Westerly School Committee Meeting

January 20, 2026

Westerly Public Schools

Regular Session

 

School Committee Members:                               Also in Attendance:

Leslie Dunn, Chair (absent)                                  Mark Garceau, Superintendent

Michael Ober, Vice Chair                                     Steven Morrone, Assistant Superintendent

Timothy Killam, Clerk                                         Cindy Kirchhoff, Director of Finance

Angela Goethals                                                  

Joseph Jackson

Peter Nero                                                            

Lori Wycall

 

1.          Michael Ober called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

Roll Call:   Michael Ober, Timothy Killam, Angela Goethals, Joseph Jackson, Peter Nero, Lori Wycall. Leslie Dunn was unable to attend.

 

2.          Pledge of Allegiance

M. Ober led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

3.          Westerly Public Schools Mission

T. Killam read: “To create an inspiring, challenging and supportive environment where students are encouraged and assisted in reaching their highest potential.”

 

4.          2026-27 Budget Work Session

An overview was given of the facilities, capital budget, and transportation requests. Discussion ensued. Consensus of the committee was to move forward on the transfer request.

 

5.          Adjournment

M. Ober entertained a motion to adjourn at 6:00 p.m. T. Killam so moved, seconded by
A. Goethals. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.

 

These are the minutes of the School Committee meeting identified above as approved and adopted by the School Committee on February 4, 2026.

 

 

 

 

Timothy Killam

Clerk

 

Details of the aforesaid proceedings are available on the website video.