Westerly Public Schools

Office of the Superintendent

 

Westerly School Committee Meeting

Wednesday, September 3, 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.            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) Superintendent Evaluation

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

7.            Presentation

a.       Strategic Plan

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.       Turf Field Fund

b.      Finance Subcommittee

12.        Consent Agenda: Action/Vote

a.       Approval of Minutes (08/20/25)

b.      Home School Approvals

13.        New Business: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

a.       Westerly Middle School Student Handbook

b.      Transgender, Gender Nonconforming & Transitioning Students Protocol

 

14.        Correspondence

 

15.        Committee/Liaison Reports

 

16.        Future Agenda Items

 

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

a.       Committee Members’ Response

 

18.        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.