Narragansett Regional School District, MA

NRSD School Committee Meeting

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will discuss and vote to re-certify the FY27 budget. The meeting will recess to convene a joint meeting with the Templeton and Phillipston Select Boards to consider a district-wide meeting on August 3, 2026, and to appoint a moderator. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation with the NDEA.

• Discussion and vote to re-certify the FY27 NRSD budget
• Joint meeting with Templeton and Phillipston Select Boards to propose a district-wide meeting on August 3, 2026
• Vote to appoint Joshua Smith as moderator for the district-wide meeting
• Executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the NDEA
• Possible vote on NDEA matter after returning to open session

The committee voted to re-certify the FY27 NRSD budget and appointed Joshua Smith as moderator for the August 3 district-wide meeting. They also approved minutes from June 18, 2026, and accepted bills and payroll warrants. The meeting recessed for a joint session with Templeton and Phillipston select boards, then reconvened to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the NDEA.

• Approved meeting minutes of June 18, 2026 as written
• Accepted bills and payroll warrants as presented
• Voted to re-certify the FY27 NRSD budget
• Appointed Joshua Smith as moderator for the August 3 district-wide meeting
• Entered executive session per MGL c.30A sec.21(a) to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining/litigation with the NDEA

NRSD School Committee Meeting

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will discuss and vote on FY26 end-of-year budget transfers, approve minutes from prior meetings, and consider surplus items from the IT Department for recycling. The committee will also appoint liaisons to the SEPAC and PTO, and discuss FY26 and FY27 budget updates.

• Vote on end-of-year budget transfers for FY26
• Approve surplus items from the IT Department for recycling, including dozens of Dell Chromebooks and Apple tablets
• Appoint Elizabeth Bond as liaison to NRSD SEPAC and Shawn Case as liaison to NRSD PTO
• Appoint MASC Delegate and Legislative Representative for FY27
• Discuss FY26 and FY27 budget updates

The NRSD School Committee unanimously approved FY26 budget transfers and accepted the superintendent's formative assessment. The committee noted that the FY27 budget remains uncertain pending a June 30th ballot vote in Phillipston, which is tied to an override; if it fails, the district will face a 1/12th budget and trigger a state-level process. Subcommittee liaisons were appointed, and the committee continues to seek a Phillipston representative.

• Approved meeting minutes of May 21, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of June 4, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll warrants (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 budget transfers as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted superintendent formative assessment (unanimous)
• Appointed Elizabeth Bond as liaison to NRSD SEPAC (unanimous)
• Appointed Shawn Case as liaison to NRSD PTO (unanimous)

Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC

The Labor Relations Subcommittee will meet to enter executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW. The chair has declared that an open meeting may harm the public body's position, and the meeting will not return to open session afterward. The agenda includes only the call to order, the executive session item, and adjournment.

• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW (no return to open session).

Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC

The Narragansett Regional School District Labor Relations Subcommittee will meet to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW or litigation matters. The meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Central Office in Baldwinville. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

NRSD School Committee Meeting

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a regular meeting on June 4, 2026. The agenda includes budget updates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, appointments to delegate and liaison positions, and a vote on surplus IT equipment. The meeting also features public input and student representative reports.

• FY26 and FY27 budget updates for discussion
• Vote to appoint MASC Delegate and Legislative Representative for FY27
• Vote to appoint liaisons to the NRSD SEPAC and PTO
• Vote to accept a list of surplus IT items for recycling
• Discussion of a $472,563.61 refund from Minuteman Nashoba Health Group

The committee voted to certify a level-service budget reduced by $1.3 million for FY27, which preserves extracurriculars, the MVP and THRIVE programs, and some teaching positions. Templeton voters approved the budget at town meeting; Phillipston will hold a special town meeting and a ballot vote on June 30. If the budget is not confirmed by June 30, a 1/12th budget will take effect, and the committee may reconsider at its June 18 meeting. The committee also approved minutes, bills, payroll, and a list of surplus IT equipment for recycling, all unanimously.

• Certified FY27 level-service budget less $1.3M (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of May 7, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll warrants (unanimous)
• Approved surplus IT equipment list for recycling (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy with Templeton (5-0 roll call)

Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC

The Labor Relations Subcommittee will convene and then immediately enter executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining or potential litigation with the UFCW union. The public portion of the meeting will not resume after the closed session.

• Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
• Meeting will not return to open session after executive session

NRSD School Committee Meeting

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its annual reorganization meeting, electing a chair, vice chair, and appointing a secretary and other officers for the upcoming fiscal year. The committee will also vote on representatives to external organizations and approve a meeting calendar for FY27. Other business includes approving prior meeting minutes and bills.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the committee
• Appointment of Dr. Christopher Casavant as Secretary and Susan Varney as Assistant Secretary
• Appointment of representatives to CAPS, Keystone Educational Collaborative, and MASC
• Appointment of a member to approve payroll and accounts payable warrants for FY27
• Discussion of the proposed FY27 School Committee meeting calendar

The committee unanimously elected Jennifer Smith as chair and Heather Niemczura as vice chair, and appointed Dr. Casavant as secretary and to several district representative roles. It also unanimously approved opening 26 school choice seats for grades 5, 6, and 9 for the 2026-27 school year. The FY27 budget remains unresolved after conflicting town votes, with a potential district-wide meeting pending.

• Elected Jennifer Smith as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Heather Niemczura as vice chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Casavant as secretary, assistant secretary, and FY27 CAPS/Keystone representative (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Smith to sign payroll/accounts payable warrants for FY27 (unanimous)
• Appointed Heather Niemczura as MASC delegate and Student Advisory Council liaison (unanimous)
• Approved 26 school choice seats: 8 in grade 5, 8 in grade 6, 10 in grade 9 (unanimous)
• Approved updated 2026-2027 Program of Studies including new plumbing courses (unanimous)
• Suspended appointments for legislative representative and SEPAC liaison to next meeting

Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC

The Narragansett Regional School District Labor Relations Subcommittee will meet to enter executive session for strategy discussions regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW. The meeting will not return to open session afterward. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Executive session per MGL c.30A sec.21(a) for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW

NRSD School Committee Meeting

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet to approve FY26 meeting minutes, bills, and payroll, and to vote on several FY27 appointments and contracts. Key votes include a $6,000 stipend for Cornerstone Family Medicine, authorization to borrow funds, and appointments for legal counsel, auditing firm, and district treasurer.

• Approve FY26 meeting minutes and bills/payroll
• Vote to appoint Susan Varney as Records Access Officer for FY27
• Approve $6,000 stipend for Cornerstone Family Medicine plus $150 per away game
• Authorize borrowing in anticipation of FY27 revenue
• Approve Felicia Kuehl as District Treasurer and Laurie Reed as Assistant Treasurer for FY27

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee voted 7-0 to approve a $26,987,139 FY27 budget based on a $1.3 million cuts scenario, after an initial 5-2 vote failed to meet the required supermajority. The budget includes cuts to administration positions while restoring some programs like extracurriculars, elementary teaching positions, and the MVP vocational program. The committee also approved estimated revenues from Chapter 70 aid, Chapter 71 aid, charter school reimbursement, excess and deficiency funds, and Medicaid receipts.

• Approved $26,987,139 FY27 budget on second vote (7-0) after first vote failed 5-2
• Approved $13,137,592 estimated Chapter 70 aid revenue (7-0)
• Approved $733,082 estimated Chapter 71 aid revenue (7-0)
• Approved $62,104 estimated charter school reimbursement revenue (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 estimated excess and deficiency revenue (7-0)
• Approved $145,000 estimated Medicaid receipts revenue (7-0)

Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC

The Labor Relations Subcommittee will meet to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW union. The discussion will take place in executive session, and the meeting will not return to open session afterward. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Executive session per MGL c.30A sec.21(a) for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW

Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC

The Narragansett Regional School District Labor Relations Subcommittee will convene a meeting that is expected to include an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW or related litigation. The agenda indicates that the meeting may be held in closed session and may not reconvene in open session afterward.

NRSD School Committee Meeting

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will vote on the 2026-2027 Program of Studies and consider a $2,000 donation for the Special Olympic Team. The committee will also receive updates on the FY26 and FY27 budgets, hear from a student representative, and take public input.

• Vote on approval of the 2026-2027 Program of Studies
• Motion to accept a $2,000 donation from Donna Bouchard for the NRSD Special Olympic Team/Program
• FY26 and FY27 budget updates
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 30, 2026
• Bills and payroll warrants approval

The committee unanimously approved a $2,000 donation from Donna Bouchard for the NRSD Special Olympic Team/Program. Members also approved minutes and payroll warrants, and discussed the FY27 budget, including potential cuts and the impact of a possible town override. Public comment focused on concerns about proposed elementary-level cuts and MCAS data.

• Approved meeting minutes of March 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted bills and payroll warrants as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,000 donation from Donna Bouchard for Special Olympics program (unanimous)

Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC

The Labor Relations Subcommittee will convene and then immediately enter executive session under state law to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW union. The meeting will not return to open session afterward. No other substantive items are listed.

• Executive session per MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for UFCW collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Chair declares open meeting would harm bargaining or litigation position
• Meeting will not return to open session after executive session

Finance & Facilities Subcommittee

The subcommittee will discuss a Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) roofing project, including a request from Templeton to fund a special election, and review the FY26 and FY27 budgets. They will also discuss a regional agreement update involving Phillipston, Templeton, and a letter from the Mahar District Agreement Ad Hoc Committee.

• MSBA roofing project discussion, including Templeton's request to fund a special election
• Bullet-proof glass at elementary school
• FY26 and FY27 budget discussions
• Regional agreement update with Phillipston, Templeton, and response to Mahar District Agreement Ad Hoc Committee
• Regionalization of services discussion with Winchendon

NRSD School Committee Meeting

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will vote on issuing $5,060,000 in bond anticipation notes to finance roof projects at the high school and middle school. The committee will also vote on approving a senior class field trip to Connecticut and accepting a flag donation from the Templeton Lions Club. Budget updates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are scheduled for discussion.

• Vote on $5,060,000 bond anticipation notes for MS/HS roof project
• Vote to approve senior class field trip to Great Wolf Lodge, Natick Mall, Dave & Busters, and Level 99
• Vote to accept replacement U.S. and Massachusetts state flags donated by Templeton Lions Club
• FY26 and FY27 budget updates for discussion
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 26 and March 19, 2026

The committee voted to approve the issuance of $5,060,000 in bond anticipation notes to finance the Narragansett High and Middle School roof projects, authorized in November 2025. The notes, sold to BNYMellon Capital Markets at a premium, will be repaid by April 2027. The committee also approved the senior class field trip to Connecticut and Massachusetts, accepted a flag donation from the Templeton Lions Club, and approved minutes and payroll warrants.

• Approved $5,060,000 bond anticipation notes for MS/HS roof project (vote)
• Approved senior class field trip to Great Wolf Lodge, Dave & Busters, Level 99 (May 21-22, 2026)
• Accepted donation of US and MA state flags from Templeton Lions Club
• Approved meeting minutes of February 26, 2026
• Approved meeting minutes of March 19, 2026
• Approved bills and payroll warrants as presented

Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC

The agenda contains only procedural items: a call to order, a single executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW union, and adjournment. The meeting will not return to open session after the executive session.

• Executive session per MGL c.30A, §21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
• Chair declares open meeting may harm bargaining or litigation position
• No return to open session after executive session

NRSD School Committee Meeting & Budget Certification

The committee will vote to certify the FY27 budget of $28,027,675 and approve estimated receipts and assessments for member towns Templeton and Phillipston. A rule of necessity may be invoked to allow members with retiree health benefits to vote. The meeting is procedural and budget-focused.

• Vote to certify FY27 budget of $28,027,675
• Vote on estimated receipts for FY27, including Chapter 70 funds and other state aid
• Vote on FY27 assessment amounts for Templeton and Phillipston (dollar amounts not yet specified)
• Possible invocation of Rule of Necessity for budget vote
• Next regular meeting scheduled for April 2, 2026

The committee certified a $28,027,675 FY27 budget (6-1) and set town assessments at $10,806,982 for Templeton and $2,490,509 for Phillipston (both 6-1). Chair Smith noted Phillipston's select board had voted an advisory 2.5% increase, but said that level would prevent the district from meeting legal obligations to students. The budget includes estimated income from Chapter 70 aid, charter school reimbursement, excess & deficiency, Chapter 71 aid, and Medicaid receipts.

• Certified $28,027,675 FY27 budget (6-1)
• Approved $13,137,592 estimated Chapter 70 income (unanimous)
• Approved $62,104 estimated charter school reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 estimated excess & deficiency income (unanimous)
• Approved $733,082 estimated Chapter 71 income (unanimous)
• Approved $145,000 estimated Medicaid receipts (unanimous)
• Set Templeton assessment at $10,806,982 (6-1)
• Set Phillipston assessment at $2,490,509 (6-1)

Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC

The Labor Relations Subcommittee will meet to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW. The meeting will enter executive session and will not return to open session. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Executive session per MGL c.30A sec.21(a) for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW

NRSD School Committee Meeting & Budget Hearing

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a public budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2027, including a presentation of the proposed budget and an opportunity for public input. Following the hearing, the committee is scheduled to vote on certifying the FY27 budget amount, estimated income, and assessments for the towns of Templeton and Phillipston. The meeting also includes votes on prior meeting minutes, bills and payroll, and the 2026-2027 school year calendar. The committee plans to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW.

• Presentation and public hearing on the FY27 budget
• Vote to certify the FY27 budget amount (dollar figure not specified in agenda)
• Vote on FY27 estimated income, including Chapter 70 funds and other state aid
• Votes on FY27 assessments for Templeton and Phillipston (dollar amounts not specified)
• Vote on the 2026-2027 school year calendar draft

Finance & Facilities Subcommittee - CANCELED

This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District Finance & Facilities Subcommittee was canceled. No items were discussed or voted on.

Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC

The Labor Relations Subcommittee will meet to enter executive session under state law to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW. The meeting will not return to open session afterward.

• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW

District Operations Subcommittee - 3/10/26

The District Operations Subcommittee will meet remotely to discuss and possibly act on several ongoing business items, including transportation, central office, and insurance updates. They will also review a cell phone policy and consider approving a title change and a KBE policy.

• Approve meeting minutes from January 28, 2026
• Discussion of a district-wide cell phone policy
• Possible action on a central office title change
• Discussion of costs for a new School Committee online platform
• Consideration of a KBE relations policy with parent/booster organizations

NRSD School Committee Meeting & Preliminary Budget Hearing

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is holding a preliminary budget hearing for FY27, including a presentation of the proposed budget and an opportunity for public input. The committee will also consider a motion to transfer $338,000 from E&D to the FY26 General Fund to pay toward the district's FY25 health insurance deficit. Other business includes votes on surplus items and out-of-state field trips.

• Presentation of the FY27 preliminary budget
• Motion to transfer $338,000 from E&D to the FY26 General Fund for a health insurance deficit payment
• Vote on surplus items
• Vote to approve out-of-state field trips to JLC Construction Expo in Providence, RI and Canobie Lake in Salem, NH
• Public input on the FY27 budget

NRSD School Committee Meeting

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet at KIVA, 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA 01436 at 5:30pm on February 26, 2026. The agenda includes procedural items such as approving previous meeting minutes, discussing bills and payroll, and hearing budget updates for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. No concrete decisions are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of meeting minutes from February 5 and 12, 2026
• Motion to accept bills and payroll warrants as presented
• FY26 and FY27 budget updates discussed (no votes listed)
• Public input session with 12 minutes allocated for comments

NRSD School Committee - MSBA Project Funding Signature Vote

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will vote to authorize the chair to sign the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Project Funding Agreement for a roof replacement project. The agreement was previously approved unanimously at the November 6, 2025 meeting. This is a procedural action to finalize funding for the project.

• Vote to authorize chair to sign MSBA Project Funding Agreement for roof replacement project
• Agreement was unanimously approved at November 6, 2025 School Committee meeting

District Operations Subcommittee - 2/10/26

The Narragansett Regional School District Operations Subcommittee will meet remotely on February 10, 2026. The agenda includes approving minutes from a previous meeting, discussing transportation and insurance updates, and reviewing a new policy regarding relations with parent/booster organizations. The subcommittee will also discuss the costs associated with three online platforms for the school committee.

• Approve meeting minutes from January 28, 2026
• Discussion of a statewide cell phone policy and its impact on NRSD
• Discussion of costs for three School Committee online platforms
• Action to approve an updated KBE policy on relations with parent/booster organizations
• Discussion of insurance updates and budget for insurance

NRSD School Committee - Finance Discussion Meeting (Multi-Board Meeting)

The Narragansett Regional School District, Templeton, and Phillipston boards will review FY26 budget updates and outline the FY27 budget process. No new business items are listed, and no votes are scheduled. The meeting is procedural and informational.

• FY26 budget update for NRSD, Templeton, and Phillipston
• FY27 budget process and timeline outlined
• Preliminary FY27 budget hearing scheduled for March 5, 2026 at KIVA (464 Baldwinville Road)
• Final FY27 budget hearing scheduled for March 19, 2026 at KIVA

NRSD School Committee Meeting

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a regular meeting on January 29, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the KIVA at 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA. The agenda includes budget updates for FY26 and FY27, an MSBA project update, and a vote on surplus items. The committee will also consider a policy change on CTE admissions and receive reports from subcommittees and liaisons.

• FY26 and FY27 budget updates
• MSBA project update
• Vote on surplus items
• Second reading of CTE Admissions, Recruitment and Retention Policy
• Student representative report and TES SIP update

District Operations Subcommittee - 1.28.26

The subcommittee will discuss ongoing business including transportation, insurance, and district communications. They will also review policies on cell phones and parent organizations, and consider a revision to the CTE admissions policy. New business includes staffing updates, insurance budget, and a school committee online platform.

• Transportation updates
• Cell phone policy discussion (ongoing)
• KBE Relations With Parent/Booster Organizations policy review
• CTE Admissions, Recruitment, and Retention Policy revision vote
• Staffing updates: principals and interim positions

NRSD School Committee Meeting

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will vote on declaring roughly 45 sets of old middle and high school football uniforms as surplus, with proceeds from their sale going toward Guardian Caps—protective helmet shells that reduce concussion risk. The committee will also hear school improvement plan updates from each school, receive budget updates for FY26 and FY27, and discuss the MSBA project with votes in Templeton and Phillipston. Public comment is limited to 12 minutes total, with 3 minutes per speaker.

• Vote to surplus ~45 sets of old MS & HS football uniforms (blue/white jerseys and pants) and use proceeds for Guardian Caps
• School Improvement Plan (SIP) updates from TES (Marci Rasmussen), NMS (Michelle Landry), and NRHS (Colby Young)
• FY26 and FY27 budget updates
• MSBA Project Update with Templeton vote on Jan 6 and Phillipston vote on Jan 15
• Approval of December 18, 2025 meeting minutes and bills/payroll warrants