Westerly Public Schools

Office of the Superintendent

 

Westerly School Committee Meeting

Wednesday, November 19, 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.       Westerly High School 2025 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division II Champions:
Girls Volleyball Championship Team

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)(1) Employee Job Performance

b.      RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(2) Collective Bargaining: Local 808 Negotiations

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

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

12.         Consent Agenda: Action/Vote

a.       Approval of Minutes (11/05/25)

b.      Home School Approvals

13.         New Business: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

a.       Policy Subcommittee Charter Update

b.      First Reading: Donations and Gifts Policy 3087 Update

14.         Old Business: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

a.       2026 School Committee Meeting Schedule Update

15.         Correspondence

16.         Committee/Liaison Reports

17.         Future Agenda Items

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

a.       Committee Members’ Response

19.         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.

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