Regular Meeting of the School Committee

180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020

July 11, 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., Stephen Nembirkow, Deborah Drugan, Jordana Harper-Ewert, Jennifer Dold, Sarah Hoar, Debbie McCarthy, Rodney Laskowski, Claire Thompson, Esq., Kathy Mitchell (Chicopee Register) 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 introduced two new principals: Jennifer Dold, Principal at Stefanik School and Jordana Harper-Ewert, Principal at Litwin School.

Open Public Input: None

Visitors: None

Approval of Minutes:

07-7-1

Voted: On motion by Mr. Szetela to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on June 20, 2007.

Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.

07-7-2

Voted: On motion by Mr. Cutter to approve the minutes of the Committee as a Whole Meeting of the School Committee held on June 27, 2007.

Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.

Financial Matters:

07-7-3

A motion was made by Mrs. Lopes to approve the transfer of funds (1) totaling $54,467.18.

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.

07-7-4

A motion was made by Mr. Pise to approve the bills totaling $1,231,917.14 (Warrant S062907).

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.

07-7-5

A motion was made by Mrs. Nawrocki to approve the bills totaling $314,518.51 (Warrant S070607).

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.

07-7-6

A motion was made by Mrs. Costello to approve the bills totaling $158,534.66 (Warrant S071307).

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.

Reports:

07-7-7

Voted: On motion by Mrs. Styckiewicz to receive the Report on Personnel Action Taken.

Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.

Communications and Other Matters:

07-7-8

A motion was made by Mr. Barsalou to authorize Bowie Memorial School to accept a donation of $1,181.79 from Stop and Shop (A+ Bonus Bucks Program).

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.

07-7-9

Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to receive the Continuing Education Final Report 2006/2007.

Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.

07-7-10

A motion was made by Mr. Szetela to approve the home education plans as listed.

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.

07-7-11

Voted: On motion by Mr. Cutter to delete agenda item #07-7-11 (move that, the 2007-2008 School Committee Meeting Schedule be approved).

Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.

Old Business:

School Committee Meetings Policy

Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to refer the School Committee Meetings Policy (File: B13) to the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee.

Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.

New Business:

Continuing Education Final Report 2006/2007

Voted: On motion by Mr. Pise to refer the Continuing Education Final Report 2006/2007 to the Curriculum Subcommittee for discussion, specifically attendance and expenses.

Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.

Executive Session

A motion was made by Mr. Lamothe to adjourn into Executive Session at 7:20 PM for the purpose of collective bargaining and discussing individual contracts and litigation, and we will return to the regular order of business, not televised.

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.

Return to Regular Order of Business:

Absent were Mayor Michael Bissonnette and Susan Lecca.

Also present were: Richard W. Rege, Jr., Stephen Nembirkow and Sarah Hoar.

Re-Call to Order:

The meeting was re-called to order by Mrs. Wojcik, Vice-chairperson, at 8:04 PM.

Letter of Agreement

A motion was made by Mrs. Costello to approve the Letter of Agreement dated July 11, 2007 between the Chicopee Education Association (Units A, B, D and E) and the Chicopee School Committee and to authorize the Chairperson to sign.

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.

Superintendent’s Vacation Rollover/Payment

A motion was made by Mr. Cutter to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to rollover ten unused vacation days from the previous fiscal year into the new fiscal year and to authorize payment to the Superintendent of Schools for his nine remaining unused vacation days from the previous fiscal year.

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 - no Mrs. Lecca - absent

The roll call vote was 9 yes – 1 no – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.

Adjournment

Voted: On motion by Mr. Pise to adjourn at 8:08 PM.

Hand vote – 10 present in favor – 2 absent and the motion PASSED.

RWR/sh