Westerly Public Schools

Office of the Superintendent

 

Westerly School Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 4, 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.             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) Employee A Job Performance

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

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

7.             Presentation

a.       Lifetouch

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

12.         Consent Agenda: Action/Vote

a.       Approval of Minutes (02/04/26; 02/12/26)

b.       Home School Approvals

13.         New Business: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

a.       2025-2026 School Calendar Adjustment

b.       First Reading: Early Childhood Program Fees Policy 3410 Update

c.       First Reading: Suspension and Debarment Policy 3075

d.       Elimination of School Committee Capital Reserve Accounts Policy 3050

e.       Elimination of Record Keeping System for Internal Audit Policy 3095

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.

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