Narragansett Regional School District public meetings in 2023
57 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on December 14, 2023, to handle routine business and several action items. They will vote on approving new positions (Registrar/Data Specialist, MS Reading Specialist, and two paraprofessionals), job descriptions and salary ranges for new roles, surplus items, and budget transfers. The committee will also discuss the FY25 budget cycle and receive updates from building principals and the superintendent.
- Vote to approve new positions: Registrar/Data Specialist, MS Reading Specialist, and two Paraprofessionals
- Vote to approve job descriptions and salary ranges: Treasurer/AP Specialist ($48,504-$78,108), Registrar/Data Specialist ($48,000-$64,000)
- Vote to approve surplus of non-working IT equipment (chromebooks, printers, monitor stands)
- Vote to approve budget transfers for FY24
- Discussion of FY25 budget cycle calendar with key dates in February and March 2024
District Operations Subcommittee -[DATE]
The District Operations Subcommittee will review several central office job descriptions and salary ranges. The meeting also includes discussions regarding insurance, community communication, and specific school policies.
- Approval of Data / Registrar Specialist job description and salary ranges
- Approval of Treasurer / Accountant job description
- Discussion of District and community communication
- Discussion of Field Trip Policy
- Discussion of Concussion Policy
Finance & Facility Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance & Facilities Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business including the FY24 and FY25 budgets, facilities and fields updates, capital projects, and grants. They will also consider athletic fees and approve minutes from the November 1 meeting. The agenda is subject to change, and votes may be taken.
- Approval of November 1, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY24 and FY25 budgets
- Facilities and fields updates
- Capital projects discussion
- Athletic fees discussion
Work Environment Committee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District's Work Environment Committee is meeting to enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW. The meeting will not return to open session afterward. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
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 declaring surplus items and approving out-of-state field trips to the Ecology School and Washington, D.C. They will also discuss the FY25 budget cycle calendar and enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote to surplus items as presented
- Vote on out-of-state field trips: Ecology School and DC Field Trip
- FY23 E&D certified at $587,861
- FY25 budget cycle calendar: preliminary budget hearing March 14, budget hearing March 21
- Executive session for collective bargaining with UFCW and/or NDEA
Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC
This meeting of the Labor Relations Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had planned a call to order, an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the NDEA, and adjournment, but no business will be conducted.
- Meeting cancelled
- Planned executive session for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA
District Operations Subcommittee -[DATE]
The scheduled meeting for the Narragansett Regional School District District Operations Subcommittee has been cancelled. The agenda included items regarding transportation, central office updates, insurance, and school resource officers.
- Approval of October 26, 2023 meeting minutes
- District transportation update
- Central office updates
- Insurance discussion
- School Resource Officer agenda review
Finance & Facility Subcommittee
The Finance & Facilities Subcommittee of the Narragansett Regional School District will meet to discuss the FY24 and FY25 budgets, facilities and fields updates, capital projects, and grants. They will also consider athletic fees and approve minutes from the October 4 meeting. The agenda is subject to change.
- Approval of October 4, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY24 and FY25 budgets
- Facilities and fields updates
- Capital projects discussion
- Athletic fees discussion
District Operations Subcommittee -[DATE]
The Narragansett Regional School District's District Operations Subcommittee is holding its first meeting, combining the former Policy and Administration subcommittees. The agenda lists seven discussion items covering transportation, central office, insurance, school resource officer, communication, MASC policy review, and NRSD policy review. No decisions are listed; all items are marked as discussions.
- Transportation discussion
- Central office discussion
- Insurance discussion
- School Resource Officer discussion
- MASC Policy Review and NRSD Policy Review discussions
Work Environment Committee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District Work Environment Committee is meeting to enter executive session for the stated purpose of discussing strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW. The meeting will not return to open session afterward. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Executive session per MGL c.30A sec.21(a) reason #3 to discuss UFCW collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on October 19, 2023, to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and to discuss budget updates for FY23, FY24, and the FY25 cycle. The committee will also vote on declaring outdated EL curriculum materials as surplus, approving a 7th grade out-of-state field trip to the Ecology School, and entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the UFCW and NDEA.
- Vote to surplus outdated EL curriculum materials
- Vote on 7th grade Ecology School out-of-state field trip
- Discussion of FY25 budget cycle calendar with dates for hearings in March 2024
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW and NDEA
- Public input limited to 12 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker
Finance & Facility Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance & Facilities Subcommittee will meet to discuss the FY24 and FY25 budgets, facilities and fields updates, capital projects, and grant opportunities. The agenda also includes a vote on the April 24, 2023 meeting minutes and a discussion of athletic fees. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed.
- Approval of April 24, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY24 and FY25 budgets
- Facilities and fields updates
- Capital projects and grant opportunities
- Athletic fees discussion
Work Environment Committee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District's Work Environment Committee is meeting to enter an executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW union. The meeting will not return to open session afterward. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Executive session per MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 to discuss UFCW collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Meeting will not return to open session
Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC
The Labor Management Committee Subcommittee of the Narragansett Regional School District is meeting to consider entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with the NDEA. The meeting will not return to open session afterward. The agenda contains only this action item and procedural items.
- Motion to enter executive session per MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 to discuss NDEA bargaining or litigation strategy
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on September 21, 2023, to handle routine business and several action items. They will vote on surplus cafeteria tables and plexiglass dividers, discuss health insurance and athletic ticket prices, and consider a letter supporting rural schools legislation. The meeting also includes public input, budget updates, and an executive session on collective bargaining.
- Vote to surplus 12 tables with benches, 41 tables with seats, 7 unusable tables, and several hundred plexiglass dividers
- Discussion and possible action on health insurance
- Discussion and possible action on athletic ticket prices
- Motion to approve letter supporting Bill H.3567 and S.2388 for rural schools
- Executive session to discuss collective bargaining with UFCW and/or NDEA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on August 17, 2023, to handle routine business and several action items. They will vote on approving minutes, bills, surplus items, out-of-state field trips, and a motion regarding a rural schools bill. The meeting also includes an executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote to surplus cafeteria, science, and IT equipment including 21 Chromebooks and 19 charging carts
- Motion to approve out-of-state field trips for Outdoor Adventure class
- Discussion on supporting Bill H.3567 and S.2388 for rural schools
- FY24 budget update and business manager's report
- Executive session for collective bargaining with UFCW and NDEA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Templeton Board of Selectmen. The main item is a vote to appoint a Templeton representative to the Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School Committee, as required by the regional agreement. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with call to order and adjournment.
- Appointment of Templeton representative to Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School Committee (vote with Templeton BOS)
- Joint meeting with Templeton Board of Selectmen at Town Hall, 160 Patriots Rd., East Templeton
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on June 14, 2023, to vote on several fiscal and policy items, including FY23 budget transfers, FY24 rate card and user fees, the 2023-2024 student handbook and bullying plan, technology leases, and the superintendent's summative evaluation. The agenda also includes updates on the FY23/FY24 budget, school choice enrollment, and an executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote on FY23 budget transfer requests to close the fiscal year
- Vote to approve technology leases
- Vote to approve FY24 rate card and user fees (fees remain at $150/person, $30 reduced lunch, $600 family cap)
- Vote on 2023-2024 Student Handbook and Bullying Prevention Plan
- Vote to approve 6th grade field trip to Canobie Lake on June 15, 2023
Administration Subcommittee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District Administrative Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business items including transportation, central office operations, insurance, the School Resource Officer, and communication. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business listed, and the subcommittee will not reconvene until the next school year.
- Approval of April 10, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of transportation
- Discussion of central office
- Discussion of insurance
- Discussion of School Resource Officer
Academic Subcommittee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District Academic Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing academic business, including updates on testing and assessments (MCAS, STAR), staffing and open positions, interventions, and academic communication strategy. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from its May 2, 2023 meeting. No new business is listed, and the subcommittee will not meet again until the next school year.
- Approval of May 2, 2023 meeting minutes
- Testing & assessments update (MCAS, STAR)
- Staffing and open position updates
- Intervention update
- Academic communication strategy update
Long Term Planning Subcommittee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District's Long Term Planning Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including a strategic plan update, regionalization and other grants, and a self-evaluation survey for School Committee goals. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and discussion of new business items. No appearances are scheduled, and the next meeting date is pending reorganization for the FY24 school year.
- Approval of meeting minutes from March 23, 2023
- Strategic Plan Update
- Regionalization & Other Grants Update
- School Committee Goals & Objectives - Self-Evaluation Survey
- Next meeting date pending FY24 reorganization
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing a chair, vice-chair, and secretary, and making appointments for the 2024 fiscal year, including district treasurer, assistant treasurer, and various representatives. The committee will also review budget status updates, hear public input, and consider surplus items. The agenda is subject to change, and votes may be taken on listed items.
- Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
- Appointment of Victoria Chartier as District Treasurer for FY24
- Appointment of Chelsea Mason as Assistant Treasurer for FY24
- FY24 budget status updates
- Surplus of high jump mats
Finance Subcommittee - INACTIVE - Archive
This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda listed routine items including approval of prior minutes, FY23 and FY24 budget discussions, capital projects, and grants, but no decisions were made.
- Meeting cancelled
- Approval of April 24, 2023 minutes listed but not acted on
- FY23 and FY24 budget discussions listed
- Capital projects and grants discussions listed
Policy Subcommittee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss updates to numerous district policies, including a proposed update to the athletic concussion policy (JJIF-R) and revisions to fiscal management policies. The agenda is largely a working session with no major public hearings or contracts; most items are discussions and information reviews, with votes possible on minutes and adjournment.
- Review of recommended changes to Concussion Policy JJIF-R
- Updates to fiscal policies including DB (budget), DGA (authorized signatures), and DIE (audits)
- Proposed new policies: BDFA-E-2 (School Improvement Plan submission) and BDFA-E-3 (School Council business)
- Proposed new policy IHBAA on observations of special education programs
- Updates to community relations policies including KCD (gifts/donations) and KF (community use of facilities)
Facilities Subcommittee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District Facilities Subcommittee is meeting to discuss facility updates and a field upgrade project, along with approving prior meeting minutes and setting future meeting dates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project details provided.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Facility updates discussion
- Field upgrade update discussion
- New business discussion
- Subcommittee meeting dates discussion
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its regular meeting on May 3, 2023, at 5:30pm in the KIVA at 464 Baldwinville Road. The agenda includes votes on FY24 annual business items such as appointing a Records Access Officer, authorizing the treasurer to borrow in anticipation of revenue, signing a physician's contract addendum, and continuing legal counsel and auditing firms. The committee will also discuss budget updates, school choice openings, superintendent goals, and enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote to authorize treasurer to borrow in anticipation of revenue for FY24 (starting July 1, 2023)
- Vote to sign Physician's Contract Addendum with Cornerstone Family Medicine for FY24
- Vote to continue using Mirrick O'Connell law firm for FY24 legal counsel
- Vote to continue using Rosselli, Clark & Associates CPA as auditing firm for FY24
- Vote to approve School Choice openings update for 2023-2024
Academic Subcommittee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District Academic Subcommittee is meeting to discuss routine academic business, including updates on testing and assessments (MCAS, STAR), staffing and open positions, interventions, and academic communication strategy. The agenda is largely informational with no new business items, and the subcommittee will not meet again until next school year.
- Approval of April 11, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of MCAS, STAR, and other assessment updates
- Staffing and open position updates
- Intervention program update
- Academic communication strategy update
Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC
The Labor Management Committee Subcommittee of the Narragansett Regional School District is meeting to consider entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with the NDEA. The meeting is expected to be entirely closed, with no return to open session. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, executive session, and adjourn.
- Motion to enter Executive Session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for NDEA collective bargaining or litigation strategy
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet to vote on School Choice openings for 2023-2024, surplus items, and superintendent goals for the 2023-2025 evaluation cycle. They will also discuss FY23 and FY24 budget updates, hear from Heywood Healthcare on health services, and receive reports on MCAS testing, ALICE training, and enrollment. The meeting includes a public input period and an executive session on collective bargaining.
- Vote on School Choice openings for 2023-2024
- Vote to surplus items as presented
- Vote to approve Superintendent Goals for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
- Discussion of FY23 and FY24 budget updates
- Executive session on collective bargaining with UFCW and NDEA
Finance Subcommittee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee is meeting to approve the March 20, 2023 meeting minutes and discuss ongoing business, including the FY23 and FY24 budgets, capital projects, and grants. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 24, 2023 at 10:00am at the Central Office. The next meeting is set for May 15, 2023.
- Approval of March 20, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of FY23 budget
- Discussion of FY24 budget
- Discussion of capital projects
- Next meeting scheduled for May 15, 2023
UFCW Negotiations Subco - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District's UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to enter executive session under Massachusetts law to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with the UFCW union. The meeting will not return to open session afterward. No public discussion or votes on substantive items are scheduled.
- Executive session per MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW
- Meeting will not return to open session immediately following the executive session
Academic Subcommittee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District Academic Subcommittee is meeting to approve minutes and discuss ongoing business including testing and assessments, staffing updates, intervention programs, and academic communication strategy. No new business is listed. The meeting is largely informational with routine updates.
- Approval of March 7, 2023 meeting minutes
- Updates on MCAS, STAR, and other assessments
- Staffing/open position updates
- Intervention update
- Academic communication strategy update
Administration Subcommittee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District Administrative Subcommittee is meeting to approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss ongoing business items including transportation, central office operations, insurance, the School Resource Officer program, and a communication survey. No new business is listed. The meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2023, at the NRSD Central Office.
- Approval of meeting minutes from February 9, 2023
- Discussion on transportation
- Discussion on central office operations
- Discussion on insurance
- Discussion on School Resource Officer and communication survey
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on April 5, 2023, to discuss and vote on routine items including approval of minutes, bills and payroll, and surplus equipment. They will also receive updates on the FY23 and FY24 budgets, the district's wellness plan, and other ongoing business. The committee will enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW and NDEA.
- Approve meeting minutes of March 8 and March 15, 2023
- Accept bills and payroll warrants
- Vote to surplus FreeStyle Freedom Lite Glucometer (donation)
- First reading of policy updates (AA, ACA, AD, ADC, BA, BB, BBAA)
- Enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW and NDEA
UFCW Negotiations Subco - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District's UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy discussions with the UFCW union. The meeting 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
- Meeting will not return to open session
- Meeting held at Central Office, 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA
Long Term Planning Subcommittee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Long Term Planning Subcommittee of the Narragansett Regional School District will meet on March 23, 2023, to discuss ongoing business, including a strategic plan update, a regionalization and other grants update, and a self-evaluation survey for school committee goals. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from January 26, 2023, and suggestions for future agenda items. No appearances are scheduled.
- Approval of meeting minutes from January 26, 2023
- Strategic Plan Update
- Regionalization & Other Grants Update
- School Committee Goals & Objectives - Self-Evaluation Survey
- Next meeting scheduled for May 25, 2023
Finance Subcommittee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the FY23 and FY24 budgets, capital projects, and grant opportunities. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and scheduling of future meetings. No votes on budget amounts are listed; items are for discussion and information.
- Approval of meeting minutes from February 13 and February 28, 2023
- Discussion of FY23 budget
- Discussion of FY24 budget
- Discussion of capital projects
- Discussion of grants and other funding opportunities
UFCW Negotiations Subco - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District's UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy discussions with the UFCW union. The meeting will not return to open session afterward, and no public votes or decisions are expected.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy
- Meeting will not return to open session
- No public action items listed
UFCW Negotiations Subco - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District's UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW union. The meeting will not return to open session, and no public discussion or votes are expected beyond procedural items.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
- Meeting will not return to open session
- Procedural call to order and adjourn
Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC
This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District Labor Relations Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had been set to consider entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the NDEA, but no business will be conducted.
- Meeting cancelled
- Agenda included executive session for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its regular meeting on March 15, 2023, at 5:30pm in the KIVA at 464 Baldwinville Road. The agenda includes votes on surplus items, the FY24 calendar, policy updates, and an administrative subcommittee charter change, plus discussions on FY23/FY24 budgets, curriculum, and enrollment. The meeting will end with an executive session on collective bargaining with UFCW and NDEA.
- Vote to approve FY24 school calendar
- Vote to surplus items as presented
- Vote on policy updates (first reading)
- Vote to update Administrative subcommittee charter to include School Resource Officer and District Communications
- Executive session on collective bargaining with UFCW and NDEA
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2024, including a presentation and public input, followed by votes to certify the budget, estimated income, and assessments for Templeton and Phillipston. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, a vote on a partnership program with Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, and an executive session on collective bargaining.
- FY24 Budget Hearing and presentation
- FY24 Budget Certification Vote (amount to be determined)
- FY24 Estimated Income Vote (based on Chapter 70, charter reimbursements, transportation, excess & deficiency, Medicaid)
- FY24 Assessment Votes for Templeton and Phillipston (amounts to be determined)
- Vote on MOU for Partnership Program with Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
UFCW Negotiations Subco - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District's UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW union. The meeting will enter executive session and will not return to open session. 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
- Meeting held at Central Office, 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA
Policy Subcommittee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss numerous school policies, including proposed updates and new policies. The agenda includes a review of recommended changes to the Concussion Policy, new exhibits for school improvement plans and school council business, and a broad review of policies across multiple sections, from fiscal management to student and community relations. The meeting is primarily a discussion and information session, with votes possible on the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Review of recommended changes to Concussion Policy JJIF-R
- Proposed new exhibits BDFA-E-2 (School Improvement Plan) and BDFA-E-3 (School Council Business)
- Proposed updates to fiscal policies including DB (Annual Budget), DGA (Authorized Signatures), and DIE (Audits)
- Proposed new policy IHBAA on Observations of Special Education Programs
- Proposed updates to community relations policies including KCD (Public Gifts/Donations) and KF (Community Use of School Facilities)
Administration Subcommittee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District Administrative Subcommittee is meeting to approve minutes from December 5, 2022, and discuss ongoing business including transportation, central office operations, and insurance. New business includes discussion of a school resource officer and a communication survey. The agenda is subject to change and may include items not listed.
- Approval of December 5, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of transportation
- Discussion of insurance
- Discussion of school resource officer
- Discussion of communication survey
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District Facilities SubCommittee is meeting to discuss facility updates, athletic field upgrades, and a land proposal inquiry. The committee will also approve minutes from the January 4, 2023 meeting and propose dates for future meetings.
- Approval of January 4, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of facility updates
- Discussion of athletic fields upgrade
- Land proposal inquiry (follow-up attached)
Academic Subcommittee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District Academic Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including updates on testing and assessments (MCAS, STAR), staffing and open positions, intervention programs, and academic communication strategy. The agenda is largely informational with no new business items, and the only action item is approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Approval of January 3, 2023 meeting minutes
- Testing & assessments update (MCAS, STAR)
- Staffing/open position updates
- Intervention update
- Academic communication strategy update
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is holding a joint finance meeting with the Templeton and Phillipston Boards of Selectmen and finance committees. The main items are an FY23 budget update, the FY24 budget process and timeline, and budget outlooks for the district and both towns. The meeting is scheduled to include budget hearings and votes in March 2023.
- FY23 budget update for NRSD, Templeton, and Phillipston
- FY24 budget process and timeline, including proposed meeting schedule changes
- Budget hearings and votes scheduled for March 1, 8, and 15, 2023
- FY24 budget outlook for NRSD, Templeton, and Phillipston
- Joint meeting with Templeton and Phillipston select boards and finance committees
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is holding a finance workshop presented by MASC Field Representative Tracy Novick to discuss school finance. The agenda includes a presentation on school finance and a motion to adjourn. This is an informational workshop, not a regular business meeting.
- Finance workshop presented by Tracy Novick from MASC
- Discussion of school finance topics
- Presentation file: Narragansett70on70FY23.pptx
Policy Subcommittee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review and discuss updates to numerous district policies, including fiscal management, student absences, and community relations. The agenda includes a discussion on athletic concussion policy with E. Myriah Zwicker and the potential movement of previously reviewed policies. Most items are discussions, with votes possible on meeting minutes and adjournment.
- Discussion of athletic concussion policy with E. Myriah Zwicker, MSN, RN, NCSN
- Review of fiscal policies including DB (annual budget), DD (grants), DIE (audits), and DJE (procurement)
- Proposed new policies: BDFA-E-2 (School Improvement Plan submission) and BDFA-E-3 (School Council business)
- Proposed new policy IHBAA on observations of special education programs
- Updates to student absence policy (JH) and community use of school facilities (KF, KF-R)
Long Term Planning Subcommittee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District Long Term Planning Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including a strategic plan update, regionalization and other grants, and school committee goals. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Approval of meeting minutes from April 11, 2022
- Strategic Plan Update
- Regionalization & Other Grants Update
- School Committee Goals & Objectives discussion
UFCW Negotiations Subco - INACTIVE - Archive
This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District's UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda, which was posted in advance, included only procedural items: a call to order, a motion to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW, and adjournment.
- Meeting cancelled (CXLD) for January 23, 2023
- Agenda included executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) for collective bargaining strategy
- No open session items were scheduled
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, budget updates for FY23 and FY24, a regional grant report from The Abrahams Group, and various reports. The committee will also vote on surplus items and enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW and/or NDEA.
- Approval of January 4, 2023 meeting minutes
- Acceptance of bills and payroll warrants
- Regional Grant Report by Mark Abrahams, The Abrahams Group
- FY23 and FY24 Budget Updates
- Vote on surplus items
Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC
The Narragansett Regional School District Labor Management Committee Subcommittee is meeting to consider entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with the NDEA (teachers union). The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, a motion to enter executive session, and adjournment. No public discussion or decisions on substantive matters are listed.
- Motion to enter 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, 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA at 4:00pm
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District Facilities SubCommittee will meet to discuss ongoing business, including FY23 capital projects and an athletic fields upgrade. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes, scheduling future meetings, and a placeholder for new business, with no items listed at time of posting.
- Discussion of FY23 Capital Projects
- Discussion of Athletic Fields Upgrade
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Proposal of dates for upcoming Facilities meetings
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will vote on a debt authorization for an athletic fields upgrade, to be forwarded to member towns. The agenda also includes budget updates for FY23 and FY24, approval of bills and payroll, and a vote on surplus items. An executive session is planned for collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW and/or NDEA.
- Vote on athletic fields upgrade bond request
- FY23 and FY24 budget updates
- Approval of bills and payroll warrants
- Vote on surplus items
- Approve out-of-state field trip for NRHS Cheer team to Nationals (March 17-20, 2023)
Academic Subcommittee - INACTIVE - Archive
The Narragansett Regional School District Academic Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing academic business, including updates on testing and assessments (MCAS, STAR), staffing and open positions, and intervention programs. The agenda is largely informational with no major new business items; the only action items are approving the prior meeting's minutes and adjourning.
- Approval of December 6, 2022 meeting minutes
- Discussion of MCAS, STAR, and other assessment updates
- Staffing and open position updates
- Intervention program update
- Next meeting scheduled for February 7, 2023