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Fall River Former Member
Shelli Pereira
Elected citywide · 2 terms in this record
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Terms
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2024–2025 term
On split votes, Pereira voted the same way as…
- Paul E. Coogan90% (69 of 77)
- Mimi Larrivee88% (59 of 67)
- Tom Khoury81% (58 of 72)
- Bobby Bailey74% (39 of 53)
- Sara Rodrigues67% (4 of 6)
- Kevin Aguiar48% (37 of 77)
- Collin Dias17% (12 of 71)
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 Pereira 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 8 of 18 School Committee meetings in 2024–2025 term.
Missed
- Nov 10, 2025 · Regular: Absent (Pereira arrived late (5:49pm))
- Jul 29, 2025 · Regular: Absent (Pereira arrived late (5:35pm))
- Jun 9, 2025 · Regular: Absent (Pereira arrived late (5:32pm))
- May 12, 2025 · Regular: Absent (Reconvened after executive session at 10:40 p.m.; absent: Pereira; Pereira arrived late (5:53pm))
- Mar 10, 2025 · Regular: Absent (Reconvened after executive session at 7:38 p.m.; absent: Bailey, Pereira; Pereira arrived late (5:46 pm))
- Sep 9, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- May 20, 2024 · Regular: Absent (Pereira arrived late (5:38pm))
- Apr 8, 2024 · Regular: Absent (Pereira arrived late (5:33pm))
- Mar 4, 2024 · Special: Absent (Pereira arrived late (5:28pm))
- Jan 8, 2024 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (18)
- Dec 8, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 10, 2025 · Regular: Absent (Pereira arrived late (5:49pm))
- Aug 18, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 29, 2025 · Regular: Absent (Pereira arrived late (5:35pm))
- Jun 9, 2025 · Regular: Absent (Pereira arrived late (5:32pm))
- May 12, 2025 · Regular: Absent (Reconvened after executive session at 10:40 p.m.; absent: Pereira; Pereira arrived late (5:53pm))
- Mar 10, 2025 · Regular: Absent (Reconvened after executive session at 7:38 p.m.; absent: Bailey, Pereira; Pereira arrived late (5:46 pm))
- Dec 9, 2024 · Regular: Present (Pereira was recorded absent for 2 of the 28 votes)
- Nov 18, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2024 · Regular: Present (Reconvened after executive session at 11:46 p.m.; absent: Larrivee, Pereira; Pereira was recorded absent for 7 of the 56 votes)
- Sep 9, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- May 20, 2024 · Regular: Absent (Pereira arrived late (5:38pm))
- Apr 8, 2024 · Regular: Absent (Pereira arrived late (5:33pm))
- Mar 11, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2024 · Special: Absent (Pereira arrived late (5:28pm))
- Feb 26, 2024 · Special: Present
- Feb 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2024 · Regular: Absent
Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 term
Dec 8Table the revised Durfee CTE Policy SY26-27Motion: to table the revised Durfee CTE Policy SY26-27.Passed 3–2 · Pereira: No
December 8, 2025: Table the revised Durfee CTE Policy SY26-27
To table the revised Durfee CTE Policy SY26-27.
Voted: No
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)
Dec 8Approve Superintendent’s EvaluationMotion: to approve Superintendent’s Evaluation.Passed 3–2 · Pereira: Yes
December 8, 2025: Approve Superintendent’s Evaluation
To approve Superintendent’s Evaluation.
Voted: Yes
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)
Dec 8Authorize Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting…Motion: to authorize Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting Law…Passed 4–0 · Pereira: Yes
December 8, 2025: Authorize Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint
To authorize Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint.
Voted: Yes
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)
Dec 8Authorize Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting…Motion: to authorize Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting Law…Passed 4–0 · Pereira: Yes
December 8, 2025: Authorize Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint
To authorize Attorney Assad to respond to the Open Meeting Law Complaint.
Voted: Yes
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)
Nov 10Approve all Grants except for FC0240 grantMotion: to approve all Grants except for FC0240 grant.Passed 6–1 · Pereira: Yes
November 10, 2025: Approve all Grants except for FC0240 grant
To approve all Grants except for FC0240 grant.
Voted: Yes
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)
Nov 10Approve the CityWide Glass contractMotion: to approve the CityWide Glass contract.Passed 6–1 · Pereira: Yes
November 10, 2025: Approve the CityWide Glass contract
To approve the CityWide Glass contract.
Voted: Yes
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)
Nov 10Approve the two Trane contractsMotion: to approve the two Trane contracts.Passed 6–1 · Pereira: Yes
November 10, 2025: Approve the two Trane contracts
To approve the two Trane contracts.
Voted: Yes
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)
Nov 10Take item 12.5 out of orderMotion: to take item 12.5 out of order.Passed 6–1 · Pereira: Yes
November 10, 2025: Take item 12.5 out of order
To take item 12.5 out of order.
Voted: Yes
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)
Nov 10Amended to allow the Superintendent to spend up to…Motion: Amended to allow the Superintendent to spend up to $150,000 on…Passed 7–0 · Pereira: Not recorded
November 10, 2025: 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)
Nov 10Amendment to reflect the percent of our special education…Motion: Amendment to reflect the percent of our special education populations in…Passed 5–2 · Pereira: No
November 10, 2025: 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.
Voted: No
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)
Votes with no disagreement (374)
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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