Westerly Public Schools

Office of the Superintendent

 

Westerly School Committee Meeting

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Westerly Town Hall

Town Council Chambers

45 Broad Street

Westerly, RI  02891

5:30 p.m.

Agenda

 

1.      Call to Order

 

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.      Executive Session: The School Committee may vote to go into Executive Session for discussion and/or action regarding those items of business exempt from open meetings under RIGL § 42-46-4 and

a. RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(9) Grievance Hearing

b.RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(2) Collective Bargaining: WTA Negotiations

c. RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(3) Capital Security Report

 

6.      Open Session (at the conclusion of Executive Session)

Report of votes in Executive Session

Confidentiality status of Executive Session

 

7.      Presentation

a.       Shifts in Literacy Instruction

 

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

a.       Committee Members’ Response

 

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

 

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

 

11.  Financial Report: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

a.       FY2025 Financial Report

b.      Budget Transfers

                       i.            Funds from SES Supplies & Materials to SES Tech Software ($2,000.00).

                     ii.            Fund from WHS PTECH Software to WHS CTE PTECH Supplies & Materials ($2,500.00)

3. 2025-26 Budget Work Session

 

12.  Consent Agenda: Action/Vote

a. Approval of Executive Minutes (01/15/25; 01/28/25)

b.Approval of Minutes (01/15/25; 01/21/25; 01/28/25)

c. Home School Approvals

 

13.  New Business: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

a.       RIDE Stage II Submittal for WPS Capital Improvements 5 Year Plan

b.      School Committee Liaison Appointments

                         i.            Special Education Local Advisory

                       ii.            Multiculturalism Committee

c.       Westerly School Committee By-Laws: Article IV Order of Meetings (Open Forums)

 

14.  Old Business: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

a.       Subcommittee Charter Review/Approval/Membership Appointments

                           i.       Finance Subcommittee

                         ii.       Contract Negotiations Subcommittee

                       iii.       Policy Subcommittee

                       iv.       School Building Subcommittee

                         v.       Health & Wellness Subcommittee

b.      Field Turf Funding

 

15.  Correspondence

 

16.  Committee/Liaison Reports

 

17.  Future Agenda Items

 

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

a.       Committee Members’ Response

 

19.  Solicitor’s Report

 

20.  Adjournment

 

Live-Streamed: https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri

PegRI-TV Channel 18 (Cox) or Channel 29 (Verizon)

 

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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