1.    Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance

2.    Fort Barton Transition Spaces, School Committee Tour

·         The Board toured the Transition Space at Fort Barton, guided by J. Ross, the teacher, along with several students who were clearly proud of their space. Their enthusiasm shone through as they led the tour. The program currently serves 9 students and is looking to expand by welcoming more from our area.

3.    Open Forum

·         S. McNamara is concerned about Ranger School not being compliant for a student with an IEP and children not having enough time for lunch, and overcrowding in the lunchroom.

·         J. Couto concerns drop off and pick up at TMS

·         J. Reilly concerns cost savings Ft Barton school

·         Baker is concerned loss of Kindergarten Aides

·         DelDeo is concerned loss of Kindergarten Aides in the classroom

·         D. Duarte is concerned student count in Pocasset school

4.    Consent Agenda – Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    School Committee Meeting Minutes

●       Regular Session Minutes August 26, 2025

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

D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the consent agenda.

J. Sherman seconded the motion.

The vote taken was 5 - 0

5.    Superintendent’s Update

●       High School Principal Search

o   C. Haskins provided an update on the High School Principal search. A total of 17 applications were received, with 5 candidates selected for interviews. A recommendation for appointment will be presented shortly thereafter.

●       Administrative Council (Ad Council)

o   C. Haskins updated the Board on his meetings with the Ad Council and the topics discussed. The Council reviewed the Emergency Response Plan addendum, confirmed CPR/First Aid and choking prevention certifications, and clarified responsibilities for annual performance evaluations.

●       Enrollment Data

o   C. Haskins reported that the cleanup of Aspen coding issues is taking longer than anticipated. A full report will be provided once all corrections are complete.

●       Emergency Planning

o   C. Haskins is scheduled to meet with Town Officials and the SRO next week to review the district’s Emergency Response Plan, which will be presented in Executive Session at the September meeting.

●       Facilities Planning

o   C. Haskins, B. Andrade, and M. Mendes are currently updating the five-year facilities plan, which will be presented at the Building Committee meeting on September 23.

●       Policy Review

o   The Policy Committee will meet shortly to review several updates.

●       Upcoming Open Houses

o   Rising Tigers (Grade 4, TMS)

o   Pocasset Elementary: Tuesday, September 16, 5:45 - 7:00 PM

o   Ranger Elementary: Thursday, September 18, 5:45 - 7:00 PM

o   Tiverton Middle School (Grades 5 - 8): Wednesday, September 24, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

o   Tiverton High School: Thursday, September 25, 6:00- 7:00 PM

●       Superintendent’s Communication Plan

o   C. Haskin informed the board that he had committed to presenting a Communication Plan by September 9. A draft of the plan is included in this agenda.

●       High School Leadership Presence

o   C. Haskins reported to the board that he and VP Arruda have been greeting high school students each morning at 7:00 a.m. He added that once a new Interim Principal is hired, he will work to transition that individual into being a strong and visible presence as well.

●       Appreciation of Efforts

o   C. Haskins publicly thanked the custodial staff for their outstanding efforts this summer. In just ten days, they successfully relocated an entire school into three different schools, as well as a preschool—moving everything from desks and books to rugs and boxes, all while working in extreme heat. This enormous task set them back two weeks on their regular summer cleaning schedule, yet their dedication was instrumental in ensuring a smooth start to the school year.

6.    General Business – Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    Tiverton Boosters Request for Approval to Fundraise for a Press Box

●     D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the Tiverton Boosters' Request to Fundraise for a Press Box.

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion

●     The vote taken was 5 - 0

b.    THS Band Request for Approval for a Trip to Hershey, PA (May 8, 9, 10)

●     D. Pallasch motioned to approve the THS Band Trip to Hershey, PA. (May 8, 9, 10. 2026)

●     K. Paquette seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was 5 - 0

c.    Approve Home School Requests for 2025-2026 School Year

●     J. Sherman made a motion to approve 19 home school students for the September 9, 2025, meeting

●     D. Pallasch seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was 5 - 0

d.    Student Handbook 25/26 School Year (Vote Required)

●       Tiverton High School

■  J. Sherman made a motion to approve the 25/26 Student Handbook

■ D. Pallasch seconded the motion.

●     J. Sherman rescinded her original motion to approve the 25/26 Student Handbook

●     D. Pallasch seconded the motion.

○     J. Sherman made a motion to approve the 25/26 Student Handbook pending Admin changes.

○     D. Pallasch seconded the motion

○     The vote taken was 4- 1; K. Paquette voted against

e.    Discuss Potential TMS Handbook Revision Allowing Cell Phones on the Bus

E. Pavao made a motion to accept the revision to the TMS Handbook to allow cell phone use on the Bus.

D. Pallasch seconded the motion

●     E. Pavao rescinded the original motion to accept the revision to the TMS Handbook to allow cell phone use on the Bus.

●     D. Pallasch seconded the motion to rescind.

○     C. Haskins stated that he would reach out to parents, staff, and teachers to gather feedback on the matter and present the information to the board.

7.    Announcements/Future Meetings – Chairperson

September 23, 2025

October 15, 2025

8.    Executive Session

K. Paquette made a motion to enter into executive session under: RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) (Negotiations Update- Council 94), RIGL 42-46-5(a)(1) (Job performance, character, physical or mental health) (Superintendent’s Evaluation/Goals)

            D. Pallasch seconded the motion.

            The vote taken was 5 - 0

9.    Return to Open Session

a.    Report on any votes taken in Executive Session

●     Report on any votes taken in Executive Session

●     D. Farnworth reported in open session that discussions were held on the Negotiations Update with Council 94 and on the Superintendent’s Evaluation/Goals. No votes were taken on either item.

b.    Motion to Seal the Executive Session minutes pursuant to RI Gen Laws 42-46-5 & 6.

●     D. Pallasch made a motion to seal the minutes

●     J. Sherman seconded the motion

●     The vote was unanimous

10. Adjournment

J. Sherman made a motion to adjourn the meeting

D. Pallasch seconded the motion

The vote taken was 5 - 0

Respectfully submitted,

CAMendes