1.    Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance

Chairwoman Farnworth requested a moment of silence for our neighbors in Portsmouth, who experienced a tragedy over the weekend at a Graduation Party where there was a student’s life was lost. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the family.

2.    Open Forum

·         No one

3.    Special Recognition

a.    Bill Phillips and THS Carpentry CTE Students- For the creation and gift of a new sign for Pocasset Hill Cemetery — Bob Sedoma, Cemetery Commission Chair, required a sign for the cemetery, and reached out to Bill Phillips and the CTE Carpentry Students. The students did a great job and from design to engineering to full carpentry and installation. Materials were donated from partners, and the students enjoyed the project.

b.    Retirement Recognition

·         Chairwoman Farnworth recognized Dr. Peter Sanchioni for his seven years of dedicated service to the Tiverton School Department. She noted that the list of his contributions is extensive and filled with accomplishments that have significantly benefited the district’s students.

Among the many highlights of Dr. Sanchioni’s tenure were:

§  Improved graduation rates

§  AP Honor Roll recognition for Tiverton High School

§  An outstanding NEASC accreditation rating—the highest possible

§  Expansion of Advanced Placement course offerings, giving students the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school

§  Fort Barton Elementary’s designation as a National Blue Ribbon School

§  A successful digital transformation, including achieving a 1:1 student-to-device ratio during the COVID-19 pandemic

§  The creation of a fitness center at Tiverton High School

Chairwoman Farnworth expressed sincere gratitude for Dr. Sanchioni’s leadership, vision, and lasting impact on the Tiverton school community.

4.    Consent Agenda

a.    School Committee Meeting Minutes

·         Special Meeting Minutes March 25, 2025

·         Regular Session Minutes May 13, 2025

·         Executive Meeting Minutes May 13, 2025, and seal the same pursuant to RIGL 42-26-4 and 42-46-5

·         Special Meeting Minutes May 27, 2025

·         Executive Meeting Minutes May 27, 2025, and seal the same pursuant to RIGL 42-26-4 and 42-46-5

b.    Correspondence

·         Policy Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes April 10, 2025

·         School Committee Resolutions — East Providence Senate Bill S0113

·         Staffing Overview Summary

c.    Enrollment

·         June Enrollment

E. Pavao made a motion to approve the consent agenda

J. Sherman seconded the motion

The vote taken was 4 - 0

5.    Policies — Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    Policy #1201 McKinney Vento Homeless (Second read to replace #1200)

·         J. Sherman made a motion to approve Policy #1201 McKinney-Vento Homeless.

·         K. Paquette seconded the motion

·         The vote taken was 4 - 0

b.    Policy # 566 Classroom Observation (Second Read)

·         J. Sherman made a motion to approve Policy #566, Classroom Observation

·         E. Pavao seconded the motion

·         The vote taken was unanimous

6.    General Business — Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    Master Gardeners Program at Ranger School

·          A. Mullen & C. Griffith will be completing a course to become master gardeners and start a garden at Ranger School. They have raised butterflies, and they plan to partner with THS to install raised plant beds.

b.    Approve Home School Requests for 2024-2025 School Year

·         Tabled

c.    Vote to Approve Salary Increase for Early Risers/ Beyond the Bell Programs

·         D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the Salary Increase for Early Risers/Beyond the Bell Programs

·         K. Paquette seconded the motion

·         Vote 4-1K. Paquette voted against

d.    Vote to Approve Athletic Turf Maintenance Bid and Contract in the amount of $22,000

·         D. Pallasch made the motion to approve the recommendation of the athletic maintenance bid contract.

·         J. Sherman seconded the motion.

·         The vote taken 4-1 K. Paquette voted against

e.    Vote to Approve First Student Transportation Contract

·         D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the First Student Transportation Contract

·         E. Pavao seconded the motion

·         The vote was taken 5-0

f.     FY24 Audit Presentation

·         B. Andrade presented the FY24 Audit presentation, stating no findings and that the audit was clean.

g.    YTD May 2025 Budget vs. Actuals

·         B. Andrade stated that not much has changed this month.

h.    FY26 Budget Update

·         B. Andrade stated the town approved our Capital request.

i.      Vote to Approve Potential Changes to Article XI of the Tiverton Charter Commission

·         No Votes taken will be discussed at a later meeting.

j.      Vote to Approve Administrative Contracts (after Executive Session)

·         D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the administrative contract extensions and increases as presented

·         J. Sherman seconded the motion

·         The vote was taken, 4-1 K. Paquette voted no

k.    Vote to Approve One Layoff / One Non-renewal (after Executive Session)

·         D. Pallasch motioned to approve the layoff and non-renewal as per Dr. Sanchioni’s recommendations

·         E. Pavao seconded the motion

·         Motion passed 5-0

7.    Announcements/Future Meetings

·         Chairperson Farnworth announced that a special meeting will be held on June 11, 2025, at the THS Library. During this meeting, we will celebrate the Girls Softball State Championship and vote to appoint our new Superintendent.

·         Our next regular meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2025. There may also be an additional meeting next week to ratify the new Superintendent’s contract prior to July 1, 2025.

·         The subsequent regularly scheduled meeting will take place on July 8, 2025.

o   D. Pallasch, who was not present earlier in the meeting, took a moment to extend best wishes to Dr. Sanchioni on his retirement.

8.    Executive Session

D. Pallasch made a motion to enter into executive session under:

·         RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) Administrative Contracts

·         RIGL 42-46-5(a)(1) Non-renewal

·         RIGL 42-46-5(a)(1) Superintendent Candidates Discussion

The motion was seconded by E. Pavao

The vote taken was unanimous

9.    Return to Open Session

a.    Report on any votes taken in Executive Session

·         Chairwoman D. Farnworth reported that administrative contracts were discussed, but no votes were taken on that matter.

·         Discussion was also held regarding the non-renewal of an administrative contract.

o   A vote was taken to accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to proceed with the non-renewal.

o   The motion passed unanimously.

·         Superintendent candidates were also discussed; however, no vote was taken.

b.    Seal the Executive Session minutes

10. Adjournment

·         K. Paquette made a motion to adjourn the meeting

·         Seconded by D. Pallasch

·         Vote 5-0

Respectfully submitted,

CAMendes