AGENDA REGULAR SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, May 12, 2014 6:30 PM

AGENDA
REGULAR SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, May 12, 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 as well as
negotiations with custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical, FREA, FRAA and
non-union personnel.
10.
New Business: Topics for discussion that could not reasonably be anticipated by
the Chairman forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting
11.
Addendum
Agenda: Regular Meeting of the School Committee – Monday, May 12, 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
Lou and Beth Goncalo
Donna Scanlon, Paraprofessional
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
3/13/14
3/20/14
4/29/14
Finance Subcommittee
Finance Subcommittee
Facilities and Operations Subcommittee
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Durfee High School Principal Marshall requests permission for travel:
Destination
Class or Club
Objective
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Adult Chaperones
# of Students
Cost
Funding Source
Bravo Brasserie Restaurant, Providence, RI
TV2 Broadcast Journalism News
Dinner Theater: Producing a documentary with TV2 students “Behind
Scenes Look at Dinner Theater Productions.”
Friday, May 16, 2014
Bus (paid for by FRED-TV)
2-3
13-14
$40
Student Funded
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Kuss Middle School Principal Procaccini requests permission for travel:
Destination
Objective
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Adult Chaperones
# of Students
Cost
Funding Source
Brown University
Bringing students to Brown to talk to first generation college students
to find out what they need to do to get in. Will do science lab and
arts activity, too.
Friday, May 16, 2014
Bus
3
40
$275
Redesign Grant – Transportation Line
Stone Therapeutic Day Middle School Principal Shaw requests permission for travel:
Destination
Class or Club
Objective
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Adult Chaperones
# of Students
Cost
Funding Source
Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, CT
8th Grade
Reward students for behavioral progress; application of science
concepts.
Thursday, May 23, 2014
Bus
4
10
$10.00 per person
Fundraising and Families
Tansey Elementary School Principal Dr. Bretz requests permission for travel:
Destination
Class or Club
Objective
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Adult Chaperones
# of Students
Cost
Funding Source
RISD Art Museum
Grade 2
Allow students to visit a college campus and take a guided tour of the
museum (links to math curriculum art show project).
Friday, May 30, 2014
Bus
6
51
$3.00 per student
Class fundraiser
Talbot Middle School Interim Principal Francisco requests permission for travel:
Destination
Class or Club
Objective
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Adult Chaperones
McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket, RI
Talbot Innovation Middle School Band
To perform the national anthem before the game. The trip correlates
with the Massachusetts Arts Standards 2 & 3. This trip is not only a
performance opportunity for the marching band, but also encourages
school spirit and community involvement.
Monday, June 9, 2014
Bus
6
3
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# of Students
Cost
Funding Source
40
$225 (bus), $0 tickets
Talbot PTO Band Account
Stone Therapeutic Day Middle School Principal Shaw requests permission for travel:
Destination
Class or Club
Objective
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Adult Chaperones
# of Students
Cost
Funding Source
Canobie Lake Park, Salem, NH
Stone School Students
Reward students for behavioral progress; application of unit on force
and motion
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Bus
Based on # of students attending; ratio 1:3
Approximately 20
$30
Fundraising and Families
Silvia Elementary School Principal Facchiano requests permission for travel:
Destination
Class or Club
Objective
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Adult Chaperones
# of Students
Cost
Funding Source
New York City, NY
4th and 5th grade GATE
To further our study of immigration (4th grade) and the ideas of the
Founding Fathers (5th grade).
Friday, June 6, 2014
Bus
53
51
$67 per student
Fundraising Activities
Dr. Fran Roy requests permission for STAFF travel:
Destination
Objective
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Participants
Cost
Funding Source
National Academy Foundation 2014 Conference
NAF 2014 Conference
July 8 – 11, 2014
Flight
1
$2,300
Perkins and Career Academy Grant
Title I Director, Sibohan Ryan requests permission for travel:
Destination
Class or Club
Objective
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Adult Chaperones
Newport Mansions, Rhode Island
Talbot Innovation Middle School Summer Program
To provide students with an enrichment opportunity that allows
them to be exposed to local history.
July 2014
Bus
14 (1:9 student ratio)
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# of Students
Cost
Funding Source
120 max
$1,485
Gateway Grant and 21st Century Grant
Durfee High School Principal Marshall requests permission for STAFF travel:
Destination
Class or Club
Objective
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Adult Chaperones
# of Students
Cost
Funding Source
Joint Base McGuire, Lakehurst, NJ
Naval Science/NNDCC (NJROTC)
Mandatory Area Four “In-Service” training for JROTC
July 29-30, 2014
Personal Vehicle
0
0
$665 (approximate)
Program (reimbursed by Navy while in NJROTC status)
Durfee High School Principal Marshall requests permission for travel:
Destination
Class or Club
Objective
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Adult Chaperones
# of Students
Cost
Funding Source
McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket, RI
Sixth Man Club
Support fundraising efforts of the Freedom Writers Club
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Bus
2
40
$15
Fundraising/Private Funds
DONATIONS
1. Superintendent Mayo-Brown requests acceptance, on behalf of Susan Steen, a check
in the amount of $100 as a donation from ReMax Right Choice for the 5 th Grade
District Spelling Bee.
2. Superintendent Mayo-Brown, on behalf of Talbot Innovation Middle School teacher,
Chiara Bouchard, a laptop funded through Donor’s Choose.
3. Superintendent Mayo-Brown requests acceptance, on behalf of Principal Carvalho, a
$2000 award to the Watson Elementary School from Whole Kids Foundation to
support a garden at the school. This garden will be developed and managed by the
school day teachers and the afterschool teachers in the 21st CCLC program.
CONTRACTS
CONTRACTS FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE APPROVAL, MAY 12, 2014
VENDOR
SPECIAL EDUCATION CONTRACTS:
North River Collaborative
DESCRIPTION
Tuition for Special Needs students
FUNDING SOURCE & AMOUNT
Operating Budget-Special Education$ 10,194.60
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GRANTS
GRANTS FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE APPROVAL, MAY 12, 2014
Grant Name
Perkins-Other Equipment & Supplies
Career Academies-Planning
Funding
Federal
State
Duration
03/24/14-08/31/14
02/14/14-06/06/14
$
$
Amount
10,000.00
20,225.00
Grant Director
Michelle Sylvaria
Michelle Sylvaria
DISCUSSIONS
1.
Vote to Approve: DESE Quarterly Progress Report, as presented by Dr. Joan Connolly.
2.
Discussion: Amaral Bus Company’s incident, as discussed and referred by the Facilities
& Operation Subcommittee.
3.
Report: Progress of the Committee addressing goals on the AIP, as presented by Mr.
Gabriel Andrade, Evaluation/AIP Subcommittee Chair.
4.
Discussion: FRPS-BCC Gateway to College High School, as presented by Chief Academic
Officer, Dr. Fran Roy.
5.
Vote to Approve: Resiliency Preparatory School’s Program of Studies, as presented by
Principal Vinacco.
6.
Vote to Adopt: FY15 DRAFT Budget, as recommended by the Subcommittee on
Finance, presented by Mr. Michael Saunders, Chief Financial Officer.
7.
Vote to Approve: Conversion of a transportation position to Clerk, as presented by Mr.
Tom Coogan, Chief Operating Officer.
8.
First Read: Wellness Policy, as presented by Mr. Tom Coogan, Chief Operating Officer.
9.
Vote to Approve: April 30, 2014 Operating Expenditures Report, as presented by Mr.
Michael Saunders, Chief Financial Officer.
10. Vote to Approve: Quarterly Revolving Funds, as presented by Mr. Michael Saunders,
Chief Financial Officer.
11. Vote to Approve: Third Quarter Operating Budget Transfers, as presented by Mr.
Michael Saunders, Chief Financial Officer.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
RETIREMENTS:
Name
Position
Effective
Ms. Louise Bigos
Ms. Nancy Buchanan
Paraprofessional, Kuss Middle School
Paraprofessional, Greene Elementary School
9/30/14
6/30/14
Ms. Jane Fiore-Bigelow
Mr. Thomas Khoury
Ms. Theresa Maurer-Isaacson
Ms. Pamela McAndrew
Ms. Karen Souza
Ms. Barbara Victor
Fine Arts Teacher, Durfee High School
School Adjustment Counselor, Durfee High School
Special Education Teacher, Viveiros Elementary School
Paraprofessional, Fonseca Elementary School
Paraprofessional, Greene Elementary School
Speech Teacher, Greene Elementary School
6/30/14
7/21/14
10/10/14
9/1/14
6/30/14
10/31/14
RESIGNATIONS:
Name
Position
Effective
Ms. Marybeth Booth
Ms. Yarabi Cruz
Ms. Heather Emsley
Mr. Steven Fuson
Ms. Jennifer Mello
Behavior Specialist, Viveiros Elementary School
Parent Worker, Parent Information Center
Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Department
Special Education Paraprofessional, Doran Elementary School
Special Education Math Teacher, Stone Therapeutic Day Middle School
5/1/14
4/30/14
6/30/14
4/11/14
3/25/14
Ms. Tracy Mello
Mr. Michael Thompson
Nutrition Worker, Nutrition Department
Custodian, Facilities and Operations Department
4/11/14
3/21/14
APPOINTMENTS:
Name/Address
Position
Mr. Christopher Adams
31 Lyndon Road
Cranston, RI 02905
Ms. Amanda Aguiar
4980 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02721
Ms. Shaunte Arterberry
75 Wamsutta Street
New Bedford, MA 02724
Ms. Julia Ataya
121 Michael Road
Raynham, MA 02767
Ms. Ashley Barbosa
597 Tower Street
Fall River, MA 02721
Mr. Paul Beausoleil
592 Center Street
Fall River, MA 02724
Ms. Jeanne Bernier
42 Bardsley Street
Fall River, MA 02723
Special Education Social/Emotional
Classroom Paraprofessional, Doran
Elementary
Special Education ASD Classroom
Paraprofessional, Spencer Borden
Elementary
Effective
Salary/Certifications
4/28/14
$12.26 per hour
NCLB Qualified
3/31/14
$12.26 per hour
NCLB Qualified
4/7/14 –
6/30/14
$18.70 per hour
NCLB Qualified
Special Education ASD Classroom
Paraprofessional, Spencer Borden
Elementary
4/7/14
$12.26 per hour
NCLB Qualified
Special Education 1:1 Paraprofessional,
Greene Elementary
4/7/14
$12.26 per hour
NCLB Qualified
Part Time Junior Custodian, Facilities &
Maintenance Department
4/21/14
$10.00 per hour
Nurse, Fall River Public Schools
4/14/14
$60,447
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 11
Interim Kindergarten Paraprofessional,
Watson Elementary
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Mr. Eric Ferreira
934 Eastern Avenue
Fall River, MA 02723
Mr. Kevin Rafferty
66 Emerald Drive
Dartmouth, MA 02747
Mr. George West
94 Turner Street
Fall River, MA 02720
Interim Special Education ASD Classroom
Teacher, Silvia Elementary
6/30/14
Interim Math Teacher, Talbot Innovation
Middle School
3/17/14 –
6/30/14
Junior Custodian, Facilities & Maintenance
Department
5/5/14
$37,860
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 1
License: Document Needed
$37,860
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 1
License: Math (5-8)
$1,289.20, plus $56.00 2
shift differential
DEATH NOTICES:
Name
Ms. Elaine Morris
Ms. Gertrude Troia
Position(s) Held
Teacher, Henry Middle School; Assistant to VP &
Color Guard Instructor, Durfee High School
Cafeteria Worker, Carroll Elementary School
Date of Death
4/9/14
4/17/14
ADA Coordinator: Gary P. Howayeck, Esq.- 508.324.2650
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