180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
February 28, 2007
The following members were present: Dana Cutter, David Barsalou, Marjorie Wojcik, Michael Pise, Deborah Styckiewicz, Donald Lamothe, Sharon Nawrocki, Mary Beth Costello, Susan Lopes and Chester Szetela.
Absent were Mayor Michael Bissonnette and Susan Lecca.
Also present were: Richard W. Rege, Jr., Shirley Alvira, James Devine, Stephen Nembirkow, Ronald Simard, Sarah Hoar, Claire Thompson, Esq., Joan Boratis, Kenneth Parsons, Debbie McCarthy, Paul Hamman (EEI), Angelo Spadaccini (EEI), Jeanette DeForge (The Republican) and Kathy Mitchell (Chicopee Register)
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: None
Visitors:
Energy Education Inc.
Mr. Parsons reviewed a brief PowerPoint presentation on the first six months of the Energy Education, Inc. program.
State of the Schools Presentation: Athletics
Mrs. Boratis, Athletics Coordinator, gave a brief PowerPoint presentation on athletics, specifically the accomplishments of this year’s teams, the athletics budget and the need for two full-time Athletic Trainers.
Approval of Minutes:
07-2-18
Voted: On motion by Mr. Szetela to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on February 7, 2007.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Financial Matters:
07-2-19
A motion was made by Mr. Cutter to approve the bills totaling $684,840.98 (Warrant S022307).
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.
07-2-20
A motion was made by Mrs. Lopes to approve the bills totaling $644,268.42 (Warrant S030207).
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 - abstain Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call vote was 9 yes – 1 abstain – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
*Mrs. Nawrocki abstained due to a conflict of interest.
Reports:
07-2-21
Voted: On motion by Mr. Pise to receive the Report on Personnel Action Taken.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Communications and Other Matters:
07-2-22
A motion was made by Mrs. Nawrocki to approve the second reading of the Student, Staff and Visitor Identification Policy (File: G5) as amended (…visitors, all school staff in the Elementary, Middle and High Schools and all students and staff in the Middle and High Schools shall clearly …).
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.
07-2-23
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to authorize the Telecommunications Department be authorized to videotape for telecasting on CSC-TV Cable Channel 5 the Fairview Veterans Memorial Middle School National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony to be held on March 22, 2007.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-2-24
A motion was made by Mr. Barsalou to waive the School Committee Meetings policy (File: B13) so that the Salary Task Force meeting scheduled for March 8, 2007 may begin at 6:30 PM.
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.
Old Business:
Athletic Trainers
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to refer to the Salary Task Force the hiring of two Athletic Trainers, one for each high school. The hiring of the Athletic Trainers will hopefully be as soon as possible.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
New Business:
Letters of Congratulations
Voted: On motion by Mr. Pise to send letters of congratulations to the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce award recipients: Zasco Productions, Business of the Year, Ted Garczynski, Citizen of the Year and Paul R. Depelteau, Volunteer of the Year.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
New Business (cont.):
Dual Enrollment
Voted: On motion by Mr. Pise to send letters to Senator Knapik, Senator Buoniconti, Representative Wagner, Representative Curran and Representative Welch, requesting support for state budget aid for the Dual Enrollment Program.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Referral to Subcommittee
Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to refer the athletics budget to the Finance and Budget Subcommittee.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.
Adjournment:
Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to adjourn at 8:49 PM.
Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.