1.    Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance

2.    Executive Session

●     J. Sherman made a motion to enter into executive session pursuant to:

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

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was 3 - 0

3.    Return to Open Session

●     D. Farnworth reported no votes were taken in Executive Session. Administrative contracts were discussed.

○     J. Sherman made a motion to seal the Executive Session minutes pursuant to RI Gen Laws 42-46-5 & 6.

○     E. Pavao seconded the motion.

○     The vote taken was 3 - 0

4.    Open Forum

·         J. Quirk, 1974 Crandall Rd.  Cell phone concerns

·         C. Englert,  30 Carpenter St., concerns leadership resignations, landscaping concerns

5.    Consent Agenda – Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    Home School Requests for 2026-2027 School Year

b.    Correspondence

E. Pavao made a motion to approve the consent agenda

J. Sherman seconded the motion

The vote taken was 3 - 0

6.    Superintendent Update

Appointments:

Christian Raposo, Long-Term Substitute, Ranger School

Dusica Marcetic, Teacher Assistant, Tiverton High

LillyAna Finn, Teacher Assistant, Tiverton Middle School

Noel Heraldo, Teacher Assistant, Tiverton Middle School

Christopher Daley, Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Ranger

Resignations:

Andy Zitoli, Principal, Tiverton Middle

Sophia Mancinelli, Special Education Ranger School

7.    Updates:

·         Labor Day falls on September 7th. No school. As previously noted, the Rhode Island primary election was rescheduled for September 9th. Consequently, there will be no school.

·         Pocasset Schools' open house is September 16th.

·         Ranger Schools' open house is September 16th. The Rising Tiger Program at Tiverton Middle School open house is September 10th.

·         Tiverton Middle School's open house, grades 5 through 8, is September 17th. And Tiverton High School's open house is September 24th.

8.    General Business – Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    Update on Personal Electronic Devices Procedure - Tiverton High School

●     Superintendent Haskins stated the implementation of the new NuKase carrying procedure will be delayed until September 10, 2026, due to an unexpected shipping delay for the product.

b.    Vote to Approve Changes to Parent/Student Handbook – Tiverton Middle School

●     J. Sherman made a motion to approve the Tiverton Middle School Parent/Student Handbook.

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was 3 - 0

c.    Vote to Approve 2026-2027 Transportation Routes

●     E. Pavao made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Transportation Routes.

●     J. Sherman seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was unanimous.

d.    Vote to Approve New Fee Structure – My School Bucks

●     J. Sherman made a motion to approve the New Fee Structure Option 2 - My School Bucks - platform fee plus $3.00 per enrolled student from the food service account, while the parents continue to pay the 2% transaction fee.

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion.

●     The vote was unanimous.

e.    Vote to Approve Copier Lease

●     E. Pavao made a motion to approve the copier lease for a 36-month lease, with monthly payments of $578.00.

●     J. Sherman seconded the motion.

●     The vote was unanimous.

f.     Review FY25 Annual Financial Audit and Single Audit Reports

●     The town and school district received a clean audit opinion for the annual financial report, confirming statements are presented fairly and meet GAAP standards.

●     Auditors reported no major control issues, specifically noting:

●     Absence of material weaknesses

●     Lack of significant internal control deficiencies

●     No compliance failures regarding regulations, grants, or contracts

●     A deficit of roughly $1.2 million, or 4.4% of the operating budget, was recorded for the FY2025 cycle.

●     Costs outpaced income by $1.4 million, though a $200,000 fund balance helped mitigate the total.

●     Corrective strategies launched in FY2026 by officials and the Committee to manage the gap included:

●     Expenditure reductions

●     Staffing adjustments

●     Enhanced financial oversight

●     Various operational refinements

●     The Single Audit for federal grants (IDEA, ARPA, food services) also returned clean with no reported findings or weaknesses.

●     Auditors concluded the department utilized effective reporting, strong internal controls, and proper grant stewardship.

●     While the audit highlights accountability and compliance, the $1.2 million FY2025 deficit remains a substantial matter addressed by the corrective plan.

g.    FY26 Preliminary Year-End Financial Review

●     FY2026 appears to represent a substantial improvement from FY2025. The department appears to have brought a roughly $1.2 million operating deficit under control and is currently projecting a small $120,000 favorable general-fund position.

●     But the meeting is being careful—and correctly so—not to declare victory yet. The $120,000 is preliminary; the school-lunch transfer will reduce it, and outstanding invoices could change it further.

h.    Vote to Approve proposed FY26 $22,560 Budget Transfer related to Medicaid

●     E. Pavao made a motion to approve the FY26 $22,560.0 Budget Transfer related to Medicaid.

●     J. Sherman seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was 3 - 0

i.      Vote to Approve the Proposed FY26 Budget Transfers with No Net Change

●     J. Sherman moved to approve the proposed FY26 Budget Transfer with No Net Change.

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was 3-0

j.      Vote to Approve FY26 Food Service Deficit Transfer

●     J. Sherman made a motion to approve the transfer of $34,910.00 from the Early Riser fund and $62,884.00 from the General fund, for a total of $97,794.00, to the Food Service Program fund.

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was 3 - 0

k.    FY27 First Period Financial Report July 2026

●      B. Andrade presented to the board that the first period spending through July was 1.6 million. No concerns as of this time.

l.      FY27 Capital Update

●     B. Andrade updated the board on the Capital and presented the revised bathroom renovations quote for the remaining restrooms that have not been completed at Tiverton High and Tiverton Middle School.  The Administration will continue the capital discussion at the next Building Committee meeting on September 8, 2026

m.  Vote to Approve Contract for Superintendent of Schools 2026-2029

●     J. Sherman made a motion to approve the contract for the Superintendent of Schools 2026- 2029.

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was 3-0

9.    Announcements/Future Meetings – Chairperson               

September 8, 2026

10. Adjournment

●     J. Sherman made a motion to adjourn the meeting.

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was 3 - 0

Respectfully submitted,

CA Mendes