Chicopee bus-camera fines start April 8

School Committee · Meeting of April 1, 2026

Chicopee School Committee reported $250 fines for passing stopped school buses begin April 8. Vice Chair Jay Doubt said bus cameras recorded 52 incidents in the program's first five weeks, with 35 confirmed violations, calling the number "way too much." The committee approved two warrants totaling $1,128,286, with one, for $705,153.83, passing 11-0 with Doubt abstaining. Member Deanna Russo reported the Finance and Budget Subcommittee was warned of potential Title I grant cuts tied to declining enrollment.

Members unanimously approved a memorandum of agreement letting teachers covering a sixth class period in math, English or science earn full hourly pay, which protects their retirement credit. The board also approved an overnight trip for the Comprehensive High bowling team to nationals in Columbus, Ohio, and entered executive session on union and leadership negotiations.

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Source: the School Committee meeting of April 1, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.

Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript. It was corrected where it differed.