180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
November 1, 2006
The following members were present: Mayor Michael Bissonnette, Dana Cutter, David Barsalou, Marjorie Wojcik, Michael Pise, Deborah Styckiewicz, Donald Lamothe, Sharon Nawrocki, Mary Beth Costello, Susan Lecca and Chester Szetela.
Absent was Susan Lopes.
Also present were: Richard W. Rege, Jr., Shirley Alvira, James Devine, Stephen Nembirkow, Debra Schneeweis, Stanley Kozikowski, Stephen Buczko, Sarah Hoar, Claire Thompson, Esq., Debbie McCarthy, Chad Schaedler, 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 - absent Mr. Lamothe - present
Mrs. Nawrocki - present Mrs. Costello - present
Mr. Szetela - present Mrs. Lecca - present
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: None
Visitors: Connect EDU
Mr. Kozikowski, Principal, Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Stephen Buczko, Guidance Counselor, Chicopee Comprehensive High School, and Chad Schaedler, Connect EDU, presented the Connect EDU on-line college application process.
Visitors: District MCAS/AYP Report
Mr. Devine, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Accountability, gave a brief PowerPoint presentation on the district’s MCAS scores and AYP.
Approval of Minutes:
06-11-1
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Lecca to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on October 18, 2006.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Financial Matters:
06-11-2
A motion was made by Mr. Barsalou to approve the transfer of funds (4) totaling $500.00.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - out of chair
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 10 yes – 1 out of chair – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
06-11-3
A motion was made by Mr. Lamothe to approve the bills totaling $555,481.67 (Warrant S102706).
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 - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 11 yes – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
06-11-4
A motion was made by Mrs. Styckiewicz to approve the bills totaling $156,338.06 (Warrant S110306).
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 - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 11 yes – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
06-11-5
A motion was made by Mrs. Costello to award the bid for paper products to Mansfield Paper, the lowest qualified bidder.
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 - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 11 yes – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Reports:
06-11-6
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to receive the minutes of the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee held on October 25, 2006.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Communications and Other Matters:
06-11-7
Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to add language that will allow the members of the School Committee to address staff members through the Chairperson during meetings to the Rules of Order for Conducting Meetings.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 2 opposed – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
*Mrs. Nawrocki and Mr. Szetela were opposed.
Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to table agenda item #06-11-7 (…the Rules of Order for Conducting Meetings be approved, as recommended by the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee.)
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
06-11-8
A motion was made by Mr. Cutter to approve the first reading of the Naming Facilities policy (File: F3), as recommended by the Policy and Human resources Subcommittee.
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 - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 11 yes – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
06-11-9
A motion was made by Mr. Szetela to approve the first reading of the Public Complaints about School Personnel policy (File: (KEB), as recommended by the Policy and Human resources Subcommittee.
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 - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 11 yes – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
06-11-10
A motion was made by Mrs. Lecca to approve the first reading of the Policy Development policy (File: B25), as recommended by the Policy and Human resources Subcommittee.
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 - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 11 yes – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
06-11-11
Voted: On motion by Mr. Barsalou to approve the home education plans as listed.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
06-11-12
A motion was made by Mr. Lamothe to waive the Rentals and Use of School Buildings Policy (File: DFD) to allow Bodies In Motion use of the facilities at Bellamy Middle School on May 9, 10, 11 and 12, 2007.
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 - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 11 yes – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
06-11-13
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Styckiewicz to refer Rentals and Use of School Buildings Policy (File: DFD) to the Policy and Human resources Subcommittee.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Pathways Program at Lambert-Lavoie School
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to have a report regarding the Pathways Program housed at Lambert-Lavoie School presented at our next scheduled meeting, this report should include the entrance and exit guidelines, number of police and ambulance calls to the school to date, staffing – Paraprofessionals, Teachers, number of children, levels of disability, etc.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Executive Session:
A motion was made by Mrs. Wojcik to adjourn into Executives Session at 9:40 PM for the purpose of discussing individual and 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 - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
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, David Barsalou, Marjorie Wojcik, Michael Pise, Deborah Styckiewicz, Donald Lamothe, Sharon Nawrocki, Mary Beth Costello and Chester Szetela.
Absent were Dana Cutter, Susan Lopes and Susan Lecca.
Also present were: Richard W. Rege, Jr., Stephen Nembirkow and Sarah Hoar.
Re-Call to Order:
The meeting was re-called to order by Mayor Bissonnette, Chairperson, at 10:06 PM.
Assistant to the Superintendent for Telecommunications/Technology Services
A motion was made by Mrs. Costello to approve the employment contract between Rose Blais, Assistant to the Superintendent for Telecommunications/Technology Services, and Richard W. Rege, Jr., Superintendent of Schools, and to authorize the Chairperson to sign.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call vote was 9 yes – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Special Education
A motion was made by Mrs. Costello to approve the job description for Administrative Assistant to the Director of Special Education.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call vote was 9 yes – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Adjournment:
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to adjourn at 10:12 PM
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.