180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
November 7, 2007
The following members were present: Mayor Michael Bissonnette, Dana Cutter, David Barsalou, Marjorie Wojcik, Deborah Styckiewicz, Susan Lopes, Donald Lamothe, Sharon Nawrocki, Mary Beth Costello, Susan Lecca and Chester Szetela.
Absent was Michael Pise.
Also present were: Richard W. Rege, Jr., Deborah Drugan, Debra Schneeweis, Alvin W. Morton, I, Stephen Nembirkow, Sarah Hoar, Debbie Aickelin, Rebecca Bouchard, Esq., 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 7:00 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 - absent 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 11 members present – 2 absent.
Public Announcements: Mr. Rege announced school-related news, awards, and activities of interest to the viewing public.
Open Public Input: None
Visitors: Mrs. Drugan, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Accountability, gave a brief PowerPoint presentation outlining the District’s MCAS scores and AYP status.
*Mr. Cutter left at 8:00 PM.
Approval of Minutes:
07-11-1
Voted: On motion by Mr. Szetela to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on October 17, 2007.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Financial Matters:
07-11-2
A motion was made by Mrs. Lopes to approve the transfer of funds (2) totaling $16,000.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - absent 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 10 yes – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-11-3
A motion was made by Mrs. Nawrocki to approve the bills totaling $456,970.64 (Warrant S102607).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - absent 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 10 yes – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-11-4
A motion was made by Mrs. Costello to approve the bills totaling $346,230.36 (Warrant S110207).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - absent 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 10 yes – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-11-5
A motion was made by Mrs. Styckiewicz to approve the bills totaling $458,175.34 (Warrant S110907).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - absent 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 10 yes – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-11-6
A motion was made by Mr. Lamothe to award the bid for the gas main installation at Lambert-Lavoie School to Accurate Mechanical Corp., the lowest qualified bidder.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - absent 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 10 yes – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-11-7
Voted: On motion by Mr. Barsalou to receive the minutes of the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee held on October 24, 2007.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Communications and Other Matters:
07-11-8
A motion was made by Mrs. Lecca to approve the first reading of the Pregnant Students policy (File: JIE).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - absent 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 10 yes – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-11-9
A motion was made by Mr. Szetela to approve the first reading of the Homeless Students: Enrollment Rights and Services policy (File: JFABD).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - absent 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 10 yes – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-11-10
A motion was made by Mrs. Lopes to approve the first reading of the Students with Disabilities Eligible for Special Education Services policy (File: IGB).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - absent 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 10 yes – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-11-11
A motion was made by Mr. Nawrocki to approve the first reading of the Students with Disabilities Requiring 504 Plans policy (File: IHBA).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - absent 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 10 yes – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-11-12
A motion was made by Mrs. Costello to approve the first reading of the English Language Learners (File: IHBEA) policy.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - absent 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 10 yes – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-11-13
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Styckiewicz to approve the home education plans as listed.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Old Business:
Thank You Letter
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to send a letter of thanks to the Chicopee Lodge of Elks #1849 for their donation of dictionaries to all third grade students.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
National Honor Society/National Junior Honor Society
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to have a presentation by Bellamy Middle School, Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Chicopee High School and Fairview Veterans Memorial Middle School on the criteria for the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society membership.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Naming of Facilities at Chicopee High School
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Lecca to refer the list of names submitted for naming facilities at Chicopee High School to the Facilities Subcommittee.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
New Business:
Policy Waiver
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to waive the School Committee Meetings policy (file: B13) so that the Tour of Selser School on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 may begin at 6:30 PM and the Facilities Subcommittee on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 may begin at 7:30 PM at Barry School.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Executive Session:
A motion was made by Mrs. Wojcik to adjourn at 8:20 PM into Executive Session for the purpose of collective bargaining, discussing litigation and individual contracts, and we will return to the regular order of business.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - absent 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 10 yes – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Return to Regular Order of Business:
The following members were present: Mayor Michael Bissonnette, David Barsalou, Marjorie Wojcik, Susan Lopes, Sharon Nawrocki, Mary Beth Costello, Susan Lecca and Chester Szetela.
Absent were Michael Pise, Deborah Styckiewicz, Dana Cutter and Donald Lamothe.
Also present were: Richard W. Rege, Jr., Stephen Nembirkow and Sarah Hoar.
Re-Call to Order:
The meeting was re-called to order by Mayor Bissonnette, Chairperson, at 11:10 PM.
Adjournment
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to adjourn at 11:12 PM.
Hand vote – 8 present in favor – 4 absent and the motion PASSED.