Approved and
recommendations
adopted without corrections
Reg SC Mtg
9/7/05
The following members were present: Mayor Goyette, Dana Cutter, Shane Brooks, Marjorie Wojcik, Michael Pise, Rev. Jonathan Tetherly, Susan Lopes, Donald Lamothe, Ronald Chapdelaine, Mary Beth Costello (7:06 PM), Susan Lecca and Chester Szetela.
Also present were: Richard w, Rege, Jr. Richard J. Cunningham, JoAnn Kupiec, Atty. Claire Thompson, Sandra Stasiowski, Ron Simard, Scott Chapdelaine, Sarah Hoar, Deborah Wandas Socha, Public Attendance: Stephen Dauphine (Mount Vernon Group), Dennis Daly (Mount Vernon Group), Adam Lamontagne, Lisa Bienvenue, Sandra Peret, Sharon Nawrocki, Press: Jeanette DeForge (The Republican).
Call To Order:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Mayor Goyette, at 7:00 PM and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Moment of Silence:
A moment of silence was observed for those who serve in the military and for others who help to protect us.
Roll Call Board Attendance:
Mayor Goyette - present Mr. Cutter - present
Mr. Brooks - present Mrs. Wojcik - present
Mr. Pise - present Rev. Tetherly - present
Mrs. Lopes - present Mr. Lamothe - present
Mr. Chapdelaine - present Mrs. Costello - absent
Mr. Szetela - present Mrs. Lecca - present
The roll call indicated 11 members present – 1 absent.
Roll Call Vote Order:
Name drawn to begin roll call voting for this meeting: Dana Cutter, Ward 1.
Public Announcements:
Mr. Rege thanked School Committee, Staff and Parents for the warm welcome he has received as new Superintendent and stated he is looking forward to the school year. The first announcement for the evening was taken from a newsletter from UMASS about faculty members in the School Psychology program who are a part of the federal Reading First grant, which is designed to help underperforming schools boost the reading scores of children in kindergarten through third grade. Stefanik School was among 16 state schools that had a significant decrease in the number of students at the warning, or lowest level of reading proficiency, while Bowe School was among 10 schools that had a significant increase in the number of students at the top reading level. This data is based on MCAS results from 2002-04. Mr. Rege thanked Mrs. Drugan and Mr. Karlin for a job well done. The NAAR’s (National Alliance for Autism Research) has recognized teacher Melissa Dacosta for her autism awareness efforts at Bellamy Middle School. The students, under the guidance of Melissa Dacosta, sold more than 500 footprints, posting them on walls, doors and even the ceilings. The class that sold the most footprints was rewarded with a pizza party. The school also held an assembly during April for Autism Awareness month that included stories read by some of Melissa’s students who are affected with autism. Mr. Rege thanked Melissa Dacosta and Paul Radwanski for the exceptional work they have done. Mr. Rege read a memo regarding student drop-off and pick-up during construction at Chicopee Comprehensive High School. Mr. Rege gave a special thanks to Mr. Cunningham for his help with his transition into the Superintendent position.
Mrs. Costello arrived at 7:06 PM.
Public Input: Lisa Bienvenue – School Reuse
Visitors: Stephen Dauphine, Mount Vernon Group
Dennis Daly, Mount Vernon Group
An update was given on the building of the new Chicopee Comprehensive High School and the potential reuse of Chapin School.
5 Minute Recess
VOTED: A motion was made by Mrs. Lecca for a 5 minute recess.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Return to Order:
The meeting was re-called to order by Mayor Goyette at 8:19 PM.
Approval of Minutes:
05-8-1
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Lecca to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on July 13, 2005. Attachment #1
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Financial Matters:
05-8-2
A motion was made by Mr. Brooks to approve the Transfer of Funds (2) totaling $260,480.75. Attachment #2
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Goyette - yes Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Brooks - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Rev. Tetherly - yes
Mrs. Lopes - yes Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mr. Chapdelaine - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
05-8-3
A motion was made by Mr. Lamothe to approve the Employment Contract between Michele M. Partyka, Acting Principal and Richard W. Rege, Jr., Superintendent of Schools for the period July 18, 2005 through June 30, 2006, and to authorize the Chairperson to sign.
Attachment #3
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Goyette - yes Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Brooks - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Rev. Tetherly - yes
Mrs. Lopes - yes Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mr. Chapdelaine - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
05-8-4
A motion was made by Rev. Tetherly to award the bid for milk products to Garelick Farms, the lowest qualified bidder.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Goyette - yes Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Brooks - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Rev. Tetherly - yes
Mrs. Lopes - yes Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mr. Chapdelaine - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
05-8-5
A motion was made by Mrs. Costello to approve the After-School Program as follows:
§ YMCA – Bellamy Middle School
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Goyette - yes Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Brooks - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Rev. Tetherly - yes
Mrs. Lopes - yes Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mr. Chapdelaine - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
Reports:
05-8-6
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Chapdelaine to receive the Superintendent’s Report of Personnel Action Taken.
Attachment #4
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Communications and Other Matters:
05-8-7
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Pise to authorize the Chicopee School Department to accept the donation of $215.07 from Community Crusade for Children’s Kiducation Fund.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
05-8-8
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Lopes to authorize the Fairview Veterans Memorial Middle School to accept the following donations and to send a letter of thanks:
§ Fairview American Legion Post 438 - $250.00
§ Wal-Mart - $1,000.00
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
05-8-9
A motion was made by Mr. Cutter to approve the second reading of the Career and Technical Education Admissions Policy as amended and refer to Atty. Thompson, Principal Stanley Kozikowski, Career and Technical Education Director Ken Widelo, and return to School Committee at next meeting.
Attachment #5
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Goyette - yes Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Brooks - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Rev. Tetherly - yes
Mrs. Lopes - yes Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mr. Chapdelaine - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
05-8-10
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Szetela that the Chapin Alternative School be renamed Chicopee Academy.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
05-8-11
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to approve the home education plans as listed.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Old Business:
A motion was made by Mr. Cutter to return Chapin School to the City of Chicopee.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Goyette - yes Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Brooks - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Rev. Tetherly - yes
Mrs. Lopes - yes Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mr. Chapdelaine - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
Mayor Goyette asked Mrs. Wojcik to take the Chair at 8:25 PM so he could comment on the motion made by Mr. Cutter.
Return of Gavel
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Lecca to return the gavel to the Mayor.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Feasibility Study
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Costello to have the information that was given to the Chicopee School Committee on August 17, 2005 by Stephen Dauphine and Dennis Daly from Mt. Vernon Group placed on file at the main library on Front St. Only public information would be given.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Opt-out Policy
VOTED: on motion by Rev. Tetherly to have a copy of the opt-out for Military handed out to students.
This motion was withdrawn.
Sidewalk Construction
VOTED: On motion by Rev. Tetherly for the Superintendent to give a report to School Committee on the projected sidewalk construction in Ward 5.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Chapin School
VOTED: On motion by Rev. Tetherly to form a committee to conduct a celebration of Chapin School and its traditions, to be held in the near future.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
New Business:
VOTED: A motion was made by Mr. Pise that a presentation be given on the Lindamood Bell program at a School Committee meeting.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
VOTED: A motion was made by Mr. Lamothe for a presentation to be given on the School Lunch Budget, including use of the revolving account. To be presented some time either in October or November.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Mrs. Wojcik to adjourn into Executive Session at 8:59 PM, for the purpose of approving Executive Session minutes and discussing an individual contract, and we will return to the regular order of business, non-televised.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Goyette - yes Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Brooks - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Rev. Tetherly - yes
Mrs. Lopes - yes Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mr. Chapdelaine - absent Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
Return to Regular Order of Business:
The following members were present: Mayor Goyette, Dana Cutter, Marjorie Wojcik, Michael Pise, Rev. Jonathan Tetherly, Susan Lopes, Donald Lamothe, Mary Beth Costello, Chester Szetela and Susan Lecca.
Absent were Shane Brooks and Ronald Chapdelaine.
Also present were: Richard W. Rege, Jr., Atty. Claire Thompson.
Re-Call to Order:
The meeting was re-called to order by Chairperson, Mayor Goyette, at 10:20 PM.
Roll Call Board Attendance:
Mayor Goyette - present Mr. Cutter - present
Mr. Brooks - absent Mrs. Wojcik - present
Mr. Pise - present Rev. Tetherly - present
Mrs. Lopes - present Mr. Lamothe - present
Mr. Chapdelaine - absent Mrs. Costello - present
Mr. Szetela - present Mrs. Lecca - present
The roll call indicated 10 members present – 2 absent.
A motion was made by Mrs. Lecca to approve the position of Administrative Assistant to the Director of Maintenance for one year at a salary of $39,400 to be included in the Non-Union Cycle I contract.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Goyette - yes Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Brooks - absent Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Rev. Tetherly - yes
Mrs. Lopes - yes Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mr. Chapdelaine - absent Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 10 yes – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
New Business:
Business Manager
The School Committee discussed the position of Business Manager.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard W. Rege, Jr.
School Committee Secretary
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