote, in order
Have a draft policy on Fraternization in December
To have a draft policy on Fraternization in December.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To have a draft policy on Fraternization in December. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the following minutes: Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee Meeting 10.14.25; Regular School Committee Meeting 10.20
To approve the following minutes: Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee Meeting 10.14.25; Regular School Committee Meeting 10.20.25; Grievance Subcommittee Meeting; 10.27.25; and the Facilities and Operations Subcommittee Meeting 10.30.25.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Khoury: To approve the following minutes: Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee Meeting 10.14.25; Regular School Committee Meeting 10.20.25; Grievance Subcommittee Meeting; 10.27.25; and the Facilities and Operations Subcommittee Meeting 10.30.25. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve all Travel Requests
To approve all Travel Requests.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Mr. Dias: To approve all Travel Requests. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Dias)
Approve all Donations except for LiUNA
To approve all Donations except for LiUNA.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Mr. Dias: To approve all Donations except for LiUNA. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Dias)
Refer the New High School Curriculum to the Instructional subcommittee
To refer the New High School Curriculum to the Instructional subcommittee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To refer the New High School Curriculum to the Instructional subcommittee. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve all Grants except for FC0240 grant
To approve all Grants except for FC0240 grant.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Dias, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Khoury
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Bailey: To approve all Grants except for FC0240 grant. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Approve the FC0240 Grant
To approve the FC0240 Grant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the FC0240 Grant. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Larrivee)
Approve the CityWide Glass contract
To approve the CityWide Glass contract.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Bailey: To approve the CityWide Glass contract. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed( Dias); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Approve the two Trane contracts
To approve the two Trane contracts.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the two Trane contracts. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Dias); Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Paper Education America Inc. contract
To approve the Paper Education America Inc. contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Paper Education America Inc. contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Approve the Landmark School Outreach Program; RI School for the Deaf; Stevens Children’s Home contracts
To approve the Landmark School Outreach Program; RI School for the Deaf; Stevens Children’s Home contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Landmark School Outreach Program; RI School for the Deaf; Stevens Children’s Home contracts. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Approve the Procare Therapy contract
To approve the Procare Therapy contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Procare Therapy contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Take item 12.5 out of order
To take item 12.5 out of order.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Bailey: To take item 12.5 out of order. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed( Dias); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Amended to allow the Superintendent to spend up to $150,000 on a consultant for a strategic plan
Amended to allow the Superintendent to spend up to $150,000 on a consultant for a strategic plan.
The minutes give a count of 7–0, but the roll call they print (Aguiar yes, Bailey yes, Coogan yes, Dias no, Khoury yes, 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. Aguiar-Mr. Bailey:Amended to allow the Superintendent to spend up to $150,000 on a consultant for a strategic plan. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Approve the Position
To approve the Position
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Position … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Approve the Competency Determination
To approve the Competency Determination.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Competency Determination. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve the Middle School CTE Policy
To approve the Middle School CTE Policy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Middle School CTE Policy. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Bailey)
Amendment to reflect the percent of our special education populations in our CTE program
Amendment to reflect the percent of our special education populations in our CTE program.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Dias, KhouryNo: Larrivee, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: Amendment to reflect the percent of our special education populations in our CTE program. … 5 were in favor; 2 were opposed (Larrivee, Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Durfee CTE Policy SY26-27 as amended
To approve the Durfee CTE Policy SY26-27 as amended.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Dias, Khoury, LarriveeNo: Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Larrivee: To approve the Durfee CTE Policy SY26-27 as amended. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Pereira); Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Larrivee)
Approve the Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure policy
To approve the Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure policy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure policy. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Bailey)
Approve the Civil Rights Grievance Procedure policy and to utilize the timelines in the Title IX Policy
To approve the Civil Rights Grievance Procedure policy and to utilize the timelines in the Title IX Policy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the Civil Rights Grievance Procedure policy and to utilize the timelines in the Title IX Policy. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Table both job descriptions
To table both job descriptions.
Yes: Aguiar, DiasNo: Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Aguiar: To table both job descriptions. … 2 were in favor (Aguiar, Dias); 5 were opposed; Motion failed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve the Truck Driver/Organized Laborer job description
To approve the Truck Driver/Organized Laborer job description.
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee -Mr. Khoury: To approve the Truck Driver/Organized Laborer job description. … 5 were in favor; 2 were opposed (Aguiar,Dias); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Khoury)
Approve the Field Supervisor, Nutrition and Food Services job description
To approve the Field Supervisor, Nutrition and Food Services job description.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee -Ms. Pereira: To approve the Field Supervisor, Nutrition and Food Services job description. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Dias); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the Clothing, Textiles, SHoes Recycling Bins
To approve the Clothing, Textiles, SHoes Recycling Bins
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Mr. Khoury : To approve the Clothing, Textiles, SHoes Recycling Bins … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed (Dias); Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Khoury)
Approve the Extension of the 215th Army Band of the Massachusetts Army National Guard lease agreement
To approve the Extension of the 215th Army Band of the Massachusetts Army National Guard lease agreement
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Mr. Dias: To approve the Extension of the 215th Army Band of the Massachusetts Army National Guard lease agreement … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Dias)
Approve the extension of the rental agreement between the Roman Catholic Bishop of Fall River and the Fall River Public Schools for Bishop Connolly
To approve the extension of the rental agreement between the Roman Catholic Bishop of Fall River and the Fall River Public Schools for Bishop Connolly.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Pereira: To approve the extension of the rental agreement between the Roman Catholic Bishop of Fall River and the Fall River Public Schools for Bishop Connolly. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Pereira).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the purchase of 10 additional Dehumidifiers for the district
To approve the purchase of 10 additional Dehumidifiers for the district
Yes: Aguiar, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: DiasAbsent: Bailey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Mr. Bailey: To approve the purchase of 10 additional Dehumidifiers for the district … 5 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Dias); 1 was Absent(Bailey).” (Motion: Khoury, second: Bailey)
Approve the Power Purchase and Lease Agreement for Fonseca Elementary School Solar
To approve the Power Purchase and Lease Agreement for Fonseca Elementary School Solar.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Power Purchase and Lease Agreement for Fonseca Elementary School Solar. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Bailey).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the RFQ as presented
To approve the RFQ as presented.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve the RFQ as presented. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Request a Joint Meeting with the City Council in 2 months
To request a Joint Meeting with the City Council in 2 months.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To request a Joint Meeting with the City Council in 2 months. … 7 were in favor; None Were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Ms. Pereira: To enter into executive session. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Khoury); Motion Passed (10:01pm).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.20.25 Regular School Committee meeting
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.20.25 Regular School Committee meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Ms. Pereira: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.20.25 Regular School Committee meeting. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Pereira)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.27.25 Grievance Subcommittee Meeting
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.27.25 Grievance Subcommittee Meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Dias: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 10.27.25 Grievance Subcommittee Meeting. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Dias)
Approve the disclosure of the executive session minutes for the calendar year of 2025
To approve the disclosure of the executive session minutes for the calendar year of 2025.
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Dias
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Bailey: To approve the disclosure of the executive session minutes for the calendar year of 2025. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Dias); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Bailey)
Approve the Collective bargaining agreement relative to all administrators and employees as negotiated
To approve the Collective bargaining agreement relative to all administrators and employees as negotiated.
The minutes give a count of 6–0, but the roll call they print (Aguiar yes, Bailey yes, Coogan yes, Dias no, Khoury yes, Larrivee abstained, Pereira yes) adds up to 5–1. Until the School Committee office confirms which is right, this vote is not counted on members’ pages.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Bailey–Mr. Dias: To approve the Collective bargaining agreement relative to all administrators and employees as negotiated. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Bailey, second: Dias)
Approve the collective bargaining including all grievances relative to all maintenance employees as negotiated
To approve the collective bargaining including all grievances relative to all maintenance employees as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Dias: To approve the collective bargaining including all grievances relative to all maintenance employees as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Dias)
Approve the collective bargaining relative to all government program employees as negotiated
To approve the collective bargaining relative to all government program employees as negotiated.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee–Mr. Aguiar: To approve the collective bargaining relative to all government program employees as negotiated. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Aguiar)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Bailey: To adjourn. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (10:42pm).” (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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