Westerly Public Schools

Office of the Superintendent

 

Westerly School Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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.            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 Job Performance

b.      RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(1) Employee A Job Performance

c.       RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(1) Employee B Job Performance

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

6.            Presentations

a.       Westerly High School Schedule

b.      Westerly Middle School Schedule

c.       Electric Bus Grant Information

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

a.       Budget Transfer

                             i.            Funds from WPS Salary/Fringe to Transportation Other Services ($36,000.00)

11.        Consent Agenda: Action/Vote

a.       Approval of Minutes (07/15/26)

b.      Home School Approvals

12.        New Business: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

a.       Westerly High School Program of Studies Amendment

b.      2026-2027 Student Handbooks

c.       First Reading: Teacher/Student/Parent Electronic Communications Policy 2320 Update

d.      Request of Counsel to seek written opinion from R. I. Attorney General’s Office regarding SCOTUS Decision as to trans gender athletes

13.        Correspondence

14.        Committee/Liaison Reports

15.        Future Agenda Items

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

a.       Committee Members’ Response

17.        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.

 

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.