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May 10, 2021
14 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: For five votes at this meeting the minutes say the committee voted "unanimously," but the printed roll call and count show John Oliveira voting no (4–1). We show the roll call as printed and will ask the School Committee office to confirm.
Present: Jon Mitchell, Bruce Oliveira, Joshua Amaral, Colleen Dawicki, John Oliveira
Absent: Christopher Cotter, Jack Livramento, Jr.
Every vote, in order
OPEN the Public Hearing for the New Bedford Public School (NBPS) 2022 Fiscal Year Budget Hearing
To OPEN the Public Hearing for the New Bedford Public School (NBPS) 2022 Fiscal Year Budget Hearing
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY on a motion made by Mr. John Oliveira and seconded by Mr. Joshua Amaral to OPEN the Public Hearing for the New Bedford Public School (NBPS) 2022 Fiscal Year Budget Hearing The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Yes Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Absent Ms. Colleen Dawicki - Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Absent Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 5-Yeas, O-Nays, 2-Absent.” (Motion: John Oliveira, second: Amaral)
CLOSE the Public Hearing for the NBPS 2022 Fiscal Year Budget
To CLOSE the Public Hearing for the NBPS 2022 Fiscal Year Budget
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY on a motion made by Mr. Joshua Amaral and seconded by Mr. Bruce Oliveira to CLOSE the Public Hearing for the NBPS 2022 Fiscal Year Budget. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Yes Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Absent Ms. Colleen Dawicki - Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Absent Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 5-Yeas, 0-Nays, 2-Absent.” (Motion: Amaral, second: Bruce Oliveira)
Approve the March 8, 2021 regular meeting minutes as presented to the School Committee
To approve the March 8, 2021 regular meeting minutes as presented to the School Committee
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY on a motion made by Mr. John Oliveira and seconded by Mr. Joshua Amaral to approve the March 8, 2021 regular meeting minutes as presented to the School Committee. The vote was as follows: Mr, John Oliveira - Yes Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Absent Ms. Colleen Dawicki- Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Absent Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 5-Yeas, 0-Nays, 2-Absent.” (Motion: John Oliveira, second: Amaral)
Approve the April 12, 2021 regular meeting minutes as presented to the School Committee
To approve the April 12, 2021 regular meeting minutes as presented to the School Committee
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY on a motion made by Mr. John Oliveira and seconded by Mr. Joshua Amaral to approve the April 12, 2021 regular meeting minutes as presented to the School Committee. The vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Yes Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Absent Ms. Colleen Dawicki- Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Absent Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 5-Yeas, 0-Nays, 2-Absent.” (Motion: John Oliveira, second: Amaral)
Review how PTO funds are accounted for
To review how PTO funds are accounted for
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY on a motion made by Mr. John Oliveira and seconded by Mr. Joshua Amaral to review how PTO funds are accounted for. The vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Yes Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Absent Ms. Colleen Dawicki - Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Absent Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 5-Yeas, 0-Nays, 2-Absent.” (Motion: John Oliveira, second: Amaral)
Accept the Finance and Operations reports as presented to the School Committee
To accept the Finance and Operations reports as presented to the School Committee
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY on a motion made by Mr. Joshua Amaral and seconded by Mr. Bruce Oliveira to accept the Finance and Operations reports as presented to the School Committee. The vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Yes Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Absent Ms. Colleen Dawicki- Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Absent Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 5-Yeas, O-Nays, 2-Absent.” (Motion: Amaral, second: Bruce Oliveira)
Place the Personnel report on file as presented to the School Committee
To place the Personnel report on file as presented to the School Committee
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY on a motion made by Mr. John Oliveira and seconded by Mr. Joshua Amaral to place the Personnel report on file as presented to the School Committee. The vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Yes Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Absent Ms. Colleen Dawicki - Yes 4|Page Mr. Jack Livramento - Absent Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 5-Yeas, 0-Nays, 2-Absent.” (Motion: John Oliveira, second: Amaral)
Approve the FY 2022 Net School Spending Budget in the amount of $177,481,001 as presented to the School Committee
To approve the FY 2022 Net School Spending Budget in the amount of $177,481,001 as presented to the School Committee
Yes: Amaral, Bruce Oliveira, Dawicki, MitchellNo: John OliveiraAbsent: Cotter, LivramentoThe minutes describe this vote as unanimous, but the printed roll call and count (4–1) show a no vote.
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY on a motion made by Mr. Bruce Oliveira and seconded by Mr. Joshua Amaral to approve the FY 2022 Net School Spending Budget in the amount of $177,481,001 as presented to the School Committee. The vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - No Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Absent Ms. Colleen Dawicki- Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Absent Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 4-Yeas, 1-Nays, 2-Absent.” (Motion: Bruce Oliveira, second: Amaral)
Approve the FY 2022 Non-Net School Spending Budget in the amount of $14,756,499 as presented to the School Committee
To approve the FY 2022 Non-Net School Spending Budget in the amount of $14,756,499 as presented to the School Committee
Yes: Amaral, Bruce Oliveira, Dawicki, MitchellNo: John OliveiraAbsent: Cotter, LivramentoThe minutes describe this vote as unanimous, but the printed roll call and count (4–1) show a no vote.
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY on a motion made by Mr. Bruce Oliveira and seconded by Mr. Joshua Amaral to approve the FY 2022 Non-Net School Spending Budget in the amount of $14,756,499 as presented to the School Committee. The vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - No Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Absent Ms. Colleen Dawicki - Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Absent Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 4-Yeas, 1-Nays, 2-Absent.” (Motion: Bruce Oliveira, second: Amaral)
Approve the 2022 Fiscal Year Budget $192,237,500 as presented to the School Committee
To approve the 2022 Fiscal Year Budget $192,237,500 as presented to the School Committee
Yes: Amaral, Bruce Oliveira, Dawicki, MitchellNo: John OliveiraAbsent: Cotter, LivramentoThe minutes describe this vote as unanimous, but the printed roll call and count (4–1) show a no vote.
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY on a motion made by Mr. Bruce Oliveira and seconded by Mr. Joshua Amaral to approve the 2022 Fiscal Year Budget $192,237,500 as presented to the School Committee. The vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - No Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Absent Ms. Colleen Dawicki- Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Absent Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 4-Yeas, 1-Nays, 2-Absent.” (Motion: Bruce Oliveira, second: Amaral)
Enter into Executive Session for the following purpose: A. Per MGL 30A & 21(a) 3
To enter into Executive Session for the following purpose: A. Per MGL 30A & 21(a) 3
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY on a motion made by Mr. Bruce Oliveira and seconded by Mr. Joshua Amaral to enter into Executive Session for the following purpose: A. Per MGL 30A & 21(a) 3. To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and negotiations with union personnel: e NBSSU e Federation of Paraprofessionals B. Per MGL 30A & 21(a) 2. To discuss strategy respect to contract negotiations with non-union personnel: e Deputy Superintendent 5|Page 10. 44, e Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Yes Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Absent Ms. Colleen Dawicki- Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Absent Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 5-Yeas, O-Nays, 2-Absent.” (Motion: Bruce Oliveira, second: Amaral)
Return to the Open Meeting session
To return to the Open Meeting session
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY on a motion made by Mr. Bruce Oliveira and seconded by Mr. John Oliveira to return to the Open Meeting session. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Yes Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Absent Ms. Colleen Dawicki - Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Absent Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 5-Yeas, 0-Nays, 2-Absent.” (Motion: Bruce Oliveira, second: John Oliveira)
Approve the July 1, 2021 -June 30, 2024 emploment contract of Ms. Karen Treadup, Deputy Superintendent, New Bedford Public Schools as presented
To approve the July 1, 2021 -June 30, 2024 emploment contract of Ms. Karen Treadup, Deputy Superintendent, New Bedford Public Schools as presented
Yes: Amaral, Bruce Oliveira, Dawicki, MitchellNo: John OliveiraAbsent: Cotter, LivramentoThe minutes describe this vote as unanimous, but the printed roll call and count (4–1) show a no vote.
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY on a motion made by Mr. Bruce Oliveira and seconded by Mr. Joshua Amaral to approve the July 1, 2021 -June 30, 2024 emploment contract of Ms. Karen Treadup, Deputy Superintendent, New Bedford Public Schools as presented. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - No Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Absent Ms. Colleen Dawicki- Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Absent Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 4-Yeas, 1-Nays, 2-Absent.” (Motion: Bruce Oliveira, second: Amaral)
Adjourn the School Committee meeting
To adjourn the School Committee meeting
Yes: Amaral, Bruce Oliveira, Dawicki, MitchellNo: John OliveiraAbsent: Cotter, LivramentoThe minutes describe this vote as unanimous, but the printed roll call and count (4–1) show a no vote.
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY on a motion made by Mr. Joshua Amaral and seconded by Mr. Bruce Oliveira to adjourn the School Committee meeting. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - No Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Absent Ms. Colleen Dawicki - Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Absent Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 4-Yeas, 1-Nays, 2-Absent.” (Motion: Amaral, second: Bruce Oliveira)
From the New Bedford School Committee’s official minutes, posted on the New Bedford Public Schools website. The minutes are scanned documents, which we read with text recognition. Every vote 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. Member photos: Melissa Costa, Richard Porter and Von Marie Moniz from The New Bedford Light (Eleonora Bianchi, Nov. 2025); Christopher Cotter from WBSM; Mayor Jon Mitchell from the Council on Competitiveness. William “Brad” Markey from The Standard-Times (Oct. 2023 candidate forum). Jack Livramento, Jr. from The New Bedford Light (Colin Hogan, June 2022).
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