1.    Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance

2.    Executive Session

●     E. Pavao made a motion to enter executive session pursuant to:

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

●     D. Pallasch seconded the motion

●     The vote taken was 3 - 0

3.    Return to Open Session

a.    Report on any votes taken in Executive Session

●     D. Farnworth reported that a discussion was held; no votes were taken.

○     D. Pallasch 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 was 3 - 0

4.    Open Forum

·         Ms. A. Kamps spoke on concerns of students' rights.

5.    Consent Agenda – Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    School Committee Meeting Minutes

●       Regular Session Minutes June 9, 2026

●       Executive Session Minutes June 9, 2026

●       Special Meeting Regular Session Minutes June 23, 2026

●       Special Meeting Executive Session Minutes June 23, 2026

b.  Enrollment

●       June Enrollment

E. Pavao made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda

D. Pallasch seconded the motion

The vote was 3 - 0

6.    Superintendent Update

Resignation:

Lindsey Yurek, THS Science

Appointments:

Autumn Hoffman, English Teacher, 1yr THS

Taylor Rock, Science Teacher, THS

Phillip Messier, Special Education, THS

7.    Policy Updates

a.    Personal Electronic Devices (Second Read)

●     D. Pallasch made a motion to approve Policy #1271 Personal Electronic Devices.

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was 3 - 0

8.    General Business – Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    Vote to Approve Pocasset Elementary School Principal Contract

●     E. Pavao made a motion to approve the Pocasset Elementary School Principal Contract.

●     D. Pallasch seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was unanimous.

b.    Strategic Planning Process

●     Superintendent Haskins announced the official kick-off of the Tiverton Strategic Planning process in partnership with the Center for Leadership and Educational Equity (CLEE). The goal is to come together as one community to develop a comprehensive and measurable strategic plan designed to unleash the unlimited potential of every student and staff member with the Tiverton School Department.

c.     Approval of Purchase of Student Cell Phone Storage Pouches

●     D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the purchase of Student Cell Phone Storage Pouches.

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion.

○     D. Pallasch amended her motion to approve the purchase of Student Cell Phone Storage Pouches in an amount not to exceed $16,000.00, with the understanding that the purchase will be subject to the required bid process.

○     E. Pavao seconded the amended motion

●     The vote was 3–0, and the motion carried.

d.    Approval of Strive Training Academy Summer Soccer Clinic

●     E. Pavao made a motion to approve the Strive Training Academy Summer Soccer Clinic.

●     D. Pallasch seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was 3 - 0

e.    Discussion and Approval for Tiverton High School Tennis Court Drainage Bid

●     D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the Tiverton High School Tennis Court Drainage Bid pending Town Council approval for Capital funding.

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion

●     The vote taken was 3 - 0

f.     FY 26 Capital Projects Update

●     D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the FY 26 Capital Projects Updates.

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was 3 - 0

g.    Approve New Natural Gas Supply Rate

●     E. Pavao made a motion to approve the New Natural Gas Supply Rate

●     D. Pallasch seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was 3 - 0

h.    Approve 2026-2027 Chartwells Food Service Contract

●     D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the Tiverton School Department's participation in the Rhode Island Department of Education's statewide Food Service Management Program for the 2026–2027 school year. The motion included authorization to execute the attached School Food Authority Agreement with Compass Group USA, Inc. (Chartwells Food Service), acceptance of the annual financial guarantee provided under the contract, and approval of the proposed student and adult meal prices for the 2026–2027 school year.

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion.

●     The vote was unanimous.

i.      Approve FY27 Budget

●     D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the $36,814,836.00 FY 27 Budget.

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion.

●     The vote was unanimous.

9.    Re-enter Executive Session

·         D. Pallasch made a motion to enter executive session pursuant to:

RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) (Workshop on Collective Bargaining - Council 94 Negotiations)

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

RIGL 42-46-5(a)(1) (Job performance, character, physical or mental health) (Superintendent’s Evaluation)

E. Pavao seconded the motion

The vote taken was 3 - 0

10. Return to Open Session

D. Farnworth reported that a discussion was held; no votes were taken in Executive Session.

●     E. Pavao made a motion to seal the Executive Session minutes pursuant to R.I. Gen Laws 42-46-5 & 6.

●     D. Pallasch seconded the motion

●     The vote taken was 3 - 0

11. Announcements/Future Meetings – Chairperson               

August 12, 2026

12. Adjournment

●     D. Pallasch made a motion to adjourn the meeting.

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion.

●     The vote was 3 – 0

            Respectfully submitted,

            CA Mendes