1.    Open Session

●     Call to Order

●     E. Pavao made a motion to move into executive session under RIGL 42- 46-S(a)(9) (NEA Grievance Hearing - Regarding Pay Issue), RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) (Workshop on Collective Bargaining - Council 94 Negotiations Update), RIGL  42-46-5(a)(1) Superintendent Goals.

●     J. Sherman seconded the motion

●     The vote taken was 4 - 0

•       D. Farnworth stated that while in executive session, one vote was taken to deny the NEA Grievance.

•       K. Paquette made a motion to seal the executive session minutes

•       J. Sherman seconded the motion.

•       The vote taken was unanimous

Reconvene into Open Session

a.    Pledge of Allegiance

b.    Open Forum

·         No one

2.    Consent Agenda - Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    School Committee Meeting Minutes

●     Regular Session Minutes July 15, 2025

●     Executive Meeting Minutes July 15, 2025, and seal the same under RIGL 42-26-4 and 42-46-5

●     E. Pavao made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda

●     K. Paquette seconded the motion

●     The vote taken was 4 - 0

3.    General Business

●     First Student Transportation Presentation

●     Representatives from First Student presented their partnership presentation, and a board discussion was held, with questions being answered.

●     Approve Home School Requests for 2025-2026 School Year

●     E. Pavao made a motion to approve the 48 student applications for Home School Request for the 2025 - 2026 School Year.

●     J. Sherman seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was 4 - 0

●     Update on Fort Barton/TMS Transition

●     S. Kraeger provided an update on the TMS transition.
Two well-attended focus group meetings have taken place, with participation from parents, teachers, Principal Zitoli, and Assistant Principal Kellett.  Work is ongoing in the new fourth-grade wing, though painting is still pending. A family walk-through evening is scheduled for August 25, 2025, offering families an opportunity to tour the new space.

●     Approve Contract Districtwide Psychological Testing

●     J. Sherman made a motion to approve the contract for Districtwide Psychological Testing.

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion

●     The vote taken was 4 - 0

●     Approve Contract with Throughline - FUSE AAI Grant

●     Superintendent Haskins reviewed the information presented to the Board regarding Throughline Learning Fuse AI.
 This initiative represents a valuable opportunity to partner with a professional learning and school improvement organization that has a proven track record of enhancing student and teacher outcomes.

●     If Tiverton is selected, the program will be fully funded by the van Beuren Foundation.

●     No votes were taken

●     FY26 Capital Request for Future Tiverton Town Council Gaming Allocation Meeting

●     J. Sherman made a motion to approve the capital amount of $360,813.00

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion.

•       J. Sherman amended the previous motion to state the amount to be $56,000.00.

•       K. Paquette seconded the motion.

•       The vote taken was 4 - 0

●     Update on FY26 Deficit Discussion Between School and Town Leaders

●     Farnworth updated the board on the meeting with the Town Leaders regarding the FY25 deficit, noting that the audit has not been completed and the grant reimbursement has not been received. 

4.    Announcements/Future Meetings

          August 26, 2025, will be held at TMS at 6:00 pm
          September 9, 2025

5.    Reconvene into Executive Session if Necessary

●     The board did not return to Executive Session

6.    Return to Open Session

●     Report on any votes taken in Executive Session

●     Motion to seal the Executive Session minutes under RI Gen Laws 42-46-5 & 6.

7.    Adjournment

●     J. Sherman made a motion to adjourn

●     K. Paquette seconded the motion

●     The vote taken was unanimous