180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
March 15, 2006
The following members were present: Mayor Bissonnette, Dana Cutter, David Barsalou, Marjorie Wojcik, Michael Pise, Debra Styckiewicz, Susan Lopes, Donald Lamothe, Sharon Nawrocki, Mary Beth Costello, Susan Lecca and Chester Szetela.
Also present were: Richard W. Rege, Jr., Shirley Alvira, James Devine, JoAnn Kupiec, Debra Schneeweis, Atty. Rebecca Bouchard, Sandra Stasiowski, Sarah Hoar, Joan Boratis, Cindy Conklin and Boy Scout Troop #131.
Superintendent’s Briefing:
The Superintendent’s briefing convened at 6:30 PM. The Superintendent reviewed the evening’s agenda. The Committee focused their discussion on the job description for the Energy Manager (agenda item 06-3-23), Section E of the Policy Manual (agenda item 06-3-25) and the transfer of funds (agenda item 06-3-17).
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 Announcement:
Mr. Rege announced Kindergarten Registration, “Mathlete” winners, Republican Kids in Print winners and the upcoming Internet Safety Workshop and Spaghetti Supper.
Open Public Input: None
State of the Schools Presentation – Athletics
Mrs. Boratis, Director of Athletics, gave a brief PowerPoint presentation on Athletics.
Approval of Minutes:
06-3-16
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Szetela to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on March 1, 2006.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Financial Matters:
06-3-17
A motion was made by Mr. Cutter to approve the transfer of funds (9) totaling $108,425.00.
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.
06-3-18
A motion was made by Mrs. Lopes to approve the second option Year for the contract with Waste Management for Refuse Removal and Recycling.
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:
06-3-19
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Pise to receive the Report on Personnel Action Taken.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-3-20
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to receive the minutes of the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee held on March 8, 2006.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Communication and Other Matters:
06-3-21
A motion was made by Mrs. Costello to approve the first reading of the Policy Regarding Electronic and Other Communication Devices, 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 - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
06-3-22
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Styckiewicz to remove the Non-Union Policy from the Policy Book and place it in the Contract Book as the Terms of Employment for Non-Union Personnel, as recommended by the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-3-23
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Lecca to amend the salary line in the job description for Energy Manager to read $64,000 - $72,000.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 opposed and the motion PASSED.
*Mr. Lamothe and Mr. Cutter were opposed.
A motion was made by Mr. Lamothe to approve the job description for Energy Manager.
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 - no
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 10 yes – 2 no and the motion PASSED.
06-3-24
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Barsalou to approve the home education plans as listed.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-3-25
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to amend Energy Conservation (File: E8) by striking the last line (“It will be the responsibility of the district administrators, through the Director of Maintenance, to implement, direct, monitor, evaluate, and report when required district energy conservation efforts”) from the policy.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
A motion was made by Mrs. Lecca to approve the second reading of Section E of the Policy Manual.
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.
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Pise at 8:10 PM to have a 5- minute recess.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-3-26
A motion was made by Mr. Szetela to approve the second reading of the CORI Policy (File: GBL-A).
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.
06-3-27
A motion was made by Mr. Cutter to approve the second reading of the Renaming Facilities Policy (File: FFA).
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.
06-3-28
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Lopes to approve the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 School Calendars.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-3-29
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Pise to authorize the Telecommunications Department to videotape for telecasting on CSC-TV, Cable Channel 5, the Fairview Veterans Memorial Middle School National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2006.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-3-30
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to authorize the Telecommunications Department to videotape for telecasting on CSC-TV, Cable Channel 5, the Annual Chicopee Council PTO Banquet to be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at no cost to the school department.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-3-31
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Costello to authorize Chicopee High School to accept a donation of $330.27 from Target and to send a letter of thanks.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-3-32
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Styckiewicz to authorize the Career and Technical Education division to accept a donation of $300 from the Chicopee Visiting Nurse Association and to send a letter of thanks.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Old Business: None
New Business:
New England School Development Council Conference
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to authorize members of the School Committee to attend the New England School Development Council (NESDEC) Conference on Planning and Maintaining Schools held on April 12 and 13, 2006
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Letters of Recognition
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Costello to send letters of recognition from the School Committee to Scholar Athletes/John and Abigail Adams Scholarship winners from Chicopee High School and Chicopee Comprehensive High School.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Use Of Information from the Sex Offender Registry
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Szetela to refer to Legal Counsel the question of how the policy regarding the Use Of Information from the Sex Offender Registry (File: E16) would effect a student in the school system who has been categorized as an sex offender.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Executive Session:
A motion was made by Mrs. Wojcik at 8:30 PM to adjourn into Executive Session for the purpose of collective bargaining and we will not return to the regular order of business.
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.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard W. Rege, Jr.
School Committee Secretary
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