1.    Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance

2.    Open Forum

·         Hillyard raised budget concerns.

3.    Consent Agenda – Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    School Committee Meeting Minutes

●       Regular Session Minutes May 5, 2026

●       Executive Session Minutes May 5, 2026

b.  Enrollment

●       April Enrollment

o   D. Farnworth requested that homeschooled students be removed from the total enrollment count and listed separately under homeschool enrollment.

D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the consent agenda, excluding the enrollment item.

J. Sherman seconded the motion

Vote taken 4 - 0

J. Sherman made a motion to approve the April Enrollment.

D. Pallasch seconded the motion.

Motion passed, 4–0.

4.    Chairperson’s Remarks

●       RIASC Annual Meeting Recap

o   D. Farnworth and D. Pallasch attended the RIASC meeting on Saturday, May 16, 2026, stating the presentations were of value to school committee members.

5.    Superintendent Update

●     No resignations and appointments, Recognitions to report

●     Upcoming Events

○     RICAS ELA and Math assessments are being administered.

○     The TMS Mock Trial team completed an undefeated season.

○     TMS hosted an orientation for parents of incoming 4th and 5th-grade students.

○     Ms. Deldeo’s kindergarten class participated in a community service project by collecting clothing, toiletries, and snacks for individuals experiencing homelessness.

○     THS students are taking Advanced Placement exams.

○     Final exams for seniors will be held during the week of May 28, 2026, with underclassmen exams beginning in June.

○     Senior Projects are scheduled for June 1, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 p.m.

○     THS Chorus, Orchestra, Strings, and Jazz Band attended the Music in the Parks Festival at Hershey Park, Pennsylvania.

○     The APC Art Show featuring THS student artwork will be held at Four Corners Art Gallery on May 19, 2026.

○     The THS Spring Concert is scheduled for May 20, 2026, at the THS Auditorium.

○     The Special Education Local Advisory Committee will hold its Awards Night on May 20, 2026, at the THS Library.

○     The THS Senior Banquet will be held on May 27, 2026.

○     THS Senior Awards Night will be held on May 28, 2026.

○     The THS Junior/Senior Prom will be held on June 4, 2026.

○     The annual Senior Walk at the elementary schools will take place on June 3, 2026.

○     Graduation will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

○     TMS 8th Grade Promotion will be held on June 16, 2026.

6.    Policy Updates:

a.    Vote to Update Policy #1261 Homeschooling Policy (Second Read)

●     K. Paquette made a motion to approve the updated Policy #1261 Homeschooling Policy.

●      J. Sherman seconded the motion.

●     The motion passed with a vote of 4–0.

7.    General Business – Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    Vote to Accept $2000.00 Donation from Tiverton Middle School Boosters to support Tiverton Middle School Soccer Program

●     D. Pallasch made a motion to accept the $2,000.00 donation from the Tiverton Middle School Boosters to support the Tiverton Middle School soccer program, as recommended by B. Andrade.

●     K. Paquette seconded the motion.

●     The vote was unanimous.

b.    Vote to Accept $1000.00 Donation from Tiverton Youth Soccer to Support Tiverton Middle School Soccer Program

●     D. Pallasch made a motion to accept the $1,000.00 donation from Tiverton Youth Soccer to support the Tiverton Middle School soccer program for jerseys, as recommended by B. Andrade.

●     J. Sherman seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was unanimous.

c.    Discuss the Rhode Island Transportation Efficiency and Savings Project.  

●     Superintendent Haskins discussed the Rhode Island Transportation Efficiency and Savings Project, which aims to address significant financial inefficiencies in the current transportation model and ensure that a greater portion of funding is directed toward classroom instruction.           

d.    Discuss Results of Personal Electronic Devices Survey

●     Superintendent Haskins shared the results of the Personal Electronic Devices survey. A total of 201 respondents participated, including 140 parents/guardians, 49 teachers or school employees, 9 students, and 3 other community members.

●     The survey results will inform the development of a proposed policy required by Rhode Island state statute, which must be in place by August 2026. The matter will be referred to the Policy Subcommittee and is expected to return for a first reading in June.

e.    Discussion and Possible Vote on Employee Request for Reimbursement of Legal Fees and Costs

●     D. Pallasch made a motion to table Item 7e, Discussion and Possible Vote, until after the Executive Session.

●     J. Sherman seconded the motion.

●     The motion passed unanimously.

○     Following the Executive Session, D. Pallasch made a motion to deny the employee’s request for reimbursement of legal fees and costs.

○     J. Sherman seconded the motion.

○     The motion passed unanimously.

f.     Monthly Financial Report

●     B. Andrade reported that the April Monthly Financial Report highlighted key monitored areas and indicated the potential for a small surplus.

g.    Consideration and Possible Vote on April 2026 Budget Level Transfer

●     K. Paquette made a motion to transfer $4,000.00 from the 5300 series to the 5500 series.

●     D. Pallasch seconded the motion.

●     The motion passed with a vote of 4–0.

h.    FY27 Budget Update

●     B. Andrade updated the Board on the FY27 budget. On May 11, 2026, the School Department met with the Town Council, at which time the Council voted to reduce the School Department’s budget increase to 3.25%. As a result, the appropriation was reduced by $146,347.00. 

i.      Vote to Approve Two Layoffs

●     D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for the two layoffs as presented.

●      J. Sherman seconded the motion.

●     The motion passed by a vote of 3–1, with K. Paquette opposed.

8.    Announcements/Future Meetings – Chairperson               

      June 9, 2026

9.    Executive Session

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

a.    RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) (Workshop on Collective Bargaining or Litigation) Discussion and Consideration of Potential Litigation Matter and Legal Advice Related Thereto

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

J. Sherman seconded the motion.

The motion passed by a vote of 4–0.

10. Return to Open Session

●     D. Farnworth reported that legal advice was received during Executive Session and that no votes were taken.

●     J. Sherman made a motion to seal the Executive Session minutes pursuant to RI General Laws §§ 42-46-5 and 42-46-6.

●     D. Pallasch seconded the motion.

●     The motion passed unanimously.

11. Adjournment

●       D. Pallasch made a motion to adjourn.

●       J. Sherman seconded the motion.

●       The vote was unanimous.

Respectfully submitted,

CA Mendes