180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
April 5, 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, JoAnn Kupiec, Debra Schneeweis, Atty. Claire Thompson, Sandra Stasiowski, Sarah Hoar, Deb McCarthy, Sandra Peret, Lisa Bienvenue and Jeanette DeForge (The Republican).
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 bills (agenda item 06-4-3) the Site Agreement with Sprint Spectrum L.P. (agenda item 06-4-4) and the last day of school (06-4-14).
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:
Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Rege, announced school-related news, awards, and activities of interest to the viewing public.
Open Public Input: Lisa Bienvenue – Budget FY 2007
Visitors: None
Approval of Minutes:
06-4-1
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Lecca to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on March 15, 2006.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Financial Matters:
06-4-2
A motion was made by Mr. Barsalou to approve the transfer of funds (10) totaling $15,450.00.
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.
06-4-3
A motion was made by Mr. Lamothe to approve the bills totaling $211,196.37 (Warrant S033106).
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.
06-4-4
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Styckiewicz to delete agenda item 06-4-4 (…the Site Agreement between Sprint Spectrum L.P. and the Chicopee Public Schools be approved and the Chairperson be authorized to sign).
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Reports:
06-4-5
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Styckiewicz to receive the minutes of the Facilities Subcommittee held on March 21, 2006.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-4-6
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Costello to receive the minutes of the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee held on March 22, 2006.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Reports:
06-4-7
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to receive the minutes of the Curriculum Subcommittee held on March 29, 2006.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Communication and Other Matters:
06-4-8
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Pise to authorize administration to research the cost of renovations to turn the “old Chicopee High School” into a middle school as well as the costs associated with renovating Bowie School, as recommended by the Facilities Subcommittee.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-4-9
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Lopes to approve the Superintendent’s Evaluation Instrument, as recommended by the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-4-10
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Cutter to request a report on the number of students in the middle and high school bands, as well as the Elementary Instrumental Music Program, to be submitted to the School Committee by June 30, 2006, as recommended by the Curriculum Subcommittee.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-4-11
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Szetela to approve the home education plans as listed.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-4-12
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Lecca to approve the job description for the Striving Readers Program Specialist.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-4-13
A motion was made by Mr. Barsalou to approve the second reading of the Electronic and Other communications Devices Use policy.
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.
06-4-14
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to approve Monday, June 26, 2006 as the last day of school which will be a half day of school.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-4-15
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Styckiewicz to authorize the Telecommunications Department to produce and telecast on CSC-TV, Cable Channel 5, Senator Stephen J. Buoniconti’s access television program, From the State House to Your House, at no cost to the School Department.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-4-16
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Costello to authorize Chicopee Comprehensive High School to accept a donation of $202.98 from Target and to send a letter of thanks.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
06-4-17
A motion was made by Mrs. Nawrocki to award the bid for computer supplies totaling $50,741.15 be awarded to the lowest qualified bidders as listed: Best Computer Supplies - $32,906.81, Comptree Inc. - $15,869.44, CDW Government, Inc. - $955.50, and CPC Mall Gov., Inc. - $1,009.40.
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:
Cancellation of Subcommittee Meetings
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Costello to refer the cancellation of subcommittee meetings to the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee to add to the Rules of Order for Conducting School Committee Meetings.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
New Business: None
Adjournment:
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to adjourn at 9:00 PM.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard W. Rege, Jr.
School Committee Secretary
RWR/sh