180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
December 20, 2006
The following members were present: Mayor Michael Bissonnette, Dana Cutter, David Barsalou, Marjorie Wojcik, Michael Pise, Deborah Styckiewicz, Susan Lopes (8:12 AM), Donald Lamothe, Sharon Nawrocki, Mary Beth Costello, Susan Lecca and Chester Szetela.
Also present were: Senator Michael Knapik, Representative Joseph Wagner, Richard W. Rege, Jr., Shirley Alvira, James Devine, Stephen Nembirkow, Debra Schneeweis, Sarah Hoar, Claire Thompson, Esq., Claude Chapdelaine, Mathew Francis, Carol Rege, Alfred Picard, Michael Lemme, Megan Fimbel, Whitely Smiley, 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 - present
The roll call indicated 12 members present.
Public Announcements:
Mr. Rege announced school-related news, awards, and activities of interest to the viewing public.
Open Public Input: None.
Visitors: Student Advisory Council
Michael Lemme, Megan Fimbel and Whitely Smiley discussed the student survey that they will be sending to Freshmen this coming spring.
State of the Schools Presentation (Edward Bellamy Middle School)
Mr. Francis gave a brief PowerPoint presentation which showed his school’s MCAS scores, AYP Status and new initiatives.
Approval of Minutes:
06-12-11
Voted: On motion by Mr. Szetela to approve the minutes of the Committee as a Whole Meeting of the School Committee held on November 21, 2006.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-12-12
Voted: On motion by Mr. Cutter to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on December 6, 2006.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Financial Matters:
06-12-13
A motion was made by Mrs. Lopes to approve the transfer of funds (5) totaling $4,000.00.
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 - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
06-12-14
A motion was made by Mr. Pise to approve the bills totaling $295,645.18 (Warrant S121506).
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 - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
06-12-15
A motion was made by Mrs. Nawrocki to approve the bills totaling $432,452.78 (Warrant S122206).
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 - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
06-12-16
A motion was made by Mrs. Costello to approve the contract amendment between the Chicopee School Committee and Stephen Nembirkow, Business Manager and to authorize the Chairperson to sign.
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 - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
06-12-17
A motion was made by Mrs. Styckiewicz to approve the contract amendment between Richard W. Rege, Jr., Superintendent of Schools, and JoAnn Kupiec, Assistant Business Manager and to authorize the Chairperson to sign.
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 - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
06-12-18
A motion was made by Mr. Lamothe to approve the Salary Schedule for Non-Union Personnel Cycle I as revised.
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 - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
Reports:
06-12-19
Voted: On motion by Mr. Barsalou to receive the Report of Personnel Action Taken.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Communications and Other Matters:
06-12-20
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Lecca to approve the revised job description for Academic and Career and Technical Education Coordinator.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-12-21
A motion was made by Mr. Szetela to approve the School Improvement Plan for Edward Bellamy Middle School, contingent upon funding.
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 - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
06-12-22
A motion was made by Mr. Cutter to waive the School Committee Meetings policy (File: B13) be waived so that the Salary Task Force meeting scheduled for January 11, 2007, may begin at 6:30 PM.
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 - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Referral to Subcommittee
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Lecca to refer the issue of electronic communications to the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee as well as legal counsel for her professional opinion.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Adjournment
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to adjourn at 8:26 PM.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.