Narragansett Regional School District public meetings in 2022
76 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
NRSD School Committee
This meeting of the NRSD School Committee Policy Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had been posted for a meeting that would have included discussion of numerous proposed policy updates and new policies, mostly recommended by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC), covering areas such as fiscal management, support services, staff safety, negotiations, instruction, students, and community relations. No votes were taken because the meeting did not occur.
- Discussion of athletic concussion policy with E. Myriah Zwicker
- Proposed new policies on School Improvement Plan submission (BDFA-E-2) and school council conduct (BDFA-E-3)
- Proposed updates to fiscal policies DD (Funding Proposals), DJA (Purchasing Authority), and DK (Regional Payment Procedures)
- Proposed updates to bus driver training and drug/alcohol testing policies (EEAEA, EEAEA-1)
- Proposed new policy on staff personal security and safety (GBGB)
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's Labor Management Subcommittee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the NDEA. The agenda includes a motion to enter executive session for this purpose, with no return to open session afterward, followed by adjournment.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
- Motion to adjourn
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on December 14, 2022, to handle routine business including approving minutes, accepting bills and payroll, and hearing reports. They will vote on declaring surplus items, approving an out-of-state field trip to Washington DC, and accepting a $1,000 donation from the Chevy Back to School Program. The meeting also includes budget updates, a regional grant report, and an executive session on collective bargaining.
- Vote to surplus items in disrepair for disposal
- Vote on out-of-state field trip to Washington DC
- Accept $1,000 donation to Templeton Elementary School from Chevy Back to School Program via Salvadore Chevy in Gardner
- FY23 and FY24 budget updates
- Executive session on collective bargaining with UFCW and NDEA
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee'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 afterward. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
NRSD School Committee
This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had included approval of minutes, budget discussions for FY22-FY24, capital projects, and grants, but no decisions were made.
- Meeting cancelled
- Agenda included FY22 and FY23 budget discussions
- FY24 budget cycle timeline discussion planned
- Capital projects discussion planned
- Next meeting scheduled for January 17, 2023
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on December 7, 2022, at 5:30pm in the KIVA at 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, budget updates for FY23 and FY24, a high school update from Principal Colby Young, and votes on surplus items and second readings of policy updates. 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.
- Vote to approve second reading of policy updates: BBBE (Unexpired Term Fulfillment) and BDFA-E-1 (School Improvement Plan)
- Vote on surplus items as presented
- FY23 and FY24 budget updates
- High School Update/SIP from Principal Colby Young
- Executive session for collective bargaining/litigation strategy with UFCW and/or NDEA
NRSD School Committee
This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District Academic Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had included approval of minutes, updates on testing, staffing, and interventions, and scheduling of future meetings.
- Meeting cancelled
- Approval of November 8, 2022 minutes (listed but not held)
- Testing & assessments update (MCAS, STAR) listed
- Staffing/open position updates listed
- Next meeting scheduled for January 3, 2023
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District Administrative Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from October 17, 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 procedural with no votes on substantive policy items listed.
- Approve minutes from October 17, 2022 meeting
- Discussion on transportation
- Discussion on insurance
- Discussion on School Resource Officer
- Discussion on communication survey
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee'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 private. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only call to order and adjournment listed.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy
- No return to open session after executive session
- Meeting at Central Office, 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA
- Posted November 4, 2022
NRSD School Committee
This meeting of the NRSD School Committee's UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had been set to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW in executive session, but no meeting will take place.
- Meeting cancelled
- Agenda included executive session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW union. The agenda includes a motion to enter executive session for this purpose, with no return to open session planned. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with call to order and adjournment.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
- Meeting held at Central Office, 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on November 16, 2022, at 5:30pm in the KIVA at 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA. The agenda includes votes on surplus items, a BoardDocs software upgrade, and policy updates, as well as discussions on budget updates, school improvement plans, and various reports. The meeting will also enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW and/or NDEA.
- Vote to approve purchase of BoardDocs Plus Add-In (LT+ subscription)
- Vote to surplus items as presented
- First reading and vote on policy updates (BBBE, BDFA-E-1)
- FY22, FY23, FY24 budget updates
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW/NDEA
NRSD School Committee
This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District's Labor Management Committee Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had been set to include a call to order, a possible executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the NDEA, and adjournment.
- Meeting cancelled
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA was on the agenda
- Meeting was scheduled for 4:00pm at Central Office, 464 Baldwinville Road
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the FY22 and FY23 budgets, the FY24 budget cycle timeline, capital projects, and grant opportunities. They will also vote on approving the minutes from the October 17, 2022 meeting. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions listed beyond the minutes approval.
- Approval of October 17, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY22 budget
- Discussion of FY23 budget
- Discussion of FY24 budget cycle timeline
- Discussion of capital projects and grants
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District Facilities SubCommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing grounds and building updates, proposed upgrades to sports playing fields, and to set future meeting dates. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented, with the only action items being approval of the previous meeting's minutes and adjournment.
- Approval of October 12, 2022 meeting minutes
- Grounds/Building update discussion
- Sports playing fields proposed upgrades discussion
- Discussion of upcoming Facilities meeting dates
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's Academic Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including updates on testing and assessments (MCAS, STAR), staffing and open positions, and intervention programs. No new business items are listed. The meeting is largely informational with a vote to approve prior meeting minutes.
- Approval of October 4, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of MCAS, STAR, and other assessments
- Staffing and open position updates
- Intervention program update
- Next meeting scheduled for December 6, 2022
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on November 1, 2022, at Templeton Elementary School. The agenda includes budget updates for FY22, FY23, and FY24, with a proposed adjustment to the meeting schedule to meet the March 17, 2023 budget approval deadline. The committee will also vote on surplus items, hear from student representatives and the elementary school principal, and enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW and NDEA.
- FY24 budget update with proposed meeting schedule changes: 2/15/2023 regular meeting, 3/1/2023 budget hearing, 3/8/2023 and 3/15/2023 budget hearings/votes
- Vote to surplus items: Market Forge Steamer Model M24G200A (non-working, scrap metal) and old vision screening supplies (donation to Lions Club)
- Executive session per MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 to discuss collective bargaining/litigation strategy with UFCW and/or NDEA
- Approval of meeting minutes of October 19, 2022
- Public input: 12 minutes total, 3 minutes per person/group
NRSD School Committee
This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District's Long Term Planning Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had included approval of April 11, 2022 minutes, a strategic plan update, a regionalization and grants update, and discussion of goals and objectives.
- Meeting cancelled
- Approval of April 11, 2022 minutes (cancelled)
- Strategic Plan Update (cancelled)
- Regionalization & Other Grants Update (cancelled)
- School Committee Goals & Objectives (cancelled)
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss proposed policy updates from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC), covering sections on governance, fiscal management, support services, staff safety, negotiations, instruction, students, and community relations. The subcommittee will also approve minutes from April 11, 2022, and confirm the meeting schedule for the 2022-23 school year. No votes are listed on the agenda except for the minutes and adjournment.
- Review of MASC September 2022 policy updates, including new exhibits on School Improvement Plans (BDFA-E-1, BDFA-E-2, BDFA-E-3)
- Proposed updates to fiscal policies (DD, DJA, DK) requiring further review by Finance Subcommittee
- New policy on Staff Personal Security and Safety (GBGB)
- New policy on Observations of Special Education Programs (IHBAA)
- Proposed updates to community relations policies (KBE, KF, KF-R, KI)
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's Labor Management Committee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the NDEA (teachers union) in a closed executive session. The meeting will not return to open session afterward, and no other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its regular meeting on October 19, 2022, at 5:30pm in the KIVA. The agenda includes votes on Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) resolutions, surplus items, and an out-of-state field trip for 7th graders. The committee will also receive updates on budgets (FY22, FY23, FY24), curriculum, professional development, wellness, enrollment, and school safety. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW and/or NDEA.
- Vote on MASC 2022 resolutions
- Vote to surplus items as presented
- Vote to approve Ecology School 7th Grade Field Trip to Saco, Maine
- FY22, FY23, and FY24 budget updates
- Executive session for collective bargaining/litigation strategy with UFCW and/or NDEA
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's Administrative Subcommittee will hold its first meeting of the year, focusing on organizational matters such as appointing a chair and deciding how minutes will be taken. The committee will also discuss ongoing business including transportation and a sick bank overview, and set future meeting dates. No votes are expected on substantive policy items.
- Appoint Chair of the Administrative Subcommittee (vote)
- Discuss and agree on how minutes will be taken
- Transportation discussion
- Sick Bank Overview discussion
- Discuss meeting schedule and agenda items
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the FY22 and FY23 budgets, the FY24 budget cycle timeline, capital projects, and grants. They will also vote on approving the minutes from the May 10, 2022 meeting and set the meeting schedule for the school year.
- Approval of May 10, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY22 and FY23 budgets
- FY24 budget cycle timeline discussion
- Capital projects discussion
- Proposed meeting schedule for 2022-2023 school year
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District Facilities SubCommittee will meet to discuss ongoing business, including FY23 capital projects and grounds/building updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business items listed at the time of posting. The committee will also propose dates for upcoming meetings.
- Discussion of FY23 Capital Projects
- Grounds/Building Update
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Proposal of upcoming Facilities meeting dates
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on October 5, 2022, to discuss and vote on routine business including approving minutes and bills, as well as surplus items. They will also receive updates on the THRIVE program, FY22 and FY23 budgets, curriculum and instruction (including 2022 MCAS data), and the superintendent's report. The meeting includes a public input period and an executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote to surplus approximately 1,000 cloth masks/face shields and two vision screener machines (Optec-5000 and Titmus vision) to The Great Exchange in Devens
- FY22 and FY23 budget updates
- 2022 MCAS data presentation
- THRIVE program update
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW and/or NDEA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District Academic Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from April 26, 2022, and discuss ongoing business including testing and assessments (MCAS, STAR), staffing updates, and intervention programs. No new business is listed. The committee will also set its meeting schedule for FY2023.
- Approval of April 26, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of MCAS, STAR, and other assessments
- Staffing and open position updates
- Intervention program update
- Set FY2023 meeting schedule (monthly, first Tuesday)
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on September 21, 2022, to handle routine business including approving minutes, bills, and payroll. They will also vote on declaring surplus items, a physician contract addendum for away football games, and possibly student handbook updates. The meeting includes budget updates, superintendent reports, and an executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote to surplus old athletic jerseys, metal trash containers, DenFord Micro Mill, floor sweeper, textbooks, food warmer, and expired car seats
- Vote on Physician's Contract Away Game Stipend Addendum for 2022-2023 due to MIAA rule change
- FY22 and FY23 budget updates
- School Choice and enrollment update
- Executive session for collective bargaining with UFCW and/or NDEA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, receiving budget and superintendent updates, and voting on surplus items and student handbook changes. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW and/or the NDEA.
- Approval of June 29, 2022 meeting minutes
- Accept bills and payroll warrants
- Vote on surplus items
- Vote on student handbook updates if necessary
- Executive session on collective bargaining/litigation with UFCW and/or NDEA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will interview and appoint representatives for open Phillipston and Templeton seats, and vote on increasing athletic user fees to $150 per athlete per season with a $600 family cap. The committee will also discuss FY22 and FY23 budgets, approve technology leases, and review the superintendent's mid-cycle progress.
- Interviews and appointments for Phillipston and Templeton School Committee vacancies
- Vote to increase athletic user fees to $150 per athlete per season with $600 family cap; reduced/free lunch fee $30
- FY22 budget transfer requests and FY23 budget update
- Vote to approve technology leases
- Vote to approve FY23 rate card
NRSD School Committee
The committee will elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary for the upcoming year. The agenda also includes appointments for a MASC Delegate, Legislative Representative, District Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer.
- Vote to increase adult lunch price to $4.75
- Vote to appoint Victoria Chartier as District Treasurer for FY23
- Vote to appoint Chelsea Mason as Assistant Treasurer for FY23
- Vote on naming the football field scoreboard
- Vote to surplus the retired sign in front of the MS/HS complex
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the NDEA (teachers' union) for FY23-FY25. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss bargaining strategy, followed by a return to open session for the contract vote.
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA
- Approval of 3-year contract with NDEA for FY23-FY25 (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025)
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business regarding the FY22 and FY23 budgets. The committee will also review athletic and revolving account funding, capital projects, and grant opportunities.
- Approval of April 11, 2022, meeting minutes
- Discussion of Athletic and other Revolving Account Funding
- Review of FY22 Budget
- Review of FY23 Budget
- Discussion of Capital Projects and Grants
NRSD School Committee
The NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the NDEA. The meeting includes a motion to enter into executive session for these discussions.
- Executive session to discuss NDEA collective bargaining strategy or litigation
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its annual business meeting, voting on FY23 appointments, borrowing authorization, budget transfers, and contracts. They will also consider the District Strategic Plan, the 2022-2023 Student Handbook, and a donation for cross country teams. The meeting includes an executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote to authorize borrowing in anticipation of FY23 revenue
- Vote to approve FY22 budget transfer requests
- Vote to sign FY23 Physician's Contract Addendum with Cornerstone Family Medicine
- Vote to approve 2022-2023 Student Handbook
- Vote to accept $2,900 donation from Gardner High School Cross Country Track Booster Club
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Narragansett Regional Education Association (NDEA). The agenda includes a call to order, a motion to enter executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3, and adjournment. The meeting will not return to open session after the executive session, so no public discussion or votes on bargaining items are expected.
- Executive session for Reason #3: strategy on collective bargaining or litigation with NDEA
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
- Location: Central Office, 462 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District's Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Subcommittee is holding a meeting on April 28, 2022, at the NRSD Central Office. The agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, general business discussion, new business, and scheduling of upcoming meetings. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific policy items or dollar amounts listed.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- General Business discussion
- Other/New Business
- Upcoming meeting dates scheduling
- Motion to adjourn
NRSD School Committee
The Facilities Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business regarding FY23 capital projects and building or grounds updates. The committee will also review and approve previous meeting minutes.
- FY23 Capital Projects discussion
- Grounds/Building update
- Approval of meeting minutes
NRSD School Committee
The School Committee will review FY22 enrollment disruption aid and ESSER funds. The committee is also scheduled to discuss a legislative amendment for $100,000 in heating system efficiency upgrades.
- Discussion of $224,601 in FY22 One-Time Enrollment Disruption Aid
- Review of Amendment #935 to H4700 regarding $100,000 for heating system efficiency upgrades
- Vote on School Choice recommendations for 2022-2023
- Vote on updates to the Health and Wellness Policy
- Vote on the Superintendent contract
NRSD School Committee
The Academic/Administrative Subcommittee will review updates on student assessments including MCAS and STAR. The meeting also includes discussions regarding staffing vacancies, intervention updates, and the superintendent evaluation process.
- Approval of March 29, 2022, meeting minutes
- Updates on MCAS, STAR, and other assessments
- Staffing and open position updates
- Superintendent evaluation check-in
- DIP/Strategic Plan discussion
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee met to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the NDEA. The agenda included a motion to enter into Executive Session to protect the district's bargaining position.
- Executive Session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the NDEA
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's Regional Agreement Amendment Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and vote on the amended Regional Agreement. The committee will review Section XIII, conduct a final review of the entire document, and vote on accepting the amended agreement to send to the full School Committee. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and future meeting dates.
- Vote to accept Section XIII of the Regional Agreement
- Final review of the entire amended Regional Agreement document
- Discussion and vote to accept the amended Regional Agreement as presented
- Vote to send the amended Regional Agreement to the NRSD School Committee
NRSD School Committee
The Finance Subcommittee will review the current FY22 budget and the upcoming FY23 budget. The meeting also includes discussions regarding ESSER funds and capital projects.
- Approval of March 8, 2022, meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY22 Budget
- Discussion of FY22/FY23 ESSER Funds
- Discussion of FY23 Budget
- Discussion of Capital Projects
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District's Long Term Planning Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including updates on the strategic plan, regionalization and other grants, and the committee's goals and objectives. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of March 14, 2022 meeting minutes
- Strategic Plan Update
- Regionalization & Other Grants Update
- School Committee Goals & Objectives discussion
- Next meeting scheduled for May 9, 2022
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's Policy Subcommittee will meet to review proposed updates and new policies across several sections, including non-discrimination, wellness, governance, fiscal management, and more. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and discussion of ongoing policy reviews. No final votes are listed except for minutes and adjournment.
- Proposed update to AC Non-Discrimination Policy and new AC-R policy
- Proposed update to ADF School Wellness Policy with attached changes
- Proposed updates to fiscal policies DD, DJA, and DK, pending Finance Subcommittee review
- Proposed new policies: GBGB Staff Personal Security and Safety, IHBAA Observations of Special Education Programs
- Proposed updates to KBE, KF, KF-R, KI community relations policies
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on April 6, 2022, to vote on the FY23 school calendar, approve second readings of several policies, and consider out-of-state field trips for the cheer team and senior class. The committee will also receive updates on budgets, enrollment, and an Open Meeting Law violation determination, and will enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining.
- Vote to approve FY23 school calendar
- Vote on second reading of policies (DBC, DBD, DI, DIE, DJ, DJE, DKC, GBGB)
- Vote to approve out-of-state field trips: NRHS Cheer Team to Hershey Park PA, NRHS Class of 2022 Senior Trip to NYC
- Vote to appoint Chelsea Mason as Assistant Treasurer
- Executive session to discuss collective bargaining with UFCW and/or NDEA
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss strategy for collective bargaining or litigation with the NDEA (teachers union). The meeting will enter executive session and will not return to open session, meaning no public discussion or votes on the substance are expected.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
- Meeting held at Central Office, 462 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's Academic/Administrative Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business including testing and assessments, staffing updates, intervention programs, superintendent evaluation, and the district improvement plan. New business includes a wellness policy discussion. The meeting is largely informational with a vote to approve prior minutes and adjourn.
- Approval of February 15, 2022 meeting minutes
- Update on MCAS, STAR, and other assessments
- Staffing and open position updates
- Wellness policy discussion
- Next meeting scheduled for April 26, 2022
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee met to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the NDEA. The meeting included a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss litigation or bargaining strategy.
- Executive Session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the NDEA
NRSD School Committee
The School Committee will meet to vote on appointing an Assistant Superintendent and conducting a first reading of several updated district policies. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the THRIVE program, Pre-K programming, and surplus equipment.
- Vote on appointment of Assistant Superintendent
- First reading of policy updates including budget deadlines, purchasing, and staff security
- Vote on surpusing a 40-year-old Montaque 2 burner stove and a Turbo Air freezer
- Discussion regarding THRIVE Program and Pre-K Program
- Budget updates for FY22, ESSER funds, and FY23
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will meet to continue its review of district policies across multiple sections, including governance, fiscal management, support services, staff safety, negotiations, instruction, students, and community relations. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the February 14, 2022 meeting. Most items are discussions of proposed updates or new policies recommended by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC).
- Approve minutes of February 14, 2022
- Proposed updates to Section B policies on board governance, including unexpired term fulfillment and school improvement plans
- Proposed updates to Section D fiscal policies, including funding proposals, purchasing authority, and payment procedures
- Proposed new policy on staff personal security and safety (GBGB)
- Proposed new policy on observations of special education programs (IHBAA)
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District's Long Term Planning Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including a strategic plan update and regionalization grants, and to discuss the School Committee's goals and objectives. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no major decisions listed, aside from routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Approval of February 14, 2022 meeting minutes
- Strategic Plan Update
- Regionalization & Other Grants Update
- School Committee Goals & Objectives discussion
- Next meeting scheduled for April 11, 2022
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the FY22 budget, FY22 ESSER funds, FY23 budget, and capital projects. The meeting will also include approval of the February 3, 2022 meeting minutes and scheduling of future meetings. No votes are listed on the budget items, which are marked as discussion/information only.
- Approval of February 3, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY22 budget
- Discussion of FY22 ESSER funds
- Discussion of FY23 budget
- Discussion of capital projects
NRSD School Committee
The Regional Agreement Amendment Committee will discuss draft language from Templeton and Phillipston. The committee also plans to vote on tentative approvals for Sections X, XI, and VI of the agreement.
- Approval of December 13, 2021, and January 17, 2022, meeting minutes
- Introduction of John Caplis, Templeton Advisory Committee representative
- Discussion of Templeton draft language
- Discussion of Phillipston draft language
- Vote on tentative approval of Section X, Section XI, and Section VI as amended
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Narragansett District Education Association (NDEA). The agenda includes a call to order, a motion to enter executive session for strategy discussions, and adjournment. The meeting will not return to open session after the executive session.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
- Meeting held at NRSD Central Office, 462 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a budget hearing and vote on the FY23 budget of $20,947,994, along with estimated income and assessments for Templeton and Phillipston. The meeting also includes an executive session for collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW and/or NDEA, and will not return to open session afterward.
- FY23 Budget Certification Vote: $20,947,994
- FY23 Estimated Income Vote: $11,909,958 (including $10,675,367 Chapter 70 funds)
- FY23 Assessment Vote - Templeton: $7,322,433
- FY23 Assessment Vote - Phillipston: $1,715,603
- Executive Session for collective bargaining/litigation strategy with UFCW and/or NDEA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is holding a preliminary budget hearing for fiscal year 2023, including a presentation and public input. The committee will also vote on the district's mask policy, which is currently under review following a DESE update. Other business includes approving minutes, bills, and payroll, and entering executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- FY23 budget presentation and public hearing
- Vote on mask policy (EBCFA - Face Coverings)
- Approval of meeting minutes of February 9, 2022
- Accept bills and payroll warrants
- Executive session for collective bargaining with UFCW and/or NDEA
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's Academic/Administrative Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss ongoing business including testing and assessments (MCAS, STAR), staffing updates, intervention programs, and a superintendent evaluation check-in. New business includes a discussion of the District Improvement Plan (DIP) and strategic plan. The meeting will also approve minutes from prior meetings and set future meeting dates.
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 30, 2021 and January 25, 2022
- Discussion of testing and assessments, including MCAS and STAR updates
- Staffing and open position updates
- Intervention program update
- Discussion of DIP/Strategic Plan
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's Long Term Planning Subcommittee will meet to discuss ongoing business, including a strategic plan update and regionalization/other grants update, and to discuss new business on School Committee goals and objectives. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Approval of January 10, 2022 meeting minutes
- Strategic Plan Update (discussion)
- Regionalization & Other Grants Update (discussion/information)
- School Committee Goals & Objectives (discussion)
- Next meeting scheduled for March 14, 2022
NRSD School Committee
The subcommittee is conducting a continuous review of various school district policy sections. Discussions include proposed updates for board governance, fiscal management, support services, and community relations based on MASC recommendations.
- Proposed updates to School Improvement Plan (BDFA-E-1) and new submission/approval policies (BDFA-E-2)
- Review of fiscal management policies including budget deadlines (DBC) and purchasing authority (DJA)
- Proposed updates to bus driver examination, training, and drug testing policies (EEAEA and EEAEA-1)
- New policy for observations of Special Education programs (IHBAA)
- Updates to community use of school facilities (KF and KF-R)
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District's Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Subcommittee is holding a regular meeting on February 10, 2022, at the Central Office. The agenda includes call to order, approval of minutes, public input (12 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker), ongoing business, new business, and setting future meeting dates. No specific policy or action items are listed beyond routine procedural matters.
- Public input period: 12 minutes total, 3 minutes per person/group
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Discussion of general business
- Discussion of other/new business
- Setting upcoming subcommittee meeting dates
NRSD School Committee
The School Committee will review several updates to fiscal management and budget adoption policies. The agenda also includes a vote on allowing the Department of Fish and Wildlife to cut trees near railroad tracks.
- Vote on tree cutting by Dept. of Fish & Wildlife near railroad tracks
- Second reading and vote on multiple fiscal policy updates (DA, DB, DBG, DBJ, DEC, DH)
- Review of FY22, ESSER funds, and FY23 budget updates
- Vote on surplus items
- Motion to enter Executive Session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting via Zoom to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Narragansett Regional Education Association (NDEA). The only substantive item is a motion to enter executive session under Massachusetts law to discuss bargaining or litigation strategy, with no return to open session afterward. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of call to order and adjournment.
- Motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA (Reason #3, MGL c.30A sec.21(a))
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
NRSD School Committee
The Finance Subcommittee will discuss the current FY22 budget, ESSER funds, and the upcoming FY23 budget. The committee also plans to approve meeting minutes from January 11, 2022.
- Approval of January 11, 2022, meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY22 Budget
- Discussion of FY22 ESSER Funds
- Discussion of FY23 Budget
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee will meet via Zoom to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the NDEA. The meeting will enter executive session and will not return to open session, meaning no public discussion or votes on the negotiations are expected.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
- Meeting held via Zoom on January 31, 2022 at 4:00pm
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the teachers' union. The agenda includes a motion to enter executive session for that purpose, with no return to open session afterward. This is a procedural meeting focused on negotiations.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA
- Meeting held via Zoom under extended COVID-19 remote meeting provisions
- No open session after executive session
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's Academic/Administrative Subcommittee will meet to discuss updates on testing and assessments, staffing, and intervention programs, as well as new business including the DIP/Strategic Plan and superintendent goal setting for FY23-FY24. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based, with votes only on approving prior minutes and adjourning.
- Approval of November 30, 2021 meeting minutes
- Testing & assessments updates (MCAS, STAR, other)
- Staffing/open position updates
- Intervention update
- Superintendent goal setting for FY23-FY24
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the NDEA. The meeting will enter executive session and will not return to open session afterward. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only call to order and adjournment items.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District's Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Subcommittee is holding a virtual meeting on January 20, 2022. The agenda includes call to order, approval of minutes, public input, ongoing business, new business, and setting future meeting dates. No specific policy or action items are listed beyond routine procedural matters.
- Public input limited to 12 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Discussion of general business
- Discussion of other/new business
- Setting upcoming meeting dates
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a virtual meeting to vote on the FY22 budget recertification, estimated receipts, and assessments for the towns of Templeton and Phillipston. The committee will also discuss updates on the FY23 budget, ESSER funds, and a proposed state law banning Native American mascots. Public input is limited to 15 minutes with 3 minutes per speaker.
- Vote to recertify FY22 budget of $20,057,186
- Vote on estimated receipts of $11,264,045 for FY22
- Vote on FY22 assessment to Templeton of $7,143,837
- Vote on FY22 assessment to Phillipston of $1,649,304
- Discussion of state legislation (S.2493/H.581) prohibiting Native American mascots
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District's Regional Agreement Amendment Committee will meet virtually to continue revising the regional agreement. They will review a changes summary, discuss draft language from Templeton and Phillipston, and take tentative votes on Sections X, XI, and VI. The meeting also includes introducing a new member and planning next steps.
- Tentative vote on Section X as amended
- Tentative vote on Section XI as amended
- Tentative vote on Section VI as amended
- Discussion of Templeton draft language
- Discussion of Phillipston draft language
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee Finance Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from December 14, 2021, and discuss the FY22 budget, FY22 ESSER funds, and the FY23 budget. These are discussion items, not final decisions. The meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2022, at 5:00pm at the Central Office.
- Approval of December 14, 2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY22 budget
- Discussion of FY22 ESSER funds
- Discussion of FY23 budget
- Next meeting scheduled for February 8, 2022
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will meet to review proposed updates to district policies, including fiscal management, board governance, and student-related policies. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the December 13, 2021 meeting. Most agenda items are discussions and information, with no major decisions expected beyond the minutes approval.
- Approval of December 13, 2021 meeting minutes
- Proposed updates to fiscal policies (Section D) including purchasing, audits, and budget planning
- New policy on observations of special education programs (IHBAA)
- Updates to student absence and excuse policy (JH)
- Updates to community relations policies (KBE, KF, KF-R, KI)
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District's Long Term Planning Subcommittee will meet to discuss ongoing business, including the strategic plan and a regionalization grant, and to discuss new goals and objectives. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Approval of November 8, 2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Strategic Plan
- Discussion of Regionalization Grant
- Discussion of School Committee Goals & Objectives
- Next meeting scheduled for March 14, 2022
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's Facilities SubCommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing facilities issues, including the condition of sports fields/track and building maintenance updates. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling of future meetings. No votes are expected on substantive items, as most agenda items are listed as discussion or information.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Sports fields/track conditions and updates
- Building maintenance updates
- Other business
- Upcoming meeting scheduling
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee's NDEA Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Narragansett Regional Education Association (NDEA). The agenda includes a call to order, a motion to enter executive session for strategy discussions, and adjournment. The meeting will not return to open session after the executive session.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA
- Meeting held via Zoom due to extended COVID-19 remote meeting provisions
- No open-session action items listed beyond procedural motions
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee will meet virtually to discuss budget updates and the High School Program of Studies. The committee also plans to receive an update from the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee.
- Vote on High School Program of Studies
- FY22, FY23, and ESSER funds budget updates
- Regional Agreement Amendment Committee update
- Approval of December 15, 2021 meeting minutes
- Executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy