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REGULAR MEETING OF THE FALL RIVER SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Monday, February 9, 2015
6:30 PM
Morton Middle School
1135 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
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 Rene Kochman, Director of Operation and
Director of Media for FRED TV; Joseph Correia, Director of Administrative
Services; Scott Cabral, Network Technician; and Tom Coogan, Chief Operating
Officer.
10.
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, February 9, 2015
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
Recognition awards will be presented this evening to Ms. Brenda Racine, Doran Attendance Officer,
Mr. Brian Raposo, Letourneau Principal, and Mr. David Assad, Letourneau Vice-Principal for their
exemplary work with the creation of Walking School Buses.
Facilities & Operations staff and Silvia School staff for their efforts with snow removal and clean-up.
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
1/12/15
1/21/15
Evaluation Subcommittee
Facilities and Operations Subcommittee
TRAVEL REQUESTS
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
Roger Williams University
Have students with disabilities experience a college setting in a safe
learning environment
Classes – Liaison Students
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Bus
15
2
$12 for lunch per student; $350 for bus
Target Grant
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Agenda: Regular Meeting of the Fall River School Committee – Monday, February 9, 2015
Durfee High School Principal Marshall requests permission for travel:
Destination
Date
Naval Submarine Base, New London, CT
Visit active duty US Navy nuclear submarine, New London Sub
Museum, USS Nautilus and Fort Griswold Revolutionary War
Battlefield.
NJROTC/NNDCC
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 (date change; this trip was approved in
Means of Transportation
# of Participants
# of Chaperones
Cost per student
Funding Source
Bus
50
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$4.00 per student for lunch
NJROTC/NNDCC transportation budget will pay for bus
Objective
Class or Club
January for a February 10, 2015 travel date)
Silvia School Principal Facchiano requests permission for travel:
Destination
Objective
Class or Club
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Participants
# of Chaperones
Cost per student
Funding Source
Washington, DC
To reinforce the social studies curriculum; standards addressed 4.13 –
Learning about major monuments & historical sites in D.C.; 5.16 –
Explain the meaning of the key ideas and purpose of government;
5.23 – Describe the responsibilities of government
4th and 5th grade GATE
Friday, May 29, 2015 – Monday, June 1, 2015
Bus (Travel through Conway Tours)
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49
$600
Fundraising
Superintendent Mayo-Brown requests permission for staff travel:
Destination
Objective
Date
Means of Transportation
# of Participants
Cost
Funding Source
Baltimore, MD
To enhance and support college and career readiness opportunities
to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
April 22-24, 2015
Air
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$600 (hotel); Air, registration, and meals are included in membership
in Urban Special Education Leadership Collaborative
240 IDEA Grant
DONATIONS
Superintendent Mayo-Brown requests acceptance of a check from MEDITECH in the amount of
$15,000 as the company’s contribution for the year 2014. This donation is to be used at the for
Greene Elementary School for the advancement of technology and technology instruction.
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On behalf of the Kuss Middle School PTA, Superintendent Mayo-Brown requests acceptance of a
grant in the amount of $7,800 from BayCoast Bank to fund the 7th Grade Exchange City Project.
Superintendent Mayo-Brown, on behalf of Silvia School Principal Facchiano, requests acceptance of
a grant in the amount of $500 from Exxon Mobile Educational Alliance program to be used solely for
science and/or math.
Superintendent Mayo-Brown, on behalf of Kuss Middle School Principal Procaccini, requests
acceptance of funding from DonorsChoose.org for Mrs. Russo’s classroom project called “Ukuleles
for 744 Urban Middle School Students!” The resources donated for this project total $599.96.
Superintendent Mayo-Brown, on behalf of Durfee High School Principal Marshall, requests
acceptance of funding from DonorsChoose.org for Mr. Costa’s classroom project called “Teaching in
a 21st Century Classroom”. The resources donated for this project total $417.55.
Superintendent Mayo-Brown, on behalf of Durfee High School Principal Marshall, requests
acceptance of funding from DonorsChoose.org for Ms. Brister’s classroom project called “White
Boards Needed! Please Help Us Modernize Our Classroom”. The resources donated for this project
total $755.88.
Superintendent Mayo-Brown, on behalf of Brian Mikolazyk, School Information Coordinator,
requests acceptance of a donation from Comcast in the amount of $1,500 to help defray the cost of
the teacher orientation meeting.
CONTRACTS
CONTRACTS FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE APPROVAL, FEBRUARY 9, 2015
VENDOR
FUNDING SOURCE & AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
SPED CONTRACTS:
Bi-County Collaborative
Easter Seals Society
Groden Center
Pilgrim Area Collaborative
Steven’s Home
Tuition for Special Needs Students
Occupational Therapy Services
Tuition for Special Needs Students
Tuition for Special Needs Students
Tuition for Special Needs Students
Operating Budget-SPED-$65,962.60
Operating Budget-SPED-$21,000.00
Operating Budget-SPED-$61,092.00
Operating Budget-SPED-$15,800.00
Operating Budget-SPED-$39,725.00
MISC CONTRACTS:
School & Main Institute
Design, plan and develop Parent Academy
Operating Budget-Contracted Svcs-$40,000.00
GRANTS
GRANTS FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE APPROVAL, FEBRUARY 9, 2015
Grant Name
Funding
Occupational Education-Vocational Skills
LEP Support
ST
SPED/21 Century-Enhanced
Title I-School Support
Financial Literacy Program
TOTAL
Federal
Federal
Federal
Federal
State
Duration
01/12/15-08/31/15
12/12/14-08/31/15
01/07/15-06/30/15
12/26/14-08/31/15
01/21/15-06/30/15
$
$
$
$
$
$
Amount
Grant Director
105,446.00
18,200.00
10,000.00
50,000.00
21,830.00
205,476.00
Robert Gadbois
Kelly Cooney
Siobhan Ryan
Brian Raposo
Michelle Sylvaria
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Agenda: Regular Meeting of the Fall River School Committee – Monday, February 9, 2015
DISCUSSIONS
1. Vote to Approve: Election of Vice Chairperson of the Fall River School Committee as
detailed in policy BDA to reflect city ordinance.
2. Vote to Approve: School and Main Institute proposal for FRPS Parent Academy
Development, as recommended by Superintendent Mayo-Brown.
3. First Read: Policy revisions: (ADDA) Background Checks, (DJE) Bidding Requirements, (GCCD)
Domestic Violence, (JH) Student Absences and Excuses, (JIC) Student Discipline, (JII) Student
Complaints and Grievances, (JK) Student Conduct, as presented by Superintendent Mayo-Brown.
4. Update: Massachusetts School Building Authority application, as presented by Mr. Tom Coogan,
Chief Operating Officer.
5. Vote to Approve: E-rate projects, as referred by the Finance Subcommittee and presented by
Mr. Tom Coogan, Chief Operating Officer.
6. Vote to Approve: Three high priority capital projects pending a funding source, as referred by
the Finance Subcommittee and presented by Mr. Tom Coogan, Chief Operating Officer and Mr.
Michael Saunders, Chief Financial Officer.
7. Discussion: Healthcare and Net School Spending update, as referred by the Finance
Subcommittee and presented by Mr. Michael Saunders, Chief Financial Officer.
8. Vote to Approve: Superintendent’s goals, as presented by Superintendent Mayo-Brown.
9. Vote to Accept: Accelerated Improvement Plan quarterly report, as presented Superintendent
Mayo-Brown.
10. Vote to Accept: One-year follow-up studies, as presented by Acting Principal Dr. Michelle
Sylvaria, and Principal Jessica Vinacco.
11. Vote to Approve: Additional coaching staff for BMC Durfee High School: assistant baseball
coach and assistant softball coach for a total of 2 additional coaching stipends.
12. Report: Progress of the Committee addressing its goals, as presented by Mr. Gabriel Andrade,
Evaluation/AIP Subcommittee Chair.
13. Vote to Approve: January’s monthly expense report, as presented by Mr. Michael Saunders,
Chief Financial Officer.
14. Vote to Approve: The second quarter budget transfers, as presented by Mr. Michael Saunders,
Chief Financial Officer.
15. Vote to Approve: The second quarter revolving fund, as presented by Mr. Michael Saunders,
Chief Financial Officer.
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Agenda: Regular Meeting of the Fall River School Committee – Monday, February 9, 2015
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
RETIREMENTS:
Name
Position
Effective
Mr. Steven Abdow
Mr. Paul Coogan
Ms. Madeline Davin
Mr. Edward Davis
Mr. Robert Dunse
Ms. Cheryl Feeney
Science Teacher, Durfee High School
Vice Principal Durfee High School
Paraprofessional, Silvia Elementary School
Technology Education Teacher, Kuss Middle School
Technology Education Teacher, Durfee High School
Elementary Teacher, Spencer Borden Elementary School
6/30/15
6/30/15
6/30/15
6/30/15
7/27/15
6/30/15
Ms. Denise Gagne
Ms. Cynthia Grammer
Mr. Michael Kelly
Ms. Karen LaFrance
Biology Teacher, Durfee High School
Director of Fine Arts, Fall River Public Schools
Physical Education Teacher, Fonseca Elementary School
Paraprofessional, Doran Elementary School
Ms. Athanasia Lenaghan
Paraprofessional, Watson Elementary School
6/30/15
6/30/15
7/9/15
6/30/15
2/28/15
*new date
RESIGNATIONS:
Name
Position
Effective
Mr. Andrew Almeida
Ms. Barbara Desai
Ms. Helia Ferreira
Ms. Sarah LeBreque
Ms. Shelly Seabrook
Paraprofessional, Spencer Borden Elementary School
English Teacher, Kuss Middle School
1:1 Paraprofessional, Spencer Borden Elementary School
Part-Time Nutrition Worker, Nutrition Department
School Adjustment Counselor, Resiliency Preparatory School
1/9/15
1/30/15
1/5/15
12/1/14
1/9/15
Ms. Katelyn Sleep
Paraprofessional, Henry Lord Community School
1/16/15
APPOINTMENTS:
Name/Address
Position
Effective
Salary/Certifications
Ms. Linda M. Bak
600 Cole Farm Road
Warwick, RI 02889
ELA Interventionist, Watson
Elementary School
12/3/14 –
6/30/15
$55.86 per hour
Master’s Degree, Step 11
License: Teacher of Students with
Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8)
Ms. Wendy A. Bellavance
131 Diman Street
Fall River, MA 02721
Mr. Christopher Blanchette
10 Quaker Avenue
Tiverton, RI 02878
Ms. Victoria Boie
35 Oxford Street
Fall River, MA 02721
Ms. Meaghan P. Cadorette
35 Bodwell Street
Somerset, MA 02726
Ms. Katherine L. Carroll
2 West Prospect Street
Greenville, RI 02828
Classroom Paraprofessional,
Silvia Elementary School
Interim Appt.
1/5/15
$12.51 per hour
Associate’s Degree, Step 1
8 Grade Social Studies Teacher,
Morton Middle School
1/5/15
$45,561
Bachelor’s Degree +15, Step 4
License: History (5-8)
Classroom Paraprofessional,
Greene Elementary School
1/20/15
$12.51 per hour
78 Credits, Step 1
Art Teacher, Doran Community
School
1/5/15
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English Teacher, Durfee High
School
90 day appt.
1/17/15
$38,813
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 1
License: Visual Art (PreK-8)
$38,813
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 1
License: English (8-12)
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Ms. Susan Cavaco
240 Horizon Way
Fall River, MA 02720
Ms. Mandy S. Connors
91 Monarch Street
Fall River, MA 02723
Mr. Alfred Contildes III
886 Black Plain Road
North Smithfield, RI 02896
Ms. Lucia F. Costa
188 Welcome Street
Fall River, MA 02721
Mr. Robert E. Deschenes III
371 Madison Street
Fall River, MA 02720
Ms. Hannah Eccles
3100 Elm Street
Dighton, MA 02715
Ms. Ashley J. Franco
202 Pinehurst Avenue
Swansea, MA 02777
Mr. Dale Frost
51 Broad Street
Fall River, MA 02724
Ms. Adrienne Gerstenecker
202 Main Street
Lakeville, MA 02347
Ms. Kylie A. Goettlich
952 Stonegate Landing
North Dighton, MA 02764
Ms. Kelly A. Juanego
252 Stevens Street
Fall River, MA 02721
Mr. Jason A. Kadlec
39 Quarry Street
Fall River, MA 02723
Ms. Gloriyancer Maldonado
51 Johnson Street
Fall River, MA 02723
Mr. Joshua Medeiros
192 Walker Street
Swansea, MA 02777
Ms. Melissa M. Pereira
386 Montaup Street
Fall River, MA 02724
Ms. Allison F. Semple
269 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
Ms. Thomanda Shaffer
Special Education 1:1
Paraprofessional, Silvia
Elementary School
Special Education (Self Contained
Classroom) Paraprofessional,
Spencer Borden Elementary
School
Science Teacher, Durfee High
School
1/12/15
$13.64
ParaPro Certified, Step 6
1/20/15
$12.51 per hour
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 1
1/20/15
$38,813
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 1
License: Document Needed
90 day appt.
Lunch Monitor, Henry Lord
Community School
12/8/14
Social Studies, Durfee High
School
1/26/15
Physical Education, Doran
Community School
2/2/15
$8.25 per hour
$38,813
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 1
License: History (8-12)
$64,171
Master’s Degree +30, Step 10
License: Physical Education (PreK-8)
7 Grade English Teacher,
Morton Middle School
1/5/15
$38,813
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 1
License: English (5-8)
Junior Part-Time Custodian, FRPS
1/6/15
$10.00 per hour
Grade 1 Teacher, Doran
Community School
1/12/15
$40,994
Master’s Degree, Step 1
License: Early Childhood: Teachers of
Students With and Without Disabilities
(PreK-2)
Classroom Paraprofessional,
Silvia Elementary School
1/5/15
$12.51 per hour
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 1
Special Education (Self Contained
Classroom) Paraprofessional
2/2/15
$12.51
Associate’s Degree, Step 1
Junior Part-Time Custodian, FRPS
1/20/15
$10.00 per hour
School Office Paraprofessional,
Henry Lord Community School
1/6/15
$12.51 per hour
122 Credits, Step 1
Special Education (Autism High
Functioning) Teacher, Silvia
Elementary School
12/29/14
$39,363
Bachelor’s Degree + 15, Step 1
License: Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8)
Data Specialist, FRPS
1/19/15
$43,000
ESL Inclusion Teacher, Fonseca
Elementary School
1/26/15
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Social Studies Teacher, Resiliency
90 day appt.
2/9/15
$38,813
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 1
License: Document Needed
$38,813
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251B Upper County Road
Dennisport, MA 02639
Mr. Robert N. Thibault
398 America Street
Fall River, MA 02721
Mr. Daneyel Thy
306 South Main Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
Ms. Jennifer Wasicsko
111 Arnold Street
Lincoln, RI 02865
Middle School
English Teacher, Stone
Therapeutic Day Middle School
1/5/15
Special Education Math Teacher,
Durfee High School
1/26/15
Special Education Teacher in a
Self-Contained Classroom,
Viveiros Elementary School
1/12/15
Bachelor’s Degree, Step 1
License: History (5-8)
$55,133
Master’s Degree +15, Step 7
License: English (5-8)
$40,994
Master’s Degree, Step 1
License: Moderate Disabilities (5-12)
$40,994
Master’s Degree, Step 1
License: Severe Disabilities (ALL)
DEATH NOTICES:
Name
Position(s) Held
Mr. Alfred Arnaldo
Mr. Edward P. Niewola
Custodian, FRPS
Custodian, FRPs
Date of Death
1/18/15
1/21/15
ADA Coordinator: Gary P. Howayeck, Esq.- 508.324.2650
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