1.    Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance

2.    Open Forum (Individuals are limited to three minutes; all speakers shall be respectful and courteous when speaking.)

a.    None

3.    Special Business

a.    Administer Oath of Office for New/Returning Members

·         Joan Chabot, Tiverton Town Clerk, administered Oath of Office for:

o   Diane Farnworth

o   Jocelyn Sherman

o   Kimberly Paquette

b.    Elect School Committee Chairperson

·         Joan Chabot, Tiverton Town Clerk, accepted nominations for School Committee Chairperson.

o   D. Pallasch nominated D. Farnworth for School Committee Chairperson.

o   Vote was unanimous

c.    Elect School Committee Vice Chairperson

·         Chairperson Farnworth accepted nominations for Vice Chairperson of the School Committee.

o   D. Farnworth nominated D. Pallasch as Vice Chairperson

o   Vote was unanimous

d.    Appoint School Committee Clerk

·         Chairperson Farnworth motioned to appoint Carolyn Mendes to the School Committee Clerk position.

·         Seconded by E. Pavao

·         Vote was unanimous

e.    Approve Status Change for Safety Subcommittee from School Committee Subcommittee to Administrative Committee

·         e D. Pallasch motioned to change the status of the Safety Subcommittee from the School Committee Subcommittee to an Administrative Committee.

·         Seconded by J. Sherman

·         Vote 5-0

f.     Elect School Committee Subcommittee Members (2 each) — Chairperson

                              i.        Finance Subcommittee

·         D. Pallasch

·         K. Paquette

                            ii.        Health & Wellness Subcommittee

·         D. Farnworth

·         J. Sherman

                           iii.        Policy Subcommittee

·         D. Farnworth

·         K. Paquette

                           iv.        Safety Committee (if status change is not approved) - N/A

                            v.        Sick Bank

·         E. Pavao

·         D. Pallasch

D. Pallasch made a motion to approve all nominations made for the Subcommittees.

J. Sherman seconded the motion.

The vote was unanimous.

g.    Elect School Committee Liaisons (up to 2 each) — Chairperson

                              i.        Charter Commission

·         D. Farnworth

                            ii.        Legislative

·         D. Pallasch

                           iii.        Safety Committee

·         J. Sherman

·         K. Paquette

                           iv.        Special Education Local Authority Committee (SELAC)

·         K. Paquette

·         D. Farnworth

                            v.        Town Council

·         D. Farnworth

D. Pallasch motioned to approve all nominations made for the School Committee Liaisons.

Seconded by J. Sherman

The vote was unanimous.

4.    Special Recognition

a.    Tiverton High School 2024 State Champion Girls Tennis Team

·         S. Craven commended the 2024 Girls State Championship Tennis Team, and both academically and athletically, the girls were presented certificates by AD Gouveia. Congratulations, Girls!

b.    Tiverton High School 2024 State Champion Girls Soccer Team

·         S. Craven commended the Girl's Soccer Team 16 - 3, 2024 State Champions. Congratulations, Girls! Coaches Jim Gauch and Tom B Murray presented the girls with certificates.

5.    Consent Agenda - Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    School Committee Meeting Minutes

                              i.        Regular Session Minutes October 23, 2024

                            ii.        Executive Meeting Minutes October 23, 2024, and seal the same pursuant to RIGL 42-26-4 and 42-46-5

b.    Monthly Enrollment Report - December

E. Pavao made a motion to the Consent Agenda

Seconded by J. Sherman

Vote was unanimous

6.    Old Business - Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    Home School Requests for the 2024-2025 School Year

·         D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the Home School Request for the 2024 - 2025 School Year

·         Seconded by J. Sherman

·         Vote 5-0

b.    Policy Revisions (Second Read) — D. Farnworth

                              i.        Policy #310 — Fiscal Management

                            ii.        Policy #331 — Budget Statement

                           iii.        Policy #332 — Spending Plan

D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the Second Read of the Policy Revisions

E. Pavao

Vote 3 - 2 Abstain J. Sherman and K. Paquette

7.    New Business — Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    2024 RICAS Results

·         Dr. Sanchioni reviewed the 2024 RICAS results.

b.    Accept ACT Grant

·         E. Pavao motioned to accept the ACT Grant for $3,500.00 for the TMS Boys and Girls Basketball.

·         Seconded by J. Sherman

·         Vote was unanimous

c.    Capital Update of Current Projects and Request to Use Funds

·         Dr. Sanchioni presented an updated letter to the Board updating the amounts and adding the THS Chimney that requires removal.

o   D. Pallasch motioned to accept the Superintendent’s request for Use of Funds for discussion.

o   J. Sherman seconded the motion.

§  D. Pallasch made a motion to amend the previous motion to approve items 1 Chimney Removal at THS $65,000.00,

2 Replacement of Exterior Doors Pocasset (2), Ranger(2) THS (2) TMS (2) Ft Barton(2) 136,152.00 and 3 Sound

System Installation in the THS Auditorium $47,000.00. of the Current Projects and Request Letter to the Town Council.

d.    Gas & Electric Rate Proposal

·         B. Andrade presented a proposal for consideration of cost savings rates.

o   D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the recommendation presented by B. Andrade for the Gas & Electric Rate.

o   Seconded by E. Pavao

o   Vote 5-0

e.    Update on FY 25 Budget

·         B. Andrade updated the board on the FY25 Budget.

f.     2025 School Committee Calendar

·         Motion to approve the 2025 School Committee Calendar for discussion

·         Seconded by J. Sherman

·         Discussion was held

o   D. Pallasch withdrew her motion to approve the 2025 School Committee Calendar.

8.    Announcements/Future Meetings - Chairperson

December 11, 2024

9.    Executive Session

Public Statement by Chair:

Any individual being discussed in the executive session has been given advance notice and an opportunity to have such discussion in an open session.

D. Pallasch made a motion to enter into executive session under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(4)-Legal Advice- Contract Negotiations (NEA/Council 94)

J. Sherman seconded the motion

Vote was unanimous

10. Return to Open Session

a.    Report on any votes taken in Executive Session

                              i.        No votes were taken

b.    Motion to seal the Executive Session minutes by D. Pallasch, seconded by J. Sherman

                              i.        Vote was unanimous

Respectfully submitted, CAMendes