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REGULAR MEETING OF THE FALL RIVER SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Monday, November 17, 2014
6:30 PM
Matthew J. Kuss Middle School
52 Globe Mills Avenue
Fall River, MA 02724
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Salute to the Flag
3.
Citizens Input
4.
Sub-Committee Reports
5.
Recognition Awards
6.
Superintendent’s Report
7.
Approval of Minutes
8.
Committee of the Whole
9.
Request for Executive Session
M.G.L. c30A Section 21 (a) (2) and (3)
 To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for all litigation or grievances, as well
as negotiations with custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical, FREA, FRAA, and
non-union personnel, including Vincent Alley, Behavior Therapist; Nancy
McCloskey, Field Supervisor; Kelli Mello, Field Supervisor; Lori Midura,
Administrative Assistant; Susan Pacheco, Redesign Coach; Wendy Petrin,
Behaviorist; Lamar Randolph, Behavior Therapist; and Nancy Slean, Facility
Accountant.
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11.
New Business: Topics for discussion that could not reasonably be anticipated by
the Chairman forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting
Addendum
Agenda: Regular Meeting of the Fall River School Committee – Monday, November 17, 2014
CITIZENS INPUT
This agenda item allows time for public comment on topics related to the Agenda. The
Committee would like the opportunity to hear the wishes and ideas of the public. Although
this is not a time for discussion, the School Committee appreciates public input and may
refer such comments to administration for appropriate follow-up.
SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
This agenda item provides opportunities for School Committee members to share
information relative to their respective subcommittee work. Subcommittee reports
connected with specific discussion items will be presented immediately prior to the
discussion item, rather than this section.
RECOGNITION AWARDS
Watson School cafeteria worker, Christine Saurette, for performing the Heimlich Maneuver
on a fifth grade student as he began to choke during lunch saving the student.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
This agenda item will provide an opportunity for the Superintendent to share letters of
recognition, commendation, or other good news regarding activities associated with Fall
River Public Schools.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7/10/14
7/29/14
9/15/14
10/14/14
Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee
Instructional/SPED Subcommittee
Instructional/SPED Subcommittee
Regular Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Kuss Middle School Principal Procaccini requests permission for travel:
Destination
Objective
Class or Club
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Participants
# of Chaperones
Cost per student
Funding Source
Mark Twain House and Museum, Hartford, CT
To provide historical context to class text, The Adventures of Tom
Sawyer.
English Language Arts
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Bus
74
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$8.00 per student for admission and food; $850 for buses
Students pay admission/food; PTO & Student fund pay for buses
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Durfee High School Principal Marshall requests permission for travel:
Destination
Objective
Class or Club
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Participants
# of Chaperones
Cost per student
Funding Source
Naval Station, Newport, Rhode Island
Familiarity with Navy Officer training, use surface warfare simulator,
observe graduation drill ceremony and eat at base facility
Naval Science, NJROTC
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Bus
50
2-4
$4.55 per student/bus 400
Unit paying $0.55 per student from fundraising; $4.00 student pay or
fundraising; Transportation Budget for NJROTC for bus
Tansey Elementary School Principal Bretz requests permission for travel:
Destination
Objective
Class or Club
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Participants
# of Chaperones
Cost per student
Funding Source
Providence College, Rhode Island
Sportsmanship and nutrition (forming future Friars)
Physical Education, Grade 5
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Bus
50/51
7
$4
Students
Durfee High School Principal Marshall requests permission for travel:
Destination
Objective
Class or Club
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Participants
# of Chaperones
Cost per student
Funding Source
New England Tech, Rhode Island
To introduce students to potential programs of interest for their postsecondary planning.
Juniors/Seniors
Friday, December 5, 2014
Bus
40
2
$0
NEIT reimburses bus cost
School Information Coordinator Brian Mikolazyk requests permission for STAFF travel:
Destination
Objective
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Participants
Cost
Funding Source
Salt Lake City, Utah
Admin Arsenal PDQ Training
February 1 – 4, 2015
Air
1
$475 air/travel/parking; $400 hotels/meals
MIS Budget
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Talbot Innovation Middle School Principal Francisco requests permission for travel:
Destination
Objective
Class or Club
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Participants
# of Chaperones
Cost per student
Funding Source
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut
NECA cheerleading competition
Cheerleading
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Parents
16
10
$265 for team
fundraising
Tansey Elementary School Principal Bretz requests permission for travel:
Destination
Objective
Class or Club
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Participants
# of Chaperones
Cost per student
Funding Source
New York City
End of year trip to support social studies curriculum expectations
Grade 5
Friday, June 12, 2015
Bus
50
6 staff + volunteers
$40
Students and fundraising
DONATIONS
1. Superintendent Mayo-Brown requests acceptance, on behalf of Early Childhood
Director, Barbara Allard, a $200 donation from the Fall River Women’s Union to support
the Parent Child Home Program to purchase children’s books.
2. Superintendent Mayo-Brown requests acceptance, on behalf of Silvia School Principal,
Jean Facchiano, a $375 donation from the Mount Hope Masonic Angel Fund to fund
busing for a Grade 5 field trip to the Boston Museum of Science.
3. Superintendent Mayo-Brown requests acceptance, on behalf of Durfee High School
Principal, Paul Marshall, a $213.87 donation from Pel Industries which reflects Durfee’s
portion of royalties received from merchandise sold at local businesses with the school’s
logo.
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Agenda: Regular Meeting of the Fall River School Committee – Monday, November 17, 2014
CONTRACTS
CONTRACTS FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE APPROVAL, NOVEMBER 17, 2014
VENDOR
SPED CONTRACTS:
Easter Seals Society
St. Ann’s Home
St. Vincent’s Home
MISCELLANEOUS CONTRACTS:
Certica Solutions
Fisher Bus Co., Inc.
FUNDING SOURCE & AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
One to One Student Aid Program
Tuition for Special Needs students
Tuition for Special Needs students
Operating Budget-SPED: $ 45,300.00
Operating Budget-SPED: $ 32,802.04
Operating Budget-SPED: $ 75,000.00
Testwiz Renewal for District
Transportation for Argosy School
Professional Development to Wellness Teams at Talbot,
Morton, Durfee, Silvia & Fonseca to support the needs of
behaviorally challenging students
Training for Lord staff in how to implement collaborative play so
that it increases student social skills, conflict resolution skills
and physical activity
2014-15 school year
Use of Y pool, locker rooms, and gymnasium four days/week for
Kuss students, 2014-15 school year
Operating Budget-Textbooks-$30,957.00
Operating Budget-Transportation-$140,700.00
Amaral Bus Co., Inc.
Transportation for 21st Century After-School Programs at
Morton and Talbot
Janice Delisle
Fall River Deaconess Home
Professional development support in literacy for Silvia School
Support services for neglected and delinquent sites
New England Sports Promotion
FitMath Futsal Academy Training
Total Contract is $31,232.00, split as follows:
Title I-$5,232.00/ 21st Century-Morton$26,000.00
Expanded Day-Silvia-$20,000.00
Title I-$23,688.00
Total Contract is $42,900.00, split as follows:
Watson Redesign-20,900.00
21st Century-$22,000.00
Lives in the Balance
Playworks
Tremblay Bus Co., LLC.
Y.M.C.A.
Operating Budget-Contracted Svcs: $24,000.00
Operating Budget-Contracted Svcs: $12,905.00
Operating Budget-Transportation-$17,745.00
Operating Budget-Contracted Svcs: $24,600.00
GRANT CONTRACTS:
GRANTS
GRANTS FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE APPROVAL, NOVEMBER 17, 2014
Grant Name
Funding
Early Learning Challenge Grant
Vocational Opportunity Challenge
Essential School Health Services
Coordinated Family & Community Engagement
Federal
State
State
State
Duration
07/01/14-12/31/14
07/01/14-06/30/15
07/01/14-06/30/15
07/01/14-06/30/15
$
$
$
$
Amount
Grant Director
2,200.00
16,900.00
141,860.00
460,000.00
Barbara Allard
Robert Gadbois
Karen Long
Barbara Allard
DISCUSSIONS
1. Discussion: Extended Day at Fonseca Elementary School, as presented by Fonseca Faculty.
2. Discussion: Recommendations for the supplemental appropriation of $140,000 for charter
school transportation, as discussed and referred by the Finance Subcommittee.
3. Discussion: Recommendations for the supplemental appropriation of $911,000 for education,
as discussed and referred by the Finance Subcommittee.
4. Presentation: UAspire Programmatic Update, as presented by Gaby King and Bobby Bailey.
5. Report: Progress of the Committee addressing goals on the AIP, as presented by Mr. Gabriel
Andrade, Evaluation/AIP Subcommittee Chair.
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6. Vote to Approve: First quarter revolving funds, as referred by the Finance Subcommittee and
presented by Mr. Michael Saunders, Chief Financial Officer.
7. Vote to Approve: First quarter budget transfers, as referred by the Finance Subcommittee and
presented by Mr. Michael Saunders, Chief Financial Officer.
8. Vote to Approve: October monthly expenditure report, as presented by Mr. Michael Saunders,
Chief Financial Officer.
9. Vote to Approve: Job Description for Mental Health/Behavior Specialist at Fonseca Elementary
School, as presented by Superintendent Mayo-Brown.
10. Vote to Approve: Appointment of a nurse for the district, as recommended by Ms. Karen Long,
Director of Nursing.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
RETIREMENTS:
Name
Position
Effective
Ms. Afaf Ashook
Ms. Nancy Carrita
Ms. Carol DeCambra
Cafeteria Worker, Nutrition Department
Paraprofessional, Letourneau Elementary School
Physical Education Teacher, Morton Middle School
12/31/14
11/1/14
4/16/15
Ms. Linda Leboeuf
Ms. Athanasia Lenaghan
Ms. Mary Molinski
Ms. Colleen Murray-Hackett
Ms. Diane Ramunno
Ms. Mary Ellen Russo
Special Education Pre-K Teacher, Greene Elementary School
Paraprofessional, Watson Elementary School
Special Education Teacher, Morton Middle School
English Language Arts Teacher, Talbot Innovation Middle School
Paraprofessional, Spencer Borden Elementary School
Special Education Teacher, Durfee High School
6/30/15
3/30/15
6/30/15
12/31/14
2/23/15
3/31/15
Ms. Jo-Ann Vickers
Special Education Teacher, A.C.E.S.E.’s Program
11/21/14
Name
Position
Effective
Mr. Edward Alferos
Mr. Jeffrey Bibeau
Ms. Alexander Daniel
Mr. Brian Dillon
Ms. Jessica Libby
Part-Time Nutrition Worker, Nutrition Department
Special Education Paraprofessional, Durfee High School
Special Education Paraprofessional, Silvia Elementary School
Vice Principal, Talbot Innovation Middle School
1:1 Paraprofessional, Greene Elementary School
10/17/14
11/5/14
9/1/14
11/14/14
10/31/14
Mr. Aaron Luz
Ms. Melanie Martin
Mr. Michael McMahon
Ms. Bernell Singletary
Ms. Pamela Tavares
Mr. Patrick Townson
Part-Time Custodian, Facilities and Operations
Elementary Teacher, Henry Lord Community School
Social Studies Teacher, Talbot Innovation Middle School
Nutrition Worker, Nutrition Department
Social Studies Teacher, Talbot Innovation Middle School
Paraprofessional, A.C.E.S.E.’s Program
10/9/14
10/21/14
11/20/14
10/24/14
10/24/14
11/17/14
Ms. Alison Villa
Art Teacher, Doran Elementary School
10/17/14
RESIGNATIONS:
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APPOINTMENTS:
Name/Address
Mr. Ronald C. Aguiar III
631 Hart Street
Dighton, MA 02715
Ms. Caroline E. Balton
150 Jones Street
Bristol, RI 02842
Ms. Jane M. Benevides
3236 Riverside Avenue
Somerset, MA 02726
Position
Effective
Salary/Certifications
Classroom Paraprofessional,
Resiliency Middle School
11/3/14
$12.51 per hour
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 1
Special Education (Self Contained
Classroom) Paraprofessional,
Henry Lord Community School
10/14/14
$12.51 per hour
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 1
PreK Classroom Paraprofessional,
Henry Lord Community School
10/27/14
$12.51 per hour
Associate’s Degree, Step 1
Mr. Bradford J. Bustin
97 Delcar Street
Fall River, MA 02720
District Coordinator for Physical
Education and Health
11/3/14
Ms. Jill L. Buxton
9 Fox Hill Way
Swansea, MA 02777
Special Education (Inclusion)
Teacher, Greene Elementary
School
12/1/14
Ms. Amanda A. Conchinha
250 Foley Drive
New Bedford, MA 02745
Ms. Amanda R. Currie
31 Viscoloid Avenue
Leominster, MA 02453
Mr. Justin J. Gallagher
28 Frederick Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
Mr. Todd C. Gillheeney
39 Plymouth Road
North Providence, RI 02904
Ms. Jessica A. Gregoire
370 Hope Street
Fall River, MA 02720
Ms. Kimberley T. Legendre
1118 Drift Road
Westport, MA 02790
Mr. Rian A. McCarthy
90 River Run Road
Middletown, RI 02842
Ms. Kayla A. Moniz
356 Globe Street
Fall River, MA 02724
Mr. Timothy P. Oborski
730 Charles Street
Providence, RI 02904
Ms. Susan E. Pacheco
122 Perry Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
Ms. Tess E. Partington
70 Monument Neck Road
Special Education (Inclusion)
Teacher, Talbot Innovation
Middle School
11/3/14
90 Day Appt.
$73,849
Master’s Degree, Level IID, Step I
License: Health Education (5-12) and
Physical Education (5-12)
$40,994
Master’s Degree, Step 1
License: Teacher of Students with
Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8)
$38,813
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 1
License: Document Needed
$40,994
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 1
License: English (5-8)
English Teacher, Morton Middle
School
9/2/14
Special Education (Self Contained
Classroom) Paraprofessional,
Henry Lord Community School
10/14/14
$13.52 per hour
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 5
Math Teacher, Durfee High
School
10/1/14
$40,755
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 2
License: Mathematics (8-12)
10/14/14
$13.20 per hour
78 Credits, Step 4
11/17/14
$12.51
Associate’s Degree, Step 1
11/17/14
$13.64
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 6
11/4/14
$12.51 per hour
123 credits, Step 1
Kindergarten Classroom
Paraprofessional, Viveiros
10/6/14
$12.75 per hour
Para Pro Certified, Step 2
Redesign Coach, Talbot
Innovation Middle School
10/14/14
Special Education (Self Contained
Classroom) Paraprofessional,
10/6/14
Special Education (Self Contained
Classroom) Paraprofessional,
Henry Lord Community School
Special Education 1:1
Paraprofessional, Silvia
Elementary School
Special Education (Self Contained
Classroom) Paraprofessional,
Durfee High School
Special Education 1:1
paraprofessional, Greene
Elementary School
$78,000
License: Principal/Assistant Principal (58)
$12.51 per hour
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 1
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Bourne, MA 02532
Mr. Wayne R. Ravenelle
81 Forsythia Lane
Westport, MA 02790
Ms. Catarina F. Rosa
197 Madison Street
Fall River, MA 02720
Mr. Ishtiaque B. Toufique
89 Elmwood Park
Wollaston, MA 02170
Henry Lord Community School
Part-Time Custodian, Facilities &
Operations
10/20/14
$10.00 per hour
Special Education (Self Contained
Classroom) Paraprofessional,
Henry Lord Community School
11/3/14
$12.75 per hour
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 2
Math Teacher, Durfee High
School
10/1/14
$38,813
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 1
License: Document Needed
(90 day appt.)
DEATH NOTICES:
Name
Position(s) Held
Ms. Nancy L. Thiboutot
Mr. Alphonse J. “Skip” Mailloux
Ms. Juliette Silvia
Clerk, FRPS
Teacher, Talbot Middle School
Lunch Program, Letourneau
Date of Death
10/10/14
10/11/14
10/16/14
ADA Coordinator: Gary P. Howayeck, Esq.- 508.324.2650
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