Narragansett Regional School District public meetings in 2025
34 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold its regular meeting on December 18, 2025, at KIVA, Baldwinville. The agenda includes procedural items, approval of prior meeting minutes and bills, public input, budget updates, and votes on surplus items and a proposed 2027 Italy trip for high school students. The committee will also discuss superintendent goals and enter an executive session for personnel matters.
- Vote to approve surplus football uniforms (45 sets, 8+ years old) for sale to fund Guardian Caps for teams
- Vote to approve proposed 2027 Italy trip for grades 9-12
- Approval of November 20, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approval of bills and payroll warrants
- Motion to enter executive session for personnel-related discussion
District Operations Subcommittee -[DATE]
The Narragansett Regional School District’s District Operations Subcommittee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and review ongoing district business including transportation, central office updates, insurance, and communication efforts. Policy discussions will cover cell phone use, parent/booster organization guidelines, and a new statewide high school graduation framework.
- Approve meeting minutes from 11/4/25
- Central Office title change approval
- Review statewide cell phone policy impact on NRSD
- Update parent/booster organization policy language
- Discuss new statewide high school graduation framework
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on November 20, 2025, at KIVA, Baldwinville, to approve meeting minutes, bills and payroll, surplus items, policy second readings, donations, and an 8th-grade Washington DC field trip. The committee will also discuss budget updates, curriculum matters, and receive reports from subcommittees and the superintendent.
- Vote to approve bills and payroll warrants
- Vote to accept surplus items: 94 outdated HS books and IT materials
- Vote to accept donations totaling $7,422 (cheer uniforms, warm-up jackets, memorial gift, laminating film)
- Vote to approve 8th Grade Out of State Field Trip to Washington DC (June 8–11, 2026)
- Vote to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will address appropriations for a roof replacement project at NRHS and NRMS. The body will also consider funding for special elections in Templeton and Phillipston.
- Appropriation for MSBA Roof Replacement Project for NRHS and NRMS
- Proposed $5,400 for Templeton special election costs
- Proposed $1,100 for Phillipston special town meeting and special election costs
- Discussion of Excess and Deficiency
Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC
The Labor Relations Subcommittee will meet 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 per MGL c.30A sec.21(a) for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will discuss and vote on several policies, including a new Career Technical Education (CTE) Admissions, Recruitment & Retention Policy and a first reading of updated Graduation Requirements. The committee will also consider adding a new stipend position for an Academic Coordinator to the NDEA contract and declaring surplus items. Other agenda items include budget updates, MCAS and benchmark assessment discussions, and a public input period.
- Vote on Career Technical Education (CTE) Admissions, Recruitment & Retention Policy (second reading)
- First reading of policy IKF - Graduation Requirements
- Motion to approve adding Academic Coordinator for NRHS Academic Coaching stipend to NDEA contract (2025-2028)
- Vote to declare surplus items
- Discussion on renaming the Thanksgiving Trophy for NRSD
District Operations Subcommittee -[DATE]
The District Operations Subcommittee will discuss ongoing business including transportation, central office, and insurance updates, and review a Career and Technical Education policy for first reading. They will also consider moving previously reviewed policies and discuss the School Committee handbook and a strategic improvement plan. The meeting is largely discussion and information items with a few possible votes.
- First reading of Career and Technical Education policy
- Transportation updates
- Central office updates with a title change vote
- Insurance updates
- Review of district and community communication
Finance & Facility Subcommittee
The Finance & Facilities Subcommittee will discuss a request from Templeton for the district to fund a special election related to the MSBA roofing project, as well as bulletproof glass at the elementary school. They will also review FY26 and FY27 budgets, grants, and a regional agreement update involving Phillipston and Templeton. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and setting future meeting dates.
- Templeton request for district to fund special election for MSBA roofing project
- Bullet proof glass at elementary school
- FY26 and FY27 budget discussions
- Regional agreement update with Phillipston and Templeton, including response to Mahar Ad Hoc Committee
- Regionalization of services discussion with Winchendon
Finance & Facility Subcommittee
The subcommittee will discuss ongoing business including a facilities update covering the MSBA roofing project and occupancy capacity, the FY26 and FY27 budgets, and grants. They will also discuss a regional agreement update and regionalization of services. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and setting future meeting dates.
- MSBA roofing project update
- Occupancy capacity discussion
- FY26 and FY27 budget discussions
- Grants and other funding opportunities
- Regional agreement update
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will vote to appoint Sylvia Haley as a Phillipston representative through May 2026, and vote on surplus items, student activity accounts, and out-of-state field trips. The committee will also discuss an MSBA project update for roof replacement at the middle/high school, an FY26 budget update, and a parent letter about after-school bussing. The meeting includes a public input period and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Vote to appoint Sylvia Haley as Phillipston representative to the NRSD School Committee until May 2026
- Discussion of MSBA project update for Narragansett Middle/High School roof replacement
- Vote to approve out-of-state field trips for Outdoor Adventure Class to Sachuest Beach (RI) and Mount Monadnock (NH)
- Vote to approve student activity accounts and surplus items
- Executive session to discuss an individual's reputation, character, or discipline
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet for a special session. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to discuss a specific individual's reputation, character, physical or mental health, or potential discipline and dismissal.
- Executive Session per MGL c.30A. sec.21(a) - Reason #1 regarding a public officer, employee, staff member or individual
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet on August 14, 2025, to vote on approving the June 5 meeting minutes, bills and payroll warrants, updates to the 2025-2026 Student and Family Handbook, and declaring surplus items. The committee will also discuss the FY26 budget, a summer facilities update, a cell phone ban in Massachusetts schools, and a vacancy on the committee for Phillipston. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW and/or NDEA.
- Vote to approve updates to the 2025-2026 Student and Family Handbook
- Vote to declare surplus items including a stationary bike, cheerleading maps, and textbooks
- Discussion of a cell phone ban passed by the Massachusetts Senate
- Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with UFCW and/or NDEA
- Discussion of a School Committee vacancy for Phillipston
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will vote on reinstating extracurricular fees for FY26 at $150 per sport/activity, with a reduced $50 rate for low-income households and a $600 family cap. The committee will also consider approving technology leases, increasing facility use fees, and transferring $25,000 from the General Fund to the Stabilization Account. Other business includes a vote on the 2025-2028 District Strategic Improvement Plan and entering executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote to reinstate extracurricular fees for FY26: $150 per sport/activity, $50 for low-income, $600 family cap
- Vote to approve technology leases for Apple and Dell equipment (dollar amounts not specified in agenda)
- Vote to increase facility use fees starting July 1, 2025 (proposed fee schedule attached)
- Vote to transfer $25,000 from General Fund to Stabilization Account for capital projects
- Vote to approve the 2025-2028 District Strategic Improvement Plan (DSIP)
NRSD School Committee
The School Committee will hold its organizational meeting to elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and appoint other officers. The body will also discuss budget updates for FY25 and FY26 and vote on the 2025-2026 Rate Card.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Appointment of Dr. Christopher Casavant as Secretary and Susan Varney as Assistant Secretary
- Vote on the 2025-2026 Rate Card
- Second reading and vote on Policy ADDA - Background Checks Policy
- Appointment of a member to sign FY25 payroll and accounts payable warrants
District Operations Subcommittee -[DATE]
The subcommittee will review and discuss transportation updates, central office changes, insurance updates, and district-community communication. They will also consider moving policies for first/second readings and discuss drafting a School Committee handbook.
- Approve minutes from 03/11/2025 and 04/08/2025
- Transportation updates
- Central Office updates with a recommended action to approve a title change
- Insurance updates
- Discussion of a new NRSD School Committee handbook
Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC
The Labor Relations Subcommittee will meet to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW union. The meeting will go into executive session and will not return to open session afterward.
- Executive session per MGL c.30A sec.21(a) for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
Finance & Facility Subcommittee
The Finance & Facilities Subcommittee will meet on May 8, 2025, to discuss ongoing business including a facilities update, the FY25 budget, and the FY26 budget. The subcommittee will also consider grants, a regional agreement update, and other items. The meeting will begin with a vote to approve the minutes from April 10, 2025.
- Motion to approve the Finance & Facilities subcommittee meeting minutes of April 10, 2025
- Discussion of FY25 Budget
- Discussion of FY26 Budget
- Discussion of Facilities Update
- Discussion of Regional Agreement Update
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee will vote on annual appointments including the Records Access Officer, Treasurer, and legal counsel for FY26, and authorize borrowing in anticipation of revenue. They will also discuss budget updates, approve surplus IT equipment for recycling, and vote on Superintendent goals. The meeting will end with an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW and NDEA.
- Vote to appoint Susan Varney as FY26 Records Access Officer per MGL 66:6A
- Vote to authorize the Treasurer to borrow in anticipation of revenue for FY26
- Vote to approve surplus list of 60+ IT items (Chromebooks, monitors, projectors) for recycling
- Vote to approve Superintendent goals for the two-year evaluation cycle (July 2025–June 2027)
- Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with UFCW and NDEA unions
NRSD School Committee
The NRSD School Committee will discuss FY25 and FY26 budget updates, vote on the 2025-2026 Program of Studies, and consider several out-of-state field trips. They will also vote on a $5,400 extension of the BoardDocs agreement, updated CAPS Collaborative agreement, and a first reading of a background checks policy. The meeting includes public comment, a student representative report, and an executive session on litigation strategy.
- Vote on 2025-2026 Program of Studies
- Motion to extend BoardDocs agreement for one year at $5,400
- Votes on out-of-state field trips to Canobie Lake Park and Keene State College
- Acceptance of donations totaling $1,950 from Templeton Lions Club and others
- First reading of ADDA - Background Checks Policy
Finance & Facility Subcommittee
The Finance & Facilities Subcommittee will discuss the FY25 budget, including staffing and technology items, and the FY26 budget. They will also receive a facilities update and discuss a regional agreement and regionalization of services with the Winchendon School Committee chair. The meeting will begin with a vote to approve the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Motion to approve March 13, 2025 meeting minutes
- FY25 Budget discussion: staffing (clinician, sped, para's, unified art, band/choral), technology (computer replacement, recabling, virus protection), and facilities improvements
- FY26 Budget discussion
- Regional Agreement Update
- Regionalization of Services discussion with Winchendon School Committee chair
District Operations Subcommittee -[DATE]
The Narragansett Regional School District Operations Subcommittee will discuss ongoing business including transportation, central office, and insurance updates, and review a proposed update to the Background Checks Policy. New business items include a BoardDocs replacement fee update, the District Strategic Improvement Plan, the Superintendent Evaluation Timeline, the Assistant Superintendent Contract, and the MVP Academy Admissions Process. The subcommittee will also begin drafting a School Committee handbook. Votes may be taken.
- Proposed update to ADDA - Background Checks Policy
- BoardDocs Replacement - Fee update
- District Strategic Improvement Plan discussion
- Assistant Superintendent Contract discussion
- MVP Academy Admissions Process discussion
Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC
The Labor Relations Subcommittee will meet to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy regarding the UFCW. This discussion is scheduled to take place in Executive Session.
- Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with the UFCW
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a budget hearing and vote to certify the FY26 budget, including estimated income and assessments for Templeton and Phillipston. The committee will also consider approving a regional agreement update, transitioning to a new board management software at a $7,700 yearly cost, and accepting a donation of a bass drum mallet. The meeting will include public input on the budget and an executive session to discuss collective bargaining.
- FY26 Budget Certification Vote and Estimated Income Vote
- FY26 Assessment Votes for Templeton and Phillipston
- Motion to approve transition from BoardDocs to Diligent at $7,700 yearly cost
- Motion to approve updated Regional Agreement as amended by Templeton
- Motion to accept 2025-2026 School Year Calendar
Finance & Facility Subcommittee
The subcommittee will discuss ongoing business including a facilities update, the FY25 budget, and the FY26 budget. They will also consider grants and other funding opportunities, and a regional agreement update. The meeting will begin with approval of the January 9, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Discussion of FY25 budget, including staffing notes for clinicians, paraprofessionals, and unified arts
- Discussion of FY26 budget
- Facilities update, including computer replacement, recabling, and virus protection
- Grants and other funding opportunities
- Regional agreement update
District Operations Subcommittee -[DATE]
The District Operations Subcommittee will discuss and potentially vote on a proposed new cell phone policy, an update to the background checks policy, and a transition from BoardDocs to Diligent Community software by April 30, 2025. They will also receive transportation, central office, and insurance updates, and begin drafting a School Committee handbook.
- Proposed new Cell Phone Policy for first reading
- Proposed update to ADDA Background Checks Policy
- BoardDocs replacement with Diligent Community, deadline 4/30/2025
- Transportation and Central Office updates
- Discussion & planning for NRSD School Committee handbook
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a preliminary budget hearing for FY26, including a presentation and public input. The committee will also vote on surplus items, approve prior meeting minutes, and enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
- Preliminary FY26 Budget Hearing with presentation and public input
- Vote on surplus items including chair carts, sewing machines, and a floor scrubber
- Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with UFCW and/or NDEA
- Approval of meeting minutes from February 27, 2025
- Discussion of School Committee vacancies in Templeton
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will receive updates on the FY25 and FY26 budgets, including a preliminary budget hearing scheduled for March 6. The committee will also discuss the Templeton Working Group regarding withdrawal from NRSD. Other business includes votes on surplus items, an out-of-state field trip, a donation of theatrical lighting, and second readings of technology and graduation policies.
- FY26 Budget Cycle Update with preliminary hearing set for March 6, 2025
- Discussion of Templeton Working Group regarding withdrawal from NRSD
- Vote on out-of-state field trip to JLC Live Convention in Providence, RI on March 28, 2025
- Vote to accept donation of theatrical lighting instruments valued at $15,870 from Cindy Baer
- Second reading and vote on three technology policies (IJND, IJNDB, IJNDC) and graduation requirements policy (IKF)
District Operations Subcommittee -[DATE]
The District Operations Subcommittee will discuss a proposed new cell phone policy and an update to the background checks policy. They will also receive transportation, central office, and insurance updates, and begin drafting a School Committee handbook.
- Proposed new cell phone policy for first reading
- Proposed update to ADDA Background Checks Policy
- Transportation updates
- Central Office updates including a title change
- Drafting a new School Committee handbook
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet jointly with the Templeton and Phillipston Boards of Selectmen and Finance Committees to discuss the FY25 budget update and the FY26 budget process and outlook for the district and both towns.
- FY25 Budget Update for NRSD, Town of Templeton, and Town of Phillipston
- NRSD FY26 Budget Process and Timeline, including scheduled budget hearings on March 6 and March 20, 2025
- NRSD Budget Outlook for FY26
- Town of Phillipston Budget Outlook for FY26
- Town of Templeton Budget Outlook for FY26
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School Committee will hold an initial discussion on the FY26 budget and vote on funding for roof project designs. The body will also consider requests for out-of-state field trips and discuss committee vacancies in Templeton.
- Vote to appropriate $70,000 for feasibility and schematic design for roof replacements at Narragansett Middle School and Narragansett Regional High School
- Initial discussion of the FY26 Budget
- Approval of two out-of-state field trips to Keene, NH for ice climbing on February 14 and February 28, 2025
- Discussion of School Committee vacancies for Templeton
- Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with UFCW and/or NDEA
Labor Relations Subcommittee - WEC
The Labor Relations Subcommittee is meeting to enter an executive session. The body will discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW.
- Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with the UFCW
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will discuss FY25 and FY26 budget cycles and review student enrollment. The body will vote on MSBA schematic designs, surplus items, and policies regarding graduation requirements and subcommittees.
- Vote on MSBA Schematic Design
- Vote on Policy IKF - Graduation Requirements
- Vote on Policy BDE - Subcommittees of the School Committee
- Approval of Senior Out of State Field Trip
- Discussion of FY26 Budget Cycle meeting dates
District Operations Subcommittee -[DATE]
The Narragansett Regional School District Operations Subcommittee will discuss and potentially vote on proposed updates to graduation requirements (IKF), a new cell phone policy, and background check policy changes, along with transportation and central office updates.
- Proposed updates to IKF - Graduation Requirements for second reading
- Proposed new cell phone policy for first reading
- Proposed update to ADDA - Background Checks Policy for first reading
- Discussion of district and community communication
- Discussion and planning for NRSD School Committee handbook
Finance & Facility Subcommittee
The Finance & Facilities Subcommittee will meet on January 9, 2025, to discuss and potentially vote on several items. The agenda includes presentations from Special Education, NHS, TES, NMS, Technology, and Facilities departments, as well as updates on facilities, the FY25 budget, and the FY26 budget. The subcommittee will also consider approving minutes from its December 12, 2024 meeting.
- Approve minutes of December 12, 2024 meeting
- Special Education presentation by Cory Rogers
- FY25 Budget discussion
- FY26 Budget discussion
- Facilities update