1.    Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance

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

3.    Consent Agenda – Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    School Committee Meeting Minutes

●      Regular Session Minutes September 23, 2025

●      Executive Meeting Minutes September 23, 2025, and seal the same pursuant to RIGL 42-26-4 and 42-46-5

b.    Home School Requests for 2025-2026 School Year
E. Pavao made a motion to approve the consent agenda
J. Sherman seconded the motion
K. Paquette noted the minutes were missing. Legal Advice was given on Council 94 Negotiations and the Interim High School Principal Contract, and I would like it added.
The vote taken was unanimous

4.    Chairperson’s Remarks

●      Invitation to Tiverton Athletics 2025 Hall of Fame Ceremony

○     November 14, 2025, McGovern's Restaurant

5.    Superintendent’s Update

●      Upcoming Events

○     Health and Wellness October 20, 2025

○     School Culture and Student Retention October 20, 2025

○     Special Education Local Advisory Committee October 22, 2025

○     Ranger Elementary Global Tasting with Chef Neil, October 24, 2025

○     Pocasset School had its Global Tasting with Chef Neil in September.

○     Building Committee Meeting October 28, 2025

○     Policy Committee Meeting October 28, 2025

●      Pocasset Blue Ribbon Award

○     The Tiverton School Department proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to everyone at Pocasset Elementary School for earning the prestigious National Blue-Ribbon Award. The recognition ceremony, held on October 1, 2025, was a truly memorable event celebrating this outstanding achievement and the dedication of the entire Pocasset community.

○     Superintendent Haskins introduced the new Interim Principal, Dr. Keough, to the Board.  Dr. Keough will be with the school department for the 2025/2026 school year.

6.    General Business – Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    Review October Enrollment Report

●     C. Haskins reviewed October enrollment with the board.

b.    Accept Fuel Oil Bid

●     K. Paquette made a motion to accept the fuel bid award to Casey’s Oil.

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion

●     The vote taken was unanimous

c.    Accept the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant

●     E. Pavao made a motion to accept the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant.

●     J. Sherman seconded the motion

●     The vote was taken unanimously

d.    Approve Indoor Track Team Request

●     K. Paquette made a motion to approve the Indoor Track Team Request.

●     J. Sherman seconded the motion

●     The vote taken was 4 - 0

e.    Review State Assessment Results

●      Superintendent Haskins reviewed the state assessment results with the board.

f.     Update on Town Capital Requests

●     D. Farnworth updated the board on the Town Capital Request; the School will receive $421,708.00. This is 27% of the request. 

7.    Announcements/Future Meetings – Chairperson

October 28, 2025

November 12, 2025

8.    Executive Session
J. Sherman made a motion to enter executive session under:

a.    RIGL 42-46-5 (a)(2) (Negotiations Update- Council 94)

b.    RIGL 42-46-5 (a)(2) (Litigation discussion)
K. Paquette seconded the motion
The vote taken was unanimous

9.    Return to Open Session

a.    Report on any votes taken in Executive Session

●     D. Farnworth reported that no votes were taken. The board discussed updates on negotiations with Council 94 and received legal advice regarding litigation.

K. Paquette made a motion to seal the minutes

J. Sherman seconded the motion

The vote taken was unanimous

10. Adjournment
E. Pavao made a motion to adjourn the meeting
J. Sherman seconded the motion
The vote taken was unanimous

Respectfully submitted,

CA Mendes