180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
April 4, 2007
The following members were present: David Barsalou (7:45 PM), Marjorie Wojcik, Michael Pise Deborah Styckiewicz, Donald Lamothe, Sharon Nawrocki, Mary Beth Costello, Susan Lopes, Susan Lecca and Chester Szetela.
Absent were Mayor Michael Bissonnette and Dana Cutter.
Also present were: Richard W. Rege, Jr., James Devine, Debra Schneeweis, Andrea Stolar, Elizabeth Hoey, Adrian Flink, Neva Frumpkin, Sheila Hoffman, Sarah Hoar, Claire Thompson, Esq., Ann Ferriter, Matt Rigney, Kathy Treglia, Vanessa Brandt, 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 - absent
Mr. Barsalou - absent 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 - present
The roll call indicated 9 members present – 3 absent.
Public Announcements:
Mr. Rege announced school-related news, awards, and activities of interest to the viewing public.
Open Public Input:
Kathy Treglia and Vanessa Brandt addressed the Committee regarding the YMCA after-school program. Sandra Peret and Lisa Bienvenue spoke to the Committee regarding high school graduation requirements.
Visitors:
State of the Schools: Special Education
Mrs. Schneeweis gave a PowerPoint presentation showing special education enrollment, accomplishments and initiatives.
*Mr. Barsalou arrived at 7:45 PM.
Striving Readers Initiative Presentation
Mrs. Hoffman, Ms. Ferriter and Mr. Rigney gave a brief PowerPoint presentation explaining the Striving Readers Initiative.
*Mrs. Lopes left at 8:50 PM.
Approval of Minutes:
07-4-1
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Lecca to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on March 21, 2007.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Financial Matters:
07-4-2
A motion was made by Mr. Barsalou to approve the bills totaling $253,975.25 (Warrant S033007).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - absent Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 9 yes – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-4-3
A motion was made by Mrs. Styckiewicz to approve the bills totaling $290,778.68 (Warrant S040607).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - absent Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 9 yes – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Communications and Other Matters:
07-4-4
A motion was made by Mrs. Costello to approve the second reading of School District Goals (File: A3).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - absent Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 9 yes – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-4-5
A motion was made by Mrs. Nawrocki to approve the second reading of Section H of the Policy Manual.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - absent Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 9 yes – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-4-6
A motion was made by Mr. Pise to approve the second reading the Superintendent’s Evaluation policy (File: C3).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - absent Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 9 yes – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-4-7
A motion was made by Mr. Szetela to approve the job description for Grants Administrator.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - absent Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 9 yes – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-4-8
Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to authorize the YMCA of Greater Springfield to use Chicopee High School, Stefanik School and the Administration Building as bus stops for Camp Weber (June 25, 2007 – August 24, 2007).
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-4-9
A motion was made by Mrs. Lecca to approve the signage plans for the Captain John W. Maloney Athletic Field.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - absent Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 9 yes – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Day On the Hill
Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to authorize any School Committee member who would like to attend the Massachusetts Association of School Committee’s Day On the Hill (May 1, 2007) to do so.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Superintendent’s Evaluation Procedure
Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to refer the Superintendent’s Evaluation Procedure to the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Medicaid Account Status and Contract Terms
Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to request a report on the Medicaid Account status and the terms of the current contract with New England Medical Billing.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
After-School Program Leases
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to present the undersigned parents’ signatures for the YMCA to the Superintendent of Schools and further to request the Superintendent’s recommendation for after-school program selection to include a spreadsheet including starting and ending times, voucher acceptance, financial assistance, curriculum, physical education component, summer program offerings, and snow day availability.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
New Business:
Referral to Subcommittee
Voted: On motion by Mr. Pise to refer the March 16, 2007 communication from the Chicopee High School Council to the Facilities Subcommittee
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Executive Session:
A motion was made by Mr. Lamothe to adjourn at 9:39 PM into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing individual contracts and collective bargaining and we will not return to the regular order of business.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - absent Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - yes
Mrs. Lopes - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - yes
The roll call vote was 9 yes – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.