Brockton, Massachusetts
Special School Committee Meeting
July 26, 2022
The Special School Committee Meeting of the Brockton School Committee was held this evening, at six o’clock.
These minutes contain a summary of the meeting and list items that were under discussion.
Ms. Asack, Vice-Chair called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m., followed by a salute to the flag.
Present:
Ms. Asack, Vice-Chair, Mrs. Ehlers, Mr. Homer, Mrs. Rivas-Mendes, Mr. Rodrigues, Mrs. Sullivan, Mr. Sullivan
Absent: Mayor Sullivan, Chair
Also Present: Superintendent Thomas, Dr. James Cobbs, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, Mr. Carl Walker, Project Manager-Operations
Ms. Asack – Vice-Chair, took a roll call to establish a quorum.
Mrs. Sullivan – Here Mr. Homer – Here Mrs. Ehlers – Here Mrs. Rivas-Mendes - Here Mr. Rodrigues - Here Mr. Sullivan – Here Ms. Asack, Vice-Chair – Here Mayor Sullivan, Chair – Absent
Agenda #2 – FY2022 School Bids – Bid# 2280-0037-Lease
Mr. Sullivan provided information regarding the FY2022 School Bid #2280-0037 Lease. A Bid Review meeting was held on Tuesday, July 6, 2022 to discuss the matters of the bid presented, the Committee came to a stale vote. The purpose of tonight’s meeting is to have further discussion and a potential vote.
Members asked a varies of questions regarding this Bid such as safety, transportation of students and length of the lease. After discussion and questions answered the committee took a vote in favor of the approval of the lease.
Mr. Sullivan motioned to accept the FY2022 School Bid Lease #2280-0037 Combined General Use, Office, Classroom Space, and Exterior Grounds for Brockton Public Schools located at 365 Westgate Drive, Brockton, MA. Seconded by Mrs. Sullivan.
Voted: to approve the motion, unanimously.
Agenda #3 – Review of Department Accounts for the period of May 17, 2022 to June 30, 2022. Mrs. Rivas-Mendes mentioned the Accounts Subcommittee is requesting additional time to review materials.
Mrs. Rivas-Mendes motioned to postpone item #2 on the agenda. Seconded by Mr. Rodrigues.
Voted: to approve the motion, unanimously.
Agenda #4 – Other Business
Mr. Rodrigues requested a Bid Review Subcommittee meeting to discuss the EverAlert Communication System presented and tabled during the May 17, 2022 Bid Review meeting.
Mr. Sullivan will work with Mrs. Campbell to schedule a meeting.
Agenda #5 – Adjournment
Ms. Asack asked for a motion to adjourn the Special School Committee Meeting.
A motion was made by Mrs. Mendes. Seconded by Mr. Homer.
Voted: to approve the motion, unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael P. Thomas
Superintendent/Secretary
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