1.    Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance

2.    Open Forum

3.    Consent Agenda – Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    School Committee Meeting Minutes

●       Regular Session Minutes September 8, 2026

b.    Enrollment Report – September 2026

c.    Home School Request for 2026-2027 School Year

d.    Correspondence

●     E. Pavao made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the stipulation that the address from the speaker at the open forum be struck from the minutes.

●     K. Paquette seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was 4 - 0

4.    Chairpersons Remarks

D. Farnworth requested that Board members and administrators kindly refrain from using personal devices during meetings.

5.    Superintendent Update

Appointments

●     Scot Boudria, Biology Teacher, Tiverton High School

Upcoming Events

●     Wednesday, September 23, 2026, is a half-day district-wide for a Professional Development Day

●     Water Fire Honor District Teacher of the Year Saturday, September 26, 2026

6.    General Business – Consideration and Possible Votes

a.    Adopt Proclamation for Sheryl Gagnon, Tiverton District Teacher of the Year

D. Farnworth

●     K. Paquette made a motion to adopt the proclamation on this day, September 22, 2026.

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was unanimous.

○     The Board extended its deepest congratulations.

b.    Approve Tiverton Junior Basketball League Proposal for Purchase and Installation of 2 New Basketball Backboards.

●     E. Pavao made a motion to accept the Tiverton Junior Basketball League’s proposed donation of approximately $10,000.00 to fund the purchase and installation of two new basketball backboards at Tiverton Middle School. The motion further authorized the administration to finalize the project specifications and conduct the required procurement process. The Tiverton Junior Basketball League shall provide sufficient funds to cover the complete approved project cost prior to the award of any contract or commencement of work. The motion also authorized the Superintendent and Executive Director of Business and Finance to execute the necessary procurement and contractual documents, subject to applicable law, district policy, and the availability of donated funds.

●     K. Paquette seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was unanimous.

c.    Approve THS Band/ Music Trip to Boston/ Six Flags

●     J. Sherman made a motion to approve the THS Band/Music Trip to Boston/Six Flags.

●     K. Paquette seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was 4 - 0

d.    Strategic Planning Update

●     Superintendent Haskins provided the Board with an update on the Strategic Planning process. The committee held its third and final meeting, with approximately 25 participants, including parents, teachers, administrators, and two School Committee members. Substantial feedback was provided during the meeting.

●     The next step is for the Center for Leadership and Educational Equity (CLEE) to incorporate the feedback into a proposed final draft of the Strategic Plan for the Superintendent’s review. Following the Superintendent’s review, additional feedback will be provided to CLEE, after which the completed Strategic Plan will be presented to the School Committee for review. The plan is anticipated to be presented to the School Committee on either October 14, 2026, or October 20, 2026.

e.    Health and Wellness Subcommittee Update

●     J. Sherman provided an update on the Health and Wellness Subcommittee. The Subcommittee will hold its first meeting of the FY27 school year on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Tiverton High School Library. All are welcome to attend.

f.     Update on LEARN365 Municipal Grant

Superintendent Haskins updated the Board on the LEARN365 Municipal Grant and reviewed the grant requirements. All funded activities must operate exclusively during out-of-school hours and align with one or more of the Rhode Island Department of Education’s (RIDE) three core priorities.

The proposed funding allocations by school level are as follows:

●     Tiverton High School: $11,303

●     Tiverton Middle School: $15,559

●     Ranger School: $7,426

g.    Discussion of New RIDE CTE- Out-of-District Tuition Billing Formula (RIDE Declaratory Order D.O. 02-003A

●     Superintendent Haskins requested that this item remain on the agenda to keep the Board informed of the most up-to-date information as the district continues to address this matter.

●     On September 9, 2026, Superintendent Haskins sent a formal letter to Representative Edwards, Representative McGaw, Senator DiPalma, and Senator Felag requesting urgent legislative intervention regarding underbudgeted Career and Technical Education (CTE) tuition liabilities. The letter communicated several key points, including an estimated net unbudgeted financial impact of $775,885 on the Tiverton School Department for Fiscal Year 2027.

h.    Vote to Approve Emergency Response Plan- C. Haskins (after Executive Session)

7.     Announcements/Future Meetings – Chairperson              

 September 28, 2026 – Health & Wellness      

 October 14, 2026

8.    Executive Session

●     K. Paquette moved to enter executive session pursuant to RIGL 42-46-5(a)(3) to review and discuss the updated Emergency Response Plan.

●     J. Sherman seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was unanimous.

9.    Return to Open Session

a.    Return to Open Session

●     D. Farnworth reported that discussion was held on the Updated Emergency Response Plan and no votes were taken in Executive Session.

●     K. Paquette made a motion to seal the Executive Session minutes pursuant to RI Gen Laws 42-46-5 & 6.

●     J. Sherman seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was 4 - 0

K. Paquette made a motion to approve the updated Emergency Response Plan.

J. Sherman seconded the motion.

The vote taken was 4 - 0

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

10. Adjournment

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

●     E. Pavao seconded the motion.

●     The vote taken was unanimous.

Respectfully submitted,

CA Mendes