180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
October 3, 2007
The following members were present: Dana Cutter, David Barsalou, Marjorie Wojcik, Michael Pise, Deborah Styckiewicz, Susan Lopes, Donald Lamothe, Sharon Nawrocki, Mary Beth Costello and Chester Szetela.
Absent were Mayor Michael Bissonnette and Susan Lecca.
Also present were: Richard W. Rege, Jr., Deborah Drugan, Debra Schneeweis, Alvin W. Morton, I, Sarah Hoar, Debbie Aickelin, Claire Thompson, Esq., Sandra Peret, Lisa Bienvenue 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 Mrs. Wojcik, Vice-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 - absent 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 10 members present – 2 absent.
Public Announcements:
Mr. Rege announced school-related news, awards, and activities of interest to the viewing public.
Open Public Input: Sandra Peret addressed the Committee on the subject of students’ academic progress and Lisa Bienvenue spoke regarding the Superintendent’s Evaluation.
Visitors: None
Approval of Minutes:
07-10-1
Voted: On motion by Mr. Szetela to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on September 19, 2007.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-10-2
Voted: On motion by Mr. Cutter to approve the minutes of the Committee As A Whole Meeting of the School Committee held on September 24, 2007.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Financial Matters:
07-10-3
A motion was made by Mrs. Lopes to approve the bills totaling $516,571.25 (Warrant S092807).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - absent 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 10 yes – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-10-4
A motion was made by Mr. Pise to approve the bills totaling $313,055.95 (Warrant S100507).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - absent 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 10 yes – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Communications and Other Matters:
07-10-5
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to refer the following policies to the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee for review: Student Activity Funds Management, English Language Learners, Homeless Students, Pregnant Students, Students with Disabilities Requiring 504 Plans, and Students with Disabilities Eligible for Special Education Services.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-10-6
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to approve the home education plans as listed.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Discussion: MASC/MASS Annual Conference (Official Voting Delegate)
VOTED: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to nominate Marjorie Wojcik as the Official Voting Delegate for the MASC/MASS Annual Conference.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Old Business:
Before and After-School Childcare Programs
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello that the school district look at other communities in regards to their before and after-school programs.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Per Pupil Expenditure Report
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to refer the Per Pupil Expenditure Report to the Finance Subcommittee.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Chicopee High School Preschool Program Status Report
Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to request a status report on the preschool program at Chicopee High School (specifically whether or not it is self-sustaining).
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
New Business:
Hand Sanitizer Stations
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki that the Superintendent research the possibility of placing appropriate hand sanitizers as you enter the cafeterias in all our schools for student use (report of feasibility, cost and possible grants available from Federal and State Health Departments, etc. for our next scheduled meeting).
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Out of Attendance Zone Transfer Policy and Procedures
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to refer the Out of Attendance Zone Transfer Policy and Procedures to the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee for the possibility of creating a policy that would address the “Out of Attendance Zone” criteria for both high schools.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Library Materials Selection Policy and Library Media Technology Procedures
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to refer the Library Materials Selection Policy and Library Media Technology Procedures to the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee for review and to Atty. Thompson for guidelines for community standards.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
MASC/MASS Joint Conference Delegate Resolutions
Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to refer the MASC/MASS Joint Conference Delegate Resolutions to the next School Committee meeting.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Adjournment
Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to adjourn at 8:32 PM.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.