Westerly Public Schools

Office of the Superintendent

 

Westerly School Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 18, 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.            Presentations

a.       Westerly High School 2025-2026 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division I Girls Basketball Championship Team

b.      Westerly Middle School 2025-2026 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division III Wrestling Team Champions

c.       Westerly High School 2025-2026 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division III Wrestling Team Champions

 

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) Employee 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

 

12.        Consent Agenda: Action/Vote

a.       Approval of Executive Minutes (03/04/26)

b.      Approval of Minutes (03/04/26)

c.       Home School Approvals

 

13.        Old Business: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

a.       Proposed Semiquincentennial Drone Event

 

14.        New Business: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote

a.       2026-2027 School Calendar

b.      School Employee Background Checks Resolution

c.       Photography Contracts

 

15.        Correspondence

 

16.        Committee/Liaison Reports

 

17.        Future Agenda Items

 

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

a.       Committee Members’ Response

 

19.        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.