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Notice and Agenda: Regular Meeting of February 13, 2012NOTICE:AgendaREGULAR SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETINGMonday, February 13, 20126:30 P.M.Kuss Middle School Auditorium54 Globe Mills AvenueFall River, MA 027241. Roll CallAGENDA2. Salute to the Flag3. Citizens Input4. Sub-Committee Reports5. Superintendent’s Report6. Approval of Minutes7. Request for Executive SessionM.G.L,.c30A Section 21 (a) (2) and (3)• To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations withnon- union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessionsor contract negotiations with non-union personnel, as the Chair hasdetermined that an open meeting would have a detrimental effecton bargaining.• To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining orlitigation.8. Committee of the Whole9. New Business: Topics for discussion that could not reasonably beanticipated by the Chairman forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting10. Addendum1

Notice and Agenda: Regular Meeting of February 13, 2012CITIZEN’S INPUTThis agenda item allows time for public comment on topics on matters of the FallRiver Public Schools. The Committee would like the opportunity to hear thewishes and ideas of the public. Although this is not a time for discussion, theSchool Committee appreciates public input and may refer such comments toadministration for appropriate follow-up.SUB COMMITTEE REPORTSThis agenda item provides opportunities for School Committee members to shareinformation relative to their respective subcommittee work. Subcommittee reportsconnected with specific discussion items will be presented immediately prior tothe discussion item, rather than this section.2/2/12 Evaluation Sub Committee Meeting – Chair, Tim McCoyAgenda: Superintendent’s Interim Progress Report on district andtargeted performance goalsRECOGNITION AWARDSInduction of Youth Delegates to the Fall River School Committee – BroganMurphy and John O’Neil, BMC Durfee Class of 2012Presentation of Youth Bill of Rights – Christian McCloskeySuperintendent’s ReportThis agenda item will provide an opportunity for the Superintendent to shareletters of recognition, commendation, or other good news regarding activitiesassociated with Fall River Public Schools.APPROVAL OF MINUTESRegular Meeting 1/09/12Instructional Subcommittee 1/18/12Evaluation Subcommittee 2/02/12Policy Manual Subcommittee 2/08/12DONATIONS: Principal Farias requests acceptance of two used Dell Optiplex GX270Computers and 19” LCD Monitors from Roger Williams University – theapproximate vale of this donation is $500.00 Principal Marshall is requesting acceptance of an Epson PowerLie S9LCD Projector donated from DonorsChoose.org to Samuel Podbleski,SpEd Teacher at DHS; the projector is valued at $537.99.2

Notice and Agenda: Regular Meeting of February 13, 2012 Principal Fisher requests acceptance of a $220.00 donation from NealWeiss at Fiber Optic Center, Inc. to be used for much needed walkietalkies Superintendent Meg Mayo-Brown requests acceptance of a $15,000.00donation from MediTech as the company’s contribution for the year 2011,to be used at the discretion of the FRPS for the advancement oftechnology and technology instruction. Superintendent Meg Mayo-Brown requests acceptance of three matchingdonations from the Greater Fall River Development Corporation, asfollows:o $10,000.00 match for the Durfee High School Robotics Programo $5,000.00 match for James Tansey Elementary Wireless Lap Topand Cart Programo $4,625.00 match for Spencer Borden Elementary Technology andEquipment ProgramTRAVEL REQUESTSPrincipal Marshall requests permission for travel:DestinationTrinity Rep – Providence, RIClass or ClubPre AP-AP English classesObjectiveDate March 2, 2012Time of Departure/Return 8:30 – 1:30# of Adult Chaperones 6# of Students 185Means of TransportationBusCost per Student $25.00Funding SourceSelf-payTo expose students to liveperformance of the Merchant ofVenice, linking to what they have readin class3

Notice and Agenda: Regular Meeting of February 13, 2012CONTRACT APPROVALSFUNDINGVENDOR DESCRIPTION SOURCE AMOUNTFEBRUARY 13, 2012MEETINGGRANTCONTRACTSEducation ResourcesConsortiumJLM EducationalConsultingMaster UrbanEducators, LLCProfessionaldevelopment for schoolleaders on supervisionand evaluation servicesfor school leaders Title I $14,000.00Facilitate/support K-5common planning. Workwith Math InstructionalLeadership and supportteams Title I $26,000.00Facilitate/support K-5common planningmeetings, data review,school improvementplanning,principal/leadership teamcoaching Title I $22,500.00ResiliencyFoundationFundraising Campaign –Program developmentand grant writing Grant Funds $22,500.00SPECIAL NEEDSCONTRACTSREADS CollaborativeTuition for Special NeedsstudentsOperatingBudget-SPEDTuition $50,000.004

Notice and Agenda: Regular Meeting of February 13, 2012GRANT APPROVALSGRANTS FOR SCHOOLCOMMITTEE APPROVALFundDescription Funding Duration Allocation DirectorTitle I CarryoverFederal10/01/11-08/31/12 $1,005,645.00 Siobhan RyanYear to DateTotal, All Grants $19,083,537.00DISCUSSIONS1. Presentation and Discussion: Members of Community EducationalOversight Committee, as presented by Mayor Flanagan2. Discussion: Educator Evaluation Regulations approved by MassachusettsBoard of Education, June 2011. Update on FRPS Implementation, aspresented by Superintendent Meg Mayo-Brown and Dan French, Centerfor Collaborative Education3. Vote to Approve: BMC Durfee High School Program of Studies, 2012-2013, as presented by Principal MarshallInstructional Subcommittee Report (1/25/12) – Chairman Mark CostaAgenda: BMC Durfee High School Program Of Studies4. Vote to Approve: High School Credit for Successful Completion of Grade 8Algebra, beginning for Class 2016, as presented by Dr. Fran Roy, ChiefAcademic Officer5. Vote to Accept: BMC Durfee Class of 2010 One Year Follow Up Study6. Vote to approve: Job Description for Executive Director of SpecialEducation and Student Services, as presented by Superintendent Meg Mayo-Brown2/8/12 Policy Manual Sub Committee Meeting – Chair, Richard PavaoAgenda: FRPS Concussion PolicySocial Networking Policy7. Discussion: First Read on Policy for Social Media, as discussed in PolicyReview Subcommittee5

Notice and Agenda: Regular Meeting of February 13, 20128. Vote to Approve: Policy on Concussion, as discussed in Policy ReviewSubcommittee9. Vote to Approve: Job Description for Director of Operations for FRED-TV/FRG10.Vote to Approve: Additional FTE (1) for Special Education ClassroomTeacher for Students with Behavioral/Emotional Needs11. Vote to Accept: January Monthly Budget Report, as presented byMichael Saunders, CFOFOR YOUR INFORMATION:RetirementsStephanie Baker Family & Consumer Sciences –Teacher – KussAnn Bell Paraprofessional – DHS 6/30/12Joyce Blackburn Director of SpEd and Student 6/30/12Services – DistrictMartha Dorney Dean of Teaching & Learning –Viveiros SchoolMarianne Doyle Sp. Needs Inclusion Teacher –LetourneauEffective Date6/30/126/30126/19/12Bruce Hubbard Math Teacher – DHS 6/30/12Robert LePage Custodian – F & O Dept. 3/13/12Nancy Paulhas Health & PE Tchr./Silvia School 7/1/12Norma Pereira Paraprofessional – Greene School 7/31/12Almerinda Rezendes Title One Parent Worker 7/30/12Susan Sharpe Custodian – F & O Dept. 4/30/12Barbara Simcock Paraprofessional – Lord Middle 7/1/12ResignationsEffective DateBethany Caromile SpEd Teacher – DHS 1/27/12Kim Gillette Paraprofessional – DHS 12/23/11Paula Harrington SpEd Paraprofessional – DHS 1/13/12Therese Jungels Math Teacher – Lord Middle 1/6/12Dori Pacheco Paraprofessional – Lord Middle 1/20/12Julie Sampson Grade 5 Tchr./Doran Elementary 12/28/11Tracy Sweeney English Tchr./DHS 1/27/126

Notice and Agenda: Regular Meeting of February 13, 2012NameJillian Allain20 Garrison St.Fairhaven, MA02719Appt.DateAPPOINTMENTS:PositionSalary/Licensure Information1/3/12 Interim VP – Greene $69,080.00 per annum; Master’s /Step 1Licensure: Principal/Asst. Principal Elem. (PreK-6)Lisa Botelho1590 Robeson St.Fall River, MA028201/9/12 Interventionist – GreeneSchool$39,204.00 per annum; Master’s/Step 1Licensure: Elementary (1-6)Sterling Bryant150 Beattie St.Fall River, Ma02724ChristopherCicchinelli16 Antony AveBristol, RI 02809Steve DeSousa86 Bay St.New Bedford, MA02740Sabrina Dias131 Merchant St.Fall River, Ma02723Erin Feeney34 John St.North Providence,RI 02904Dennis Fernandez26 Oak Hill RoadApartment #0Narragansett, RI02882Ashley Gesner652 Old HarborRoadWestport, MA02790Nikita Higgins16 Plain St.Taunton, MA027802/6/12 ELA Tchr./DHS $37,118.00 per annum; Bachelor’s Step 1Licensure: English (8-12)2/6/12 Health/PE Tchr./ DHS $52,223.00 per annum; Bachelor’s Step 8Licensure: PE (5-12)1/17/12 SpEd 1-1Paraprofessional/SpencerBorden1/3/12 SpEd Self-Contained Tchr.Grades 1 & 22/6/12 SpEd 1-1 Paraprofessional/Letourneau1/3/12 Part time MarketingInstructor – RPS2/6/12 Science Tchr./DHS1/12/12 3 rd Gr. Tchr./Viveiros$12.26 per hour, Step 1$39,204.00 per annum; Master’s, Step 1Waiver: Moderate Disability (PreK-8)$12.26 per hour, Bachelor’s, Step 1$30.00 per hour, Bachelor’s$37,644.00 per annum, Bachelor’s +15, Step 1Licensure: Gen. Science (5-8)$37,118.00 per annum, Bachelor’s Step 1Licensure: Elementary (1-6)Violet LeMar252 Winthrop St.Taunton, MA027801/3/12 Vice Principal/Fonseca$69,080.00 per annum, Master’s Step 1Licensure: Principal/Asst. Principal (PreK-6, 5-9)7

Notice and Agenda: Regular Meeting of February 13, 2012Karen Lopes274 Rich St.Fall River, MA02720Joshua Martins155 Brayton Ave.Apt. #1Fall River, MA02721Katy Mays39 Harman Ave.Seekonk, MA02703Amanda Mello75 Delano St.New Bedford, MA027441/3/12 SpEd Clerk/DHS1/23/12 SpEd Paraprofessional/Greene School$14.34, Step 2$12.26 per hour, Bachelor’s Step 11/23/12 6 th gr. Tchr./Morton $39,204.00 per annum, Math (5-8)1/3/12 5 th Gr. Tchr./ Watson $39,204.00 per annum, Master’s Step 1Licensure: Elementary (1-6)Jason Mello51 Euclid AvenueSomerset, MA02725David Raymundo4700 No. Main St.Apt. #2GFall River, MA02720Donna Ruiz62 Baker St #2Fall River, MA02721Brandon Strickland568 Charles St.Fall River, Ma02724Emily Uon5329 North MainSt.#6Fall River, MA027201/23/12 SpEd 1-1 Paraprofessional/Greene1/19/12 Title I Paraprofessional/Doran1/23/12 Office Paraprofessional/Greene School1/17/12 8 th grade Math Tchr./StoneSpEd Middle School1/3/12 5 th grade Tchr./Spencer Borden$12.26 per hour, Bachelor’s Step 1$17.97 per hour, Bachelor’s Step 2$12.26 per hour, Step 1$37,118.00 per annum, Bachelor’s Step 1Licensure: Mathematics (5-8)$39,204.00 per annum, Master’s Step 11. Licensure: Elementary (1-6); Moderate Disab(PreK-8)DEATH NOTICES:Jane K. Feroli Teacher 1/21/12Patricia L. Isserlis Former Science Teacher 2/2/12Helene Jennings Cafeteria Worker/Talbot 1/4/12Edith Ricci-Quintin Cafeteria Worker/former Small School 1/11/12Fall River Public Schools – School Committee Office417 Rock Street, Fall River, MA 02720 (t): 508 675-8420 X 435ADA Coordinator:Dr. Henry Vaillancourt 508-324-24108

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