180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
January 2, 2008
Absent was Dana Cutter.
Also present were: Adam Lamontagne, Richard W. Rege, Jr., Deborah Drugan, Alvin W. Morton, I, Stephen Nembirkow, Debra Schneeweis, Jon Ferris, Tammie Moore, Jordana Harper-Ewert, January Wilson, Sarah Hoar, Claire Thompson, Esq., Debbie Aickelin 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 Mayor Bissonnette, Chairperson, at 7:04 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 - present Mr. Cutter - absent
Mr. Barsalou - present Mrs. Wojcik - present
Mr. Pise - present Mrs. Styckiewicz - present
Mrs. Lopes - present Mr. Lamothe - present
Mrs. Nawrocki - present Mrs. Costello - absent
Mr. Szetela - present Mrs. Lecca - present
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:
State of the Schools – Belcher, Lambert-Lavoie, Litwin and Streiber
Jon Ferris, Principal, Belcher School, Tammie Moore, Principal, Lambert-Lavoie School, Jordana Harper-Ewert, Principal, Litwin School, and January Wilson, Principal, Streiber School, presented a brief PowerPoint presentation that showed their schools’ demographics, MCAS Scores, AYP status, CPI History, initiatives and outcomes.
*Mrs. Costello arrived at 8:06 PM.
Approval of Minutes:
08-1-1
Voted: On motion by Mr. Szetela to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on December 19, 2007.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Financial Matters:
08-1-2
A motion was made by Mrs. Lopes to approve the bills totaling $513,015.84 (Warrants S122807 and S010408).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - absent
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 - yes
The roll call vote was 11 yes – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Communications and Other Matters:
08-1-3
A motion was made by Mr. Pise to waive the Rental and Use of School Buildings Policy (File: DFD) so that Education Station may use Fairview, Bellamy, Litwin and Selser Schools from January 12 – April 12, 2008 for after-school tutoring programs.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - absent
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 - yes
The roll call vote was 11 yes – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
08-1-4
A motion was made by Mrs. Nawrocki to waive the Rental and Use of School Buildings Policy (File: DFD) so that Bodies in Motion may use Bellamy Middle School on May 6, 8, 9, and 10, 2008.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Cutter - absent
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 - yes
The roll call vote was 11 yes – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Old Business:
Statistical Report
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Lecca to refer the Statistical Report (2004-2007) to a Committee As a Whole meeting to be held in April 2008.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Reconsideration of Library Materials (The Wicked Heart by Christopher Pike)
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to receive and refer the memo from Mrs. Drugan dated November 29, 2007 regarding the reconsideration of library materials (The Wicked Heart by Christopher Pike) to the Policy Subcommittee meeting scheduled for January 9, 2008.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
New Business:
Additional Parking at Patrick E. Bowe School
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to have Administration, Maintenance and Patrick E. Bowe School staff explore the possibility of developing a parking lot in back of the school.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
FY 2009 Budget: Report on Consultants
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to receive a report from the Superintendent of Schools on all consultants working in the system by school, name/group, funding and purpose of the hiring (deadline: February 20, 2008).
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Heating for School Committee Meetings
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to have Mr. Simard and Mr. Parsons look into increasing the temperature at the Administration Building during School Committee meetings while still trying to conserve energy.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Executive Session
A motion was made by Mrs. Wojcik to adjourn into Executive Session at 8:55 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 - yes Mr. Cutter - absent
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 - yes
The roll call vote was 11 yes – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Return to Regular Order of Business:
The following members were present: Mayor Michael Bissonnette, David Barsalou, Marjorie Wojcik, Michael Pise, Deborah Styckiewicz, Susan Lopes, Donald Lamothe, Sharon Nawrocki, Mary Beth Costello, Susan Lecca and Chester Szetela.
Absent was Dana Cutter.
Also present were: Sarah Hoar and Claire Thompson, Esq.
Re-Call to Order:
The meeting was re-called to order by Mayor Bissonnette, Chairperson, at 9:15 PM.
Adjournment
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to adjourn at 9:17 PM.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.