Westerly Public Schools

Office of the Superintendent

 

Westerly School Committee Meeting

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Westerly Town Hall

Town Council Chambers

45 Broad Street

Westerly, RI  02891

5:30 p.m.

Updated 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.            Presentations

a.       Transportation: Staffing/Fleet/September Readiness Status

b.      FY2024 Audit Presentation

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)(2) Collective Bargaining: Local 808 Negotiations

b.      RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(1) Superintendent Evaluation

6.            Open Session (at the conclusion of Executive Session)
Report of votes in Executive Session
Confidentiality status of Executive Session

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

a.       Committee Members’ Response

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

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

10.        Financial Report: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

11.        Consent Agenda: Action/Vote

a.       Approval of Executive Minutes (06/18/25)

b.      Approval of Minutes (06/18/25)

12.        New Business: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

a.       First Reading: McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Policy 2516

b.      Finance Subcommittee Appointment

13.        Old Business: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

a.       Police Detail for School Committee Meetings

14.        Correspondence

15.        Committee/Liaison Reports

16.        Future Agenda Items

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

a.       Committee Members’ Response

18.        Adjournment

 

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

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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.

If special accommodations are needed call 315-1500, 48 hours in advance.