180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
April 2, 2008
The following members were present: Mayor Michael Bissonnette, Adam Lamontagne, David Barsalou, Marjorie Wojcik, Michael Pise, Debra Styckiewicz, Susan Lopes, Donald Lamothe, Sharon Nawrocki, Mary Beth Costello, Susan Lecca and Chester Szetela.
Also present were: Richard W. Rege, Jr., Alvin Morton, Deborah Drugan, Stephen Nembirkow, Sarah Hoar, Claire Thompson, Esq., Officer Joseph Morrisette 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 7:00 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 - present Mr. Lamontagne - 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 - present
The roll call indicated 12 members present.
Public Announcements:
Mr. Rege announced school-related news, awards, and activities of interest to the viewing public.
Open Public Input: None
Visitors:
Officer Joseph Morrisette – Officer Morrisette presented the plan for canine searches in the middle and high schools.
Approval of Minutes:
08-4-1
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Lecca to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on March 19, 2008
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
08-4-2
Voted: On motion by Mr. Barsalou to approve the minutes of the Committee as a Whole Meeting of the School Committee held on March 26, 2008.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Financial Matters:
08-4-3
A motion was made by Mrs. Wojcik to approve the bills totaling $1,151,248.83 (Warrants S032808 and S040408).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Lamontagne - 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 - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
08-4-4
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Styckiewicz to receive the minutes of the Facilities Subcommittee held on March 25, 2008.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Communications and Other Matters:
08-4-5
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to authorize Ronald Simard, Director of Maintenance, to continue planning security improvements and window replacements at Litwin School and to bring back a formal proposal with an estimated cost to the full Committee, as recommended by the Facilities Subcommittee.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
08-4-6
A motion was made by Mrs. Nawrocki to name the theater at Chicopee High School after Allan E. Sittard, as recommended by the Facilities Subcommittee.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Lamontagne - 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 - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
08-4-7
Voted: On motion by Mr. Pise to authorize Ronald Simard, Director of Maintenance, to start planning security improvements and window replacements at Bellamy Middle School and to bring back a formal proposal with an estimated cost to the full Committee, as recommended by the Facilities Subcommittee.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
08-4-8
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Lopes to approve the home education plan as listed.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
08-4-9
Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamontagne to authorize the Telecommunications Department to telecast live and videotape the Memorial Day Parade to be held on Sunday, May 25, 2008, at no cost to the school department.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
Old Business:
Letter of Thanks
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to send a letter to Kenneth Parsons, Energy Manager, for working hard and saving $917,470 on the energy program.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
New Business:
MASC Day on the Hill
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Wojcik to authorize any member who would like to attend the Annual MASC Day on the Hill on April 29, 2008 to do so.
Hand vote – 12 present in favor and the motion PASSED.
A motion was made by Mr. Lamothe to adjourn into Executive Session at 7:55 PM for the purpose of collective bargaining and we will return to the regular order of business.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Lamontagne - 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 - yes
The roll call vote was 12 yes and the motion PASSED.
Return to Regular Order of Business:
The following members were present: Mayor Michael Bissonnette, Adam Lamontagne, David Barsalou, Marjorie Wojcik, Michael Pise, Deborah Styckiewicz, Donald Lamothe, Sharon Nawrocki, Mary Beth Costello, Susan Lecca and Chester Szetela.
Absent was Susan Lopes.
Also present were: Richard W. Rege, Jr., Stephen Nembirkow, Sarah Hoar and Jeanette DeForge (The Republican).
Re-Call to Order:
The meeting was re-called to order by Mayor Bissonnette, Chairperson, at 8:10 PM.
Custodians Contract
A motion was made be Mrs. Costello to approve the contract (July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2010) between the United Food and Commercial Workers Local #1459 (Custodians) and the Chicopee School Committee, and to authorize the Chairperson to sign.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Lamontagne - 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 - yes
The roll call vote was 11 yes – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.
Adjournment
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Lecca to adjourn at 8:14 PM.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion PASSED.