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January 12, 2026
33 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kevin Aguiar, Collin Dias, Tom Khoury, Emanuel Moniz, Ana C. Riley, Shanell Stewart, Paul E. Coogan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Reconvened after executive session at 10:16 p.m.; all present
- Khoury was recorded absent for 1 of the 33 votes
- Kevin Aguiar was elected Vice-Chair by a roll call in which each member named a candidate (6 votes; Mayor Coogan abstained).
Every vote, in order
Recommend Ms. Ana Riley and Ms. Shanell Stewart to serve on the review committee of the Strategic Plan
To recommend Ms. Ana Riley and Ms. Shanell Stewart to serve on the review committee of the Strategic Plan.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar -Ms. Stewart: To recommend Ms. Ana Riley and Ms. Shanell Stewart to serve on the review committee of the Strategic Plan. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Stewart)
Approve the following minutes: Regular School Committee Meeting 11.10.25; Instructional Subcommittee Meeting 12.18.25; and Grievance Subcommittee Meeting 12.22
To approve the following minutes: Regular School Committee Meeting 11.10.25; Instructional Subcommittee Meeting 12.18.25; and Grievance Subcommittee Meeting 12.22.25.
Yes: Aguiar, Coogan, Dias, KhouryAbstained: Moniz, Riley, Stewart
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias -Mr. Khoury: To approve the following minutes: Regular School Committee Meeting 11.10.25; Instructional Subcommittee Meeting 12.18.25; and Grievance Subcommittee Meeting 12.22.25. … 4 were in favor; None were opposed; 3 Abstained(Moniz, Riley, Stewart); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve all Travel Requests
To approve all Travel Requests.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve all Travel Requests. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Acknowledge all donations listed
To acknowledge all donations listed.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To acknowledge all donations listed. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Digital Divide and FC0199 Interpreter in Education Grant
To approve the Digital Divide and FC0199 Interpreter in Education Grant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Digital Divide and FC0199 Interpreter in Education Grant. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve the FC 0105 Deeper Learning Implementation Network Grant
To approve the FC 0105 Deeper Learning Implementation Network Grant
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Riley-Mr. Dias: To approve the FC 0105 Deeper Learning Implementation Network Grant … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Riley, second: Dias)
Approve the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation Grant
To approve the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation Grant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation Grant. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the 3DR Transportation and SB Transportation contracts
To approve the 3DR Transportation and SB Transportation contracts.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Khoury: To approve the 3DR Transportation and SB Transportation contracts. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Khoury)
Approve the Global Education Solutions contract
To approve the Global Education Solutions contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Global Education Solutions contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Approve the Compass contract
To approve the Compass contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Compass contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Eliminate the 10:30pm curfew on meetings
To eliminate the 10:30pm curfew on meetings.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Khoury: To eliminate the 10:30pm curfew on meetings. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Khoury)
Adopt the original legal CTE Policy for SY26-27
To adopt the original legal CTE Policy for SY26-27.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Riley-Mr. Dias: To adopt the original legal CTE Policy for SY26-27. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Riley, second: Dias)
Approve the Durfee High School Program of Studies for SY26-27
To approve the Durfee High School Program of Studies for SY26-27.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury-Mr. Dias: To approve the Durfee High School Program of Studies for SY26-27. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Dias)
Take Mr. Fitzgerald’s recommendation that students taking Marching Band, Early Education, Dance Team, Color Guard and ROTC not be given waivers and implement it
To take Mr. Fitzgerald’s recommendation that students taking Marching Band, Early Education, Dance Team, Color Guard and ROTC not be given waivers and implement it 4th term this school year.
Yes: Aguiar, Dias, Moniz, Riley, StewartNo: Coogan, Khoury
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To take Mr. Fitzgerald’s recommendation that students taking Marching Band, Early Education, Dance Team, Color Guard and ROTC not be given waivers and implement it 4th term this school year. … 5 were in favor; Motion passed; 2 were opposed(Khoury, Mayor Coogan).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Updated Physical Education waiver
To approve the Updated Physical Education waiver.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Riley-Ms. Stewart: To approve the Updated Physical Education waiver. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Riley, second: Stewart)
Move our Regular School Committee meetings from Mondays to Wednesdays and start time 5:00pm to take effect in February
To move our Regular School Committee meetings from Mondays to Wednesdays and start time 5:00pm to take effect in February.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To move our Regular School Committee meetings from Mondays to Wednesdays and start time 5:00pm to take effect in February. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Superintendent’s recommended FY2027 Budget Priorities
To approve the Superintendent’s recommended FY2027 Budget Priorities.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Stewart: To approve the Superintendent’s recommended FY2027 Budget Priorities. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Stewart)
Approve the appointment of Shanell Stewart to the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative
To approve the appointment of Shanell Stewart to the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To approve the appointment of Shanell Stewart to the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the proposed FY2027 Budget Calendar
To approve the proposed FY2027 Budget Calendar.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury : To approve the proposed FY2027 Budget Calendar. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Amended to have a more robust monthly report on transfers
Amended to have a more robust monthly report on transfers.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias : Amended to have a more robust monthly report on transfers. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Second Quarter transfers
To approve the Second Quarter transfers.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Second Quarter transfers. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Purchase two special education, handicap accessible vans out of the Stone tuition
To purchase two special education, handicap accessible vans out of the Stone tuition.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To purchase two special education, handicap accessible vans out of the Stone tuition. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Approve the Second Quarter revolving fund
To approve the Second Quarter revolving fund
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Ms. Stewart: To approve the Second Quarter revolving fund … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Stewart)
Refer to the Policy Subcommittee the ability to lower the contract threshold to $10,000 for the district
To refer to the Policy Subcommittee the ability to lower the contract threshold to $10,000 for the district.
Yes: Aguiar, Coogan, Dias, Moniz, Riley, StewartNo: Khoury
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To refer to the Policy Subcommittee the ability to lower the contract threshold to $10,000 for the district. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
We direct the superintendent to seek out RFQs and come back to the committee with some options that we can explore and have an in-depth conversation on the faci
We direct the superintendent to seek out RFQs and come back to the committee with some options that we can explore and have an in-depth conversation on the facilities and Human Resource department.
Yes: Aguiar, Dias, Moniz, Riley, StewartNo: Coogan, Khoury
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: We direct the superintendent to seek out RFQs and come back to the committee with some options that we can explore and have an in-depth conversation on the facilities and Human Resource department. … 5 were in favor; 2 were opposed(Khoury, Mayor Coogan); Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Approve theYear to Date Budget Report
To approve theYear to Date Budget Report.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Khoury: To approve theYear to Date Budget Report. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Khoury)
Accept and place FYI portion on file
To accept and place FYI portion on file.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To accept and place FYI portion on file. … 7 were in favor; None Were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
Authorize the secretary to complete the composite evaluation of the superintendent appropriately and forward to the full committee
To authorize the secretary to complete the composite evaluation of the superintendent appropriately and forward to the full committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Mr. Dias: To authorize the secretary to complete the composite evaluation of the superintendent appropriately and forward to the full committee. … 7 were in favor; None Were opposed; Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Dias)
Enter into executive session
Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar To enter into executive session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar To enter into executive session. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 was Absent(Khoury); Motion Passed (9:14pm).”
Approve the Executive Session minutes for the 12.08.25 Regular School Committee meeting
To approve the Executive Session minutes for the 12.08.25 Regular School Committee meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury–Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Executive Session minutes for the 12.08.25 Regular School Committee meeting. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Aguiar)
Approve the Executive Session minutes for 12.22.25 Grievance Subcommittee Meeting
To approve the Executive Session minutes for 12.22.25 Grievance Subcommittee Meeting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury–Mr. Dias: To approve the Executive Session minutes for 12.22.25 Grievance Subcommittee Meeting. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Dias)
Approve the Evolv Contract
To approve the Evolv Contract.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury–Mr. Aguiar: To approve the Evolv Contract. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Aguiar)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Dias-Mr. Aguiar: To adjourn. … 7 were in favor; None were opposed; Motion Passed (10:18pm).” (Motion: Dias, second: Aguiar)
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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