180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
December 19, 2007
The following members were present: Dana Cutter, David Barsalou, Michael Pise, Deborah Styckiewicz, Susan Lopes, Sharon Nawrocki, Mary Beth Costello, and Chester Szetela.
Absent were Mayor Michael Bissonnette, Marjorie Wojcik, Donald Lamothe and Susan Lecca.
Also present were: Adam Lamontagne, Richard W. Rege, Jr., Deborah Drugan, Alvin W. Morton, I, Stephen Nembirkow, Debra Schneeweis, Samuel Karlin, Lynn Clark, Norman Burgess, Jennifer Dold, Joe Canata, Cindy Rodolakis, Sarah Hoar, Claire Thompson, 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 Mr. Pise 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 - absent
Mr. Pise - present Mrs. Styckiewicz - present
Mrs. Lopes - present Mr. Lamothe - absent
Mrs. Nawrocki - present Mrs. Costello - present
Mr. Szetela - present Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call indicated 8 members present – 4 absent.
Public Announcements: Mr. Rege announced school-related news, awards, and activities of interest to the viewing public.
Open Public Input: None
Visitors:
School for Life/Truancy Program Report
Cindy Rodolakis, Supervisor of Attendance, and Joe Canata, School for Life Coordinator, addressed the Committee on their work to improve student attendance in the district.
Expanded Learning Time at Patrick E. Bowe School
Samuel Karlin, Principal, Patrick E. Bowe School, gave a brief PowerPoint showing the results of a parent survey on the Expanded Learning Time program.
State of the Schools – Anna E. Barry School, Herbert E. Bowie Memorial School and Gen. John J. Stefanik School
Lynn Clark, Principal, Anna E. Barry School, Norman Burgess, Principal, Herbert E. Bowie Memorial School and Jennifer Dold, Principal, Gen. John J. Stefanik School, presented a brief PowerPoint presentation that showed their schools’ demographics, MCAS Scores, AYP status, CPI History, initiatives and accomplishments.
Approval of Minutes:
07-12-13
Voted: On motion by Mr. Szetela to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on December 5, 2007.
Hand vote – 8 present in favor – 4 absent and the motion PASSED.
Financial Matters:
07-12-14
A motion was made by Mr. Cutter to approve the bills totaling $668,773.77 (Warrant S121407).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - absent Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - absent
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - yes Mr. Lamothe - absent
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call vote was 8 yes – 4 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-12-15
A motion was made by Mrs. Lopes to approve the bills totaling $483,053.20 (Warrant S122107).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - absent Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - absent
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - yes Mr. Lamothe - absent
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call vote was 8 yes – 4 absent and the motion PASSED.
Reports:
07-12-16
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to receive the Report on Personnel Action Taken.
Hand vote – 8 present in favor – 4 absent and the motion PASSED.
Communications and Other Matters: None
Old Business:
Energy Education Inc.
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to request Ken Parson, Energy Manager, to come to a January School Committee meeting and explain the energy conservation program, highlighting cost savings.
Hand vote – 8 present in favor – 4 absent and the motion PASSED.
New Business:
Organizational School Committee Meeting
A motion was made by Mrs. Nawrocki to waive the School Committee Organizational Meeting Policy (File: B8) so that the Organization Meeting can be held on January 16, 2007 pending legal opinion.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - absent Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - absent
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - yes Mr. Lamothe - absent
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call vote was 8 yes – 4 absent and the motion PASSED.
Executive Session
A motion was made by Mr. Szetela to adjourn into Executive Session at 9:14 PM for the purpose of discussing an individual contract and we will return to the regular order of business.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - absent Mr. Cutter - yes
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - absent
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - yes Mr. Lamothe - absent
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call vote was 8 yes – 4 absent and the motion PASSED.
Return to Regular Order of Business:
The following members were present: David Barsalou, Michael Pise, Deborah Styckiewicz, Susan Lopes, Sharon Nawrocki, Mary Beth Costello, and Chester Szetela.
Absent were Mayor Michael Bissonnette, Dana Cutter, Marjorie Wojcik, Donald Lamothe and Susan Lecca.
Also present were: Claire Thompson, Esq. and Sarah Hoar.
Re-Call to Order:
The meeting was re-called to order by Mr. Pise at 9:36 PM.
Adjournment
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to adjourn at 9:38 PM.
Hand vote – 7 present in favor – 5 absent and the motion PASSED.