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August 9, 2021
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jon Mitchell, Bruce Oliveira, Christopher Cotter, Jack Livramento, Jr., Joshua Amaral, Colleen Dawicki
Absent: John Oliveira
Every vote, in order
Approve the June 14, 2021 and the July 12, 2021 meeting minutes as presented to the School Committee
To approve the June 14, 2021 and the July 12, 2021 meeting minutes as presented to the School Committee
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted on a motion made by Mr. Jack Livramento and seconded by Mr. Christopher Cotter to approve the June 14, 2021 and the July 12, 2021 meeting minutes as presented to the School Committee. The vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Absent Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Yes Ms. Colleen Dawicki - Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Yes Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 6-Yeas, O-Nays, 1-Absent.” (Motion: Livramento, second: Cotter)
Take item 6A - first item on list and item 6D on the meeting agenda out of order
To take item 6A - first item on list and item 6D on the meeting agenda out of order
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted on a motion made by Mr. Christopher Cotter and seconded by Mr. Joshua Amaral to take item 6A - first item on list and item 6D on the meeting agenda out of order. The vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Absent Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Yes Ms. Colleen Dawicki- Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Yes Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 6-Yeas, O-Nays, 1-Absent.” (Motion: Cotter, second: Amaral)
Table consideration of the second and final reading of the EBCFA Face Coverings policy
To table consideration of the second and final reading of the EBCFA Face Coverings policy
Yes: Dawicki, Livramento, MitchellNo: Amaral, Bruce Oliveira, CotterAbsent: John Oliveira
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted on a motion made by Ms. Colleen Dawicki and seconded by Mr. Jack Livramento to table consideration of the second and final reading of the EBCFA Face Coverings policy. The vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Absent Mr. Joshua Amaral - No Mr. Christopher Cotter - No Ms. Colleen Dawicki - Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Yes Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - No 3-Yeas, 3-Nays, 1-Absent.” (Motion: Dawicki, second: Livramento)
Accept the Transfer report as presented to the School Committee
To accept the Transfer report as presented to the School Committee
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted on a motion made by Mr. Bruce Oliveira and seconded by Mr. Jack Livramento to accept the Transfer report as presented to the School Committee. The vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Absent Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Yes Ms. Colleen Dawicki - Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Yes Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 6-Yeas, O-Nays, 1-Absent.” (Motion: Bruce Oliveira, second: Livramento)
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 on a motion made by Mr. Jack Livramento and seconded by Mr. Christopher Cotter to accept the Finance and Operations reports as presented to the School Committee. The vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Absent Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Yes Ms. Colleen Dawicki - Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Yes Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 6-Yeas, O-Nays, 1-Absent.” (Motion: Livramento, second: Cotter)
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 on a motion made by Mr. Bruce 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 - Absent Mr, Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Yes Ms. Colleen Dawicki - Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Yes Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 6-Yeas, 0-Nays, 1-Absent.” (Motion: Bruce Oliveira, second: Amaral)
Sever the second policy to be able to discuss and vote on the policies separately
To sever the second policy to be able to discuss and vote on the policies separately
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted on a motion made by Mr. Bruce Oliveira and seconded by Ms. Joshua Amaral to sever the second policy to be able to discuss and vote on the policies separately. The vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Absent Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Yes Ms. Colieen Dawicki - Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Yes Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 6-Yeas, 0-Nays, 1-Absent.” (Motion: Bruce Oliveira, second: Amaral)
Approve the second and final reading of the KBE Relations with Parent/Booster Organizations policy as presented
To approve the second and final reading of the KBE Relations with Parent/Booster Organizations policy as presented
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted on a motion made by Mr. Joshua Amaral and seconded by Ms. Colleen Dawicki to approve the second and final reading of the KBE Relations with Parent/Booster Organizations policy as presented. The vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Absent Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Yes Ms. Colleen Dawicki - Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Yes Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 6-Yeas, O-Nays, 1-Absent.” (Motion: Amaral, second: Dawicki)
Approve the second and final reading of the ADF District School Wellness policy as presented
To approve the second and final reading of the ADF District School Wellness policy as presented
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted on a motion made by Mr. Joshua Amaral and seconded by Ms. Bruce Oliveira to approve the second and final reading of the ADF District School Wellness policy as presented. The vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Absent Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Yes Ms. Colleen Dawicki- Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Yes Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 6-Yeas, 0-Nays, 1-Absent.” (Motion: Amaral, second: Bruce Oliveira)
That the change to the Substitute Pay Rates be approved as presented
That the change to the Substitute Pay Rates be approved as presented
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted on a motion made by Mr. Bruce Oliveira and seconded by Mr. Joshua Amaral that the change to the Substitute Pay Rates be approved as presented. The vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira -- Absent Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Yes Ms. Colleen Dawicki- Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Yes Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 6-Yeas, 0-Nays, 1-Absent.” (Motion: Bruce Oliveira, second: Amaral)
Approve the Revolving Funds and Grants for FY 2022 as presented
To approve the Revolving Funds and Grants for FY 2022 as presented
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted on a motion made by Mr. Bruce Oliveira and seconded by Mr. Jack Livramento to approve the Revolving Funds and Grants for FY 2022 as presented. The vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Absent Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Yes Ms. Colleen Dawicki - Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Yes Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 6-Yeas, 0-Nays, 1-Absent.” (Motion: Bruce Oliveira, second: Livramento)
Pass to second reading the naming of the Sea Lab Education Center to the Mayor Dr. Frederick M. Kalisz Jr. Center as presented
To pass to second reading the naming of the Sea Lab Education Center to the Mayor Dr. Frederick M. Kalisz Jr. Center as presented
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted on a motion made by Mr. Bruce Oliveira and seconded by Mr. Jack Livramento to pass to second reading the naming of the Sea Lab Education Center to the Mayor Dr. Frederick M. Kalisz Jr. Center as presented. The vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Absent Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Yes Ms. Colleen Dawicki- Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Yes Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 6-Yeas, O-Nays, 1-Absent.” (Motion: Bruce Oliveira, second: Livramento)
Adjourn the meeting and enter into Executive Session for the following purpose: A. Per MGL 30A & 21(a) 3
To adjourn the meeting and enter into Executive Session for the following purpose: A. Per MGL 30A & 21(a) 3
From the minutes
“The School Committee voted on a motion made by Mr. Jack Livramento and seconded by Mr. Joshua Amaral to adjourn the meeting and 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 AFSCME The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. John Oliveira - Absent Mr. Joshua Amaral - Yes Mr. Christopher Cotter - Yes Ms. Colleen Dawicki - Yes Mr. Jack Livramento - Yes Mayor Mitchell - Yes Mr. Bruce Oliveira - Yes 6-Yeas, O-Nays, 1-Absent.” (Motion: Livramento, second: Amaral)
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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