Narragansett Regional School District public meetings in 2022
75 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
NRSD School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting - CANCELLED
This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had listed items for discussion, including approval of October 20, 2022 minutes, a presentation on athletic concussion policy, and review of numerous proposed policy updates across multiple sections (e.g., fiscal management, support services, staff safety, negotiations, instruction, students, community relations). No decisions were made because the meeting did not occur.
- Proposed new policies BDFA-E-2 (School Improvement Plan submission) and BDFA-E-3 (School Council business)
- Proposed updates to fiscal policies DD (Funding Proposals), DJA (Purchasing Authority), DK (Regional Payment Procedures)
- Proposed updates to bus driver training (EEAEA) and drug/alcohol testing (EEAEA-1)
- Proposed new policy GBGB on staff personal security and safety
- Proposed new policy IHBAA on observations of special education programs
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on December 14, 2022, to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, and to discuss budget updates for FY23 and FY24. They will also hear reports from student representatives, a regional grant consultant, and the superintendent, and take votes on surplus items, an out-of-state field trip to Washington DC, and a $1,000 donation. The meeting includes a public input period and ends with an executive session on collective bargaining.
- Vote to surplus items in disrepair for disposal
- Vote on out-of-state field trip to Washington DC
- Vote to accept $1,000 donation to Templeton Elementary School from Chevy Back to School Program via Salvadore Chevy in Gardner
- Discussion of FY23 and FY24 budget updates
- Executive session on collective bargaining strategy with UFCW and NDEA
NRSD School Committee - Labor Management Committee Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee's Labor Management Committee is meeting to consider entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the NDEA. The meeting will not return to open session afterward, and no other substantive items are listed.
- Motion to enter executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA
- Meeting will not return to open session immediately following executive session
NRSD School Committee - UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District's UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW union. The agenda includes a call to order, a motion to enter executive session under Massachusetts law, and adjournment. The executive session is for strategy discussions that could be detrimental if held openly, and the meeting will not return to open session afterward.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
- Motion to enter executive session and motion to adjourn
NRSD School Committee - Finance Subcommittee Meeting - CANCELLED
This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had included approval of minutes, budget discussions for FY22-FY24, capital projects, and grants, but no decisions were made.
- Meeting cancelled
- Approval of November 14, 2022 minutes (not acted on)
- FY22, FY23, FY24 budget discussions (not held)
- Capital projects discussion (not held)
- Next meeting scheduled January 17, 2023
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its regular meeting on December 7, 2022, at 5:30 PM in the KIVA. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, updates on the FY23 and FY24 budgets, and reports from the high school principal and superintendent. The committee will also vote on surplus items and second readings of policy updates, and will enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW and/or NDEA.
- Vote on surplus items as presented
- Second reading and vote on policy updates: BBBE (Unexpired Term Fulfillment) and BDFA-E-1 (School Improvement Plan)
- FY23 and FY24 budget updates
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW and/or NDEA
- Approval of meeting minutes of November 16, 2022
**Cancelled** NRSD School Committee - Academic Subcommittee Meeting
This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District Academic Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had included approval of minutes, updates on testing, staffing, and interventions, and scheduling of future meetings.
- Meeting cancelled
- Approval of November 8, 2022 minutes
- Testing and assessments update (MCAS, STAR)
- Staffing and open position updates
- Next meeting scheduled for January 3, 2023
NRSD School Committee - Administrative Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Administrative Subcommittee will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss ongoing business including transportation, central office operations, and insurance. New business includes a discussion on the School Resource Officer and a communication survey. The meeting is largely procedural with discussion items and no major decisions listed.
- Approve minutes from October 17, 2022 meeting
- Discussion on transportation
- Discussion on central office
- Discussion on insurance
- Discussion on School Resource Officer
NRSD School Committee - UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District's UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW. The agenda includes a call to order, a motion to enter executive session, and adjournment. The executive session is authorized under Massachusetts law and the meeting will not return to open session afterward.
- Executive session per MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
- Meeting held at Central Office, 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA at 4:30 pm
NRSD School Committee - UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting - CANCELLED
This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District's UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had planned only procedural items: a call to order, a motion to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW, and adjournment. No substantive decisions were scheduled to be made in open session.
- Meeting cancelled
- Planned executive session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
- No open-session action items listed
NRSD School Committee - UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee's UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to consider entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with the UFCW union. The meeting is expected to be entirely in closed session and will not return to open session. The only listed actions are the motion to enter executive session and a motion to adjourn.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
- Meeting will not return to open session
- No public discussion items listed
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on November 16, 2022, at 5:30pm in the KIVA at 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA. The agenda includes votes on surplus items, a BoardDocs software upgrade, and policy first readings, as well as discussions on budget updates, school improvement plans, and an executive session on collective bargaining. The meeting will be live-streamed and recorded.
- Vote to approve purchase of BoardDocs Plus Add-In (LT to LT+ subscription)
- Vote to surplus items as presented
- First reading of policy updates: BBBE (Unexpired Term Fulfillment) and BDFA-E-1 (School Improvement Plan)
- FY22, FY23, and FY24 budget updates
- Executive session to discuss collective bargaining/litigation with UFCW and/or NDEA
**Cancelled** NRSD School Committee - Labor Management Committee Subcommittee Meeting
This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District's Labor Management Committee subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had been set to include a call to order, an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the NDEA, and adjournment.
- Meeting cancelled
- Executive session planned for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA
NRSD School Committee - Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from October 17, 2022, and discuss the FY22 and FY23 budgets, the FY24 budget cycle timeline, capital projects, and grants. The meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2022, at 10:00 AM at the Central Office. The next meeting is set for December 12, 2022.
- Approval of October 17, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY22 and FY23 budgets
- FY24 budget cycle timeline discussion
- Capital projects discussion
- Grants and other funding opportunities discussion
NRSD School Committee - Facilities SubCommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Facilities SubCommittee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive a grounds/buildings update, and discuss proposed upgrades to sports playing fields. The meeting also includes scheduling future facilities meetings and handling any other items that arise.
- Approval of October 12, 2022 meeting minutes
- Grounds/Building update discussion
- Sports playing fields proposed upgrades discussion
- Discussion of upcoming facilities meeting dates
NRSD School Committee - Academic Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Academic Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from October 4, 2022, and receive updates on testing and assessments (MCAS, STAR), staffing and open positions, and intervention programs. No new business is listed. The meeting is largely informational with a routine action to approve minutes.
- Approval of October 4, 2022 meeting minutes
- Update on MCAS, STAR, and other assessments
- Staffing and open position updates
- Intervention program update
- Next meeting scheduled for December 6, 2022
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on November 1, 2022, at Templeton Elementary School. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, updates on the FY22, FY23, and FY24 budgets, and a discussion of the FY24 budget timeline with proposed meeting schedule changes. The committee will also vote on declaring surplus items, including a non-working Market Forge Steamer and old vision screening supplies, and will enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW and NDEA.
- FY24 budget update and proposed schedule changes for budget hearings and votes in February and March 2023
- Vote to surplus Market Forge Steamer Model M24G200A (non-working, scrap metal) and old vision screening supplies (donation to Lions Club)
- Approval of meeting minutes from October 19, 2022
- Acceptance of bills and payroll warrants
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW and NDEA
**Cancelled** NRSD School Committee - Long Term Planning Subcommittee Meeting
This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District's Long Term Planning Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda would have included approval of April 11, 2022 minutes, a strategic plan update, a regionalization and grants update, and discussion of school committee goals.
- Meeting cancelled
- Approval of April 11, 2022 meeting minutes
- Strategic Plan Update
- Regionalization & Other Grants Update
- School Committee Goals & Objectives
NRSD School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will review proposed policy updates from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) across multiple sections, including fiscal management, board governance, support services, and student policies. They will also approve minutes from April 11, 2022, and discuss the meeting schedule for the school year. The meeting is primarily a discussion and information session, with no major decisions expected beyond routine approvals.
- Review of MASC policy updates for September 2022
- Proposed updates to Section B policies, including BBBE (Unexpired Term Fulfillment) and new exhibits for School Improvement Plans
- Proposed updates to Section D fiscal policies, including DD (Funding Proposals), DJA (Purchasing Authority), and DK (Regional Payment Procedures)
- Proposed new policy GBGB on Staff Personal Security and Safety
- Proposed new policy IHBAA on Observations of Special Education Programs
NRSD School Committee - Labor Management Committee Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee's Labor Management Committee is meeting to consider entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with the NDEA. The meeting will not return to open session afterward. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, the executive session motion, and adjournment.
- Motion to enter executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for NDEA collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
- Meeting held at Central Office, 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on October 19, 2022, to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, and to discuss budget updates for FY22, FY23, and FY24. They will also vote on MASC conference resolutions, surplus items, and an out-of-state field trip for 7th graders, and enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote on MASC conference resolutions
- Vote to surplus items as presented
- Approve Ecology School 7th Grade Field Trip to Saco, Maine
- FY22, FY23, and FY24 budget updates
- Executive session for collective bargaining with UFCW and NDEA
NRSD School Committee - Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to discuss the FY22 and FY23 budgets, the FY24 budget cycle timeline, capital projects, and grants. They will also vote on approving the minutes from the May 10, 2022 meeting and set the meeting schedule for the school year.
- Approval of May 10, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY22 and FY23 budgets
- FY24 budget cycle timeline discussion
- Capital projects discussion
- Proposed meeting schedule for 2022-2023
NRSD School Committee - Administrative Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Administrative Subcommittee will hold its first meeting of the year, focusing on organizational matters. The committee will vote to appoint a chair, decide how minutes will be taken, and discuss ongoing business including transportation and the sick bank overview. No new business is listed, and the meeting is largely procedural.
- Vote to appoint Chair of the Administrative Subcommittee
- Discussion on how minutes will be taken
- Discussion on transportation
- Discussion on Sick Bank Overview
- Announce next meeting date/time
NRSD School Committee - Facilities SubCommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Facilities SubCommittee will meet to discuss ongoing facilities business, including FY23 capital projects and grounds/building updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business items listed at the time of posting. The committee will also propose dates for upcoming meetings.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY23 Capital Projects
- Grounds/Building Update
- Propose dates for upcoming Facilities meetings
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on October 5, 2022, to handle routine business including approving minutes, accepting bills and payroll, and receiving updates on budgets, curriculum, and school safety. They will also vote on declaring surplus items (including cloth masks and vision screeners) and may enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the UFCW and NDEA. Public input is limited to 12 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker.
- Vote to surplus approximately 1,000 adult cloth masks/face shields to The Great Exchange in Devens
- Vote to surplus two vision screener machines (Optec-5000 and Titmus vision)
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW and/or NDEA
- FY22 and FY23 budget updates
- 2022 MCAS data presentation
NRSD School Committee - Academic Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Academic Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing academic business, including updates on testing and assessments (MCAS, STAR), staffing and open positions, and intervention programs. The committee will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and set its meeting schedule for FY2023. No new business items are listed.
- Approval of meeting minutes from April 26, 2022
- Discussion of MCAS, STAR, and other assessment updates
- Staffing and open position updates
- Intervention program update
- Set FY2023 meeting schedule (monthly Tuesdays at 5:00 PM)
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on September 21, 2022, to handle routine business including approving minutes, bills, and payroll, and to discuss budget updates. They will also vote on declaring surplus items, approving a physician contract addendum for away varsity football games, and possibly other items. The meeting includes an executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote to surplus old athletic jerseys, trash containers, textbooks, and other items
- Vote on Physician's Contract Away Game Stipend Addendum for 2022-2023
- FY22 and FY23 budget updates
- School safety update including COPS grant
- Executive session for collective bargaining with UFCW and/or NDEA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its regular meeting on August 17, 2022, covering routine approvals, budget updates, and reports from the superintendent. The committee will also vote on surplus items and possibly student handbook updates, and will enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with unions. Public input is limited to 12 minutes total, with 3 minutes per speaker.
- Approval of June 29, 2022 meeting minutes
- Acceptance of bills and payroll warrants
- FY22 and FY23 budget updates
- Vote on surplus items
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW and NDEA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will interview and appoint representatives for open Phillipston and Templeton seats, and vote on several financial items including FY22 budget transfers, technology leases, and a proposed increase to athletic user fees. The committee will also discuss the FY22/FY23 budget, the superintendent's mid-cycle review, and enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Interviews and appointments for open Phillipston and Templeton School Committee seats
- Vote to increase athletic user fees to $150 per athlete per season with a $600 family cap; $30 for reduced/free lunch students
- Vote to approve FY23 Rate Card
- Vote to authorize FY22 budget line item transfers
- Vote to approve technology leases
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its annual reorganization meeting, electing a chair, vice chair, and secretary, and appointing officers like the treasurer and MASC delegate. The committee will also vote on routine items such as meeting minutes, bills, and a surplus sign, and discuss budget updates and other business. The meeting will end with an executive session on collective bargaining.
- Vote to elect Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary
- Vote to approve Victoria Chartier as District Treasurer for FY23, subject to contract negotiations
- Vote to increase adult lunch price to $4.75
- Vote to surplus old/retired sign in front of MS/HS complex
- Vote on naming of football field scoreboard
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Narragansett District Education Association (NDEA) covering fiscal years 2023-2025. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss bargaining strategy, followed by a return to public session for the contract vote.
- Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with NDEA
- Approval of 3-year contract with NDEA for FY23-FY25 (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025)
NRSD School Committee - Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Finance Subcommittee will review ongoing business including the FY22 and FY23 budgets. The meeting also includes discussions regarding capital projects, grants, and athletic account funding.
- Approval of April 11, 2022, meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY22 Budget
- Discussion of FY23 Budget
- Review of Athletic and other Revolving Account Funding
- Discussion of Capital Projects
NRSD School Committee - NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee's NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to consider entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with the NDEA. The meeting will not return to open session afterward. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, executive session, and adjournment.
- Motion to enter executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for NDEA bargaining or litigation strategy
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
- Meeting held at Central Office, 462 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will vote on several annual business items for fiscal year 2023, including appointments, budget transfers, contracts, and the district strategic plan. They will also discuss the superintendent's interim review and approve the 2022-2023 student handbook. The meeting includes a closed executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Approve FY22 budget transfer requests to close the fiscal year
- Authorize borrowing in anticipation of revenue for FY23
- Approve FY23 Physician's Contract Addendum with Cornerstone Family Medicine
- Approve 2022-2023 Student Handbook
- Accept $2,900 donation from Gardner High School Cross Country Track Booster Club
NRSD School Committee - NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee met to enter an executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a). The purpose was to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the NDEA. The agenda notes that the meeting would not return to open session immediately following the executive session.
- Motion to enter Executive Session for Reason #3 to discuss NDEA collective bargaining or litigation strategy
NRSD School Committee - Facilities SubCommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee Facilities SubCommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing facilities business, including FY23 capital projects and grounds/building updates. The agenda is largely routine, with no new business listed at time of posting. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and set upcoming meeting dates.
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY23 Capital Projects
- Grounds/Building update discussion
- No new business at time of posting
- Scheduling of upcoming meetings
NRSD School Committee - Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Subcommittee Meeting
The Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Subcommittee will hold a meeting to discuss general business and review previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes information regarding upcoming subcommittee meeting dates.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Discussion of general ongoing business
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on April 27, 2022, to discuss and vote on several items, including the superintendent's contract, school choice openings for 2022-2023, surplus items, and updates to the Health and Wellness Policy. The committee will also receive budget updates, including a $224,601 one-time enrollment disruption aid and a $100,000 proposed state amendment for heating system efficiency upgrades. An executive session is scheduled for collective bargaining strategy with nonunion personnel and the UFCW/NDEA.
- Vote on superintendent contract
- Vote on school choice openings for 2022-2023
- Vote on surplus items
- Vote on Health and Wellness Policy updates
- FY22 budget update includes $224,601 one-time enrollment disruption aid; Amendment #935 proposes $100,000 for heating system upgrades
NRSD School Committee - Academic/Administrative Subcommittee Meeting
The Academic/Administrative Subcommittee will review updates on student assessments including MCAS and STAR. The committee will also discuss staffing vacancies, intervention updates, and the Superintendent evaluation process.
- Approval of March 29, 2022 meeting minutes
- Updates on MCAS, STAR, and other assessments
- Staffing and open position updates
- Superintendent Evaluation check-in
- DIP/Strategic Plan discussion
NRSD School Committee - NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee met to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the NDEA. The meeting included a motion to enter into executive session regarding litigation or bargaining strategy.
- Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss NDEA collective bargaining strategy or litigation
NRSD School Committee - Regional Agreement Amendment Committee
The NRSD School Committee's Regional Agreement Amendment Committee will discuss and vote on the amended Regional Agreement, including Section XIII, and decide whether to send it to the full School Committee. The meeting is virtual and open to the public via livestream or recording.
- Vote to accept Section XIII of the amended Regional Agreement
- Final review of the entire amended document
- Vote to accept the amended Regional Agreement as presented
- Vote to send the amended Regional Agreement to the NRSD School Committee
NRSD School Committee - Long Term Planning Subcommittee Meeting
The Long Term Planning Subcommittee will review updates regarding the Strategic Plan and regionalization and other grants. The committee will also discuss school committee goals and objectives.
- Approval of March 14, 2022 meeting minutes
- Strategic Plan Update
- Regionalization & Other Grants Update
- School Committee Goals & Objectives discussion
NRSD School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The subcommittee is reviewing various proposed updates and new policies across several sections, including foundations, governance, and fiscal management. Many of these changes are recommended by MASC to align with legal standards and best practices.
- Proposed update to Non-Discrimination Policy (AC) and new policy (AC-R)
- Review of School Wellness Policy (ADF)
- New policies regarding School Improvement Plan submission (BDFA-E-2) and School Council business (BDFA-E-3)
- Proposed updates to bus driver training (EEAEA) and drug/alcohol testing (EEAEA-1)
- New policy for observations of Special Education programs (IHBAA)
NRSD School Committee - Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to discuss the FY22 budget, ESSER funds, and the FY23 budget, along with capital projects. The meeting includes approval of the March 8, 2022 minutes and scheduling of future meetings.
- Approval of meeting minutes from March 8, 2022
- Discussion of FY22 budget
- Discussion of FY22/FY23 ESSER funds
- Discussion of FY23 budget
- Discussion of capital projects
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will vote on the FY23 school calendar, approve second readings of several policy updates, and consider out-of-state field trips for the cheer team and senior class. The committee will also receive budget updates for FY22 and FY23, discuss an Open Meeting Law violation determination, and enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote on FY23 School Calendar
- Approve second reading of policies including DBC, DBD, DI, DIE, DJ, DJE, DKC, and new GBGB on staff security
- Approve out-of-state field trips: NRHS Cheer Team to Hershey Park PA and Class of 2022 Senior Trip to NYC
- Appoint Chelsea Mason as Assistant Treasurer
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining with UFCW and NDEA
NRSD School Committee - NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee met to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the NDEA. The meeting included a motion to enter into Executive Session to protect the district's bargaining position.
- Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss NDEA collective bargaining strategy
NRSD School Committee - Academic/Administrative Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee's Academic/Administrative Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing academic and administrative matters, including updates on testing, staffing, interventions, and the superintendent evaluation. They will also discuss the district's wellness policy. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and scheduling of future meetings.
- Approval of February 15, 2022 meeting minutes
- Updates on MCAS, STAR, and other assessments
- Staffing and open position updates
- Wellness policy discussion
- Next meeting scheduled for April 26, 2022
NRSD School Committee - NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee met to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the NDEA. The meeting included a motion to enter into Executive Session to protect the district's bargaining position.
- Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss NDEA collective bargaining strategy or litigation
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on March 16, 2022, to conduct regular business, including approving minutes, bills, and payroll. They will also discuss budget updates, hear reports on the THRIVE and Pre-K programs, and vote on the appointment of an Assistant Superintendent and surplus items. The meeting will end with an executive session on collective bargaining.
- Vote to appoint Assistant Superintendent as recommended by Dr. Casavant
- Vote to approve first reading of policy updates (DBC, DBD, DI, DIE, DJ, DJE, DKC, GBGB)
- Discussion of FY22, FY23, and ESSER budget updates
- Vote to surplus a Montaque 2 Burner Stove and a Turbo Air Freezer
- Executive session to discuss collective bargaining with UFCW and NDEA
NRSD School Committee - Long Term Planning Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Long Term Planning Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including a strategic plan update and regionalization/other grants update, and to discuss new business on School Committee goals and objectives. The agenda is mostly discussion and information items, with no major votes expected beyond approving minutes and adjourning.
- Approval of February 14, 2022 meeting minutes
- Strategic Plan Update
- Regionalization & Other Grants Update
- School Committee Goals & Objectives discussion
- Next meeting scheduled for April 11, 2022 at 4:00pm
NRSD School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will meet to review proposed updates to district policies, including changes to board governance, fiscal management, support services, and other sections. The meeting will also consider approving the minutes from the February 14, 2022 meeting. Most items are discussions and information, with no major decisions expected.
- Approval of February 14, 2022 meeting minutes
- Proposed updates to Section B policies, including BBBE (Unexpired Term Fulfillment) and new exhibits on School Improvement Plans and School Council Business
- Proposed updates to Section D fiscal policies, including DD (Funding Proposals), DJA (Purchasing Authority), and DK (Regional School District Payment Procedures)
- Proposed new policy GBGB on Staff Personal Security and Safety
- Proposed new policy IHBAA on Observations of Special Education Programs
NRSD School Committee - Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The subcommittee will review ongoing financial matters including the FY22 budget, ESSER funds, and the FY23 budget. Members will also discuss capital projects and approve minutes from the February 3, 2022 meeting.
- Approval of February 3, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY22 Budget
- Discussion of FY22 ESSER Funds
- Discussion of FY23 Budget
- Discussion of Capital Projects
NRSD School Committee - NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee's NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the NDEA (teachers union) in a closed executive session. The meeting will not return to open session afterward, and the only other items are procedural call to order and adjournment.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with NDEA
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
- No public discussion or votes on substantive matters are listed
NRSD School Committee - Regional Agreement Amendment Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District Regional Agreement Amendment Committee will meet virtually to discuss and vote on draft language for the regional agreement, including tentative approval of Sections X, XI, and VI. The committee will also introduce a new member from Templeton and discuss draft language for Templeton and Phillipston. The meeting is part of ongoing work to amend the regional agreement between the towns.
- Tentative vote on Section X as amended
- Tentative vote on Section XI as amended
- Tentative vote on Section VI as amended
- Discussion of Templeton draft language
- Introduction of John Caplis, Templeton Advisory Committee representative
NRSD School Committee Budget Hearing & Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a budget hearing and vote on the FY23 budget of $20,947,994. The committee will also vote on estimated income of $11,909,958 and assessments to Templeton ($7,322,433) and Phillipston ($1,715,603). An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining with the UFCW and NDEA.
- FY23 Budget Certification Vote: $20,947,994
- FY23 Estimated Income Vote: $11,909,958
- FY23 Assessment to Templeton: $7,322,433
- FY23 Assessment to Phillipston: $1,715,603
- Executive Session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW and NDEA
NRSD School Committee Preliminary Budget Hearing & Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is holding a preliminary budget hearing for FY23, including a presentation and public input, and will vote on the district's mask policy. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, reports from a student representative and the NDEA, and an executive session on collective bargaining.
- FY23 budget presentation and public hearing
- Vote on mask policy (EBCFA - Face Coverings)
- Approval of February 9, 2022 meeting minutes
- Acceptance of bills and payroll warrants
- Executive session on collective bargaining with UFCW and/or NDEA
NRSD School Committee - Academic/Administrative Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee's Academic/Administrative Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss ongoing business, including updates on testing and assessments, staffing and open positions, intervention programs, and a check-in on the superintendent's evaluation. The committee will also discuss the DIP/Strategic Plan as new business and may vote on approving minutes from prior meetings. The next meeting is scheduled for March 29, 2022.
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 30, 2021 and January 25, 2022
- Discussion of testing and assessments, including MCAS and STAR updates
- Update on staffing and open positions
- Check-in on superintendent evaluation
- Discussion of DIP/Strategic Plan
NRSD School Committee - Long Term Planning Subcommittee Meeting
The Long Term Planning Subcommittee will review updates regarding the Strategic Plan and regionalization and other grants. The committee will also discuss school committee goals and objectives.
- Approval of January 10, 2022 meeting minutes
- Strategic Plan Update
- Regionalization & Other Grants Update
- School Committee Goals & Objectives discussion
NRSD School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to continue its review of district policies, with proposed updates across sections B, D, E, G, H, I, J, and K. The subcommittee will also approve minutes from the January 10, 2022 meeting. Most items are discussion and information items, with no major decisions expected.
- Approval of January 10, 2022 meeting minutes
- Proposed updates to Section B policies including BBBE (Unexpired Term Fulfillment) and new exhibits on School Improvement Plans
- Proposed updates to Section D fiscal policies including DBC, DBD, DD, DJA, and DK
- Proposed updates to Section E policies on bus driver training and drug/alcohol testing
- Proposed new policies including GBGB (Staff Personal Security and Safety) and IHBAA (Observations of Special Education Programs)
NRSD School Committee - Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District's Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Subcommittee is holding a routine meeting on February 10, 2022, at the NRSD Central Office. The agenda includes call to order, approval of minutes, public input, ongoing business, new business, and scheduling of upcoming meetings. No specific substantive items or decisions are listed beyond standard procedural matters.
- Public input period: 12 minutes total, 3 minutes per person/group
- Approval of meeting minutes
- General business discussion
- Other/new business
- Discussion of upcoming subcommittee meeting dates
NRSD School Committee - NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee met via Zoom to discuss collective bargaining strategy. The agenda included a motion to enter into Executive Session regarding negotiations or litigation with the NDEA.
- Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss NDEA collective bargaining strategy or litigation
NRSD School Committee - Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to discuss the FY22 budget, FY22 ESSER funds, and the FY23 budget. The meeting will also include approval of the January 11, 2022 meeting minutes and scheduling of future meetings.
- Approval of meeting minutes from January 11, 2022
- Discussion of FY22 budget
- Discussion of FY22 ESSER funds
- Discussion of FY23 budget
- Next meeting scheduled for March 8, 2022 at 5:00pm
NRSD School Committee - NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee met via Zoom to discuss collective bargaining strategy. The agenda included a motion to enter into executive session regarding negotiations or litigation with the NDEA.
- Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss NDEA collective bargaining strategy
NRSD School Committee - NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee met via Zoom to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the NDEA. The meeting included a motion to enter into executive session for these discussions.
- Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss NDEA collective bargaining strategy or litigation
NRSD School Committee - Academic/Administrative Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee's Academic/Administrative Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business including testing and assessment updates, staffing updates, and intervention updates. They will also discuss the DIP/Strategic Plan and superintendent goal setting for FY23-FY24. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and setting future meeting dates.
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 30, 2021
- Updates on MCAS, STAR, and other assessments
- Staffing and open position updates
- Discussion of DIP/Strategic Plan
- Superintendent goal setting for FY23-FY24
NRSD School Committee - NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee's NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Narragansett District Education Association (NDEA). The agenda includes a call to order, a motion to enter executive session for strategy discussions, and adjournment. The meeting will not return to open session after the executive session.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with the NDEA
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
- Meeting held at Central Office, 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA
NRSD School Committee - Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Subcommittee Meeting
This is a routine virtual meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Subcommittee. The agenda includes call to order, approval of minutes, public input, general business, other/new business, and scheduling of upcoming meetings. No specific policy decisions or dollar amounts are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.
- Public input limited to 12 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Discussion of general business
- Discussion of other/new business
- Scheduling of upcoming subcommittee meetings
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss and vote on several FY22 budget items, including recertifying the budget at $20,057,186, approving estimated receipts of $11,264,045, and setting assessments for Templeton and Phillipston. The agenda also includes updates on ESSER funds, FY23 budget, and a first reading of fiscal policy changes. Public input is limited to 15 minutes total with 3 minutes per speaker.
- Vote to recertify FY22 budget at $20,057,186
- Vote on FY22 estimated receipts of $11,264,045
- Vote on FY22 assessment to Templeton of $7,143,837
- Vote on FY22 assessment to Phillipston of $1,649,304
- First reading of fiscal policy updates (DA, DB, DBG, DBJ, DEC, DH)
NRSD School Committee - Regional Agreement Amendment Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District's Regional Agreement Amendment Committee will meet virtually to continue revising the district's regional agreement. The committee will discuss draft language for Templeton and Phillipston, review a changes summary, and vote on tentative approval of Sections X, XI, and VI. A new member from Templeton's Advisory Committee will be introduced.
- Vote on tentative approval of Section X as amended
- Vote on tentative approval of Section XI as amended
- Vote on tentative approval of Section VI as amended
- Discussion of Templeton draft language
- Discussion of Phillipston draft language
NRSD School Committee - Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to discuss the FY22 budget, FY22 ESSER funds, and the FY23 budget. They will also vote on approving the minutes from the December 14, 2021 meeting. The agenda is routine and contains no major decisions beyond the minutes approval.
- Approval of December 14, 2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY22 budget
- Discussion of FY22 ESSER funds
- Discussion of FY23 budget
- Next meeting scheduled for February 8, 2022 at 5:00pm
NRSD School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will review and discuss proposed updates to school board policies across multiple sections, including governance, fiscal management, support services, staff safety, negotiations, instruction, students, and community relations. The meeting will also consider approving the minutes from the December 13, 2021 meeting. No votes are scheduled except for the minutes approval and adjournment.
- Approve minutes of December 13, 2021
- Review proposed updates to Section B policies (BBBE, BDFA-E-1, BDFA-E-2, BDFA-E-3)
- Review proposed updates to Section D fiscal policies (DD, DI, DIE, DJ, DJA, DJE, DK, DKC, DBC, DBD)
- Review proposed updates to Section E (EEAEA, EEAEA-1), Section G (GBGB), Section H (HA, HB), Section I (IHBAA), Section J (JH), Section K (KBE, KF, KF-R, KI)
- Next meeting scheduled for February 14, 2022
NRSD School Committee - Long Term Planning Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee's Long Term Planning Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including the strategic plan and a regionalization grant, and to consider new business on school committee goals and objectives. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling of future meetings. No public appearances are scheduled.
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 8, 2021
- Discussion of Strategic Plan
- Discussion of Regionalization Grant
- Discussion of School Committee Goals & Objectives
- Next meeting scheduled for March 14, 2022 at 4:00pm
NRSD School Committee - Facilities SubCommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee's Facilities SubCommittee will meet to discuss ongoing facilities issues, including the condition of sports fields and the track, and building maintenance updates. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling of future meetings. No votes are listed except for routine approvals.
- Discussion of sports fields/track conditions and updates
- Building maintenance updates
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Scheduling of upcoming meetings
NRSD School Committee - NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee's NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the teachers' union (NDEA). The agenda includes a motion to enter executive session for that purpose, with no return to open session afterward. The meeting is otherwise limited to procedural items.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA
- Meeting held via Zoom due to extended COVID-19 remote meeting provisions
- No return to open session after executive session
- Meeting at Central Office, 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet virtually on January 4, 2022, to conduct regular business, including approving minutes and bills, and voting on the High School Program of Studies. The committee will also receive updates on the FY22 budget, ESSER funds, and FY23 budget, and discuss the Regional Agreement Amendment. The meeting will end with an executive session on collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote on High School Program of Studies
- FY22 Budget Update
- ESSER Funds Update
- FY23 Budget Update
- Executive session on collective bargaining with UFCW and/or NDEA