I.        OPEN SESSION

1.    Call to Order

2.    Pledge of Allegiance

3.    Open Forum

·         S. McNamara Parent Concerns

    II.        CONSENT AGENDA

1.    Enrollment

a.    September Enrollment

E. Pavao made a motion to approve the consent agenda

M. DeCotis seconded the motion

The vote taken was 3 - 0

  III.        CHARIPERSON’S REMARKS

1.    9/23 SELAC Meeting D. Farnworth attended the first meeting of the school year. November 19, 2024, is the first workshop in all schools. Ms. Farnworth invites all to attend.

  IV.        OLD BUSINESS

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

·         M. DeCotis motioned to approve the 14 students for Home School requests for the 2024 - 2025 SY.

·         E. Pavao seconded the motion.

·         Vote 3-0

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

1.    Recognition of 2 THS Seniors for the National Merit Scholarship Program

·         Nolan Page

·         Cooper Thomas

2.    Tiverton Food Pantry Recognition

·         Lee McCarthy partnered with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center to start a food bank at Tiverton High School. Families of Tiverton Public school students facing food insecurity may visit the THS food bank, which will be open every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

3.    Discuss and Approve the TMS Field Trip Request to Sao Miguel, Azores

·         M. DeCotis motioned to approve the TMS Field Trip request to Sao Miguel Azores.

·         Seconded by E. Pavao

o   M. DeCotis amended his motion to approve beginning the planning stages for the 2-year TMS Sao Miguel, Azores trip, which will be presented back to the Board when they have solid travel details.

o   Seconded by E. Pavao.

o   Vote 3-0

4.    Discuss and Approve the New Ping-Pong Club at THS

·         E. Pavao made a motion to approve the new Ping-Pong Club at THS

·         Seconded by D. Farnworth

·         Vote 3-0

5.    Discuss and Approve New Trading Card Game Club at THS

·         E. Pavao made a motion to approve the new Trading Card Game Club

·         Seconded by M. DeCotis

·         Vote 3-0

6.    School Improvement Plans

·         All principals presented school improvement plans aligned with the superintendent's strategic plans across the district.

7.    School Committee Oversight of Capital Spending

·         Dr. Sanchioni reviewed the paperwork that will be discussed at next Monday's Town Council meeting; the Board approved it at the September 9, 2024, meeting.

o   M. DeCotis motioned to refer the Capital Spending to the policy subcommittee for assistance with laying out the spending.

o   Seconded by E. Pavao

o   Vote 3-0

·         D. Farnworth recommended a referral to the Policy Subcommittee in order to draft a School Committee Capital Spending oversight policy.

o   M. DeCotis motioned to refer to the Policy Subcommittee

o   Seconded by E. Pavao

o   Vote 3-0

  VI.        FUTURE MEETINGS

1.    Consider and schedule future School committee dates.
October 8, 2024
October 22, 2024

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.

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

VII.        EXECUTIVE SESSION

1.    RIGL 42-46-5(a)(3) Discuss Safety & Security Protocol (Cybersecurity)

VIII.        ADJOURNMENT

1.    Consider and Vote on Motion to Adjourn.

·         E. Pavao made a motion to adjourn the meeting

·         M. DeCotis seconded the motion

·         Vote 3-0

Respectfully submitted,

CAMendes