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Westerly Public Schools
Office of the Superintendent
Westerly School Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Westerly Town Hall
Town Council Chambers
45 Broad Street
Westerly, RI 02891
5:30 p.m.
Updated 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) Administrator Job Performance
b. RIGL § 42-46-5(a)(2) Potential Litigation
6. Open Session (at the conclusion of Executive Session)
Report of votes in Executive Session
Confidentiality status of Executive Session
7. Vote to non-renew certain teaching contracts in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws 16-13-3 due to fiscal exigency or program reorganization, as set forth in personnel supplement.
8. Presentation
a. Coffee Pond Student Photography Services
9. Solicitor’s Report
a. School Committee Members’ Communications and Responses to Public Forum
10. Open Forum: Comments shall be limited to School Committee agenda items only.
a. Committee Members’ Response
11. Assistant Superintendent’s Report: District Curriculum and Instruction Updates
12. Superintendent’s Report: District Priorities, Staff and Student Recognition
13. Financial Report: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote
i. Funds from WHS CTE Teacher Travel ($570.00); WHS CTE Training ($730.00) to WHS CTE Field Trip ($1,300.00)
ii. Funds from WHS CTE Medical Pathways Field Trips to WHS CTE Medical Pathways Supply/Material ($1,500.00)
iii. Funds from WHS CTE PTECH Field Trips ($1,500.00); WHS PTECH Software ($2,500.00); WHS CTE PTECH Textbooks ($1,200.00) to WHS CTE PTECH Supply/Material ($5,200.00)
iv. Funds from WHS Science Supply/Material to WHS Science Catering ($110.00)
v. Funds from WHS Family/Consumer Supply/Material to WHS Family/Consumer Textbooks ($129.00)
vi. Funds from WMS Field Trips ($9,000.00); WMS Supply/Material Health ($999.75); WMS Supply/Material Literacy ($1,000.00); WMS Dues and Fees ($2,000.00); WMS Staff Development/Conference ($2,000.00) to WMS General Supply/Materials ($12,499.75); WMS Staff Travel ($2,500.00)
vii. Funds from WPS Salary/Fringe to WMS Tech Hardware ($79,724.80)
viii. Funds from WPS Salary/Fringe to WPS Liability Insurance ($63,376.00)
ix. Funds from WPS Salary/Fringe ($104,482.00); OOD Tuitions CTE ($126,245.00) to OOD Tuitions Charter Schools ($60,793.00); OOD Tuitions Alternate Learning Programs ($86,013.00); OOD Tuitions Special Education ($83,921.00)
x. Funds from WPS Salary/Fringe to Special Education OOD Transportation ($74,415.00)
xi. Funds from WPS Salary/Fringe to WPS Electricity ($298,364.00)
xii. Funds from WPS Salary/Fringe to Special Education Claims and Settlements ($25,000.00)
14. Consent Agenda: Action/Vote
a. Approval of Minutes (04/01/26)
c. Field Trip approval in accordance with WPS Policy 6170
i. WHS SkillsUSA Champions to National SkillsUSA Conference, Atlanta, GA (6/1/26-6/6/26)
d. Award of Bid: Westerly Middle School Roof Replacement
15. New Business: Discussion/Action/Potential Vote
a. Committed Fund Balance: Westerly Middle School Roof Replacement
b. 2026-2027 School Calendar Update
16. Correspondence
17. Committee/Liaison Reports
18. Future Agenda Items
19. Open Forum: Non-agenda item comments allowed.
a. Committee Members’ Response
20. Adjournment
Live-Streamed: https://clerkshq.com/westerly-ri
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Any matter appearing on this agenda may be voted upon by the School Committee.