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AGENDA
TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN
RHODE ISLAND
TOWN COUNCIL AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE
JOINT SESSION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
7:00 PM
TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
180 HIGH STREET
WAKEFIELD, RI
TOWN COUNCIL
Rory H. McEntee, President
Michael K. Marran, Vice President
Patricia A. Alley
Deborah D. Bergner
Charles Gregory Sweet
James M. Manni, Town Manager
Michael A. Ursillo, Esquire, Town Solicitor
Susan M. Flynn, CMC, Town Clerk
Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend in person or view the meeting live on ClerkBase at https://clerkshq.com/SouthKingstown-ri or on your local Public Access Television Station.
NOTE: Individuals requesting American Sign Language interpreters or CART service must call the Town Clerk’s Office at 401-789-9331 seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting date.
DATE POSTED: 3/11/2024
1. REGULAR SESSION
A. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
B. Land Acknowledgement Statement
2. ROLL CALL
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion regarding the School Building Committee’s recommendation to select Studio JAED and the SLAM Collaborative for Stage III architectural and engineering services for the proposed School Facilities Project.
B. Discussion/Action by the School Committee re: award of a Phase I contract to Studio JAED and the SLAM Collaborative to provide design services for the School Facilities Project through May 7, 2024.
C. Discussion/Action by the Town Council re: authorizing the Town Manager to enter into negotiations with an architectural design firm for the School Facilities Project, contingent upon voter approval of the School Bond Referendum question.
4. WORK SESSION
A. Discussion re: FY2024-2025 School Unrestricted Fund.
B. Discussion of school enrollment, staffing, revenue, expenditures, and budget drivers.
C. Discussion of financial resources to support future debt service payments on the proposed $150 million bond for construction of school facilities.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS