Minutes - August 31, 2023

August 31, 2023 Special School Committee Meeting

The Special School Committee Meeting of the Brockton School Committee was held this evening, at six.

These minutes contain a summary of the meeting and list items that were under discussion.

Mayor Sullivan, Chair called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., followed by a salute to the flag.

 

Present:  Chair, Robert F. Sullivan, Mayor, Ms. Asack, Ms. Ehlers, Chair, Ms. Rivas Mendes,

                Mr. Homer, Mr. Rodrigues, Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Sullivan 

 

Also Present:  Dr. James Cobbs, Deputy Superintendent, Mr. Aldo Petronio, BPS CFO,

 Mr. Chris Correia, BPS Deputy CFO, Mr. Troy Clarkson, City of Brockton CFO,

                         Attorney Sarah Spatafore, Attorney Meghan Bridges

 

Mayor Sullivan, Chair, took roll call to establish a quorum.

Ms. Sullivan – Here

Mr. Homer –  Here

Ms. Ehlers, Vice-Chair –  Here

Ms. Rivas Mendes –  Here

Mr. Rodrigues –  Here

Ms. Asack –  Here

Mr. Sullivan –  Here

 

Mayor Sullivan, Chair –  Here

Agenda #2 – Executive Session

Mayor Sullivan called for a vote to go into Executive Session and read the following statement for the record.

“The Committee will enter Executive Session:  Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 21 (1) – To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual.”

“Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(2) – To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel.” 

The committee will not return to open session following this Executive Session.

Ms. Sullivan motioned to enter Executive Session.  Seconded by Mr. Sullivan.

Mayor Sullivan, Chair, took a roll call vote.

Ms. Sullivan – Yes

Mr. Homer –   Yes

Ms. Ehlers, Vice-Chair –   Yes

Ms. Rivas Mendes –   Yes

Mr. Rodrigues –   Yes

Ms. Asack –   Yes

Mr. Sullivan –   Yes

 

Mayor Sullivan, Chair –   Yes

School Committee Members went into Executive Session at 6:02 p.m.

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