180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA 01020
April 15, 2009
Absent was Deborah Styckiewicz.
Also present were Richard W. Rege, Jr., Alvin Morton, Deborah Drugan, Stephen Nembirkow, Debra Schneeweis, Deborah Wandas Socha, Claire Thompson, Esq., 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 7:05 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 - absent
Mrs. Lopes - present Mr. Lamothe - present
Mrs. Nawrocki - present Mrs. Costello - present
Mr. Szetela - present Mrs. Lecca - present
The roll call indicated 11 members present – 1 absent.
Public Announcements:
Mr. Rege announced school-related news, awards, and activities of interest to the viewing public.
Open Public Input: None
Visitors: None
Approval of Minutes:
09-4-8
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the School Committee held on April 1, 2009.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion passed.
Financial Matters:
09-4-9
A motion was made by Mrs. Nawrocki to approve the bills totaling $675,991.19 (Warrants S040309 and S041009).
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Lamontagne - yes
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - absent
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.
Reports:
09-4-10
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Lopes to receive the Report on Personnel Action Taken.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion passed.
Communications and Other Matters:
09-4-11
A motion was made by Mr. Pise to approve the 2009-2010 Students Rights and Responsibilities.
The roll call vote was as follows:
Mayor Bissonnette - yes Mr. Lamontagne - yes
Mr. Barsalou - yes Mrs. Wojcik - yes
Mr. Pise - yes Mrs. Styckiewicz - absent
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:
City Planner
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to invite the City Planner to a School Committee meeting in September or October to discuss potential housing and population gains in order to prepare and anticipate any changes in demographics and population in the downtown area along with any other developments that may take place between April and October.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion passed.
School Uniforms – May 6, 2009 meeting
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to remove the topic of school uniforms from the May 13, 2009 Policy Subcommittee Meeting Agenda and place it on the Regular Meeting of the School Committee Agenda on May 6, 2009 for discussion.
Hand vote – 2 present in favor – 9 opposed - 1 absent and the motion was defeated.
School Uniforms – May 20, 2009 meeting
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Costello to remove the topic of school uniforms from the May 13, 2009 Policy Subcommittee Meeting Agenda and place it on the Regular Meeting of the School Committee Agenda on May 20, 2009 for discussion.
Hand vote – 2 present in favor – 9 opposed - 1 absent and the motion was defeated.
Televised Meeting
Voted: On motion by Mr. Pise for the May 13, 2009 Policy Subcommittee Meeting be televised.
Hand vote – 4 present in favor – 7 opposed - 1 absent and the motion was defeated.
New Business:
Invitation
Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamontagne to invite Springfield School Committee representatives to provide their input at our next Policy Subcommittee Meeting on May 13, 2009 in regards to the potential implementation of school uniforms.
Hand vote – 6 present in favor – 5 opposed - 1 absent and the motion passed.
CTE Advisory Board
Voted: On motion by Mrs. Wojcik for the Committee As A Whole Meeting be scheduled for June 8, 2009 with the CTE Advisory Board as per the Coordinated Program Review Corrective Action Plan.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion passed.
Mileage Reports
Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamothe that all overtime and mileage reports be submitted to the Budget and Finance Subcommittee with the mileage to be for both inside and outside the city.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion passed.
Adjournment:
Voted: On motion by Mr. Lamontagne to adjourn at 9:40 PM.
Hand vote – 11 present in favor – 1 absent and the motion passed.