180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
September 19, 2007
The following members were present: Dana Cutter, David Barsalou, Marjorie Wojcik, Michael Pise, Deborah Styckiewicz, Donald Lamothe, Sharon Nawrocki (7:27 PM), Mary Beth Costello and Chester Szetela.
Absent were Mayor Michael Bissonnette, Susan Lopes and Susan Lecca.
Also present were: Richard W. Rege, Jr., Stephen Nembirkow, Deborah Drugan, Debra Schneeweis, Alvin W. Morton, I, Sarah Hoar, Debbie Aickelin, Claire Thompson, Esq., Jeannine Lamontagne 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 - absent Mr. Lamothe - present
Mrs. Nawrocki - absent 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: Lisa Barden, School Spring
Lisa Barden gave a brief PowerPoint presentation on School Spring and answered the Committee’s questions.
*Mrs. Nawrocki arrived at 7:27 PM.
Approval of Minutes:
07-9-16
Voted: On motion by Mr. Barsalou to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on September 5, 2007.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Financial Matters:
07-9-17
A motion was made by Mrs. Styckiewicz to approve the bills totaling $335,878.56 (Warrant S092107).
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 - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call vote was 9 yes – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-9-18
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to receive the Report on Personnel Action Taken.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-9-19
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Nawrocki to receive the minutes of the Curriculum Subcommittee held on September 11, 2007.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-9-20
Voted: On motion by Mr. Pise to receive the minutes of the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee held on September 12, 2007.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Communications and Other Matters:
07-9-21
Voted: On motion by Mr. Cutter to approve the Elementary, Middle and High School Health Education Parent Notification Letters, as recommended by the Curriculum Subcommittee.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-9-22
Voted: On motion by Mr. Szetela to approve the Procedure for Hiring Coaches (File: G2.2), as recommended by the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-9-23
Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to authorize any School Committee member who would like to attend the Annual MASS/MASC Joint Meeting to do so.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
07-9-24
Voted: On motion by Mr. Barsalou to approve the home education plans as listed.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Old Business:
Crossing Guard Letter to Board of Alderman
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to forward the letter from Superintendent Rege to Jeannine Lamontagne to the Mayor and Board of Alderman to recognize the outstanding work by Ms. Lamontagne, Crossing Guard.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Graduation Statistics
Voted: On motion by Mr. Pise to refer class of 2007 Graduation Statistics to the Curriculum Subcommittee.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
New Business:
Policy Waiver
A motion was made by Mr. Lamothe to waive the School Committee Meetings policy (File: B13) so that the Salary Task Force scheduled for tomorrow, September 20, 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 - absent Mr. Lamothe - yes
Mrs. Nawrocki - yes Mrs. Costello - yes
Mr. Szetela - yes Mrs. Lecca - absent
The roll call vote was 9 yes – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Use of Facilities
Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to authorize the City Clerk to use Selser and Litwin Schools for City Primary Elections on September 18, 2007.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.
Adjournment
Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamothe to adjourn at 8:31 PM.
Hand vote – 9 present in favor – 3 absent and the motion PASSED.