Westerly Public Schools

Office of the Superintendent

 

Westerly School Committee Meeting

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Westerly Town Hall

Town Council Chambers

45 Broad Street

Westerly, RI  02891

5:30 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.            Presentation

a.       Rhode Island SkillsUSA Championship Winners

5.            Student’s Report

6.            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: WTA Negotiations

b.      RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(2) Potential Litigation

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

8.            Vote to non-renew certain teaching contracts in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws 16-13-3 due to fiscal exigency or program reorganization, as set forth in personnel supplement.

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

a.       Committee Members’ Response

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

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

12.        Financial Report : Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

a.       Budget Transfers

                                i.      Funds from District Technology/Software Salary/Fringe to Tech Software ($31,571.20)

                              ii.      Funds from Elementary Technology/Hardware Salary/Fringe to Elementary Tech Hardware ($49,969.48)

                            iii.      WHS Technology/Hardware Salary/Fringe to WHS Tech Hardware ($27,670.00)

                            iv.      Transportation Technology/Software Salary/Fringe to Transportation Tech Software ($37,364.00)

                              v.      Transportation Vehicles Salary/Fringe to Transportation Vehicle ($90,000.00)

                            vi.      District Technology Other Tech Services Salary/Fringe to Other Tech Services ($15,120.00)

                          vii.      WHS CTE IT Tech Software CTE IT Field Trips ($525.00), Other Dues/Fees ($255.00), Tech Hardware ($400.00) to CTE IT Tech Software ($1,180.00)

13.        Consent Agenda: Action/Vote

a.       Approval of Executive Minutes (04/02/25; 04/30/25)

b.      Approval of Minutes (04/02/25; 04/30/25)

c.       Home School Approvals

14.        New Business: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

a.       School Building Subcommittee Charter Update

b.      Approval of Donation from the WHS Class of 1975, per Policy #3087

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

 

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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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