180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
June 21, 2006
The following members were present: Mayor 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., Debra Schneeweis, JoAnn Kupiec, Sarah Hoar, Stanley Kozikowski, Dan Dulchinos, Sandra Stasiowski, Atty. Rebecca Bouchard, Sandra Bienvenue, Sandra Peret, Melvin Brown 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 7:05 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 – 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:
Elizabeth Wheeler addressed the Committee regarding the Director of School Cafeteria’s position. Melvin Brown spoke regarding education. Lisa Bienvenue spoke to the Committee regarding the Superintendent’s Evaluation and the increasing Workman’s Compensation costs. Sandra Peret addressed the Committee regarding duplicating efforts for the Curriculum Subcommittee and quarterly meetings regarding curriculum.
Visitors:
The Mayor presented Dan Dulchinos with a certificate of achievement for attaining his 600th win as Head Coach of the Chicopee Comprehensive High School Boys Varsity Baseball Team.
Approval of Minutes:
06-6-23
Voted: On motion by Mr. Szetela to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on June 7, 2006.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor -1 absent and the motion PASSED.
06-6-24
Voted: On motion by Mr. Cutter to approve the minutes of the Committee As A Whole Meeting held on June 13, 2006.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor -1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Financial Matters:
06-6-25
A motion was made by Mrs. Lopes to approve the bills totaling $557,824.88 (Warrant S061606).
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.
06-6-26
A motion was made by Mr. Pise to approve the contract amendment between Richard W. Rege, Jr., Superintendent of Schools and Steven Bousquet, Principal, Lambert-Lavoie School 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 - no Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call vote was 10 yes – 1 no – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
06-6-27
A motion was made by Mrs. Nawrocki to approve Salary Schedule for Non-Union Personnel Cycle I.
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:
06-6-28
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to receive the Report of Personnel Action Taken .
Hand vote – 11 present in favor -1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Communications and Other Matters:
06-6-29
A motion was made by Mrs. Styckiewicz to remove the District Wellness Policy from the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee and to approve the first reading.
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.
06-6-30
A motion was made by Mr. Lamothe to waive the School Committee Meetings Policy (File B13) for the purpose of beginning Business Manager interviews at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, June 28, 2006.
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:
Letter of Appreciation
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Costello to send a letter to Russ Nubile thanking him for his expertise on the Chicopee Comprehensive High School Building Commission.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor -1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Referral to Subcommittee
VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Costello to refer the report from Krystal Beaulieu on the Graduation Requirements for Chicopee’s high schools to the Curriculum Subcommittee.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor -1 absent and the motion PASSED.
New Business:
Class of 2006 Statistics
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Pise to refer the Class of 2006 Statistics to the Curriculum Subcommittee.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor -1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Adjournment:
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to adjourn at 8:05 PM
Hand vote – 11 present in favor -1 absent and the motion PASSED.