Narragansett Regional School District public meetings in 2023
56 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on December 14, 2023, to vote on several action items, including approving new staff positions, surplus equipment, and budget transfers. They will also discuss the FY25 budget cycle calendar and receive updates from building principals and the superintendent. The meeting includes a public input period and an executive session on security.
- Vote to approve new positions: Registrar/Data Specialist, MS Reading Specialist, and two Paraprofessionals
- Vote to approve job descriptions and salary ranges for Treasurer/AP ($48,504-$78,108) and Registrar/Data Specialist ($48,000-$64,000)
- Vote to surplus non-working IT equipment (chromebooks, printers, monitor stands)
- Vote to approve budget transfers as presented
- Discussion of FY25 budget cycle calendar with key dates in February and March
Tuesday December 12th, 2023 District Operations
The Narragansett Regional School District operations committee will vote on salaries for the District Business Manager and Assistant Superintendent, and approve job descriptions for a Data/Registrar Specialist and Treasurer/Accountant. They will also discuss insurance updates, district communication, and review field trip and concussion policies.
- Action on District Business Manager and Assistant Superintendent salaries
- Motion to approve Data/Registrar Specialist job description and salary ranges
- Motion to approve Treasurer/Accountant job description and salary ranges
- Discussion on insurance updates
- Discussion on field trip and concussion policies
Finance & Facilities Subcommittee
The Finance & Facilities Subcommittee will meet to discuss the FY24 and FY25 budgets, facilities and fields updates, capital projects, and grants. They will also discuss athletic fees and approve the minutes from the November 1 meeting. The agenda is subject to change, and votes may be taken.
- Approval of November 1, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY24 and FY25 budgets
- Facilities and fields updates
- Capital projects discussion
- Athletic fees discussion
Work Environment Committee
The Work Environment Committee of the Narragansett Regional School District is meeting to enter executive session. The sole substantive item is a closed-door discussion of strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW union. The meeting will not return to open session afterward, and no other public business is listed.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 to discuss strategy with UFCW
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
Cancelled - Labor Management Committee Subcommittee Meeting
This meeting of the Labor Management Committee Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had planned 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
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on November 16, 2023, to handle routine business including approving minutes, bills, and payroll. They will also vote on declaring surplus items and approving out-of-state field trips to the Ecology School and Washington, D.C. The agenda includes budget updates, a superintendent report, and an executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote to surplus items as presented
- Vote on Ecology School and DC Field Trip
- FY23 E&D certified at $587,861
- FY25 budget cycle calendar discussed
- Executive session for collective bargaining with UFCW/NDEA
CANCELLED - Nov 14, 2023 (Tuesday)
This meeting of the District Operations Sub Committee was cancelled. The agenda had included approving minutes from the October 26, 2023 meeting and discussions on transportation, central office, insurance, a school resource officer, communication, and an attendance policy review.
- Approve meeting minutes from 10/26/2023
- Discussion: district transportation update
- Discussion: central office updates
- Discussion: insurance-related information
- Discussion: attendance policy review
Finance & Facilities Subcommittee
The Finance & Facilities Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes and discuss ongoing business including the FY24 and FY25 budgets, facilities and fields updates, capital projects, and grants. They will also discuss athletic fees and schedule the next meeting. The agenda is subject to change and votes may be taken.
- Approval of October 4, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY24 and FY25 budgets
- Facilities and fields updates
- Capital projects discussion
- Athletic fees discussion
District Operations Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District's new District Operations Subcommittee (formed from the former Policy and Administration subcommittees) is holding its first meeting. The agenda lists seven discussion items covering transportation, central office, insurance, school resource officer, communication, and policy reviews, with no decisions or votes scheduled.
- Transportation discussion
- Central Office discussion
- Insurance discussion
- School Resource Officer discussion
- MASC Policy Review and NRSD Policy Review discussions
Work Environment Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District Work Environment Committee is meeting to enter an executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW union. The meeting will not return to open session afterward, and no other substantive items are listed.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining/litigation strategy with UFCW
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on October 19, 2023, to handle routine business and several action items. They will vote on declaring surplus outdated EL curriculum materials, approving a 7th grade out-of-state field trip to the Ecology School, and on resolutions for the MASC Conference. The committee will also discuss budget updates for FY23 and FY24, athletic ticket prices, and receive reports from the superintendent and subcommittees.
- Vote to surplus outdated EL curriculum materials
- Vote on 7th grade Ecology School out-of-state field trip
- Vote on MASC Conference resolutions
- Discussion of FY23 and FY24 budget updates and FY25 budget cycle calendar
- Discussion of athletic ticket prices
Finance & Facilities Subcommittee
The Finance & Facilities Subcommittee of the Narragansett Regional School District is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including the FY24 and FY25 budgets, facilities and fields updates, capital projects, and grant opportunities. The agenda also includes a discussion of athletic fees and approval of prior meeting minutes. No votes are listed except for the minutes approval.
- Approval of April 24, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY24 and FY25 budgets
- Facilities and fields updates
- Capital projects discussion
- Athletic fees discussion
Work Environment Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District Work Environment Committee is meeting on September 26, 2023. The agenda includes a call to order and a single executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW union. The committee will not return to open session after the executive session, and no other substantive items are listed.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
- Meeting will not return to open session
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on September 21, 2023, to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, and to discuss budget updates, enrollment, and curriculum. They will also vote on declaring surplus cafeteria tables and plexiglass dividers, and consider motions on health insurance and athletic ticket prices. The meeting includes an executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote to surplus cafeteria tables (12 with benches, 41 with seats, 7 unusable) and several hundred plexiglass dividers
- Motion on health insurance (recommended action left blank)
- Motion on athletic ticket prices as presented (MWL Ticket Prices.pdf)
- Motion to approve letter supporting Bill H.3567 and S.2388 for rural schools
- Executive session for collective bargaining with UFCW and/or NDEA
Labor Management Committee Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District's Labor Management Committee will meet to consider entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with the NDEA. The meeting is expected to be entirely in closed session and will not return to open session.
- Motion to enter executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on August 17, 2023, to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, and will discuss the FY24 budget. They will vote on declaring surplus cafeteria, science, and IT equipment, approving out-of-state field trips for the Outdoor Adventure class, and possibly endorsing a state bill supporting rural schools. The meeting will also include an executive session on collective bargaining.
- Vote to surplus cafeteria equipment, 350 outdated science textbooks, 21 Chromebooks, and 19 charging carts
- Motion to approve out-of-state field trips for Outdoor Adventure class for FY24
- Discussion of H.3567 and S.2388, a bill for sustainable future of rural schools
- School choice update: 34 students accepted, grades 7 and 8 full
- Executive session to discuss collective bargaining with UFCW and NDEA
Joint Meeting with Templeton BOS
The Narragansett Regional School District is holding a joint meeting with the Templeton Board of Selectmen. The main item is a vote to appoint a Templeton representative to the Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School Committee, as required by the regional agreement. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with call to order and adjournment.
- Appointment of Templeton representative to Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School Committee (vote)
- Joint meeting with Templeton Board of Selectmen
- Meeting held at Town Hall, 160 Patriots Rd., East Templeton, MA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its regular meeting on June 14, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the KIVA at 464 Baldwinville Road. The agenda includes votes on FY24 budget transfers, technology leases, the superintendent's summative evaluation, FY24 rate card, user fees, the 2023-2024 student handbook and bullying plan, surplus items, and an out-of-state field trip. The committee will also discuss budget updates, school choice enrollment, and enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote to authorize line item transfers to close FY23 budget
- Vote to approve technology leases
- Vote to accept Superintendent FY22 & FY23 Summative Evaluation
- Vote to approve FY24 Rate Card and user fees (remain at $150/person, $30 reduced lunch, $600 family cap)
- Vote to approve 2023-2024 Student Handbook and Bullying Prevention Plan
Administrative Subcommittee
The Administrative Subcommittee of the Narragansett Regional School District will meet to approve minutes from April 10, 2023, and discuss ongoing business items including transportation, central office, insurance, school resource officer, and communication. No new business is listed, and the next meeting is not scheduled until the next school year.
- Approval of April 10, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of transportation
- Discussion of insurance
- Discussion of school resource officer
- No new business items
Academic Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District Academic Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing academic business, including updates on testing and assessments, staffing, interventions, and communication strategy. The only action item is approving the May 2, 2023 meeting minutes. No new business is listed, and the subcommittee will not meet again until next school year.
- Approval of May 2, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of MCAS, STAR, and other assessment updates
- Staffing and open position updates
- Intervention program update
- Academic communication strategy update
Long Term Planning
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is holding a long-term planning meeting to discuss the strategic plan update, regionalization and other grants, and a self-evaluation survey for committee goals. The agenda is mostly discussion and information items, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Approval of meeting minutes from March 23, 2023
- Strategic Plan Update
- Regionalization & Other Grants Update
- School Committee Goals & Objectives - Self-Evaluation Survey
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing a Chair, Vice-Chair, and appointing a Secretary and other officers for FY24. The agenda also includes budget updates, approval of minutes and bills, a surplus item vote, and public input. This is primarily a procedural meeting focused on setting up the committee for the next fiscal year.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair, appointment of Secretary (Dr. Christopher Casavant) and Assistant Secretary (Susan Varney)
- Appointment of District Treasurer (Victoria Chartier) and Assistant Treasurer (Chelsea Mason) for FY24
- Vote to surplus a set of high jump mats (12 years old, weathered)
- FY23 and FY24 budget status updates
- Approval of meeting minutes from April 26 and May 3, 2023
Labor Management Committee Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District 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 is otherwise procedural, with only call to order and adjournment items listed.
- Motion to enter Executive Session per MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 to discuss strategy with the NDEA
- Meeting will not return to open session following executive session
Finance Subcommittee- CANCELLED
This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda included items that would have been discussed, such as approval of minutes, FY23 and FY24 budgets, capital projects, and grants, but no decisions were made.
- Meeting cancelled
- Approval of April 24, 2023 minutes (not acted on)
- FY23 Budget discussion (not held)
- FY24 Budget discussion (not held)
- Capital Projects discussion (not held)
Policy Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss a large batch of proposed policy updates, including changes to the concussion policy, nondiscrimination policies, and fiscal management procedures. The agenda includes items for discussion and information, with votes possible on approving prior meeting minutes and adjourning. Most items are listed for discussion, not final action.
- Review of recommended changes to Concussion Policy JJIF-R
- Updates to Nondiscrimination Policy AC and related regulations
- Proposed updates to fiscal policies including budget, grants, and audits
- New policies on school improvement plans and school council business
- Proposed new policy on observations of special education programs
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its regular meeting on May 3, 2023, at 5:30pm in the KIVA at 464 Baldwinville Road. The agenda includes several annual business items requiring votes, such as appointing a Records Access Officer, authorizing borrowing in anticipation of revenue for FY24, and approving contracts for the physician and legal counsel. The committee will also discuss budget updates, school choice openings, and the superintendent's goals, and will enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote to appoint Susan Varney as Records Access Officer for FY24
- Vote to authorize borrowing in anticipation of revenue for FY24
- Vote to sign Physician's Contract Addendum with Cornerstone Family Medicine for FY24
- Vote to continue using Mirrick O'Connell law firm for FY24
- Vote to approve School Choice openings update for 2023-2024
Academic Subcommittee
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, interventions, and academic communication strategy. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from the April 11, 2023 meeting and adjourn. No new business items are listed, and the next meeting is not scheduled until the next school year.
- Approval of April 11, 2023 meeting minutes
- Testing & assessments update (MCAS, STAR)
- Staffing and open position updates
- Intervention update
- Academic communication strategy update
Labor Management Committee Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District 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. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Motion to enter executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with the NDEA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on April 26, 2023, to discuss and vote on several items, including approving School Choice openings for 2023-2024, surplus items, and Superintendent goals. They will also receive updates on the FY23 and FY24 budgets, MCAS testing, and hear from Heywood Healthcare about health services. The meeting includes public input and ends with an executive session on collective bargaining.
- Vote on School Choice openings for 2023-2024
- Vote on surplus items
- Vote on Superintendent goals for 2023-2025
- FY23 and FY24 budget updates
- Executive session on collective bargaining with UFCW and NDEA
Administrative Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District Administrative Subcommittee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss ongoing business items including transportation, central office operations, insurance, the School Resource Officer, and a communication survey. No new business is listed. The meeting is largely procedural and informational, with votes limited to approving minutes and adjourning.
- Approve minutes from February 9, 2023 meeting
- Discussion on transportation
- Discussion on insurance
- Discussion on School Resource Officer
- Discussion on communication survey
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on routine items including meeting minutes, bills and payroll, and surplus equipment. The agenda includes budget updates for FY23 and FY24, a wellness plan update, and a first reading of several policy updates. The meeting will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with the UFCW and/or NDEA.
- FY23 and FY24 budget updates
- First reading of policy updates (AA, ACA, AD, ADC, BA, BB, BBAA)
- Vote to surplus a FreeStyle Freedom Lite Glucometer
- Executive session for collective bargaining/litigation strategy with UFCW and/or NDEA
- Approval of meeting minutes from March 8 and March 15, 2023
Policy Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss updates to numerous school policies, including changes to the concussion policy, nondiscrimination policies, and various administrative and fiscal policies. The agenda includes approving minutes from a previous meeting and continuing the review of policies across multiple sections, with several proposed updates and new policies to be considered.
- Review of recommended changes to Concussion Policy JJIF-R
- Updates to Nondiscrimination Policy AC and related regulations
- Proposed new policies on School Improvement Plan submission (BDFA-E-2) and School Council business (BDFA-E-3)
- Updates to fiscal policies including budget, grants, and purchasing (Sections D and E)
- Proposed new policy on observations of special education programs (IHBAA)
UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District's UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW union. The meeting will enter executive session and will not return to open session, meaning all substantive discussion will be held privately. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, executive session, and adjournment.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with UFCW
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
- Meeting held at Central Office, 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA at 4:30pm
Long Term Planning
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is holding a long-term planning meeting. They will discuss a strategic plan update, regionalization and other grants, and a self-evaluation survey for committee goals. The agenda is mostly procedural and informational, with no major votes or contracts listed.
- Approval of meeting minutes from January 26, 2023
- Strategic Plan Update
- Regionalization & Other Grants Update
- School Committee Goals & Objectives - Self-Evaluation Survey
- Next meeting scheduled for May 25, 2023 at 5:00pm
UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee
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, 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.
- 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
- Motion to adjourn
Finance Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the FY23 and FY24 budgets, capital projects, and grants. They will also vote on approving minutes from previous meetings. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions expected beyond procedural approvals.
- Approval of meeting minutes from February 13 and February 28, 2023
- Discussion of FY23 budget
- Discussion of FY24 budget
- Discussion of capital projects
- Discussion of grants and other funding opportunities
Cancelled - Labor Management Committee Subcommittee Meeting
This meeting of the Labor Management Committee Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had included a call to order, a motion to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the NDEA, and adjournment.
- Meeting cancelled
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA (proposed, not held)
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its regular meeting on March 15, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the KIVA at 464 Baldwinville Road. The agenda includes votes on the FY24 school calendar, surplus items, policy updates, and an administrative subcommittee charter change, as well as discussions on budget updates, curriculum, and enrollment. The meeting will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW and NDEA.
- Vote to approve FY24 school calendar
- Vote to surplus items as presented
- Vote to update administrative subcommittee charter to include School Resource Officer and District Communications
- Vote on policy updates (first reading)
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW and NDEA
NRSD School Committee Meeting & Budget Hearing
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a budget hearing for the FY24 budget, followed by votes to certify the budget, estimated income, and assessments for Templeton and Phillipston. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and bills, and a vote on a partnership program with Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School.
- FY24 Budget Hearing and presentation
- FY24 Budget Certification Vote
- FY24 Estimated Income Vote
- FY24 Assessment Votes for Templeton and Phillipston
- Partnership Program with Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School (MOU approval)
NRSD School Committee Meeting & Preliminary Budget Hearing
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a preliminary budget hearing for fiscal year 2024, with a presentation and public input. The committee will also vote on approving an amended Regional Agreement and dissolving the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee, along with other routine business.
- Preliminary FY24 Budget Hearing at 6:00 PM with presentation and public input
- Vote to approve Regional Agreement Amended Version
- Vote to dissolve Regional Agreement Amendment Committee
- Vote to surplus items as presented
- Executive session to discuss collective bargaining with UFCW and/or NDEA
UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District's UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW union. The meeting will enter executive session and will not return to open session, meaning all substantive discussion will be closed to the public. The agenda contains no other business items.
- Enter executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with UFCW
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
Finance Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from February 13, 2023, and discuss the FY23 and FY24 budgets, capital projects, and grant opportunities. The meeting is primarily informational, with no votes expected on budget items.
- Approval of meeting minutes from February 13, 2023
- Discussion of FY23 budget
- Discussion of FY24 budget
- Discussion of capital projects
- Discussion of grants and other funding opportunities
Policy Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss a large number of proposed policy updates and new policies across many areas, including concussion management, budget, fiscal management, and community relations. The agenda is primarily discussion and information items, with no major votes scheduled except for approving prior meeting minutes and adjourning.
- Review of recommended changes to Concussion Policy JJIF-R
- Proposed new exhibits on School Improvement Plan (BDFA-E-2) and School Council Business (BDFA-E-3)
- Updates to fiscal policies including budget (DB), grants (DD), audits (DIE), and purchasing (DJE)
- Proposed new policy on observations of Special Education Programs (IHBAA)
- Updates to community relations policies including public gifts/donations (KCD) and community use of facilities (KF, KF-R)
Finance Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes, discuss the FY23 budget, and hold FY24 budget discussions with administrators from various departments. They will also review capital projects and grants. The meeting is largely informational and procedural.
- Approval of January 17, 2023 meeting minutes
- FY23 budget discussion
- FY24 budget discussions with administrators (IT, SPED, MS, HS, TES)
- Capital projects discussion
- Grants and other funding opportunities discussion
Administrative Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District Administrative Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from December 5, 2022, 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 informational with no major decisions or contracts listed.
- Approval of meeting minutes from December 5, 2022
- Discussion on transportation
- Discussion on central office
- Discussion on insurance
- Discussion on School Resource Officer and communication survey
Academic Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District Academic Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from January 3, 2023, and discuss ongoing business including testing and assessments (MCAS, STAR), staffing and open positions, intervention updates, and academic communication strategy. No new business is listed. The meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2023, at 5:00 PM at the Central Office.
- Approval of meeting minutes from January 3, 2023
- Discussion of MCAS, STAR, and other assessments
- Update on staffing and open positions
- Intervention program update
- Academic communication strategy update
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on February 1, 2023, to discuss and receive updates on the FY23 and FY24 budgets, including a draft presentation for FY24. The committee will also consider approving minutes, bills and payroll, surplus items, and enter an executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW and/or NDEA. Public input is limited to 12 minutes total, with 3 minutes per speaker.
- FY24 Budget Draft Presentation (2.1.23.pdf) to be discussed
- Vote on surplus items
- Executive session for collective bargaining/litigation strategy with UFCW and/or NDEA
- Approval of January 18, 2023 meeting minutes
- Bills and payroll warrants approval
NRSD School Committee - Finance Workshop
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is holding a finance workshop presented by MASC Field Representative Tracy Novick to discuss school finance. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion, with no specific decisions or proposals listed. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural.
- Finance workshop presented by Tracy Novick from MASC
- Discussion of school finance topics
- Presentation file: Narragansett70on70FY23.pptx (19,843 KB)
- Motion to adjourn
Long Term Planning
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is holding a long-term planning meeting. They will discuss updates on the strategic plan, regionalization and other grants, and set goals and objectives. The meeting is largely informational and planning-focused, with no major votes expected beyond approving prior minutes and adjourning.
- Approval of April 11, 2022 meeting minutes
- Strategic Plan Update
- Regionalization & Other Grants Update
- School Committee Goals & Objectives discussion
- Discussion of upcoming meeting dates
Policy Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will meet to review and discuss updates to numerous district policies, including fiscal management, student absences, and community relations. They will also hear a presentation on the athletic concussion policy and consider approving the minutes from the October 20, 2022 meeting. The meeting is primarily a working session for policy review, with no major decisions expected beyond the minutes approval.
- Discussion of athletic concussion policy with E. Myriah Zwicker, MSN, RN, NCSN
- Review of proposed updates to fiscal policies including budget, grants, and audits
- Proposed new policies on school improvement plan submission and school council conduct
- Proposed update to student absences and excuses policy
- Proposed updates to community use of school facilities and visitors policies
UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee - CXLD
This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District's UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda originally called for an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW union, but no public business was conducted.
- Meeting cancelled
- Originally scheduled executive session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on January 18, 2023, to discuss FY23 and FY24 budget updates, hear a regional grant report, and receive updates on enrollment, school safety, and the Regional Agreement Amendment. The committee will also vote on meeting minutes, bills and payroll, surplus items, and entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW and/or NDEA.
- FY23 and FY24 budget updates
- Regional Grant Report by Mark Abrahams of The Abrahams Group
- Vote on surplus items
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW and/or NDEA
- Approval of January 4, 2023 meeting minutes
Labor Management Committee Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District 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. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Motion to enter Executive Session per MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for NDEA collective bargaining/litigation strategy
NRSD School Committee - Facilities SubCommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Facilities SubCommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing facilities business, including FY23 capital projects and an athletic fields upgrade. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business listed at the time of posting, and includes approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling of future meetings. Votes may be taken on the minutes and adjournment.
- Approval of meeting minutes (action item)
- FY23 Capital Projects — discussion/information
- Athletic Fields Upgrade — discussion/information
- No new business listed at time of posting
- Discussion of upcoming Facilities subcommittee meeting dates
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on January 4, 2023, to consider a bond request for athletic fields upgrades, which would be forwarded to member towns for approval. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, updates on health services, budget, and enrollment, and a vote on surplus items and an out-of-state cheerleading trip. The meeting will end with an executive session on collective bargaining.
- Vote on debt authorization for athletic fields upgrade
- Approve out-of-state field trip for NRHS Cheer team to Nationals (March 17-20, 2023)
- Approve surplus items as presented
- Approve bills and payroll warrants
- Executive session on collective bargaining with UFCW and NDEA
Academic Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District Academic Subcommittee will meet on January 3, 2023, to discuss ongoing business including testing and assessments (MCAS, STAR), staffing updates, and intervention programs. The agenda is largely informational with no new business items, and the only action item is approving the previous meeting's minutes.
- Approval of December 6, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of MCAS, STAR, and other assessments
- Staffing and open position updates
- Intervention program update
- Next meeting scheduled for February 7, 2023