180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
November 15, 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, Stephen Nembirkow, Debra Schneeweis, Sarah Hoar, Claire Thompson, Esq., Debbie McCarthy, Sue Nally, 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: Sue Nally addressed the Committee regarding the Pathways Program at Lambert Lavoie School.
Visitors: None
Approval of Minutes:
06-11-15
Voted: On motion by Mr. Szetela to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on November 1, 2006.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Financial Matters:
06-11-16
A motion was made by Mr. Cutter to approve the bills totaling $112,801.16 (Warrant S111006.)
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.
06-11-17
A motion was made by Mrs. Lopes to approve the bills totaling $235,790.21 (Warrant S111706).
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:
06-11-18
Voted: On motion by Mr. Pise to receive the Report on Personnel Action Taken.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Communications and Other Matters:
06-11-19
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to remove the Rules of Order for Conducting Meetings from the table.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
A motion was made by Mrs. Nawrocki to approve the Rules of Order for Conducting Meetings.
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.
06-11-20
A motion was made by Mrs. Costello to approve the second 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 - no
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 10 yes – 1 no – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
06-11-21
A motion was made by Mrs. Styckiewicz to approve the second 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 - 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.
06-11-22
A motion was made by Mr. Lamothe to approve the second 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 - 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.
06-11-23
A motion was made by Mr. Barsalou to authorize the Career and Technical Education Division be authorized to accept a donation of a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu LS from Erick Stone.
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.
Old Business:
Presentation of the Pathways Program at Lambert-Lavoie School
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to suspend the rules to have the Pathways Program Report presented verbally to the School Committee in response to parental concerns at Lambert-Lavoie School.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Mrs. Schneeweis reviewed the written report and answered questions from the Committee.
$8.5 Million Bond Reauthorization
A motion was made by Mr. Lamothe to rescind the remainder of the $8.5 million bond for repairs and to send a letter to the Board of Alderman Education Subcommittee Chair and President of the Board of Alderman to re-bond or apply the remaining $2.5 million to be used for furniture, fixtures and equipment for Chicopee Comprehensive High School so that the building will be opened with new shop equipment and furniture.
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.
Referral to Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to refer #9 of the Rules of Order (A vote of at least two thirds of the full board shall be required to accept new policies of the School Committee at the first and second reading of such policies, and to adopt such policies. For the annual budget, contracts, and School Committee appointments, an affirmative roll call vote of a majority of the whole Committee shall be required. For the election of a Superintendent, a two-thirds vote by roll call of the whole Committee shall be required. For suspending Parliamentary Rules a two-thirds vote by roll call of the present and voting Committee shall be required) to the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
New Business:
Superintendent’s Annual Statistical Report
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to refer the Superintendent’s Annual Statistical Report to a Committee as a Whole Meeting to be scheduled as soon as possible.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Adjournment:
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to adjourn at 8:20 PM
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.