Westerly Public Schools

Office of the Superintendent

 

Westerly School Committee Meeting

Wednesday, October 1, 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.                  Student’s Report

 

5.                  Presentations

a.       Transportation: Staffing Updates, Routing and Bus Stop Designation Procedures, EVs and Bus Garage Site Status and Considerations

b.      Technology: District Website and ADA Compliance, Messaging Applications

 

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

a.       Committee Members’ Response

 

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

a.       Budget Transfers

                                i.            Funds from WMS Other Dues/Fees to WMS Testing ($640.00)

                              ii.            Funds from SES Supply/Materials General to SES Testing ($800.00)

                            iii.            Funds from WMS Supply/Materials Math to WMS Training Services ($7,000.00)

                            iv.            Funds from WHS Supply/Materials General ($4,035.00); WHS Principal Dues/Fees ($2,000.00); WHS CTE Furniture ($965.00) to WHS Training Services ($7,000.00)

 

10.              Consent Agenda: Action/Vote

a.       Approval of Executive Minutes (09/17/25)

b.      Approval of Minutes (09/17/25)

c.       Home School Approvals

 

11.              New Business: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

a.       First Reading: Library Media Department Policy 6130 Update

 

12.              Correspondence

 

13.              Committee/Liaison Reports

 

14.              Future Agenda Items

 

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

a.       Committee Members’ Response

 

16.              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.