Narragansett Regional School District public meetings in 2025
36 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
NRSD School Committee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will vote on declaring roughly 45 sets of old football uniforms as surplus to sell, with proceeds going toward Guardian Caps for concussion prevention. The committee will also vote on approving a proposed trip to Italy for grades 9-12 in 2027, and on the superintendent's goals for 2025-2027. Discussion items include an MSBA project update with upcoming town votes in Templeton and Phillipston, and a FY26 budget update.
- Vote to declare surplus 45 sets of old MS & HS football uniforms (blue jerseys, white jerseys, pants) to sell, proceeds for Guardian Caps
- Vote to approve proposed trip to Italy for grades 9-12 in 2027
- Vote to approve Superintendent and Asst Superintendent's goals for 2025-2027
- MSBA Project Update: Templeton vote Jan 6, 2026 @ HS Gym; Phillipston vote Jan 15, 2026 @ Phillipston Town Hall
- Executive session per MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #1 to discuss an individual
December 9th, 2025 District Operations
The NRSD District Operations Subcommittee will discuss ongoing business including transportation, central office, and insurance updates. They will also review policies on cell phones, parent/booster organizations, and a new statewide high school graduation framework. A vote may be taken on moving policies to first reading and on a title change for central office staff.
- Discussion of a statewide cell phone policy and its impact on NRSD
- Review of policy KBE on relations with parent/booster organizations
- Discussion of the Healey-Driscoll Administration's new high school graduation framework
- Possible action to move policies to first reading
- Action on a title change for central office staff
NRSD School Committee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will vote on accepting donations including cheerleading uniforms and funds for a school program, declaring surplus books and IT equipment, and approving an 8th grade field trip to Washington DC. The committee will also discuss the MSBA roof project, a FY26 budget update, and a second reading of graduation requirements policy.
- Vote to accept donations: cheer booster club uniforms ($4,492) and warm-up jackets ($1,930), plus $1,000 from Kristine Boudreau for PLTW program and $1,000 for laminating film
- Vote to declare 94 outdated high school books and various non-operating Chromebooks/IT materials as surplus
- Vote on second reading of policy IKF - Graduation Requirements
- Vote to approve 8th grade out-of-state field trip to Washington DC, June 8-11, 2026
- Discussion of MSBA roof project update and FY26 budget update
Finance & Facilities Subcommittee
The Finance & Facilities Subcommittee will meet to discuss ongoing school facility projects, future budgets, and regional service agreements. The meeting will include approval of prior meeting minutes and updates on grants and funding opportunities.
- Approve minutes from September 25 and October 9, 2025 meetings
- Review MSBA roofing project and Templeton special election funding request
- Discuss FY26 and FY27 budget proposals
- Receive update on regional agreement involving Phillipston and Templeton
- Consider regionalization of services with Winchendon
NRSD School Committee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will consider an appropriation for the MSBA roof replacement project at Narragansett Regional High School and Middle School. The committee will also discuss the district's excess and deficiency fund and vote on cost coverage for special elections in Templeton and Phillipston related to the roof project. Public input is scheduled at the start of the meeting.
- Appropriation for MSBA Roof Replacement Project for NRHS and NRMS
- Motion to approve $5,400 for Templeton and $1,100 for Phillipston for special elections and town meeting costs associated with the roof project
- Discussion of Excess and Deficiency fund
- Public input period (12 minutes total, 3 minutes per person/group)
November 4th District Operations Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District’s District Operations Subcommittee will meet at the Central Office in Baldwinville to review and approve minutes from its October 14 meeting. The agenda includes ongoing discussions on transportation, central office updates, insurance, and district communication, as well as policy reviews on cell phone use and parent/booster organizations.
- Approve meeting minutes from 10/14/25
- Discuss Central Office title change for approval
- Review updates on cell phone policy and parent/booster organization guidelines
Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC
The Labor Relations Subcommittee will meet to discuss strategy for collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW union. The meeting will enter executive session and will not return to open session afterward. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- 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 vote on several policies, including a Career Technical Education (CTE) Admissions, Recruitment & Retention Policy and a Graduation Requirements policy. They will also vote on declaring surplus items and adding a new stipend position for an Academic Coordinator to the NDEA contract. The meeting includes updates on the MSBA project, FY26 budget, and curriculum, as well as a public input period and an executive session.
- Vote on Career Technical Education (CTE) Admissions, Recruitment & Retention Policy (second reading)
- Vote on first reading of IKF - Graduation Requirements policy
- Vote to accept surplus items
- Vote to add Academic Coordinator for NRHS Academic Coaching stipend to NDEA contract (2025-2028)
- Discussion on renaming the Thanksgiving Trophy for NRSD
October 14th, 2025 District Operations Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District’s District Operations Subcommittee will meet at the Central Office in Baldwinville to review and approve minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes ongoing updates on transportation, central office operations, insurance, and district communication, as well as policy reviews and new business such as administrative staffing changes and strategic planning. No votes on substantive items are listed as actionable at this meeting.
- Approve meeting minutes from May 13, 2025
- First reading of Career and Technical Education Policy
- Motion to approve title change for Central Office Updates
- Discuss District Strategic Improvement Plan
Finance & Facilities Subcommittee
The Finance & Facilities Subcommittee will discuss a request from Templeton for the District to fund a special election related to the MSBA roofing project. Other ongoing business includes facilities updates (including bulletproof glass at the elementary school), FY26 and FY27 budgets, and grants. The subcommittee will also discuss a regional agreement update involving Phillipston, Templeton, and a response to the Mahar District Agreement Ad Hoc Committee, as well as regionalization of services with Winchendon.
- Templeton request for District to fund special election for MSBA roofing project
- Bullet proof glass at elementary school
- FY26 and FY27 budget discussions
- Regional Agreement Update: Phillipston/Templeton and response to Mahar Ad Hoc Committee
- Regionalization of services with Winchendon
Finance & Facilities Subcommittee
The subcommittee will discuss the MSBA roofing project, occupancy capacity, and FY26 and FY27 budgets. They will also review grants, the regional agreement, and regionalization of services. The meeting will be held via Zoom on September 25, 2025.
- MSBA roofing project update
- Occupancy capacity discussion
- FY26 and FY27 budget discussions
- Grants and other funding opportunities
- Regional agreement update
NRSD School Committee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on September 18, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the KIVA at 464 Baldwinville Road. The agenda includes a discussion of the MSBA project update for the high school roof replacement, an FY26 budget update, and a vote on appointing a new Phillipston representative. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Discussion of MSBA project update for Narragansett Middle/High School roof replacement, with a schematic design report and cost estimate attached.
- Vote to appoint Sylvia Haley as Phillipston representative to the NRSD School Committee until May 2026 town elections.
- Vote to approve out-of-state field trips for the Outdoor Adventure Class to Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
- Vote to accept bills and payroll warrants for September 18, 2025.
- Executive session to discuss the reputation, character, or health of an individual, with no return to open session.
NRSD School Committee Meeting - Special Session
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a special session that includes a closed executive session under state law to discuss personnel issues. The meeting will also include routine procedural items and is expected to adjourn after the closed session.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #1 to discuss personnel discipline or dismissal
NRSD School Committee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on August 14, 2025, at KIVA, Baldwinville, to conduct routine business including approving meeting minutes, bills and payroll, and updates to the Student and Family Handbook. The committee will also discuss the FY26 budget and receive reports from subcommittees and the superintendent.
- Motion to approve June 5, 2025 meeting minutes
- Motion to accept FY26 bills and payroll warrants
- Motion to approve updates to 2025-2026 Student and Family Handbook
- Vote on surplus items including textbooks and a stationary bike
- FY26 Budget Update discussion
NRSD School Committee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet to discuss and vote on several budget-related items for FY26, including technology leases, extracurricular fees, facility use fees, and a $25,000 transfer to the Stabilization Account. The committee will also vote on approving the 2025-2028 District Strategic Improvement Plan and the 2025-2026 Student and Family Handbook. Procedural items such as approval of meeting minutes and bills & payroll will also be addressed.
- Vote to approve technology leases (Apple $346K, Dell $332K)
- Reinstate FY26 extracurricular fees: $150 per sport ($50 for low-income), $600 family cap
- Increase facility use fees beginning July 1, 2025
- Transfer $25,000 from General Fund to Stabilization Account
- Approve 2025-2028 District Strategic Improvement Plan and 2025-2026 Student and Family Handbook
NRSD School Committee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its annual organizational meeting to elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary, and to appoint members to various district and collaborative roles. The committee will also discuss proposed sub-committee assignments and the FY26 meeting calendar. Votes are expected on all appointments and officer elections.
- Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and appointment of Secretary (Dr. Christopher Casavant) and Assistant Secretary (Susan Varney)
- Appointment of FY25 CAPS District Representative, Keystone Educational Collaborative Representative, and MASC Delegate
- Appointment of a School Committee member to sign payroll and accounts payable warrants for FY25
- Appointment of liaisons to the NRSD SEPAC and Student Advisory Council
- Discussion of proposed FY26 School Committee meeting calendar and sub-committee change requests
District Operations Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District’s District Operations Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from March and April 2025, review ongoing business like transportation and insurance updates, and discuss planning a handbook for new school committee members. The meeting may also address policy reviews and administrative staffing updates.
- Approve meeting minutes from 03/11/2025
- Approve meeting minutes from 04/08/2025
- Motion to present NRSD School Committee Handbook to the full School Committee for adoption
- Motion to approve Central Office title change
- Discuss District Strategic Improvement Plan
Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC
The agenda contains only procedural items: a call to order, a single executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW, and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed for open session.
- Executive session per MGL c.30A sec.21(a) for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW; the meeting will not return to open session.
NRSD School Committee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will vote on several annual business items for FY26, including appointing a Records Access Officer, approving a physician's contract with a $6,000 stipend, authorizing borrowing in anticipation of revenue, and appointing legal counsel, an auditing firm, a treasurer, and an assistant treasurer. The committee will also discuss FY25 and FY26 budget updates, approve superintendent goals, and vote on declaring surplus IT items for recycling.
- Vote to appoint Susan Varney as Records Access Officer for FY26
- Vote to sign Physician's Contract Addendum with Cornerstone Family Medicine for FY26, including a $6,000 stipend and $150 per away game
- Vote to authorize borrowing in anticipation of revenue for FY26
- Vote to approve surplus list of IT items (computers, Chromebooks, projectors) for recycling
- Vote to approve Superintendent Goals for the two-year evaluation cycle (July 2025–June 2027)
Finance & Facilities Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance & Facilities Subcommittee will meet to discuss ongoing business including FY25 and FY26 budgets, facilities improvements, and grants. The meeting will also cover regional agreements and service regionalization updates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- FY25 Budget review
- FY26 Budget discussion
- Facilities improvements including computer upgrades and Cat 6 recabling
- Grants and funding opportunities review
- Regional Agreement Update
NRSD School Committee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including approval of the 2025-2026 Program of Studies, updates to the CAPS Collaborative Agreement, and acceptance of donations. The meeting will also include budget updates, field trip approvals, and a first reading of a policy on background checks.
- Vote to approve 2025-2026 Program of Studies
- Motion to approve updated CAPS Collaborative Agreement effective July 1, 2025
- Accept $200 donation from Templeton Lions Club for HS Music Program
- Accept $1,750 donation for NRSD Special Olympics Team
- Motion to suspend migration to Diligent and extend BoardDocs agreement for one year at $5,400
Finance & Facilities Subcommittee
The subcommittee will discuss the FY25 and FY26 budgets, facilities updates, and grants. They will also consider a regional agreement update and a discussion on regionalizing services with the Winchendon School Committee chair. The meeting includes a vote on the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Motion to approve March 13, 2025 meeting minutes
- FY25 Budget discussion
- FY26 Budget discussion
- Regional Agreement Update
- Regionalization of Services discussion with Winchendon SC Chair
District Operations Subcommittee
The subcommittee will discuss ongoing business including transportation, central office, and insurance updates, and review a proposed policy change for background checks. New business items include a BoardDocs replacement fee update, the district strategic improvement plan, superintendent evaluation timeline, assistant superintendent contract, and MVP Academy admissions. The meeting is largely discussion and information items with a few action items on minutes and a title change.
- Approve meeting minutes from March 11, 2025
- Transportation updates
- Proposed update to ADDA Background Checks Policy
- BoardDocs Replacement fee update
- Assistant Superintendent Contract discussion
Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC
The Narragansett Regional School District 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. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, executive session, and adjournment.
- Executive session per 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 & Budget Hearing
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a budget hearing and vote to certify the FY26 budget, including estimated income and assessments for member towns Templeton and Phillipston. The committee will also consider approving a regional agreement amendment, a transition to Diligent software at $7,700 yearly, and a donation of a bass drum mallet. An executive session is planned for collective bargaining strategy.
- FY26 Budget Certification Vote and Estimated Income Vote with dollar amounts to be filled in
- FY26 Assessment Votes for Templeton and Phillipston with dollar amounts to be filled in
- Motion to approve Regional Agreement amendment regarding capital cost apportionment
- Motion to approve transition from BoardDocs to Diligent at $7,700 yearly cost
- Motion to accept donation of a bass drum mallet valued at $75.00
Finance & Facilities Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance & Facilities Subcommittee will meet to discuss ongoing facility updates, the FY25 and FY26 budgets, grants, and a regional agreement update. No votes are scheduled, and the agenda may change.
- Approve January 9, 2025 subcommittee meeting minutes
- Review FY25 budget and facility improvements (e.g., computer replacements, Cat 6 recabling, MDR virus protection)
- Discuss FY26 budget planning
- Explore grants and other funding opportunities
- Receive regional agreement update
District Operations Subcommittee
The District Operations Subcommittee will discuss and potentially act on a proposed new cell phone policy, an update to the background checks policy, and transportation and insurance updates. The committee will also plan a new School Committee handbook and discuss migrating from BoardDocs to Diligent Community by April 30, 2025.
- Proposed new cell phone policy for first reading
- Proposed update to ADDA background checks policy
- Discussion of BoardDocs replacement with Diligent Community (deadline 4/30/2025)
- Transportation updates and Central Office title change approval
- Planning for NRSD School Committee handbook
NRSD School Committee Meeting & Preliminary Budget Hearing
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee meets to discuss FY26 budget proposals, hear public input, and vote on surplus items. The meeting includes procedural items, subcommittee reports, and a budget update.
- Vote on surplus items including 11 sewing machines, 3 fabric irons, and a floor scrubber
- Preliminary FY26 budget presentation and public hearing
- Approval of February 27, 2025 meeting minutes
- Acceptance of bills and payroll warrants
- FY25 budget update
NRSD School Committee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on February 27, 2025, at KIVA, Baldwinville, to approve meeting minutes, bills and payroll, and vote on new and updated technology policies. They will also consider an out-of-state field trip to Providence, RI, and accept a donation of theatrical lighting instruments worth $15,870.
- Vote to approve minutes from January 30 and February 6, 2025
- Vote to accept bills and payroll warrants
- Vote on second reading of technology policies IJND, IJNDB, and IJNDC
- Vote to approve out-of-state field trip to JLC Live Convention in Providence, RI on March 28, 2025
- Vote to accept donation of theatrical lighting instruments worth $15,870 from Cindy Baer
February 11th, 2025 District Operations Subcommittee
The District Operations Subcommittee will discuss and potentially vote on a proposed new cell phone policy and an updated background checks policy. They will also receive updates on transportation, central office operations, and insurance, and begin drafting a School Committee handbook.
- Proposed new cell phone policy for first reading
- Proposed update to ADDA Background Checks Policy
- Transportation updates
- Central office updates including a title change requiring a vote
- Discussion of a new NRSD School Committee handbook
NRSD School Committee - Finance Discussion Meeting (Multi-Board Meeting)
The Narragansett Regional School District (NRSD) School Committee will hold a joint finance discussion meeting with the Templeton and Phillipston Boards of Selectmen and Finance Committees. The agenda includes budget updates for FY25 and budget outlooks for FY26 for the district and both towns. No new business items were listed at the time of posting.
- FY25 budget update for NRSD, Templeton, and Phillipston
- FY26 budget process and timeline for NRSD
- Budget outlook for FY26 for NRSD, Templeton, and Phillipston
- Joint meeting with Templeton and Phillipston Selectmen and Finance Committees
NRSD School Committee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School Committee will vote on transferring $70,000 from the FY25 operating budget to pay for a feasibility study and schematic design for roof replacement projects at the Middle School and High School. The committee will also hold an initial discussion on the FY26 budget and consider approving out-of-state field trips for an ice climbing class. An executive session is planned to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote on $70,000 transfer for MSBA schematic design for roof projects at Narragansett Middle and High School
- Initial discussion of the FY26 budget
- Approval of out-of-state field trips for ice climbing to Keene, NH on Feb 14 and Feb 28, 2025
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW and/or NDEA
- Resignation from School Committee member Shauna White
Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC
The Narragansett Regional School District 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
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
NRSD School Committee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will vote on the MSBA schematic design and consider approving a senior out-of-state field trip, surplus items, and policy changes. The committee will also receive FY25 and FY26 budget updates and discuss a vacancy on the board. The meeting will end with an executive session on collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote on MSBA Schematic Design (item H.3)
- Vote on Senior Out of State Field Trip (item H.2)
- FY25 Budget Update and FY26 Budget Cycle dates (items E.1, E.2)
- Second reading and vote on policies BDE (Subcommittees) and IKF (Graduation Requirements) (items H.4, H.5)
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW and/or NDEA (item O.1)
January 14th, 2025 District Operations Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District's Operations Subcommittee will discuss and potentially vote on proposed updates to graduation requirements (IKF), a new cell phone policy, and an update to the background checks policy (ADDA). They will also receive transportation, central office, and insurance updates, and begin drafting a School Committee handbook.
- Proposed updates to IKF - Graduation Requirements (action/discussion)
- Proposed new Cell Phone Policy (action/discussion)
- Proposed update to ADDA - Background Checks Policy (action/discussion)
- Transportation Updates (discussion)
- Central Office Updates including a title change (action/discussion)
Finance & Facilities Subcommittee
The Finance & Facilities Subcommittee will hear presentations from special education, NHS, TES, NMS, technology, and facilities staff, then discuss ongoing business including facilities updates, the FY25 and FY26 budgets, and grants. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and setting future meeting dates.
- Approve minutes of December 12, 2024
- Special Education presentation by Cory Rogers
- FY25 Budget discussion
- FY26 Budget discussion
- Grants and other funding opportunities