Little Compton School Department public meetings in 2023
26 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will meet to discuss the appointment of a contract negotiation subcommittee position and review finance reports. The committee is scheduled to vote on the 2024 meeting schedule and the Suicide Prevention Policy and Protocol.
- Vote to approve the 2024 Little Compton School Committee Schedule of Meetings
- Second read and vote on the Suicide Prevention Policy and Protocol
- Discussion regarding the appointment of a Contract Negotiation Subcommittee position
- Review of finance reports including revenues, expenditures, and fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
- Approval of consent agenda items including bills, payroll, and enrollment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee's Contract Negotiation Subcommittee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining, likely for a teacher or staff contract. The main action is a vote to enter executive session for negotiations, followed by a return to open session to report any votes and seal the minutes. Public comment is limited to agenda items and future topics.
- Vote to enter executive session under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) for collective bargaining
- Discussion of contract (attachment: Contract 2024.pdf)
- Vote to seal executive session minutes
- Public input on agenda items and future agenda topics
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee is holding a wellness meeting to discuss nutrition/food services, student and family wellness, staff wellness, the RI Healthy Schools Coalition update, and the wellness policy. The meeting is primarily discussion and information, with a vote to approve the September 21, 2023 meeting minutes as the only action item.
- Discussion of Nutrition/Food Services at Wilbur McMahon School
- Update on Student and Family Wellness at Wilbur McMahon School
- Update on Staff Wellness at Wilbur McMahon School
- RI Healthy Schools Coalition Update
- Vote to approve September 21, 2023 meeting minutes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will hold a regular meeting on November 8, 2023, starting with an executive session on personnel, followed by an open session. The committee will vote on several action items, including approving the 2024 meeting schedule, a state bond/pay-as-you-go agreement, crisis response and suicide prevention policies, and writing off negative lunch fund balances. They will also receive reports on academics, state assessments, and finances.
- Vote to approve 2024 School Committee meeting schedule
- Vote to approve Rhode Island Department of Education State Wide Bond/Pay-As-You-Go Memorandum of Agreement
- Vote to approve Crisis Response Policy (second read)
- Vote to approve Suicide Prevention Policy and Protocol (second read)
- Vote to write off negative lunch fund balances as of June 30, 2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Department's Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several school policies, including a gender identity and expression nondiscrimination policy, a field trip policy, a suicide prevention policy and protocol, a crisis response policy, and a library media center policy. The meeting is open to the public, with opportunities for comment via email or in person. The subcommittee will also vote to approve the minutes from its September 20, 2023 meeting.
- Discussion of Gender Identity and Expression Nondiscrimination Policy
- Discussion of Field Trip Policy
- Discussion of Suicide Prevention Policy and Protocol
- Discussion of Crisis Response Policy
- Action on Library Media Center Policy 5002
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will hold a regular meeting on October 11, 2023, starting with an executive session on personnel and security, followed by an open session. The committee will consider routine consent agenda items, hear reports, and vote on several action items, including the superintendent's goals and a $300,000 transfer to the capital reserve fund. The meeting is open to the public in person or via YouTube.
- Vote to transfer $300,000 from the Unrestricted General Operating Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund for Five-Year Capital Plan projects
- First read of Crisis Response Policy and Suicide Prevention Policy and Protocol (no vote needed)
- Vote to approve Superintendent Goals for 2023-2024
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, correspondence, bills and payroll, and enrollment
- Executive session on personnel and security matters
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee is holding a wellness meeting to discuss nutrition and food services, updates on student, family, and staff wellness, and the RI Healthy Schools Coalition update. They will also review the wellness policy and vote to approve the May 18, 2023 meeting minutes. Public input is accepted via email or in person.
- Discussion of nutrition/food services at Wilbur McMahon School
- Update on student and family wellness at Wilbur McMahon School
- Update on staff wellness at Wilbur McMahon School
- RI Healthy Schools Coalition update
- Vote to approve May 18, 2023 meeting minutes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Department's Policy Subcommittee will meet in person at Wilbur McMahon School to discuss three draft policies: gender-neutral language, suicide prevention, and crisis response. The subcommittee will also vote to approve minutes from three prior meetings. Public comment is accepted via email or in person, with a 3-minute limit per speaker.
- Discussion of Gender Neutral Language Policy
- Discussion of Suicide Prevention Policy and Protocol
- Discussion of Crisis Response Policy
- Vote to approve Feb 1, 2023 Policy Subcommittee minutes
- Vote to approve Mar 29 and Jul 25, 2023 minutes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will hold a regular meeting on September 13, 2023, starting with an executive session on personnel, followed by an open session. The committee will vote on the superintendent's goals for 2023-2024 and approve several policies on second read, including wellness, personnel management, staff-student code of conduct, and emergency responsibility. They will also handle routine consent agenda items such as minutes, correspondence, bills, payroll, and enrollment.
- Vote to approve Superintendent Goals for 2023-2024
- Vote on Wellness Policy (Second Read)
- Vote on Personnel Management Systems Policy (Second Read)
- Vote on Code of Conduct Staff/Student Relationship Policy (Second Read)
- Vote on Designation of Responsibility in Case of Emergency Policy (Second Read)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will hold a regular meeting on August 9, 2023, at Wilbur McMahon School. They will vote on several action items, including approving the 2023-2024 student handbook, an AIA contract for art room renovations, and school committee scholarships. The agenda also includes reports from the principal and superintendent on summer programs, a finance report, and first readings of several policies.
- Vote on AIA contract with Stillwater Construction and The JAED Corporation for Wilbur & McMahon School Art Room Renovations
- Vote to approve 2023-2024 WMS Student Handbook Draft
- Vote to approve School Committee Scholarships
- First readings of Wellness, Personnel Management Systems, Code of Conduct, and Emergency Responsibility policies
- Finance report on Fiscal Year 2023 revenues and expenditures
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Department's Policy Subcommittee will meet in person at Wilbur McMahon School to discuss five draft policies: Code of Conduct Staff/Student Relationship, Crisis Response, Wellness, Designation of Responsibility in Case of Emergency, and Personnel Management System. Public comment is accepted via email or in-person during the meeting, with a 3-minute limit per speaker. The meeting is open to the public.
- Discussion of Code of Conduct Staff/Student Relationship Policy
- Discussion of Crisis Response Policy
- Discussion of Wellness Policy
- Discussion of Designation of Responsibility in Case of Emergency Policy
- Discussion of Personnel Management System Policy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will hold a regular meeting on July 19, 2023, starting with an executive session to discuss litigation, followed by an open session. Key actions include voting to withdraw from a lawsuit (PC-2019-10870), approving a scholarship match, updating the school calendar, and handling routine consent agenda items. The meeting is largely procedural, with reports and public input also scheduled.
- Vote to authorize withdrawal from PC-2019-10870, Town of Barrington et al. v. State of Rhode Island
- Motion to match 2023 Doris Simmons Scholarship amount of $150 to total $300
- Motion to approve update to the School Calendar (modified with Apr 2 Primary and June 17 last day for grades 7-12)
- Consent agenda: approve minutes, bills and payroll, enrollment report
- Executive session discussion on litigation PC-2019-10870
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
This meeting was canceled, so no decisions or discussions took place. The agenda included an executive session on litigation, consent agenda items, reports, and action items such as a scholarship match and a school calendar update.
- Vote to authorize withdrawal from litigation PC-2019-10870 (Town of Barrington et al. v. State of Rhode Island)
- Motion to match 2023 Doris Simmons Scholarship by $150 to total $300
- Consider and vote on update to the 2023-2024 school calendar
- Executive session discussion on litigation pursuant to RI Gen. Laws 42-46-5(a)(2)
- Consent agenda: approve June 14, 2023 minutes, bills and payroll, enrollment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Department's Scholarship Subcommittee will meet to review scholarship applications and recommend recipients to the School Committee. The meeting includes an executive session to review student records, followed by an open session to discuss the scholarship process and next steps. Public comment is accepted via email or in person.
- Executive session to review student records and scholarship applications (RIGL 42-46-5(a)(8)(ii))
- Vote to enter executive session and vote to seal minutes
- Discussion of School Committee Scholarship Process and Next Steps
- Public input on agenda items and future agenda topics
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will hold its regular meeting on June 14, 2023, at Wilbur McMahon School. The main action item is a vote on a contract with Newport Renewables for design, installation, and grant application services for a solar photovoltaic system at the school, not to exceed $513,000. The committee will also consider routine consent agenda items, hear reports on summer programming and finance, and receive committee liaison updates.
- Vote on contract with Newport Renewables for solar system at Wilbur McMahon School, not to exceed $513,000
- Approve minutes from May 10 and May 17, 2023 meetings
- Approve bills and payroll
- Accept enrollment report including non-resident students
- Public input on agenda items and future topics
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee is holding a special meeting with an executive session for legal advice on budgetary recommendations and appropriations. In open session, they will discuss the Budget Committee report and the 2023-2024 school year budget, including implications of level funding and the appropriation process. Public input is accepted via email or in person.
- Executive session for legal advice on budgetary recommendation and appropriation issues
- Discussion of Budget Committee report
- Discussion of School Year 2023-2024 budget and level funding implications
- Public input on agenda items and future agenda topics
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss an employee's performance. In open session, the committee will vote on the superintendent's salary for 2023-2024, a $15,000 deposit from Capital Reserve funds for a town solar project, and first readings of anti-hazing and medical marijuana administration policies. The agenda also includes routine consent items, reports, and public input.
- Vote on superintendent salary for 2023-2024
- Vote on $15,000 deposit from Capital Reserve to Newport Renewables for photovoltaic solar project
- First read and vote on Anti-Hazing Policy
- First read and vote on Administration of Medical Marijuana Policy
- Executive session to discuss employee performance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Department's Policy Subcommittee is meeting in person at Wilbur McMahon School to discuss six school policies: hazing, staff/student code of conduct, crisis response, medical marijuana administration, wellness, and emergency responsibility. No votes are scheduled except to adjourn; the meeting is primarily a discussion of these policies. Public comment is accepted by email or in person, with a 3-minute limit per speaker.
- Discussion of Hazing Policy
- Discussion of Code of Conduct Staff/Student Relationship Policy
- Discussion of Crisis Response Policy
- Discussion of Administration of Medical Marijuana Policy
- Discussion of Wellness Policy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee is holding a wellness meeting to discuss nutrition and food services at Wilbur McMahon School, updates on student and family wellness, staff wellness, and the RI Healthy Schools Coalition. Public comment is accepted via email or in person. No action items are listed besides adjournment.
- Discussion of nutrition/food services at Wilbur McMahon School
- Update on student and family wellness at Wilbur McMahon School
- Update on staff wellness at Wilbur McMahon School
- RI Healthy Schools Coalition update
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will hold its regular meeting on March 8, 2023, at Wilbur McMahon School. The agenda includes routine consent items (minutes, bills, enrollment), informational reports from the principal and superintendent, and several action items. Key decisions include approving the 2023-2024 school year calendar, a $500 donation to Portsmouth's Parents Helping Students Organization, and adopting or amending two policies (Civility Policy and Food Services Account Policy). The committee will also discuss installing solar panels on the school roof.
- Vote to approve 2023-2024 school year calendar
- Vote on $500 donation to Portsmouth's Parents Helping Students Organization (PHSO)
- Adopt Civility Policy (second read)
- Amend Food Services Account Policy (second read)
- Discussion of solar panel installation on Wilbur McMahon School roof
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee is holding a special meeting and budget workshop to discuss and vote on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 school budget. The meeting includes a presentation of the budget, public input, and a vote on the budget. Public comment is accepted via email or in person, with restrictions on topics.
- Presentation of 2023-2024 School Budget
- Vote to approve Fiscal Year 2023-2024 School Budget
- Public input on agenda items and future agenda topics
- Meeting held in person at Wilbur McMahon School, 28 Commons, Little Compton, RI
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee is holding a wellness meeting to discuss nutrition and food services, student and family wellness, staff wellness, and the wellness policy at Wilbur McMahon School. The meeting is primarily discussion and information, with no action items other than adjournment. Public comments are accepted via email or in person.
- Discussion of Nutrition/Food Services at Wilbur McMahon School
- Update on Student and Family Wellness at Wilbur McMahon School
- Update on Staff Wellness at Wilbur McMahon School
- RI Healthy Schools Coalition Update
- Wellness Policy discussion (policy document attached)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee is holding a budget workshop to discuss the 2023-2024 school budget. The meeting includes a presentation of the budget, public input on agenda items, and a vote to adjourn. No specific budget figures are listed in the agenda.
- Presentation of 2023-2024 School Budget to School Committee
- Public input on agenda items and topics for future agendas
- Meeting held in person at Wilbur McMahon School, 28 Commons, Little Compton, RI
- Public comment accepted via email or in person, with name and address required
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Department's Policy Subcommittee will meet in person at Wilbur McMahon School to discuss seven school policies: hazing, civility, staff/student code of conduct, crisis response, medical marijuana administration, wellness, and food service. These are discussion items only; no votes are scheduled except to adjourn. Public comment is accepted via email or in person, with a 3-minute limit per speaker.
- Discussion of Hazing Policy
- Discussion of Civility Policy
- Discussion of Code of Conduct Staff/Student Relationship Policy
- Discussion of Crisis Response Policy
- Discussion of Administration of Medical Marijuana Policy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss the dissolution of the Newport County Regional Special Education Program with legal counsel. The open session includes routine consent agenda items, informational reports, and public input. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss dissolution of Newport County Regional Special Education Program
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, bills and payroll, and enrollment report
- Spotlight presentations on fall/winter activities, International Baccalaureate, and FIRST Tech Challenge
- Discussion of 21st Century Technology & Equipment Fund Memorandum of Agreement
- Public input limited to 3 minutes per person on agenda items or future topics
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
This agenda is the annual notice of regular monthly meetings for the Little Compton School Committee in 2023. It lists the dates, time, and location for the regular meetings, and notes that subcommittee and special meetings are scheduled as needed. No substantive decisions or discussions are included.
- Regular meetings on second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at Wilbur McMahon School
- Meeting dates: Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 19, May 10, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 9, Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13
- Agendas posted at Wilbur McMahon School, District Office, and Secretary of State's Open Government website