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Fall River Former Member
Sara Rodrigues
Elected citywide · 2 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2024–2025 term
On split votes, Rodrigues voted the same way as…
- Shelli Pereira67% (4 of 6)
- Kevin Aguiar57% (4 of 7)
- Paul E. Coogan57% (4 of 7)
- Mimi Larrivee57% (4 of 7)
- Tom Khoury50% (3 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 term only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Rodrigues as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole committee” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 7 of 7 School Committee meetings in 2024–2025 term.
Missed none.
Every meeting (7)
- May 20, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2024 · Special: Present
- Feb 26, 2024 · Special: Present
- Feb 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2024 · Regular: Present (Rodrigues was recorded absent for 1 of the 18 votes)
Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 term
May 20Approve the Southeastern Massachusetts CollaborativeMotion: to approve the Southeastern Massachusetts Collaborative.Passed 4–0 · Rodrigues: Abstained
May 20, 2024: Approve the Southeastern Massachusetts Collaborative
To approve the Southeastern Massachusetts Collaborative.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, PereiraAbstained: RodriguesAbsent: Khoury, Larrivee
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar- Mr. Bailey: To approve the Southeastern Massachusetts Collaborative. … 4 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Larrivee).” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Bailey)
Apr 8Move the questionMotion: to move the question.Passed 5–2 · Rodrigues: No
April 8, 2024: Move the question
To move the question.
Voted: No
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, Rodrigues
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Mr. Khoury: To move the question. … 5 were in favor; 2 were opposed(Aguair, Rodrigues); Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Khoury)
Apr 8Pass the Resolution in support of replacing the MCAS…Motion: to pass the Resolution in support of replacing the MCAS Graduation…Passed 6–1 · Rodrigues: Yes
April 8, 2024: Pass the Resolution in support of replacing the MCAS Graduation requirements and passing the “Thrive Act.”
To pass the Resolution in support of replacing the MCAS Graduation requirements and passing the “Thrive Act.”
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, Pereira, RodriguesNo: Aguiar
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Ms. Larrivee: To pass the Resolution in support of replacing the MCAS Graduation requirements and passing the “Thrive Act.” … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Aguair); Motion passed.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Larrivee)
Apr 8Approve the spending of $3,562,707 appropriationMotion: to approve the spending of $3,562,707 appropriation.Passed 3–1 · Rodrigues: Abstained
April 8, 2024: Approve the spending of $3,562,707 appropriation
To approve the spending of $3,562,707 appropriation.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Coogan, Khoury, LarriveeNo: AguiarAbstained: RodriguesAbsent: Bailey, Pereira
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Khoury- Ms. Larrivee: To approve the spending of $3,562,707 appropriation. … 3 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Aguiar); 2 were Absent(Bailey, Pereira); Motion Passed; 1 Abstained.” (Motion: Khoury, second: Larrivee)
Apr 8Retain the services of the Massachusetts Association of School…Motion: to retain the services of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees…Passed 5–1 · Rodrigues: Yes
April 8, 2024: Retain the services of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees to assist the School Committee in its search for a new Superintendent of Schools
To retain the services of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees to assist the School Committee in its search for a new Superintendent of Schools.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, Pereira, RodriguesNo: AguiarAbsent: Bailey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira- Mr. Khoury: To retain the services of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees to assist the School Committee in its search for a new Superintendent of Schools. … 5 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Aguiar); 1 was Absent(Bailey).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Khoury)
Apr 8Approve the Superintendent of Schools Search TimelineMotion: to approve the Superintendent of Schools Search Timeline.Passed 5–1 · Rodrigues: Yes
April 8, 2024: Approve the Superintendent of Schools Search Timeline
To approve the Superintendent of Schools Search Timeline.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, Pereira, RodriguesNo: AguiarAbsent: Bailey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira- Mr. Khoury: To approve the Superintendent of Schools Search Timeline. … 5 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Aguiar); 1 was Absent(Bailey.” (Motion: Pereira, second: Khoury)
Mar 11Approve Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative contractMotion: to approve Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative contract.Passed 6–0 · Rodrigues: Abstained
March 11, 2024: Approve Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative contract
To approve Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative contract.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraAbstained: Rodrigues
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee -Mr. Bailey: To approve Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative contract. … 6 were in favor; None were opposed; 1 Abstained(Rodrigues); Motion passed.” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Bailey)
Mar 11Refer to the conversion of an SEL Paraprofessional to…Motion: to refer to the conversion of an SEL Paraprofessional to an…Passed 6–1 · Rodrigues: Yes
March 11, 2024: Refer to the conversion of an SEL Paraprofessional to an SEL Liaison to the Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood subcommittee
To refer to the conversion of an SEL Paraprofessional to an SEL Liaison to the Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood subcommittee.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aguiar, Bailey, Coogan, Larrivee, Pereira, RodriguesNo: Khoury
From the minutes
“MOTION: Mr. Aguiar-Ms. Rodrigues: To refer to the conversion of an SEL Paraprofessional to an SEL Liaison to the Special Education/Alternative Education and Early Childhood subcommittee. … 6 were in favor; 1 was opposed(Khoury); Motion passed.” (Motion: Aguiar, second: Rodrigues)
Feb 12Approve the Program of Studies/Catalog Addendum at Durfee High…Motion: to approve the Program of Studies/Catalog Addendum at Durfee High School.Passed 4–2 · Rodrigues: No
February 12, 2024: Approve the Program of Studies/Catalog Addendum at Durfee High School
To approve the Program of Studies/Catalog Addendum at Durfee High School.
Voted: No
Yes: Coogan, Khoury, Larrivee, PereiraNo: Aguiar, RodriguesAbsent: Bailey
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Pereira-Mr. Khoury: To approve the Program of Studies/Catalog Addendum at Durfee High School. … 4 were in favor; 2 were opposed (Aguiar, Rodrigues); Motion passed; 1 was Absent(Bailey).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Khoury)
Jan 8Approve the Minutes for the Regular School Committee Meeting…Motion: to approve the Minutes for the Regular School Committee Meeting 12.11.23.Passed 5–0 · Rodrigues: Not recorded
January 8, 2024: Approve the Minutes for the Regular School Committee Meeting 12.11.23
To approve the Minutes for the Regular School Committee Meeting 12.11.23.
The minutes give a count of 5–0, but the roll call they print (Aguiar yes, Bailey yes, Coogan yes, Khoury yes, Larrivee yes, Pereira absent, Rodrigues yes) adds up to 6–0. Until the School Committee office confirms which is right, this vote is not counted on members’ pages.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Ms. Larrivee-Mr. Bailey: To approve the Minutes for the Regular School Committee Meeting 12.11.23. … 5 were in favor; None were opposed; 2 were Absent(Khoury, Pereira).” (Motion: Larrivee, second: Bailey)
Votes with no disagreement (93)
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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