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December 8, 2025
25 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Kevin Aguiar, Collin Dias, Tom Khoury, Shelli Pereira, Paul E. Coogan
Absent: Bobby Bailey, Mimi Larrivee
During the meeting:
- Reconvened after executive session at 10:31 p.m.; absent: Bailey, Larrivee
Every vote, in order
Approve the following minutes: Policy Subcommittee Meeting 11.03.25; Instructional Subcommittee Meeting 11.05.25; Finance Meeting 11.10.25; Special Meeting of t
To approve the following minutes: Policy Subcommittee Meeting 11.03.25; Instructional Subcommittee Meeting 11.05.25; Finance Meeting 11.10.25; Special Meeting of the School Committee 11.18.25. and Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee Meeting 11.18.25.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Khoury: To approve the following minutes: Policy Subcommittee Meeting 11.03.25; Instructional Subcommittee Meeting 11.05.25; Finance Meeting 11.10.25; Special Meeting of the School Committee 11.18.25. and Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee Meeting 11.18.25. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve all Travel Requests except the National Athletic Directors Conference Professional Development
To approve all Travel Requests except the National Athletic Directors Conference Professional Development.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve all Travel Requests except the National Athletic Directors Conference Professional Development. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Travel Requests for National Athletic Directors Conference Professional Development
To approve the Travel Requests for National Athletic Directors Conference Professional Development.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the Travel Requests for National Athletic Directors Conference Professional Development. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve all Donations
To approve all Donations.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve all Donations. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve the One 8 Foundation- Durfee Replicating Applied Learning-Discourse Mapping Cohort
To approve the One 8 Foundation- Durfee Replicating Applied Learning-Discourse Mapping Cohort.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Khoury: To approve the One 8 Foundation- Durfee Replicating Applied Learning-Discourse Mapping Cohort. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Khoury)
Approve the ePlus Technology Inc, Sempco, Inc.; Sysco Brothers LLC, contracts
To approve the ePlus Technology Inc, Sempco, Inc.; Sysco Brothers LLC, contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the ePlus Technology Inc, Sempco, Inc.; Sysco Brothers LLC, contracts. … 5 were in favor; Motion passed; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the SouthCoast Hospitals Group contract
To approve the SouthCoast Hospitals Group contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury -Mr. Dias: To approve the SouthCoast Hospitals Group contract. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Dias)
Approve the Lifespan School Solutions and South Shore Education Collaborative contracts
To approve the Lifespan School Solutions and South Shore Education Collaborative contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the Lifespan School Solutions and South Shore Education Collaborative contracts. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Soliant Health LLC contract
To approve the Soliant Health LLC contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Pereira : To approve the Soliant Health LLC contract. … 5 were in favor; None was opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Pereira)
Approve the Tracy Vale contract
To approve the Tracy Vale contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Tracy Vale contract. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve the CTE Advisory Committee Board Memebrs
To approve the CTE Advisory Committee Board Memebrs..
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve the CTE Advisory Committee Board Memebrs.. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Table the revised Durfee CTE Policy SY26-27
To table the revised Durfee CTE Policy SY26-27.
Yes: Aguiar, Dias, KhouryNo: Coogan, PereiraAbsent: Bailey, Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To table the revised Durfee CTE Policy SY26-27. … 3 were in favor; 2 were opposed(Pereira, Mayor Coogan); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Amendment to the SY2025-2026 Durfee High School Program of Studies
To approve the Amendment to the SY2025-2026 Durfee High School Program of Studies
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Pereira: To approve the Amendment to the SY2025-2026 Durfee High School Program of Studies … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Pereira)
Approve the related service staffing request
To approve the related service staffing request.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the related service staffing request. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the National Grid Daily Dispatch Program
To approve the National Grid Daily Dispatch Program.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Mayor Coogan : To approve the National Grid Daily Dispatch Program. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Coogan)
Approve Superintendent’s Evaluation
To approve Superintendent’s Evaluation.
Yes: Coogan, Khoury, PereiraNo: Aguiar, DiasAbsent: Bailey, Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Ms. Pereira: To approve Superintendent’s Evaluation. … 3 were in favor; 2 were opposed (Aguiar, Dias) 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Pereira)
Accept and place FYI portion of the agenda on file
To accept and place FYI portion of the agenda on file.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mayor Coogan: To accept and place FYI portion of the agenda on file. … 5 were in favor; None Were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Coogan)
Enter into executive session
To enter into executive session.
Yes: Coogan, Khoury, PereiraNo: Aguiar, DiasAbsent: Bailey, Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Ms. Pereira: To enter into executive session. … 3 were in favor; 2 were opposed(Aguiar, Dias); Motion Passed (9:40pm); 2 were Absent(Bailey,.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Pereira)
To enter into executive session.
Yes: Aguiar, Dias, Khoury, PereiraAbstained: CooganAbsent: Bailey, Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To enter into executive session. … 4 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion Passed (9:41pm).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 11.10.25 Regular School Committee meeting
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 11.10.25 Regular School Committee meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira–Mr. Dias: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 11.10.25 Regular School Committee meeting. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Dias)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 11.18.25 Special Meeting
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 11.18.25 Special Meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira–Mr. Khoury: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 11.18.25 Special Meeting. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Khoury)
Refer to the City Council the Purchase of Bishop Connolly High School
To refer to the City Council the Purchase of Bishop Connolly High School.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira–Mr. Aguiar: To refer to the City Council the Purchase of Bishop Connolly High School. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Aguiar)
Authorize Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint
To authorize Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint.
Yes: Aguiar, Coogan, Khoury, PereiraAbstained: DiasAbsent: Bailey, Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira–Mayor Coogan: To authorize Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint. … 4 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey,Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Coogan)
To authorize Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint.
Yes: Aguiar, Coogan, Khoury, PereiraAbstained: DiasAbsent: Bailey, Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira–Mayor Coogan: To authorize Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint. … 4 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion Passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Coogan)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mayor Coogan-Mr. Khoury: To adjourn. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Bailey, Larrivee); Motion Passed (10:36pm).” (Motion: Coogan, 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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