1.    Open Session

a.    Call to Order

b.    Consider and vote on the 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.

The executive session began prior to the regular session, was temporarily adjourned to commence the regular session and then reconvened afterward to conclude.

2.    Executive Session

·         D. Pallasch made a motion to enter into executive session under executive sessions under RIGL 42-46-5 a)(2) (Legal Advice - Council 94 MOA).

·         J. Sherman seconded the motion

·         E. Pavao voted yes

·         J. Sherman voted yes

·         D. Pallasch voted yes

·         K. Paquette voted yes

·         D. Farnworth voted yes

3.    Reconvene into Open Session

a.    Pledge of Allegiance

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

4.    Consent Agenda — Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    School Committee Meeting Minutes

·         Regular Session Minutes February 11, 2025

·         Executive Meeting Minutes February 11, 2025, and seal the same pursuant to RIGL

42-26-4 and 42-46-5

·         Regular Session Minutes February 20, 2025

·         Regular Session Minutes February 25, 2025

·         Executive Meeting Minutes February 25, 2025, and seal the same pursuant to RIGL 42-26-4 and 42-46-5

b.    Correspondence

·         Minutes Received — Health and Wellness Subcommittee Meeting 1/22/25

·         School Committee Resolutions — Exeter West Greenwich (Student Transportation)

E. Pavao made a motion to approve the consent agenda.

D. Pallasch seconded the motion.

·         D. Pallasch motioned to remove the February 20, 2025, minutes from the consent agenda.

·         E. Pavao seconded the motion.

·         The vote was 5 - 0

·         K. Paquette stated that Brendon Andrade was at the meeting on February 20, 2025. She asked him a question, but he did not answer. She stated that he was at the meeting as a parent, not an administrator, and wanted his name taken off the minutes as being in attendance as an administrator.

·         E. Pavao made the motion to accept the minutes of February 20, 2025, as amended with B. Andrade removed as an administrator.

·         Seconded by K. Paquette.

·         Vote 5-0

5.    General Business — Consideration and Possible Votes

D. Pallasch made a motion to move Items 4h, 41, 4j up on the agenda

K. Paquette seconded the motion.

The vote was unanimous.

a.    Update on Health & Wellness Subcommittee

§  J. Sherman shared with the board that the health and wellness subcommittee has held two meetings. They have applied for a $10,000.00 grant to provide staff and student health and wellness, as well as a farm and seeds institute bringing professional development.

b.    Approve Layoffs

§  D. Pallasch made the motion with regret to approve the recommendation of the Superintendent to lay off 12 employees and eliminate one elimination of position at Ranger.

§  Seconded by J. Sherman

§  Vote 5-0

c.    Accept Math Grant, Math Matters RI Grant

§  D. Pallasch made a motion to accept the Math 365 grant of $40,000.00.

§  Seconded by E. Pavao

§  The vote was unanimous

d.    Approve Homeschool Requests for 2024-2025 School Year

§  D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the 3 families for homeschool request.

§  Seconded by J. Sherman

§  The vote was unanimous to approve.

e.    Vote to Accept Donation for $13,850 for Use Towards the Expense Associated with the Superintendent Search.

§  D. Farnworth made a motion to accept the donation of $13,850.00 for the expense associated with the superintendent search.

§  J. Sherman seconded the motion.

§  The vote was 4 in approval, 1 opposed, K. Paquette

f.     Vote to Approve the Agreement Between Tiverton Schools and the New England School Development Council (NESDEC) for Superintendent Search Consulting Services

§  D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the agreement between the Tiverton Schools and the New England School Development Council (NESDEC) for Superintendent Search Consulting Services.

§  J. Sherman seconded the motion.

§  The vote was 4 in approval, 1 opposed, K. Paquette.

g.    Introduction of Dr. Victor Mercurio, NESDEC Search Consultant, Along with Discussion Around Timeline and Process

§  D. Farnworth introduced Dr. Victor Mercurio, who will be the Tiverton superintendent search consultant.

§  Vote to Approve Liaison Between Tiverton School Committee and NESDEC

§  D. Pallasch made a motion to approve D. Farnworth to be the Liaison between the Tiverton School Committee and NESDEC

§  J. Sherman seconded the motion

§  The vote was 4 in approval, 1 opposed, K. Paquette

o   D. Pallasc made a motion to approve S. Kraeger to be the liaison between the Tiverton School Department and NESDEC.

o   Seconded by D. Farnworth

o   Vote 5-0

§  Vote to Approve Approach to Superintendent Search

h.    February 2025 Budget to Actual Report

§  Andrade reviewed the 2025 Budget to Actual report with the board.

i.      Tiverton Town Council Capital Request

§  Change Order on Chimney Demolition for $38,800

o   E. Pavao made the motion to approve the change order for the Chimney demolition for $38,800.00 Capital Request.

o   Seconded by K. Paquette.

o   The vote was 5 - 0

§  Konica Minolta -Student Records Extraction/ Backfile for $10,746.00

o   E. Pavao made a motion to approve the request for the Konica Minolta - Student Records Extraction/Backfile for $10,746.00 Capital Request.

o   Seconded by J. Sherman

o   Vote 5-0

§  Internal Sprinkler Inspection and FDC Hydrotest for $8500.00

o   J. Sherman made a motion to approve the request for Internal Sprinkler Inspection and FDC Hydrotest for $8500.00 for Capital Request.

o   Seconded by D. Pallasch

o   Vote 5-0

§  Baseball Dug Out Fencing not to Exceed $5000.00

o   Pallasch made a motion to approve the Baseball Dug Out Fencing, not to exceed $5000.00 for Capital Request.

o   Seconded by K. Paquette

o   Vote 5-0

j.      Review and Vote to Approve FY26 Budget Request

§  D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the FY26 Budget Operating Fund Request amount of $35,239,328.00

§  J. Sherman seconded the motion.

§  The vote was unanimous to approve.

§  D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the amount of $312,605.00 Capital Request for Casino Gaming Revenue purchase of textbooks, technology hardware, and the like.

§  J. Sherman seconded the motion.

§  Vote 5 - 0

k.    Accept Life Safety & Emergency Action Grant $1,977.00

§  Paquette made a motion to accept the Life and Safety & Emergency Action Grant in the amount of $1,977.00.

§  J. Sherman seconded the motion.

§  The vote was 5 - 0

6.    Announcements/Future Meetings - Chairperson

·         April 8, 2025

·         April 22, 2025

Reconvene into Executive Session

7.    Adjournment

·         D. Pallasch made a motion to adjourn

·         J. Sherman seconded the motion

·         The vote was 5 - 0

Respectfully submitted,

CA Mendes