1.    Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance

2.    Open Forum

·         V. Barbato, Concerns: proactive safety, Chromebook usage, Pilot program at Ranger School.

3.    Consent Agenda – Consideration and Possible Votes

1. School Committee Meeting Minutes

●       Regular Session Minutes August 12, 2026

●       Executive Session Minutes August 12, 2026

●       Regular Session Minutes Special Meeting August 19, 2026

●       Executive Session Minutes Special Meeting August 19, 2026

●       Regular Session Minutes August 25, 2026

●       Executive Session Minutes August 25, 2026

2. Home School Request for 2026-2027 School Year

●     D.Pallasch made a motion to approve Item 3a of the consent agenda.

●     J. Sherman seconded the motion

●     The vote taken was 5 - 0

○     K. Paquette requested that Item B be removed to allow for discussion of enrollment numbers and questions regarding homeschooling.

■     D. Pallasch made a motion to approve Item B of the consent agenda.

■     J. Sherman seconded the motion.

■     The vote taken was 5 - 0   

4.    Superintendent Update

Resignations

Grace Carreiro, Tiverton High School Science

5.    General Business – Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    2025-2026 Tiverton High School Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Results

●     Principal Battaglia reviewed the 2025-2026 THS Advanced Placement Exam Results with the board.

b.    Overview of New RIDE CTE Out-of-District Tuition Billing Formula (RIDE Declaratory Order D.O. 02-003A)

●     B. Andrade reviewed the overview of the new RIDE CTE Out-of-District Tuition Billing Formula with the Board.

●     The gross increase for Tiverton is approximately $816,168.50, representing a 53% increase.

●     Attorney Scungio was in attendance to address questions.

●     The Board suggested reaching out to the legislature to request their involvement.

c.    Vote to Approve Building Committee’s Recommendation to Submit Prioritized Capital Improvement Project Requests to the Town of Tiverton

●     D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the Building Committee’s prioritized recommendation for the FY27 Capital Request in the amount of $108,500.00.

●     D. Pavao seconded the motion to approve.

●     The vote taken was unanimously approved

○     D. Pallasch made a motion to supersede any other capital request previously approved prior to this request that has not already been granted.

○     J. Sherman seconded the motion.

○     The vote taken was unanimous.

d.    FY27 Budget Update – August 2026

●      B. Andrade updated the board, stating that overall the budget remains stable.

e.    Vote to Approve Budget Transfer Request of $13,800.00 from Transportation to Other Services

●     D. Pallasch made a motion to approve the Budget Transfer Request of $13,800.00 from Transportation to Other Services.

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was 5 - 0

6.     NO Executive Session

            Motion to enter executive session pursuant to:

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

7.    Announcements/Future Meetings – Chairperson

      September 22, 2026

8.    Adjournment

●     J. Sherman made a motion to adjourn

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion

●     The vote taken was unanimous

Respectfully submitted,

CA Mendes