180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
October 18, 2006
The following members were present: Mayor Michael Bissonnette, Dana Cutter, David Barsalou, Marjorie Wojcik, Michael Pise, Deborah Styckiewicz, Susan Lopes, Donald Lamothe, Sharon Nawrocki, Mary Beth Costello and Chester Szetela.
Absent was Susan Lecca.
Also present were: Richard W. Rege, Jr., Shirley Alvira, James Devine, Stephen Nembirkow, Debra Schneeweis, Sarah Hoar, Claire Thompson, Esq., Rebecca Fennessey, Michael Lemme, Megan Fimbel, Tracey Williams, Nicole Dygon, Debbie McCarthy, Susan Balboni, Karen Rousseau, Kathy Mitchell (Chicopee Register) and Jeanette DeForge (The Republican).
Superintendent’s Briefing:
The Superintendent’s briefing convened at 6:30 PM. Mr. Rege, Superintendent of Schools, reviewed the evening’s agenda.
Call To Order:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bissonnette, Chairperson, 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 Bissonnette - present Mr. Cutter - present
Mr. Barsalou - present Mrs. Wojcik - present
Mr. Pise - present Mrs. Styckiewicz - present
Mrs. Lopes - present Mr. Lamothe - present
Mrs. Nawrocki - present Mrs. Costello - present
Mr. Szetela - present Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call indicated 11 members present and 1 absent.
Public Announcements:
Mr. Rege announced school-related news, awards, and activities of interest to the viewing public.
Open Public Input:
Karen Rousseau addressed the Committee regarding the plan to move Bowie School to Selser School.
Student Advisory Council:
Rebecca Fennessey introduced the following Student Advisory Council members: Michael Lemme, Megan Fimbel, Tracey Williams and Nicole Dygon. They spoke regarding candy sales in the buildings, the senior survey and lengthening the school day.
Approval of Minutes:
06-10-5
Voted: On motion by Mr. Szetela to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on October 4, 2006.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Financial Matters:
06-10-6
A motion was made by Mr. Cutter to approve the bills totaling $241,104.32 (Warrant S101306).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - yes Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call vote was 11 yes – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
06-10-7
A motion was made by Mrs. Lopes to approve the bills totaling $454,019.16 (Warrant S102006).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - yes Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call vote was 11 yes – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Reports:
06-10-8
Voted: On motion by Mr. Pise to receive the Report of Personnel Action Taken.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Communications and Other Matters:
06-10-9
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to approve the home education plans as listed.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Old Business:
Referral to Facilities Subcommittee
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to refer the public input/concerns and public input comments, as well as the letter from the Bowie PTO to the Facilities Subcommittee for discussion.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
New Business: None
Executive Session:
A motion was made by Mrs. Wojcik to adjourn into Executives Session at 8:30 PM for the purpose of approving Executive Session minutes and discussing non-union contracts, and we will return to the regular order of business, non-televised.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - yes Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call vote was 11 yes – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Return to Regular Order of Business:
The following members were present: Mayor Michael Bissonnette, Dana Cutter, Marjorie Wojcik, Michael Pise, Deborah Styckiewicz, Susan Lopes, Donald Lamothe, Sharon Nawrocki, Mary Beth Costello and Chester Szetela.
Absent were David Barsalou and Susan Lecca.
Also present were: Richard W. Rege, Jr., Stephen Nembirkow, Atty. Gordon Quinn, Atty. Megan Sullivan and Sarah Hoar.
Re-Call to Order:
The meeting was re-called to order by Mayor Bissonnette, Chairperson, at 9:56 PM.
Approval of Minutes:
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to approve the minutes of the Executive Session held on September 6, 2006, holding item #1 in Executive Session.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to approve the minutes of the Executive Session held on October 4, 2006, holding items #2 and 3 in Executive Session.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Adjournment:
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to adjourn at 9:59 PM
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.