Westerly Public Schools

Office of the Superintendent

 

Westerly School Committee Meeting

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Westerly Town Hall

Town Council Chambers

45 Broad Street

Westerly, RI  02891

5:00 p.m.

Agenda

1.            Call to Order
  Roll Call

2.             Pledge of Allegiance

3.            Westerly Public Schools Mission

“To create an inspiring, challenging and supportive environment where students are encouraged and assisted in reaching their highest potential.”

4.            Student’s Report

5.            Open Forum: Comments shall be limited to School Committee agenda items only.

1. Committee Members’ Response

6.            Presentation

1. Introduction of Aramark Food Service Director Leigh Rainey Wentworth

7.            Assistant Superintendent’s Report: District Curriculum and Instruction Updates

8.            Superintendent’s Report: District Priorities, Staff and Student Recognition

9.            Financial Report: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

1. Budget Transfer

b.      Funds from Fringe Benefits ($492,002.00), Out of District Tuition ($110,472.00) to Legal ($101,696.00), Out of District Transportation ($148,702.00), Out of District Gen Transportation ($176,032.00), SSS Software ($7,599.00), DCS Software ($7,814.00), WMS Software ($12,664.00), Finance Software ($9,311.00), HR Software ($13,365.00), Claims and Settlements ($125,000.00)

3. Augeri Field Funding

10.        Consent Agenda: Action/Vote

a.       Approval of Executive Minutes (10/16/24)

b.      Approval of Minutes (10/16/24)

c.       Home School Approvals

11.        New Business: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

a.       Approval of utilizing Downe’s Construction OPM services for Stage II capital improvements 5-year plan submittal to RIDE ($40,095.00)

b.      Approval of RFP for design services for Stage II capital improvements 5-year plan submission to RIDE

c.       Approval of Fitness Equipment Donation from the Ocean House ($36,039.00), per Policy #3087

12.        Old Business: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

a.       Second Reading: Title IX and Grievance Procedure Policy 2050/4146 Update

13.        Correspondence

14.        Committee/Liaison Reports

15.        Future Agenda Items

16.        Open Forum: Non-agenda item comments allowed.

1. Committee Members’ Response

17.        Solicitor’s Report

18.        Adjournment

 

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Any matter appearing on this agenda may be voted upon by the School Committee.

 

It is the policy of Westerly Public Schools not to discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment

policies on the basis of age, color, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.

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