I.        OPEN SESSION

1.    Call to Order

2.    Pledge of Allegiance

3.    Open Forum

·         Susan Rasor, Representative of Women's Project

·         Robert Chiaradio is a concerned parent Transgender.

·         John Jo Jo Clark Support of Transgender.

·         Gloria Crist Support of Transgender

·         Aubrey Plantiz Support of Transgender

·         Shannon McNamara Social Media

    II.        CONSENT AGENDA

1.    Approve Meeting Minutes

a.    Regular Session Minutes October 7, 2024

b.    Executive Session Minutes October 7, 2024, close the executive session minutes and seal the same pursuant to RIGL 42-26-4 and 42-46-5.

·         A motion was made by M. DeCotis to approve the Consent Agenda

·         Seconded by Dr. Larkin

·         The motion was 4-0

  III.        CHARIPERSON’S REMARKS

1.    School Committee Candidates Forum Thursday, October 24, 2024

2.    National Principals Month
D. Farnworth thanked Principals Craven, Zitoli, Donnelly Roche, Ponte, Arruda, Vice Principals Kellett, and Swenson for all they do for our students.

  IV.        OLD BUSINESS

1.    Approve Home School Requests for the 2024-2025 School Year

·         M.DeCotis motioned to approve the request for four students for homeschooling for the 2024-2025 school year.

·         Seconded by Dr. Larkin

·         Vote 4-0

   V.        NEW BUSINESS — CONSIDERATION AND VOTE TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING

1.    Accept Monetary Donation to the THS Journalism Club

·         A motion was made by Dr. Larkin to accept the $250.00 donation to the THS Journalism Club from the Sherman Family Newprot Propane.

·         Seconded by M.DeCotis.

·         Vote 4-0

2.    Diversion Program Review

·         Dr. Sanchioni stated the program started in 2022 and introduced Counselor Vasconcelos. The program has been an enormous success, and the increase has been 61%. Counselor Vasconcelos was extraordinarily informative, and the students are comfortable with her. She is an extreme asset to our District.

3.    FY 24 & 25 Budget Update

·         Brendon Andrade updated the board on the FY24 budget, which has changed since the board decided on final decisions. B. Andrade presented a breakdown of the grants and other resources. Town revenue. Received comments and questions from the Board.

·         FY25 Budget review: 10% has been spent as opposed to 17% in FY24.

4.    Discuss and Approve Policy #310 “Fiscal Management’ (First Read)

5.    Discuss and Approve Policy #331 “Budget Statement” (First Read)

6.    Discuss and Approve Policy #332 “Spending Plan” (First Read)

7.    Tiverton High School Data Presentation

·         Principal Craven reviewed data from students in SAT Grade 11, PSAT Grade 10, AP, and NGSA.

8.    Centegix Badge Safety Alert

·         Dr. Sanchioni reviewed the product that a parent brought forward to the board. Information and videos cost $41,000.00 annually, which is $8,200.00 per school.

  VI.        FUTURE MEETINGS

1.    Consider and schedule future School committee dates.
November 12, 2024 — RICAS Presentation
November 26, 2024

Dr Larkin made a statement of gratitude and thanks for his time and service of 12 years on the Tiverton School Committee

Public Statement by Chair:

Thank you, Dr. Larkin, for your leadership. we wish you well in your future endeavors

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

Consider and Vote on Motion to enter executive session pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(a) as listed on the executive session agenda below. This vote shall be tallied by roll call vote

VII.        EXECUTIVE SESSION

1.    RIGL 42-46-5(a)(1) Discuss Administrator Contracts.

·         Dr. Larkin made a motion to move into executive session under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(1) Discuss Administrator Contracts.

·         Seconded by M. DeCotis

·         Vote was unanimous

VIII.        ADJOURNMENT

1.    Consider and Vote on Motion to Adjourn.

2.    Consider and Vote on Motion to Adjourn.

·         D. Pallash motioned to adjourn the meeting

·         Dr. Larkin seconded the motion

·         Vote was unanimous

Respectfully submitted,

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