Votes at a glance: New Bedford School Committee, March 10, 2025

This is a concise list of formal motions and votes recorded during the New Bedford School Committee meeting on March 10, 2025.

1) Approval of minutes — Regular school committee meeting, Feb. 10, 2025 Motion: Approve minutes of the regular school committee meeting of Feb. 10, 2025. Outcome: Approved by voice vote (chair called “Aye”; no opposition recorded). Provenance: public record at the start of the meeting.

2) Move public comment out of order Motion: Move public comment out of order. Outcome: Approved by voice vote (Aye); motion carried. Provenance: Motion and vote occurred early in the meeting prior to public comment.

3) Acceptance of William H. Taylor medal Motion: Accept the William H. Taylor medal (donated/found by Reverend Hank Pierce) to be placed at William H. Taylor Elementary School. Outcome: Approved by voice vote (Aye); no opposition recorded. Provenance: Motion introduced after public comment and voted immediately.

4) Finance transfers (as presented by finance subcommittee) Motion: Approve transfers recommended by the finance subcommittee (included ADA work at Hathaway, pre‑K plumbing at Parker, designer fees at Campbell, electrical work at Winslow and Pacheco, and other transfers detailed in the subcommittee packet). Mover/Second: Motion read by a finance subcommittee member; second recorded. Outcome: Approved by voice vote (Aye); no opposition recorded. Provenance: Finance subcommittee review preceding the full committee vote; see finance report segment.

5) Accept finance report Motion: Accept the finance and operations report as presented. Outcome: Approved by voice vote (Aye); no opposition recorded. Provenance: Vote followed finance presentation and discussion.

6) Personnel report (approve and place on file) Motion: Approve personnel report and place on file. Outcome: Approved by voice vote (Aye); no opposition recorded. Provenance: Personnel report presented and accepted during meeting.

7) Statement of Interest (MSBA) for Trinity Day Academy — accelerated repairs Motion: Authorize the superintendent to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for accelerated repairs to Trinity Day Academy (windows, doors, roof, boilers; Priority 5). Outcome: Approved by roll‑call vote; members voting yes: Ross Grace, Christopher Carter, Jack Livimento, Bruce Olivera, Colleen Duwicki, Melissa Costa, Mayor John Mitchell. Provenance: Motion read in full and voted by roll call; timeline noted for SOI submission (by March 21, 2025).

8) Approve 2025–2026 meeting calendar with amendment Motion: Approve the 2025–2026 school committee meeting calendar and eliminate the July 14, 2025 meeting date. Outcome: Approved by voice vote (Aye); motion passed. Provenance: Motion to amend calendar and approve carried during regular business.

9) Authorize chair or member(s) of finance and operations subcommittee to approve transfers weekly Motion: Authorize the chair or members of the finance and operations subcommittee to approve transfers on a weekly basis during closeout season. Outcome: Approved by voice vote (Aye); motion passed. Provenance: Committee discussion during finance items; vote followed.

10) Enter executive session Motion: Adjourn to executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) for strategy related to collective bargaining (MBEA and paraprofessional units and other negotiations). Outcome: Approved by roll‑call vote; members voting yes: Ross Grace, Christopher Carter, Jack Livimento, Bruce Olivera, Colleen Duwicki, Melissa Costa, Mayor John Mitchell. The committee did not reconvene in open session. Provenance: Motion and roll call concluded the public meeting agenda.