180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
May 3, 2006
The following members were present: Mayor 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, Debra Schneeweis, JoAnn Kupiec, Atty. Claire Thompson, Sarah Hoar, Sandra Stasiowski and Robert Allyn.
Superintendent’s Briefing:
The Superintendent’s briefing convened at 6:30 PM. Mr. Rege, Superintendent of Schools, reviewed the evening’s agenda. The Committee focused their discussion on the bills (agenda items #06-5-2 and #06-5-3) and the minutes of the Finance and Budget Subcommittee (agenda item #06-5-6).
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 – 1 absent.
Public Announcement:
Mr. Rege, Superintendent of Schools, announced school-related news, awards, and activities of interest to the viewing public.
Open Public Input:
Robert Allyn spoke to the School Committee regarding renewable energy sources and the fence in back of Lambert-Lavoie School.
Visitors: None
Approval of Minutes:
06-5-1
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Lecca to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on April 26, 2006 as corrected.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor -1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Financial Matters:
06-5-2
A motion was made by Mr. Barsalou to approve the bills totaling $980,758.97 (Warrant S042806).
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.
06-5-3
A motion was made by Mr. Lamothe to approve the bills totaling $547,355.62 (Warrant S050506).
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 - abstain Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 10 yes – 1 abstained – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
*Mrs. Nawrocki abstained due to a conflict of interest.
06-5-4
A motion was made by Mrs. Styckiewicz to approve the site agreement between Sprint Spectrum L.P. and the Chicopee Public Schools 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 - 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:
06-5-5
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Costello to receive the Damage to Buildings Report (January 1, 2006 through March 31, 2006).
Hand vote – 11 present in favor -1 absent and the motion PASSED.
06-5-6
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to receive the minutes of the Finance and Budget Subcommittee held on April 25, 2006.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor -1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Communication and Other Matters:
06-5-7
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Pise to approve the job description for Business Manager.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor -1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Old Business:
Mr. Cutter congratulated Elizabeth Kelly, student at Fairview Middle School, for her achievements as a performer.
New Business:
Referral to Subcommittee
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Pise to refer the communication from Kevin Guillette to the Finance and Budget Subcommittee.
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 7:28 PM for the purpose of approving Executive Session minutes, collective bargaining, discussing individual 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 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 Rege Jr., Atty. Claire Thompson and Sarah Hoar.
Re-Call to Order:
The meeting was re-called to order by Mayor Bissonnette, Chairperson, at 8:44 PM.
Adjournment:
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to adjourn at 8:45 PM
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Respectfully Submitted,
Richard W. Rege, Jr.
School Committee Secretary
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