BARRINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE

BARRINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BARRINGTON, RHODE ISLAND 02806

Minutes of the School Committee Joint Legislative Meeting – February 13, 2020

Gina Bae called the meeting to order at 8:08 AM.

Present at the meeting were Gina Bae, Megan Douglas, Patrick McCrann, Erika Sevetson, Anna Clancy, Michael Messore, Paula Dillon and Douglas Fiore. Also present were Town Council members Michael Carroll, Jacob Brier, Steve Boyajian and Joy Hearn, Town Manager James Cunha, Town Financial Director Kathleen Raposa; Representative Liana Cassar, D-66; Representative Jason Knight, D-67; and Senator Cynthia Armour Coyne, D-32.

The Town Council members and the Town Manager reviewed their advocacy priorities with the Representatives and Senator.

The School Committee members and central school administrators reviewed their advocacy priorities with the Representatives and Senator, including legislation being considered regarding a Field Trip Policy, considerations for the School Funding Formula, consideration for legislation around sponsorship/signs on fields in Barrington (similar to Middletown’s legislation), and state level support for negotiation or regulation of expensive contracts, including transportation and high cost special education.

Discussion ensued regarding the Advocacy priorities and the best way to advocate at the state level. A plan to meet more than once per year, perhaps in May and November, was also discussed.

At 9:05 AM, everyone but the School Committee and Mr. Messore left the meeting room.

At 9:06 AM, Dr. Douglas moved and Ms. Clancy seconded a motion to convene in executive session under R.I. General Laws 42-46-5(a)(1) to discuss the Superintendent Evaluation. The motion carried 5-0 with Ms. Bae, Dr. Douglas, Ms. Clancy, Ms. Sevetson, and Mr. McCrann voting in the affirmative.

At 10:59 AM, Dr. Douglas moved and Ms. Clancy seconded a motion to adjourn executive session. The motion carried 5-0 with Ms. Bae, Dr. Douglas, Ms. Clancy, Ms. Sevetson, and Mr. McCrann voting in the affirmative.

Ms. Bae announced that no votes were taken and the minutes are sealed.

At 11:00 AM, Dr. Douglas moved and Ms. Clancy seconded a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion carried 5-0 with Ms. Bae, Dr. Douglas, Ms. Clancy, Ms. Sevetson, and Mr. McCrann voting in the affirmative.