Narragansett Regional School District public meetings in 2021

NRSD School Committee

The committee will review FY22, FY23, and ESSER fund updates alongside several proposed policy revisions. The agenda also includes the appointment of a high school nurse and an update on legislative actions regarding Native American mascots.

• Appointment of Jennifer Nolin as High School Nurse
• Second reading and adoption of multiple district policies
• Update on legislative bills S.2493 and H.581 regarding Native American mascots
• FY22, FY23, and ESSER budget updates
• Approval of bills and payroll warrants

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to discuss the FY22 budget, FY22 ESSER funds, and the FY23 budget. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and scheduling of future meetings. No votes are listed on budget items, only discussion.

• Approval of meeting minutes from November 17, 2021 and October 12, 2021
• Discussion of FY22 budget
• Discussion of FY22 ESSER funds
• Discussion of FY23 budget
• Next meeting scheduled for January 11, 2022 at 5:00pm

NRSD School 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 vote on whether to use the 2004 agreement as the basis for amendments, tentatively approve sections VI–X, and discuss sections XI–XIV. This is part of an ongoing process to update the agreement between the member towns.

• Vote to confirm the 2004 Regional Agreement as the basis for amendments
• Tentative approval vote on sections VI–VII as amended
• Tentative approval vote on sections VIII–X as amended
• Discussion of sections XI–XIV
• Approve minutes of November 9, 2021

NRSD School Committee

The NRSD School Committee Policy Subcommittee is reviewing proposed updates to district policies across multiple sections, including Board Governance, Fiscal Management, and Support Services. Many changes are recommended by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) to align with legal standards and best practices. The meeting includes discussion of new policies for School Improvement Plans and Staff Personal Security, as well as the deletion of a duplicate budget policy.

• Review of Section D Fiscal Management policies, including updates to Budget Adoption Procedures and a new Federal Funds Supplement Not Supplant Policy
• Proposed deletion of Policy DB-1 (Regional School District Annual Budget) as a duplicate of Policy DB
• Review of new MASC-recommended policies for School Improvement Plan submission and School Council business conduct
• Discussion of new Policy GBGB regarding Staff Personal Security and Safety, including health examination requirements
• Review of updates to Bus Driver Examination and Training policies (EEAEA and EEAEA-1)

NRSD School Committee

The NRSD School Committee's Facilities SubCommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing facilities issues, including an HVAC update for the Middle/High School complex, conditions of sports fields and the track, and general building maintenance. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, other business, and scheduling of upcoming meetings. No votes are listed except for routine approval of minutes and adjournment.

• HVAC update for Middle/High School Complex
• Sports fields/track conditions and updates
• Building maintenance updates
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Upcoming meetings scheduling

NRSD School Committee

The NRSD School Committee's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including a new logo/mascot, and new business, including the reappointment of members. The agenda also includes introductions of new committee members and scheduling of future meetings. No appearances are scheduled.

• Discussion of new logo/mascot
• Re-appointment of members
• Introduction of new School Committee members
• Upcoming meetings listed for FY20 (dates from 2019-2020)

NRSD School Committee

The School Committee will review updates regarding the FY22 budget, ESSER funds, and the FY23 budget. NRHS Principal Colby Young will also present information on the Early College Program.

• Approval of November 16, 2021 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Early College Program by NRHS Principal Colby Young
• FY22 Budget and ESSER Funds update
• FY23 Budget discussion
• Executive Session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy with UFCW and/or NDEA

NRSD School Committee

The NRSD School Committee's Academic/Administrative Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes, finalize the FY22 meeting schedule, and receive updates on testing (MCAS, STAR), staffing, and interventions. They will also discuss the District Improvement Plan/Strategic Plan and set superintendent goals for FY22-FY24. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-based, with votes only on minutes and adjournment.

• Approve minutes of September 28, 2021
• Finalize FY22 meeting dates (schedule listed through June 2022)
• Testing & assessments updates (MCAS, STAR)
• Staffing/open position updates
• Superintendent goal setting for FY22-FY24

NRSD School Committee

The scheduled Finance Subcommittee meeting for November 17, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda originally included discussions regarding the FY22 budget, ESSER funds, and the FY23 budget.

• Approval of October 12, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion of FY22 Budget
• Discussion of FY22 ESSER Funds
• Discussion of FY23 Budget

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet to approve minutes, bills, and payroll, and to vote on several action items including an out-of-state field trip for 7th graders, surplus items, a student handbook update, and a first reading of policy changes. The committee will also receive updates on the FY22 and FY23 budgets, ESSER funds, and ongoing business such as the superintendent's goals and the logo issue related to Native American mascot legislation.

• Vote on out-of-state field trip to Ferry Beach, ME for Grade 7
• Vote on surplus items
• Vote on student handbook update regarding Title IX
• First reading of policies including updates to BEDH, KLG, KLJ, new KLK, and deletions of KHC, KLH, KLL
• Discussion of FY22, FY23 budgets and ESSER funds

NRSD School Committee

The Regional Agreement Amendment Committee will meet virtually to discuss and possibly vote on Sections VI–VII of the amended regional agreement, approve prior meeting minutes, and consider options for further amendments. The meeting is open for public viewing via livestream or recording.

• Discussion and possible vote on Sections VI–VII of the amended regional agreement
• Approval of July 26, 2021 meeting minutes
• New member introduction
• Discussion of options for the regional agreement
• Future meeting dates

NRSD School Committee

The NRSD School Committee Policy Subcommittee is meeting to continue its ongoing review of district policies across multiple sections, including governance, fiscal management, support services, and community relations. The committee will discuss proposed updates and new policies recommended by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC), such as changes to bus driver training, school improvement plans, and community use of facilities. They will also vote on approving the minutes from the October 18, 2021 meeting. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and information.

• Proposed updates to bus driver examination/training and drug/alcohol testing policies (EEAEA, EEAEA-1)
• New exhibits on school improvement plan submission and school council business (BDFA-E-2, BDFA-E-3)
• Proposed new policy on staff personal security and safety (GBGB)
• Proposed new policy on observations of special education programs (IHBAA)
• Proposed updates to community use of school facilities and visitors to schools (KF, KF-R, KI)

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District's Long Term Planning Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including the strategic plan and a regionalization grant. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no public appearances scheduled and no new business items listed.

• Approval of September 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Strategic Plan
• Discussion of Regionalization Grant
• Next meeting scheduled for January 10, 2022 at 4:00pm

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on November 2, 2021, to handle routine business including bills and payroll, and to discuss budget updates, the superintendent's report, and ongoing items like the logo and legislative actions. The committee will vote on surplus items, policy second readings, and entering executive session for collective bargaining strategy. Public input is limited to 15 minutes total, with 3 minutes per speaker.

• Vote to accept bills and payroll warrants
• Vote to surplus 1 outdated map of the world from Narragansett Middle School
• Second reading and adoption of multiple policies (e.g., school calendar, school day, curriculum, student records)
• Discussion of FY22, FY23 budget and ESSER funds updates
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining with UFCW and/or NDEA

NRSD School Committee

The scheduled meeting for the NRSD Academic/Administrative Subcommittee was canceled. The original agenda included items such as approving September minutes and discussing FY22 meeting dates.

• Approval of September 28, 2021, meeting minutes
• Finalizing FY22 meeting dates
• Updates on MCAS, STAR, and other assessments
• Staffing and open position updates
• Superintendent goal setting for FY22–FY24

NRSD School Committee

The committee will review FY22, FY23, and ESSER fund updates along with various policy changes. Members may also vote on appointing a vacancy to the School Committee and approving members for the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee.

• Interviews and potential appointment for a School Committee vacancy
• FY22, FY23, and ESSER budget updates
• Appointment of members to the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee (RAAC)
• Second reading and adoption of multiple school policies
• Approval of out-of-state field trip request to Ferry Beach, ME for Grade 7

NRSD School Committee

The NRSD School Committee's Policy Subcommittee will meet to review and discuss a large number of proposed policy updates, additions, and deletions across all sections of the district's policy manual. The agenda includes a second reading of policies previously approved at the May 11, 2021 meeting, as well as ongoing reviews of policies in sections A through K. No votes are listed on the agenda except for approval of the prior meeting's minutes and adjournment.

• Second reading of policies including school calendar with snow days, student entry times, and curriculum updates
• Proposed deletion of Physical Education policy (IHAE) per MASC recommendation
• New policies proposed for school improvement plan exhibits (BDFA-E-2, BDFA-E-3) and staff security (GBGB)
• Proposed updates to student policies on hazing, alcohol/drug use, and student records
• Proposed deletions of policies on promotional material (KHC) and fire/emergency relations (KLH)

NRSD School Committee

The NRSD Finance Subcommittee will discuss the FY22 budget, the FY23 budget, and ESSER funds. The committee will also review the meeting minutes from September 21, 2021.

• Review of FY22 Budget
• Discussion regarding FY22 ESSER Funds
• Review of FY23 Budget
• Approval of September 21, 2021 meeting minutes

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its regular meeting on October 6, 2021, at 5:30 PM in the KIVA at 464 Baldwinville Road. The agenda includes updates on the FY22 budget, ESSER funds, and FY23 budget planning, as well as discussions on the superintendent's goals, the school logo (including pending state legislation on Native American mascots), and school choice recommendations. The committee will also consider votes on surplus items, a donation from Staples, contract negotiations with unions, student handbook updates, and policy adoptions.

• FY22 Budget Update, ESSER Funds Update, FY23 Budget Planning Cycle Update
• Update on Logo including current legislative actions (S.2493, H.581)
• Contract Negotiations with NDEA and UFCW (votes as necessary)
• Donation from Staples to NRHS (vote)
• Second Reading and Adoption of Policies (vote)

NRSD School Committee

The Academic/Administrative Subcommittee will discuss updates regarding school openings, Star Assessments, and MCAS. The committee will also review May 3, 2021, meeting minutes and set a schedule for upcoming meetings.

• Approval of May 3, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion of school opening updates
• Star Assessment update
• MCAS update
• Setting the meeting schedule for upcoming meetings

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the FY22 budget update, ESSER funds, and FY23 budget planning. They will also approve minutes from April 13, 2021, and set the meeting schedule for the year. No votes are expected on the budget items, which are listed as discussion and information.

• Approval of April 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• FY22 Budget Update (discussion)
• FY22 ESSER Funds (discussion)
• FY23 Budget Planning (discussion)
• Set schedule for upcoming meetings

NRSD School Committee

The NRSD School Committee Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on a large number of school district policy updates, including changes to the school calendar, student admissions, and community relations. The agenda includes a second reading of policies previously approved at first reading, as well as continued review of policies across multiple sections. The meeting is primarily a working session for policy review, with votes possible on the listed items.

• Second reading of policies including IC/ICA (school calendar with snow days), ID (school day), and IHAE (deletion of physical education policy)
• Proposed new policies: BDFA-E-2 (School Improvement Plan submission), BDFA-E-3 (School Council business), GBGB (Staff Personal Security and Safety), IHBAA (Observations of Special Education Programs), KLK (Relations with Local Government Authorities)
• Proposed deletions: IHAE (Physical Education), KHC (Distribution/Posting of Promotional Material), KLH (Relations with Fire and Emergency Preparedness Authorities), KLL (Relations with State Government Authorities)
• Updates to policies on student absences (JH), community use of school facilities (KF), and relations with law enforcement (KLG)
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 26, 2021

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District's Long Term Planning Subcommittee is meeting to discuss its strategic plan, set agenda items for fiscal year 2022, and schedule upcoming meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from March 22, 2021
• Discussion of Strategic Plan
• Discussion of agenda items for FY22
• Set meeting schedule for FY22

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its regular meeting on September 15, 2021, at 5:30pm in the KIVA at 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, plus discussions on the FY22 budget, ESSER funds, the Superintendent's end-of-year assessment, and a possible vote on surplus items. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW and/or NDEA, and will not return to open session afterward.

• FY22 Budget Update and ESSER Funds Update (discussion)
• Executive session for collective bargaining/litigation strategy with UFCW and/or NDEA (vote to enter, no return to open session)
• Surplus items vote
• School Committee vacancy update with letters of interest due October 15, 2021
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 18 and September 1, 2021

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including the mask policy, an update to the bullying prevention policy, and the disposal of surplus materials. The agenda also includes budget updates, a report on COVID-19 testing and tracing, and a vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Vote on mask policy (2021-0825mask-requirement.pdf)
• Vote to approve updates to JICFB - Bullying Prevention Policy
• Vote to dispose of surplus items from Student Services and Templeton Elementary School
• FY22 Budget Update and ESSER Funds Update
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining with UFCW and/or NDEA

NRSD School Committee

The School Committee will review the FY22 budget, ESSER funds, and school reopening plans. The agenda includes votes on approving 2021-2022 student handbooks, appointing committee members, and declaring various items as surplus.

• Vote to approve 2021-2022 student handbooks
• Vote on surplus items including a Yamaha P22 piano and $2,932.00 PA Mixer
• Appointment of Regional Agreement Amendment Committee members
• Discussion of mask policy for school opening
• Review of FY22 budget and ESSER funds updates

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District's Regional Agreement Amendment Committee is meeting virtually to continue revising the district's regional agreement. The committee will vote on sections VI–VII and VIII–X, discuss sections XI–XIV, confirm tentative approval votes, and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Votes on amended Regional Agreement Sections VI–VII and VIII–X
• Discussion of Sections XI–XIV of the amended agreement
• Confirmation of tentative approval votes
• Approval of June 7 and June 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• Scheduling future meeting dates, including August 23, 2021

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, budget updates, and several action items. The committee will vote on appointing members to the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee and on declaring surplus items, including textbooks and a greenhouse. They will also discuss the FY22 budget, ESSER funds, and the superintendent's assessment and goals.

• Vote to appoint members to the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee (RAAC)
• Vote to surplus 120 copies of 'Human Heritage' and 130 copies of 'The American Nation' textbooks, plus a greenhouse (28.5' x 44' x 16') and 12 garden tables
• Discussion of FY22 Budget Update and ESSER Funds Update
• Discussion of Superintendent End of Year Assessment and Goal Setting for FY22-FY24
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation with UFCW and/or NDEA

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District's Regional Agreement Amendment Committee will meet virtually to discuss and vote on amendments to the regional agreement, specifically sections V-VII, and discuss sections VIII-XIII. They will also approve minutes from the June 7 meeting and discuss remote participation and voting. The meeting is part of an ongoing process to amend the regional agreement.

• Discussion & vote on Sections V-VII of the regional agreement
• Discussion of Sections VIII-XIII
• Discussion of remote participation and voting
• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2021 meeting
• Future meeting dates: July 26 and August 23, 2021

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and to take votes on several fiscal matters: technology leases, FY21 budget transfers, the FY22 rate card, surplus items, and school choice. The committee will also discuss the FY22 budget, ESSER funds, and the superintendent's goals, and will enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the UFCW and NDEA before returning to open session to vote on the UFCW contract.

• Vote to approve technology leases
• Vote to authorize FY21 budget transfers to close the fiscal year
• Vote to approve FY22 Rate Card
• Vote to approve UFCW Contract after executive session
• Discussion of FY22 Budget Update and ESSER Funds Update

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District's Regional Agreement Amendment Committee will meet virtually to discuss and vote on amendments to the regional agreement, including sections on quorum, Section I(B)(6), Section IV(B), and Sections V-VII. They will also approve minutes from the April 29 meeting and discuss new business in Sections VIII-XIII.

• Discussion and vote on Section I(B)(6) and Section IV(B)
• Discussion and vote on Sections V-VII
• Discussion of Sections VIII-XIII
• Approval of April 29, 2021 meeting minutes
• Add future meeting date: June 22

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its annual reorganization meeting, electing a Chair, Vice-Chair, and appointing a Secretary and other roles. The committee will also review FY21 and FY22 budget status updates, including the use of ESSER funds, and discuss COVID-19-related topics such as return to school and summer learning. The meeting is virtual via Zoom due to the Governor's emergency order.

• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and appointment of Secretary (Dr. Casavant) and Assistant Secretary (Susan Varney)
• FY22 School Committee meeting calendar proposed, including budget hearings in February and March 2022
• FY21 and FY22 budget status updates, including use of ESSER funds
• COVID-19 updates on return to school, sports, instruction, facilities, transportation, summer learning, and MCAS
• Vote to surplus unusable books (e.g., Julius Caesar, Macbeth, To Kill A Mockingbird)

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District's Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Subcommittee is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes call to order, approval of minutes, public input, ongoing business, new business, and scheduling of future meetings. No specific substantive items are listed, so the meeting appears to be primarily procedural.

• Public input limited to 12 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of communications and general business
• Review of upcoming meeting schedule for FY21

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet virtually on May 11, 2021, to vote on the 2021-2022 Program of Studies and approve first readings of multiple policy updates. They will also discuss ESSER III federal funding for COVID-19 response and appoint a member to sign payroll and accounts payable warrants. The meeting includes an executive session on collective bargaining strategy.

• Vote to approve 2021-2022 Program of Studies
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan ESSER III funding
• First reading of 23 policy updates, including curriculum, student admissions, and hazing
• Appointment of committee member to sign payroll and accounts payable warrants
• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA & UFCW

NRSD School Committee

This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had included approval of April 13, 2021 minutes, FY21 budget updates and line-item transfers, FY22 budget, and ESSER II/American Rescue Plan grant spending. The next meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled
• FY21 budget update and line-item transfers
• FY22 budget discussion
• ESSER II and American Rescue Plan grants/spending
• Next meeting June 8, 2021

NRSD School Committee

The School Committee will review several administrative appointments for the 2022 fiscal year, including roles for District Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. The committee will also discuss COVID-19 updates regarding school returns, sports, and instruction.

• Appointment of Victoria Chartier as District Treasurer for FY22
• Appointment of Kaylin Carpenter as Assistant Treasurer for FY22
• Appointment of Susan Varney as Records Access Officer for FY22
• Authorization to borrow funds in anticipation of revenue for FY22
• Approval of surplus items including various unusable books

NRSD School Committee

The NRSD School Committee's Facilities SubCommittee is meeting to handle routine business. The agenda includes approving meeting minutes, discussing the interview committee for the Director of Building & Grounds position, and setting the next meeting date. The meeting is scheduled for May 3, 2021, at 5:00pm.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of Interview Committee for Director of Building & Grounds
• Other business
• Scheduling of upcoming meetings
• Adjournment

NRSD School Committee

The NRSD School Committee's Academic/Administrative Subcommittee will meet to discuss updates on the 2021-2022 Program of Studies and the full return to school, as well as a Star Assessment update. They will also consider approving the minutes from the March 9, 2021 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 3, 2021 at 9:00am at the NRSD Central Office.

• Approval of meeting minutes from March 9, 2021
• Update on Program of Studies 2021-2022
• Full Return to School Update
• Star Assessment Update
• Next meeting scheduled for June 7, 2021

NRSD School Committee

The NRSD School Committee's Regional Agreement Amendment Committee will meet virtually to discuss and possibly vote on amendments to the Regional Agreement, specifically Sections I, IV, and V-VII. They will also consider approving the minutes from the March 23, 2021 meeting. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and livestream.

• Discussion and possible vote on Sections I and IV of the Regional Agreement
• Discussion of Sections V-VII of the Regional Agreement
• Approval of March 23, 2021 meeting minutes
• Future meeting dates: May 25 and June 22

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will meet to continue its ongoing review of school policies across multiple sections, including updates on COVID-19, bus driver training and testing, and community relations. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 22 meeting and discuss proposed new policies on school councils and special education observations. No votes are listed except for the minutes and adjournment.

• COVID-19 school policy updates
• Proposed updates to bus driver examination and drug/alcohol testing policies
• Proposed new policy on observations of special education programs
• Proposed updates to community use of school facilities and relations with law enforcement
• Deletion of policies on promotional material distribution and fire/state government relations

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District's Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including communications and general business, and to hear public input. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy items listed. The next meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2021.

• Public input limited to 12 minutes total, 3 minutes per person
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Discussion of communications and general business
• Next meeting scheduled for May 18, 2021 at 5:00pm

NRSD School Committee

The scheduled meeting of the NRSD School Committee - Regional Agreement Amendment Committee for April 19, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda originally included discussions regarding various sections of the Regional Agreement.

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet virtually on April 14, 2021, to discuss and vote on several items, including the FY22 school year calendar, athletic fee waivers for Fall 2 and Spring, surplus equipment, and FY22 school choice. They will also receive updates on COVID-19 return-to-full-time plans, the FY22 budget, and the district music program. The meeting includes public input and an executive session on collective bargaining with the UFCW.

• Vote on FY22 School Year Calendar (two versions: After L Day and Before L Day)
• Vote on Fall 2 and Spring Athletic Fee Waivers
• Vote to surplus items including monitors, TVs, a pellet stove, and a truck toolbox
• FY22 Budget Status Update and District Music Program Update
• COVID-19 updates on return to full-time for elementary and MS/HS

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to discuss the FY21 budget update, line item transfers, the FY22 budget, and spending plans for ESSER II and American Rescue Plan grants. They will also vote on approving the March 9, 2021 meeting minutes and adjourn. The meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2021 at 5:00pm at the Central Office.

• Approval of March 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• FY21 budget update and line item transfers
• FY22 budget discussion
• ESSER II and American Rescue Plan grants/spending
• Next meeting scheduled for May 11, 2021

NRSD School Committee

The NRSD Academic/Administrative Subcommittee will meet remotely to discuss several items, including the FY22 budget for a high school music position, MIAA eligibility and student participation, and updates on elementary and middle/high school return-to-school plans. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its March 9, 2021 meeting. No votes are listed on the agenda except for the minutes approval and adjournment.

• FY22 Budget - HS Music Position
• MIAA Eligibility/Student Participation - HS Principal Colby Young
• Elementary Return to School Update
• MS/HS Return to School Update
• Approval of meeting minutes of March 9, 2021

NRSD School Committee

The NRSD School Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW. This discussion is scheduled to take place in an executive session, and the meeting will not return to open session afterward.

• Executive Session: Discussion of strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW

NRSD School Committee

The Regional Agreement Amendment Committee (RAAC) is meeting to discuss specific sections of the regional agreement and the appointment of committee members. The agenda includes reviewing previous meeting minutes and discussing Section V of the agreement.

• Approval of February 23, 2021 minutes
• Discussion regarding swearing in or appointing RAAC members
• Discussion of Section I (B) (6)
• Discussion of Section IV (B)
• Discussion of Section V of the Regional Agreement

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss numerous proposed updates, new policies, and deletions across multiple policy sections, including governance, fiscal management, instruction, and student relations. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on policy review rather than major new decisions. Votes may be taken on approving minutes and adjourning.

• Review of proposed updates to policies in Sections A through K, including new policies on staff personal security and safety (GBGB) and observations of special education programs (IHBAA)
• Proposed deletion of policies on physical education (IHAE), distribution/posting of promotional material (KHC), and relations with fire/emergency authorities (KLH) and state government (KLL)
• Updates to bus driver examination/training (EEAEA) and drug/alcohol testing (EEAEA-1) policies
• Updates to student policies including hazing (JICFA), alcohol/tobacco/drug use (JICH), and student records (JRA)
• Next meeting scheduled for April 26, 2021

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District's Long Term Planning Subcommittee will meet to discuss updates on the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee and explore shared services opportunities. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes and setting future agenda items.

• Approval of January 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Regional Agreement Amendment Committee update
• Shared services opportunities discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for April 26, 2021

NRSD School Committee

This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee was cancelled and rescheduled to March 22, 2021. The agenda, which would have been discussed at the rescheduled meeting, includes approval of minutes, a review of numerous school policies, and updates on COVID-19 and defibrillator guidelines.

• Approval of January 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of policies across sections A-K, including proposed updates to bus driver training, student records, and community relations
• Proposed new policies: Staff Personal Security and Safety (GBGB), Observations of Special Education Programs (IHBAA), Relations With Local Government Authorities (KLK)
• Proposed deletions: Physical Education (IHAE), Distribution/Posting of Promotional Material (KHC), Relations with Fire and Emergency Preparedness Authorities (KLH), Relations With State Government Authorities (KLL)
• Discussion of COVID-19 school policy updates and Automated External Defibrillator guidelines

NRSD School Committee

This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District's Long Term Planning Subcommittee was cancelled and rescheduled to March 22, 2021. The agenda included approval of minutes, updates on the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee, shared services opportunities, and scheduling future meetings.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled to 3/22
• Approval of minutes from January 19, 2021
• Regional Agreement Amendment Committee update
• Shared services opportunities discussion
• Next regular meeting scheduled for April 26, 2021

NRSD School Committee

The NRSD School Committee Academic/Administrative Subcommittee met to discuss ongoing academic business. The agenda included an update on instruction and COVID-related items, a review of the Program of Studies for 2021-2022, and the designation of AP courses for the 2020-2021 school year. No new business was listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Program of Studies 2021-2022
• Discussion of AP Course Designation for 2020-2021
• Update on Instruction & COVID Related Items

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to discuss the FY21 budget, including state/economic updates and COVID-19 impacts, and the FY22 budget. They will also consider approving the minutes from the January 18, 2021 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for March 9, 2021 at 5:00pm at the Central Office.

• Approval of meeting minutes of January 18, 2021
• Discussion of FY21 budget - state/economic update and COVID-19 impacts
• Discussion of FY21 budget update
• Discussion of FY22 budget
• Next meeting scheduled for April 13, 2021 at 5:00pm

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is meeting virtually on March 8, 2021. The agenda is limited to procedural items and one executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW. The committee will not return to open session after the executive session, and no other substantive business is listed.

• Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 to discuss UFCW collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Meeting held via Zoom; not live-streamed, but a recording will be posted on the District Website
• Meeting recorded by Templeton Community TV (TCTV)

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a budget hearing for the FY22 budget, including a presentation and public input, followed by votes to certify the budget, estimated income, and assessments to Templeton and Phillipston. The meeting is virtual and livestreamed.

• FY22 Budget Hearing with presentation and public input
• FY22 Budget Certification Vote (amount to be determined)
• FY22 Estimated Income Vote (amount to be determined)
• FY22 Assessment Vote for Templeton (amount to be determined)
• FY22 Assessment Vote for Phillipston (amount to be determined)

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is meeting virtually on March 1, 2021. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, pledge, livestream notice) and a single action item: a motion to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW, with no return to open session. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded.

• Executive session per MGL c.30A sec.21(a) reason #3 to discuss strategy with UFCW collective bargaining or litigation
• Motion to enter executive session and not return to open session
• Virtual meeting via Zoom, livestreamed by Templeton Community TV

NRSD School Committee

This meeting of the NRSD School Committee's Academic/Administrative Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had included items on instruction and COVID, the 2021-2022 Program of Studies, and AP course designations, but no decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled
• Update on Instruction & COVID Related Items (discussion)
• Program of Studies 2021-2022 (discussion)
• AP Course Designation for 2020-2021 (discussion)

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is meeting virtually to review the FY22 budget presentation and hear public input on it. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and scheduling of future meetings. This is primarily a budget-focused session with discussion and information items.

• FY22 Budget Presentation
• Public Input on FY22 Budget
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 20 and February 1, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for March 3, 2021

NRSD School Committee

The Regional Agreement Amendment Committee is meeting to discuss specific sections of the Regional Agreement. The committee will review Sections I and II and begin discussions on Section III.

• Approval of January 26, 2021 minutes
• Discussion and potential vote on Sections I and II of the Regional Agreement
• Commencement of discussion regarding Section III of the Regional Agreement

NRSD School Committee

This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District Long Term Planning Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda included items on the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee update, shared services opportunities, and future meeting dates, but no decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled
• Regional Agreement Amendment Committee update (discussion)
• Shared Services Opportunities (discussion)
• Next meeting scheduled for March 15, 2021

NRSD School Committee

This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had listed routine items including approval of minutes, discussion of AED guidelines, COVID-19 policy updates, and a lengthy review of school policies across multiple sections, with proposed updates and deletions. No decisions were made because the meeting did not occur.

• Meeting cancelled; next scheduled for March 15, 2021
• Proposed policy updates: AED guidelines, COVID-19 school policies
• Review of policies Sections A through K, including proposed new policies (e.g., IHBAA, KLK)
• Proposed deletions: IHAE (Physical Education), KHC (Promotional Material), KLH (Fire/Emergency), KLL (State Government Relations)
• Proposed updates to bus driver testing, student records, and hazing policy

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet virtually to discuss the FY21 budget status and FY22 budget, with votes possible. They will also receive updates on COVID-19, including a vote on the Hybrid Model B Transition, and discuss the FY22 school year calendar. The meeting includes public input, reports from the superintendent and subcommittees, and an executive session for collective bargaining strategy with the NDEA and UFCW.

• FY21 Budget Status Update and FY22 Budget discussion (votes if necessary)
• COVID-19 Updates including Hybrid Model B Transition (vote)
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 20 and February 1, 2021
• Bills & Payroll warrant approval
• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA and UFCW

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District's Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Subcommittee is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, communications, general business, and new business, with votes possible. The next meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2021.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Communications discussion
• General business discussion
• Other/new business
• Next meeting: March 16, 2021 at 5:00pm

NRSD School Committee

The NRSD School Committee's Academic/Administrative Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including updates on instruction and COVID-related items, and the Program of Studies for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022. New business includes a discussion on AP course designation for 2020-2021. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from the January 11, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of meeting minutes from January 11, 2021
• Update on Instruction & COVID Related Items
• Program of Studies for 2020-2021 & 2021-2022
• AP Course Designation for 2020-2021
• Next meeting scheduled for March 1, 2021 at 9:00am

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District's Regional Agreement Amendment Committee (RAAC) is meeting virtually to continue its work on amending the Regional Agreement. The committee will discuss and vote on ground rules, common terms, and the order of the Regional Agreement, and begin discussing the first sections of the agreement. They will also approve minutes from the December 7, 2020 meeting and set future meeting dates.

• Discussion and vote on ground rules
• Discussion and vote on use of common terms
• Discussion and vote on order of Regional Agreement
• Begin discussion of first sections of the Regional Agreement
• Approve minutes from December 7, 2020 meeting

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet virtually on January 20, 2021, to conduct regular business. The agenda includes votes on meeting minutes, bills and payroll, surplus items, a donation of 84 computer monitors from Heywood Hospital, and a Memorandum of Understanding with the NDEA for full remote learning. The committee will also discuss budget updates, COVID-19-related topics, and other reports.

• Vote on MOU with NDEA for full remote learning
• Vote to approve donation of 84 computer monitors from Heywood Hospital
• Vote on surplus items
• FY21 and FY22 budget updates
• COVID-19 updates including HVAC, sports, testing, MCAS

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss a large number of proposed policy updates, additions, and deletions across many policy sections. The agenda includes a vote to approve the minutes from the November 16, 2020 meeting, and discussions on topics such as automated external defibrillator guidelines and COVID-19 school policy updates. The bulk of the meeting is dedicated to continuing the review of policies in sections A through K, with many changes recommended by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC).

• Vote to approve meeting minutes of November 16, 2020
• Discussion of Automated External Defibrillator Guidelines from Nurse Leader
• COVID-19 School Policy Updates discussion
• Proposed updates to policies on bus driver examination/training and drug/alcohol testing
• Proposed new policy on Staff Personal Security and Safety (GBGB)

NRSD School Committee

The Long Term Planning Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from November 16, 2020, and discuss updates on the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee and shared services opportunities. The meeting is largely informational, with no new business listed. The next meeting is scheduled for February 22, 2021.

• Approval of November 16, 2020 meeting minutes
• Regional Agreement Amendment Committee update
• Shared services opportunities discussion
• Next meeting: February 22, 2021 at 4:00pm

NRSD School Committee

The NRSD School Committee's Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Subcommittee is meeting for routine business, including approval of minutes, communications, and general business. The agenda lists no specific substantive items, only standard procedural categories, and the next meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2021.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Communications
• General business
• Other/new business
• Next meeting: February 16, 2021 at 5:00pm

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from December 8, 2020, and discuss the FY21 budget, including state/economic updates and COVID-19 impacts, as well as the FY22 budget. The meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2021, at 5:00pm at the Central Office. No votes are listed except for the minutes approval and adjournment.

• Approval of December 8, 2020 meeting minutes
• FY21 budget discussion: state/economic update and COVID-19 impacts
• FY21 budget update
• FY22 budget discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for February 9, 2021 at 5:00pm

NRSD School Committee

This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had included approval of minutes, FY21 and FY22 budget discussions, and scheduling of future meetings, but none of these items will be discussed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of December 8, 2020 minutes (cancelled)
• FY21 budget update and COVID-19 impacts (cancelled)
• FY22 budget discussion (cancelled)
• Next meeting scheduled for February 9, 2021

NRSD School Committee

The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet virtually to discuss the FY22 budget and may vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with the NDEA union. The meeting includes procedural items, committee comments, and a possible executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

• FY22 Budget Discussions
• Possible vote on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NDEA
• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA and/or UFCW
• Next meeting scheduled for January 20, 2021 via Zoom

NRSD School Committee

The NRSD School Committee's Academic/Administrative Subcommittee will meet virtually to approve minutes from prior meetings, receive an update on instruction and COVID-related items, and discuss high school graduation requirements. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from November 9, 2020 and December 7, 2020
• Update on Instruction & COVID Related Items (discussion only)
• High School Graduation Requirements - updates if necessary (discussion only)
• Next meeting scheduled for February 1, 2021 at 9:00am