Fall River Public Schools public meetings in 2022

Finance Meeting

The Fall River School Committee's Finance Meeting will discuss and vote on HVAC and lighting improvements to various schools, as presented by Chief Operating Officer Kenneth Pacheco. The meeting includes public comment, procedural items, and new business. The primary action item is the approval of building upgrades.

• Discussion and vote on HVAC and lighting improvements to various schools, presented by Kenneth Pacheco

REGULAR MEETING OF THE FALL RIVER SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The Fall River School Committee will vote on approving 11 student field trip requests and accept several donations. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a superintendent's report on hiring and the holiday fundraiser.

• Approval of travel requests for 11 student trips (e.g., DECA competitions, NJROTC, cosmetology, wrestling) with costs up to $1,100 per student
• Acceptance of a $1,440 donation from Stop & Shop for bus transportation to Fenway Park
• Acceptance of 30 frozen turkeys and side dishes from St. Anthony of the Desert Church for families in need
• Acceptance of a Christmas tree from Home Depot for the Greene Elementary holiday lighting
• Approval of minutes from the November 7 Instructional Subcommittee and November 14 Regular School Committee meetings

The meeting consisted of citizen input regarding a proposed change to the written citizens' input rules and the use of the Judge Rotenberg Center. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the provided text.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE FALL RIVER SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The Fall River School Committee will consider approving a series of contracts for facilities, grants, and special education totaling over $1 million, along with travel requests for Durfee High School trips and donations from multiple organizations. Subcommittee updates and a superintendent's report on partnerships and hiring are also on the agenda.

• Approval of contracts including ENE Systems HVAC extension ($199,600.50), Technical Education Products simulators ($180,500), and special education tuition agreements (Amego $123,019.49, BICO $136,978.67, CES $66,029.81)
• Travel requests for Durfee High School SkillsUSA Leadership Conference (12 students, $400 each) and girls basketball scrimmage at Rogers High School
• Donations accepted: $456.04 from Pel Industries, $284.99 from Ohiopyle Prints, and water cases from Blue Triton Brands for PTO events
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings (Sept 12, Oct 5, Oct 17, Oct 25, Nov 1)
• Superintendent's report on partnership with Stop & Shop food pantry, hiring update, and holiday activities

Instructional Subcommittee

The Fall River Public Schools Instructional Subcommittee meeting will provide updates on the district's dual language program and the implementation of the social‑emotional learning (SEL) curriculum. A presentation of recent district data will also be shared. The committee will also accept public comments and address any new business items that arise.

• Update: Dual Language program (Agenda item 3.01)
• Discussion and update on SEL Curriculum implementation (Agenda item 3.02)
• Presentation of Fall River Public Schools data (Agenda item 3.03)
• Public comment period for citizens' input (Agenda item 2.01)
• New business items not anticipated 48 hours in advance (Agenda item 4.01)

Facilities and Operations Subcommittee

The Fall River Public Schools Facilities and Operations Subcommittee will discuss and vote to refer a reorganization of the Facilities and Operations Department. Other agenda items are procedural, including roll call, public comment, and new business.

• Discussion and vote to refer a reorganization of the Facilities and Operations Department

Technology Subcommittee

The Technology Subcommittee will discuss and vote to refer the Communication Specialist job description. It will also review updates on the district website, Promethean Boards, MASS CUE, and FREDTV. Citizens may provide public comment, and the committee will consider a request for an executive session on security personnel deployment.

• Discussion and Vote to Refer: Communication Specialist Job Description (Item 3.01)
• Discussion: District's Website (Item 3.03)
• Discussion: Promethean Boards (Item 3.04)
• Update: MASS CUE (Item 3.05)
• Request for Executive Session on security personnel deployment (Item 5.01)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE FALL RIVER SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The Fall River School Committee will recognize three students for academic excellence, hear subcommittee and superintendent updates, and vote on approval of minutes, travel requests, donations, and contracts. Notable action items include facilities contracts totaling over $200,000 and acceptance of donations from Whirlpool and Whole Foods.

• Recognition of students Brady Lavoie, Brooke Macedo, and Amilia Dias for academic excellence
• Travel request for Durfee cross country team to Warwick, RI (retroactive)
• Donation of $10,000 from Whirlpool for Henry Lord incentives
• Facilities contract with City Wide Glass for $48,000 for Durfee High School men's room entrances
• Contract with KR Rezendes for $83,157 for Henry Lord Community School access road project

The committee presented academic excellence awards to three high school seniors. Superintendent Pontes provided a data overview showing high chronic absenteeism and a decline in ELA and Math scores compared to 2019. No formal votes were recorded in the provided minutes.

• Awarded academic excellence citations to Brady Lavoie, Amilia Dias, and Brooke Macedo

Parent & Community Outreach Subcommittee

The Parent & Community Outreach Subcommittee will hear updates on the Parent Square platform, community facilitator positions, and prioritized needs for the 2022‑2023 school year. It will also discuss initiatives to combat bullying in homes, schools, and the community. The meeting includes a public comment period for any topics not on the agenda.

• Parent Square update/roll‑out/family sign‑ups
• Update on the Community Facilitator positions
• Prioritized Needs for 2022‑2023 Academic Year
• Steps and Initiatives to combat bullying at home, school, and in the community

Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee

The Fall River School Committee will interview Lori A. Obenchain, the superintendent's recommended candidate for Assistant Superintendent of Special Education, and vote on her appointment. The meeting also includes a citizens' input period, new business, and an executive session to discuss negotiations with the candidate. The meeting is open to the public and accessible via cable TV and online streaming.

• Interview with candidate Lori A. Obenchain for Assistant Superintendent of Special Education
• Vote to approve appointment of Assistant Superintendent of Special Education
• Citizens' input period for public comment
• Request for executive session to prepare for negotiations with non-union personnel
• New business for unanticipated discussion topics

The School Committee interviewed and appointed Lori A. Obenchain to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Special Education. The committee also discussed the need for website updates and reported issues with bus transportation delays.

• Approved appointment of Lori A. Obenchain as Assistant Superintendent of Special Education (7-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE FALL RIVER SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The Fall River School Committee voted to approve a large package of contracts totaling roughly $2 million for facilities, technology, and special education services, while separating out several larger contracts for individual votes. The committee also accepted donations including backpacks and shoes, approved a travel request for a coach training camp, and recognized two staff members with a Governor's Citation.

• Approved contracts: Elevator service at Durfee High School ($53,568), chiller relocation ($54,093), special education nursing services ($120,960), speech services ($465,000), and more
• Approved donation: $16.80 from Ohioplye Prints, 100 backpacks from Stonehill College, and 2,000 pairs of shoes from Decker/Deaconess Home
• Approved travel request for Rebecca Csizmesia to attend VILS Coach Camp in Atlanta at $0 cost to the district
• Approved minutes from the May 9, 2022 regular meeting
• Recognized Cynthia Sylvia and Carlton Medeiros for their work on the Capital Skills Grant

The School Committee approved several contracts, including those for Replay Maintenance, USA and WB Mason. The board also established a new requirement that all donations of $100 or more must be brought forward for committee approval. A contract for PowerSchool was approved with a requirement that the company appear before the committee within 45 days.

• Approved Regular School Committee Meeting minutes from 05.09.22 (7-0)
• Approved all Travel requests (7-0)
• Approved all donations (7-0)
• Approved amendment requiring donations of $100+ to be brought for committee approval (7-0)
• Approved most contracts, excluding Replay Maintenance, USA; W.B. Mason; PowerSchool; Illuminate Education; Cultured Care; and Precision Human Resources (7-0)
• Approved Replay Maintenance, USA contract (7-0)
• Approved WB Mason contract (5-2)
• Approved PowerSchool contract with caveat that company appears before committee within 45 days (vote tally not recorded)

Special Finance Meeting of the Fall River School Committee

This special finance meeting of the Fall River School Committee includes votes on a 3-year lease for a PreK expansion building and a 1-year lease at 300 North Eastern Avenue for PreK classrooms, plus a discussion of long-term options at 1207 Globe Street (Old Stone School). The committee will also consider an executive session regarding real property at 2501 South Main Street.

• Vote to approve a 3-year lease for a building for PreK expansion
• Vote to approve a 1-year lease for the property at 300 North Eastern Avenue for PreK classrooms and additional space
• Discussion of long-term PreK option at 1207 Globe Street (Old Stone School) for modular classrooms, including lease or purchase
• Request for executive session to discuss purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property at 2501 South Main Street

REGULAR MEETING OF THE FALL RIVER SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The Fall River School Committee approved $688,500 in state grants for capital projects and student mental health, alongside multiple vendor contracts for school facilities and technology. The committee also accepted $56,000 in donations for student programs, approved a principal salary matrix, and appointed Dr. Tracy Curley as Assistant Superintendent. Members also discussed a first-read Security Resource Officers memorandum of understanding.

• Approved $688,500 in state grants for capital skills and student mental health
• Accepted $50,000 Manton Foundation donation for the Learn to Swim program
• Approved facility contracts including $200,160 for Durfee High School cleaning machines and $37,471.19 for Henry Lord drainage work
• Approved Principal's Salary Matrix and appointed Dr. Tracy Curley as Assistant Superintendent
• Approved travel for 32 Durfee High School students to Porto, Portugal at $2,700–$3,000 per student

The meeting primarily consisted of public comments requesting an investigation into the potential sale of the former Atlantis Charter School building. No formal votes were taken on the sale or the requested investigations. The committee received updates on school traffic plans and facility operations.

• Referred new SRO Memorandum to full committee for further discussion
• Referred Morton Middle School camera upgrades to full committee for further discussion
• Tabled reorganization of the Facilities and Operations department

Facilities and Operations Subcommittee

The Facilities and Operations Subcommittee will hear public comments and then discuss several proposals. Items include traffic concerns at Letourneau Elementary School, a proposed School Resource Officer memorandum, a camera installation plan, and a reorganization of the department. The committee will vote to refer each of these items for further consideration.

• Traffic concerns at Letourneau Elementary School – discussion
• SRO Memorandum of Understanding Agreement – discussion and vote to refer
• Camera installation – discussion and vote to refer
• Reorganization of the Facilities and Operations Department – discussion and vote to refer

REGULAR MEETING OF THE FALL RIVER SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The Fall River School Committee approved a batch of 31 contracts totaling over $1.8M, including facilities, technology, and curriculum items funded by ESSER II and operating budgets. They also approved three grants worth $1.145M, including a $600,000 BARR Foundation grant. Additionally, the committee voted to adopt a new Special Education curriculum, an ESL curriculum, and add two teachers and five paraprofessionals for Special Education.

• HVAC maintenance contract for schools, $133,067 (ENE Systems)
• 275 Promethean boards district-wide, $481,800 (ESSER II technology)
• Copier services blanket contract, $197,762.67 (CORE Business Technologies)
• BARR Foundation grant, $600,000 (private, 3-year)
• Approval of additional Special Education positions (2 teachers, 5 paraprofessionals)

The School Committee approved the Special Education Curriculum and all presented grants. The board also approved multiple contracts, including one for Brightly (formerly Dude Solutions). Superintendent Pontes reported that the district migrated from Aspen to PowerSchool as of July 1.

• Approved Special Education Curriculum (7-0)
• Approved all grants (7-0)
• Approved all contracts except Brightly (7-0)
• Approved Brightly (former Dude Solutions) contract (7-0)
• Approved Regular School Committee Meeting Minutes from 04.11.22 (7-0)

Special Education/Alternative Education and Early College Subcommittee

The Special Education/Alternative Education and Early College Subcommittee will discuss and vote on a recommendation regarding the SubSeparate Core Curriculum, including curriculum options, evaluation process, and district recommendation. The meeting also includes routine opening procedures and public comment.

• Discussion and vote to refer the SubSeparate Core Curriculum, covering curriculum options, evaluation process, and district recommendation

REGULAR MEETING OF THE FALL RIVER SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The Fall River School Committee met to approve routine items such as the previous meeting minutes and travel requests for teachers. It accepted several donations, including a $107,712.96 gift of Engineering Everywhere kits from the Boston Museum of Science. The committee also approved multiple contracts totaling several hundred thousand dollars for programs ranging from violence prevention to technology services.

• Approval of travel requests for Talbot Middle School (field trip to Canobie Lake Park, $30 per student) and Durfee High School (Skills USA conference, $1,500 per student)
• Acceptance of a $107,712.96 donation from the Boston Museum of Science for Engineering Everywhere kits for grades 6‑8
• Approval of a $110,000 contract with Katie Brown Educational Program for a violence prevention program
• Approval of a $57,814 contract with Sterling Corporation for storage/warehouse relocations from Kuss Middle School and Henry Lord Schools
• Approval of a $258,500 contract with The Achievement Network for an online assessment platform

The committee received reports on proposed SEL, ESL, and Subseparate Core curriculums. Students from Henry Lord Community School presented a project requesting substance abuse education be added to all middle school wellness curricula. No votes were recorded on the proposed $1.3M transfer to the city budget or the condemnation of the Judge Rothenburg Center.

• Instructional subcommittee voted to refer SEL, ESL, and Subseparate Core curriculums to the full committee

Instructional Subcommittee

The Instructional Subcommittee will discuss and vote to refer three curricula (SEL, ESL, and SubSeparate Core) to the full School Committee. They will also receive an update on Lexia and discuss a Social Studies Curriculum update. Public comment is permitted under Citizens' Input.

• Discussion and Vote to Refer: SEL Curriculum
• Discussion and Vote to Refer: ESL Curriculum
• Discussion and Vote to Refer: SubSeparate Core Curriculum
• Update: Lexia
• Discussion: Social Studies Curriculum Update

REGULAR MEETING OF THE FALL RIVER SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The Fall River School Committee will vote on a $1,267,376 one-time state aid for pandemic-related enrollment disruptions, and on a school choice policy for out-of-district students in grades 6-12 and non-resident students of employees. Other action items include approval of contracts totaling over $100,000 for software, science kits, uniforms, and special education staffing, as well as grants worth $91,105. The committee will also discuss traffic concerns at Letourneau Elementary, new job descriptions, and a technology salary matrix.

• Vote on $1,267,376 FY2022 one-time assistance for pandemic enrollment disruptions
• Vote on school choice for out-of-district students in grades 6-12 and non-resident students of employees
• Approval of contracts: PowerSchool license ($31,145), Sempco science kits ($31,030), Piesco football uniforms ($16,106) and tank tops ($11,800), CBS Therapy staffing ($23,363)
• Acceptance of grants: Title III ($88,105) and Influence 100 ($3,000)
• Travel requests for Durfee culinary trip to Newport ($60/student) and two elementary field trips to Roger Williams Park Zoo

The School Committee voted to waive the rules for citizens' input. The meeting included public testimony regarding the proposed transfer of ESSER funds to the city transportation budget and allegations of censorship of public comments.

• Approved motion to waive Citizens' Input rules (6-0)

Parent & Community Outreach Subcommittee

The Parent & Community Outreach Subcommittee will discuss a mental health event planned for May 21, 2022, and the transition to PowerSchool and Parent Square. Other discussion items include attendance and the role of the community facilitator. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Discussion of mental health event planned for May 21, 2022
• Discussion of transition to PowerSchool and Parent Square
• Discussion of attendance
• Discussion of role of community facilitator
• Citizens' input period for public comment

Technology Subcommittee

The Technology Subcommittee of Fall River Public Schools will hold a discussion-only meeting. Agenda items include analysis of digital platforms, the organizational chart for technology including FRED TV, the salary matrix for the technology department, and data on ChromeBook usage and inventory. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of digital platforms and usage analysis
• Review of organizational chart including FRED TV
• Discussion of salary matrix for the Technology Department
• Review of ChromeBook data

Facilities and Operations Subcommittee

The Facilities and Operations Subcommittee will discuss and vote to refer several items to the full School Committee, including soliciting bids for a 5-year contract for school food service management and a 5-year HVAC maintenance contract. Other items include a youth soccer association request, facility use, a laborer job description, naming/renaming committee members, a school carnival, traffic concerns, and FY2023 transportation. The meeting opens with roll call, flag salute, and public comment.

• Discussion and vote to refer: solicit bids for 5-year food service contract
• Discussion and vote to refer: solicit bids for 5-year HVAC maintenance contract
• Discussion and vote to refer: Fall River Youth Soccer Association request
• Discussion and vote to refer: traffic concerns at Letourneau Elementary School
• Discussion and vote to refer: transportation for FY2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE FALL RIVER SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The Fall River School Committee meeting will consider and vote on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Budget and Transportation Budget for the district. It will also approve several contracts, including a $42,000 donation from the Popplestone Foundation and multiple service agreements with specified dollar amounts. Additional items include travel request approvals and a vote to use Durfee High School parking for upcoming drive‑in movie nights.

• Approval of $42,000 donation from Popplestone Foundation for the Parent Child Home Program
• Contract with Hub Technical Services, LLC for 2,400 replacement Chromebooks – $424,302.50
• Contract with Boston Public Schools for special‑needs tuition – $60,438.40
• Vote to approve the FY 2023 Annual Budget of Fall River Public Schools
• Vote to approve the FY 2023 Transportation Budget of Fall River Public Schools

The School Committee approved the minutes from four previous meetings and authorized all pending travel requests. The meeting included public comments regarding budget transparency and line item authority, but no votes were taken on those issues.

• Approved minutes from 02.14.22, 03.01.22, 03.07.22, and 03.08.22 (6-0-1)
• Approved all Travel Requests (6-0-1)

Special Education/Alternative Education and Early College Subcommittee

The Special Education/Alternative Education and Early College Subcommittee will discuss updates on early college initiatives, the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy, alternative education referrals, and IEP student services. Members will also review special education positions, the budget, and proportionate share funding for special education and Title 1. The committee will vote on whether to refer the Evolve Academy at Durfee High School Program of Studies for further action.

• Vote to refer Evolve Academy at Durfee High School Program of Studies
• Discussion of early college program updates
• Update on Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy
• Review of special education positions and budget
• Discussion of proportionate share funding for special education and Title 1

Technology Subcommittee

The Fall River Public Schools Technology Subcommittee will meet to discuss and vote on referring a Digital Device Policy and new job descriptions/budgeted positions. Other discussion items include an organizational chart update including FRED TV, a PowerSchool update, and digital platforms. The meeting is a working session with public comment period.

• Discussion and vote to refer: Digital Device Policy
• Discussion and vote to refer: Job Descriptions/Budgeted New Positions
• Discussion: Organizational Chart including FRED TV
• Discussion: PowerSchool Update
• Discussion: Digital Platforms

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

The Fall River Public Schools Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss and vote on referring several policies to the full School Committee for approval. Items include the Fiscal Management Policy, an updated Face Coverings Policy (EBCFA), the Use of School Facilities Policy (KF), and a set of other policies (JFABD, JFABE, JFABF, AC, ACAB, AC-R-A, AC-R-B, Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure, JICK). The meeting also includes citizens' input and new business.

• Discussion and vote to refer: Fiscal Management Policy
• Discussion and vote to refer: Updated Face Coverings Policy (EBCFA)
• Discussion and vote to refer: Use of School Facilities Policy (KF)
• Discussion and vote to refer: policies JFABD, JFABE, JFABF
• Discussion and vote to refer: policies AC, ACAB, AC-R-A, AC-R-B, Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure, JICK

Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee

The Fall River School Committee will discuss Fiscal Year 2023 budget updates and vote to approve the draft operational budget of $141,857,792 and the FY2022 transportation budget of $11,000,000 for public release ahead of a public hearing on April 11, 2022. The meeting also includes time for public comment.

• Discussion: Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Updates
• Vote to approve FY2023 Draft Operational Budget at $141,857,792 for public release
• Vote to approve FY2022 Draft Transportation Budget at $11,000,000 for public release
• Public hearing scheduled for April 11, 2022
• Citizens' Input period for public comment

Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee

The Fall River School Committee will review budget presentations for multiple school departments, which determine funding for schools, staff, and student services. The agenda is largely procedural boilerplate and does not include specific dollar amounts or proposed decisions. A public comment period will be held before the budget review.

• Budget presentations for departments including instruction, facilities, transportation, and special education
• Public comment period for residents
• Procedural items including roll call and adjournment

REGULAR MEETING OF THE FALL RIVER SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The Fall River School Committee approved multiple contracts including $350,800 for 200 Promethean boards district-wide and $240,901 for boilers at Henry Lord School. They also accepted $345,000 in grants for social-emotional learning, mental health, early college, and special education programs. Additionally, they established a new Technology Subcommittee and approved the 2022-2023 meeting dates.

• Approved $350,800 for 200 Promethean boards district-wide from ESSER II funds
• Approved $240,901 for two high-efficiency boilers at Henry Lord School from ESSER II funds
• Accepted $345,000 in grants including SEL, mental health, early college, and special education grants
• Established a new Technology Subcommittee
• Approved travel requests for Durfee High School students to Newport, RI and NJROTC training

The School Committee approved all pending travel requests, donations, and grants. Most contracts were approved, though the EMS Linq Inc. contract was tabled. The Superintendent provided updates on the budget process, COVID-19 masking, and capital projects.

• Approved all Travel Requests (7-0)
• Approved all donations (7-0)
• Tabled EMS Linq Inc. contract (7-0)
• Approved all other contracts (7-0)
• Approved all Grants (7-0)
• Approved 01.24.22 Instructional Subcommittee minutes (7-0)
• Approved 02.10.22 Special Meeting/Workshop minutes (7-0)
• Approved 02.14.22 Facilities and Operations Subcommittee minutes (7-0)

Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee

The Fall River School Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss budget presentations for Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy, Durfee High School, and department operations including facilities, custodial, security, maintenance, and transportation. Public comment is also scheduled. No votes are listed; the items are discussion only.

• Budget presentation for Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy
• Budget presentation for Durfee High School
• Budget presentation for department operations (facilities, custodial, security, maintenance, transportation)

Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee

The Fall River School Committee will hold a special meeting featuring budget presentations for PreK-8 schools (Stone, Doran, Henry Lord) and middle schools (Morton, Kuss, Talbot). The committee will also hear public comment and vote on a request to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the teachers' union and an Open Meeting Law complaint.

• Budget presentation for PreK-8 schools: Stone, Doran, Henry Lord
• Budget presentation for middle schools: Morton, Kuss, Talbot
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda
• Request for executive session for collective bargaining with Fall River Educators' Association
• Review of Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Collin Dias

Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee

The Fall River School Committee is holding a special meeting to receive budget presentations from eight elementary schools: Spencer Borden, Viveiros, Silvia, Tansey, Greene, Letourneau, Watson, and Fonseca. The meeting also includes time for public comment and new business. No votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.

• Budget presentation for Spencer Borden Elementary School
• Budget presentation for Viveiros Elementary School
• Budget presentation for Silvia Elementary School
• Budget presentation for Tansey Elementary School
• Budget presentations for Greene, Letourneau, Watson, and Fonseca Elementary Schools

Special Meeting of the Fall River School Committee

In a special meeting on March 1, 2022, the Fall River School Committee voted to lift the mask mandate effective March 4, 2022. They also approved a request for proposals to lease or purchase property for PreK expansion and discussed the proposed FY2023 annual budget.

• Voted 7-0 to lift mask mandate as of close of school on March 4, 2022
• Approved RFP for leasing/purchasing property for PreK expansion
• Presented and discussed proposed Fiscal Year 2023 annual budget
• Held citizens' input period for public comment

Facilities and Operations Subcommittee

The Facilities and Operations Subcommittee will discuss and vote to refer a Technology Reorganization Plan, discuss early childhood PreK expansion sites, and vote on naming committee members. They will also vote to refer Statements of Interest and Accelerated Repair Projects for Wiley School and Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy. The meeting includes public comment and new business.

• Discussion and vote to refer: Technology Reorganization Plan
• Discussion: Early Childhood Projected PreK Expansion Sites
• Discussion and vote to refer: Naming/Renaming Committee members
• Discussion and vote to refer: Statement of Interest and Accelerated Repair Project on Wiley School
• Discussion and vote to refer: Statement of Interest and Accelerated Repair Project on Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy

REGULAR MEETING OF THE FALL RIVER SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The Fall River School Committee approved $644,000 federal Math Acceleration Academies Grant, as well as multiple contracts for facilities, technology, and special needs. The committee also accepted donations totaling over $6,000 and approved travel requests for staff and students. A presentation on a Technology Reorganization Plan was discussed.

• Approved $644,000 Math Acceleration Academies Grant (federal, 01/25/2022-06/30/2022)
• Approved contracts including $18,096 for automatic door maintenance at Durfee High School and $23,759 for math resources
• Accepted $3,000 donation from Fall River Cultural Council for fine arts programs
• Approved travel to Orlando for Carnegie Math workshop (up to $1,400 for up to 7 participants)
• Approved contracts for Apollo Safety dispensers ($15,001) and Universal Environmental Consultants ($18,450)

The committee approved the minutes from the January 10, 2022 meeting. The session primarily consisted of a superintendent's report on PowerSchool migration, facility updates, and public comments regarding staffing and mask mandates.

• Approved minutes from 01.10.22 Regular School Committee meeting
• Approved motion to waive Citizens' Input rules (7-0)

Parent & Community Outreach Subcommittee

The Parent & Community Outreach Subcommittee will discuss and identify its purpose, shared mission, current engagement practices, and prioritized needs. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the meeting is focused on goal-setting and future direction.

• Discussion to identify the purpose of the subcommittee and determine a shared mission.
• Review of current engagement practices and needs.
• Identify goals based on prioritized needs.

Instructional Subcommitee

The Instructional Subcommittee will hold a discussion on curriculum updates, covering programs such as Wonders, Illustrative Math, Carnegie Math, and Open Sci Ed. The meeting also includes public comment under Citizens' Input and standard procedural items like roll call and flag salute.

• Discussion of curriculum updates including Wonders, Illustrative Math, Carnegie Math, and Open Sci Ed
• Public comment period for residents not limited to agenda items
• Meeting held at Spencer Borden Elementary School, 4:30 PM

Special Education/Alternative Education and Early College Subcommittee

The Special Education/Alternative Education and Early College Subcommittee will hold discussions on several topics, including an update on Evolve Academy, the PowerSchool conversion, IEP services across the district, and program updates. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.

• Discussion: Evolve Academy update
• Discussion: PowerSchool conversion update
• Discussion: IEP services across the district
• Discussion: Program updates

REGULAR MEETING OF THE FALL RIVER SCHOOL COMMITTEE

The Fall River School Committee held a regular meeting on January 10, 2022, at Kuss Middle School. They approved minutes, donations, contracts, and grants totaling $209,600, including COVID-19 summer programming reimbursement. They also elected Paul Hart as Vice-Chairperson, appointed Teresa Babb as a nurse, authorized up to $50,000 for COVID-19 Test & Stay certified nursing assistants, and held a second read of the FY2023 budget priorities.

• Approved $209,600 in grants: COVID-19 Summer Programming Reimbursement ($175,000), Special Support Earmarks II ($25,000), MyCAP Development ($9,600)
• Accepted donations: $21,000 from Klarman Family Foundation for music instruments, $15,000 from MEDITECH for technology, $1,500 from CAT Studio for medically fragile classrooms
• Approved contracts including $63,887.85 for science kits, $21,000 for social media scanning, and $49,750.72 for special education tuition
• Authorized up to $50,000 for contracted Certified Nursing Assistants for COVID-19 Test & Stay and contact tracing
• Held second read and vote on FY2023 budget priorities

The School Committee approved all presented contracts, grants, and donations. The board also approved minutes from four previous meetings. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes from 11.03.21 Special Education/Alternative Education Subcommittee meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 11.08.21 Regular School Committee meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 11.23.21 Facilities and Operations Subcommittee meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 12.13.21 Regular School Committee meeting (7-0)
• Accepted all donations (7-0)
• Approved all contracts (7-0)
• Approved all grants (7-0)