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Westerly Public Schools
Office of the Superintendent
Westerly School Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 7, 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. Student’s Report
5. Presentation
a. Proposed Semiquincentennial Drone Event
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) Superintendent Job Performance
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
a. 2026-2027 Budget
12. Consent Agenda: Action/Vote
a. Approval of Minutes (12/15/25, 12/17/25)
13. New Business: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote
a. First Reading: Graduation Requirements Policy 6104
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.