East Providence School District, RI

East Providence School Committee

The School Committee is reviewing a proposed update to Policy Code DIC regarding fiscal management. The draft outlines the roles of the Superintendent and Finance Director in reporting and the specific contents required for monthly financial reports.

• Proposed requirements for monthly financial reports including executive summaries and full-year forecasts
• Proposed rules prohibiting Committee members from directing daily financial operations
• Proposed certification process for monthly reports by the Superintendent and Finance Director
• Proposed notification procedures for material financial risks or budget over-expenditures

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence Building Committee will review an OPM update on districtwide improvements. The committee is scheduled to vote on service agreements for fire alarms and various service invoices.

• Fire alarm service agreements for Waddington and Martin Middle School
• OPM report on current districtwide improvements
• Approval of service invoices

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee is considering a draft policy that would prohibit student physical access to personal electronic devices during the school day, as required by Rhode Island law. The policy includes exceptions for IEPs, 504 plans, medical needs, and multilingual learners, and outlines progressive discipline for violations. The committee is deciding whether to adopt this policy at this meeting.

• Policy banning personal electronic devices during school day
• Exceptions for IEP, 504, medical, and multilingual learner needs
• Progressive discipline: confiscation, pouch system, detention, loss of privileges
• $35 replacement fee for lost or damaged district pouches
• Policy to be filed with RIDE upon adoption

East Providence School Committee - Policy Sub-Committee

The East Providence School Committee Policy Sub-Committee will meet to draft or revise three specific district policies. The meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2026, at the East Providence School Department.

• Review of IV.D.6 Foreign Language Proficiency Skills for Credit Issuing Purposes Policy
• Review of IV.D.1 Placement, Promotion, Retention and Grading Policy
• Review of IV.E Volunteer Policy

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee is holding a special meeting and budget workshop. Members will discuss and vote on the proposed 2026-2027 school budget and a contract for the Kent Heights Assistant Principal. The public may attend in person or via live stream.

• Vote on proposed 2026-2027 school budget
• Vote to approve contract for Kent Heights Assistant Principal
• Budget Workshop IV session
• Special meeting at East Providence High School Auditorium

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee is reviewing a proposed revision to its staff hiring policy (III.J.12). The revision clarifies the Superintendent's authority to appoint personnel while requiring School Committee approval for individual employment contracts, compensation, and other financial terms for non-union employees. The committee will discuss and potentially approve this policy, which also includes provisions for model contracts, temporary assignments, and monthly personnel reporting.

• Requires School Committee approval for all individual employment contracts and any material amendments, including salary increases, bonuses, and stipends.
• Prohibits retroactive contracts and automatic renewal provisions unless specifically approved by the committee.
• Allows the committee to terminate contracts early in cases of fiscal exigency, enrollment decline, or significant budget reductions.
• Requires prior committee approval for temporary or acting assignments lasting more than 15 days.
• Mandates a monthly personnel report to the committee listing all appointments, transfers, and vacancies.

East Providence School Committee

The School Committee is reviewing a policy to prohibit students from having physical access to personal electronic devices during the school day. The policy proposes using a secure locking pouch system, such as Yondr, to manage smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets. Exceptions would be made for documented medical needs, IEPs, or 504 plans.

• Proposed use of Yondr or comparable secure locking pouch system
• Prohibition of physical access to personal electronic devices during the school day
• Effective date of August 1, 2026
• Implementation of progressive disciplinary responses for violations

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee is holding a special meeting on August 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the East Providence High School Auditorium. The sole substantive item on the agenda is a Budget Workshop, with no specific budget details or proposals listed in the notice. The meeting is open to the public in person or via live stream.

• Budget Workshop I is the only substantive agenda item
• Meeting held at East Providence High School Auditorium, 2000 Pawtucket Avenue
• Public can attend in person or via live stream link provided in the notice

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee is holding a special meeting that consists primarily of a Budget Workshop, the first of its kind. No specific budget figures or proposals are listed on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public and will begin with the pledge of allegiance.

• Budget Workshop I
• Special meeting notice
• Public comment not listed on agenda

The East Providence School Committee held a budget workshop to discuss a preliminary FY2027 budget framework, which projects a $3,031,213 gap between increased expenses and revenue. No formal decisions were made; the framework is a planning model for discussion. The committee discussed the FY2026 deficit, cash flow issues, and the need for better financial reporting. A follow-up workshop is scheduled for September 2.

• No formal votes taken; budget framework presented for discussion
• Next budget workshop scheduled for September 2 at 5pm at the high school
• Motion to adjourn at 6:19pm carried unanimously

East Providence School Committee - Negotiations Sub-committee

The Negotiations Sub-committee will meet to discuss collective bargaining. The agenda includes an executive session specifically regarding negotiations for Administrative Assistants.

• Collective bargaining discussions for Administrative Assistants

The Sub-committee met in executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations for administrative assistants. No votes were taken during the executive session. The committee voted unanimously to seal the minutes of that session.

• Sealed minutes of the Executive Session (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee is considering a proposed revision to Policy III.J.12, which governs staff hiring. The revision clarifies the Superintendent's authority to appoint personnel while reserving School Committee approval for individual employment contracts, compensation, and financial commitments for non-union employees. The policy also sets standards for hiring, temporary assignments, and monthly reporting to the Committee.

• Proposed revision to Staff Hiring Policy III.J.12
• Requires School Committee approval for individual employment contracts and compensation for non-union employees
• Prohibits filling positions not in the approved table of organization or without sufficient budget funds
• Allows temporary or acting assignments up to 15 calendar days without prior Committee approval
• Mandates monthly personnel report from Superintendent to School Committee

The East Providence School Committee unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included personnel appointments, resignations, bill vouchers totaling over $1.9 million, and Stage III invoices for MMS/Waddington projects totaling $2,718,103.51. The committee also heard a finance presentation projecting a potential $1.3 million deficit for FY2026 and discussed a proposed Yondr pouch policy for cell phone bans, but took no action on it. The Financial Reporting and Oversight Policy was tabled for further collaboration with finance consultants.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously, including personnel appointments and resignations
• Approved bill vouchers totaling $1,909,793.76
• Approved Stage III invoices for MMS/Waddington projects totaling $2,718,103.51
• Tabled EPSD Financial Reporting and Oversight Policy for further collaboration
• Discussed Yondr pouch policy for cell phone ban; no action taken

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence School Committee Building Committee will meet to receive an update on districtwide improvements. The committee will vote on the acceptance of the OPM report and the approval of service invoices.

• OPM update on current districtwide improvements
• Vote to accept OPM report
• Vote to approve invoices for services

The Building Committee approved July 2026 invoices totaling $2,718,103.51 and accepted the OPM update. The committee also authorized seeking a proposal for a conceptual site plan to relocate basketball courts to city property.

• Approved July 2026 invoices totaling $2,718,103.51 (unanimous)
• Approved seeking a proposal from Peregrine Group for a conceptual site plan for basketball courts on city field (unanimous)
• Decided that Peregrine Group will notify Ms. Corsi of proposals to poll the Building Committee (unanimous)
• Accepted OPM update as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved July 13, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to discuss and vote on contracts for a financial consultant and Andrew Henneous of HCL. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss consultant finances and job performance.

• Vote to approve Andrew Henneous / HCL legal contract
• Vote to approve financial consultant(s) contract(s)
• Executive session discussion regarding District Finance Consultant(s)
• Executive session discussion regarding Andrew Henneous / HCL job performance

The East Providence School Committee met in special session and unanimously approved two contract items: an engagement agreement with the law firm Henneous Carroll Lombardo, LLC, and financial consultant contracts with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) and Joseph Crowley. The meeting included an executive session to discuss the finance consultant and job performance, but no votes were taken there. The committee then reconvened in open session and approved the contracts as submitted.

• Approved Engagement Agreement with Henneous Carroll Lombardo, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved financial consultant contracts for CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) and Joseph Crowley (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session to discuss finance consultant and job performance (unanimous)
• Sealed executive session minutes (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The committee will convene in executive session to discuss a legal contract, clerk retention, and pay scale changes, then reconvene in open session to vote on those items and others. They will also hold a first budget workshop and discuss the finance director search, receive superintendent updates, and handle consent agenda items including homeschool requests, minutes, personnel, and invoices for construction projects.

• Discussion and vote on Andrew Henneous / HCL Legal Contract
• Discussion and vote on pay scale change
• First budget workshop
• Finance director search discussion
• Approval of EPHS trip to Washington, D.C. in April 2027

The East Providence School Committee approved the consent agenda, including personnel appointments, resignations, and bills totaling over $2.7 million. They also approved a pay scale change discussed in executive session, retained the current School Committee Executive Assistant, and approved the EPHS trip to Washington, D.C. in April 2027. The item regarding the Andrew Henneous/HCL Legal Contract was tabled for further information.

• Approved consent agenda as submitted, including personnel appointments, resignations, and bill vouchers totaling $2,773,927.03.
• Approved pay scale change as discussed in executive session.
• Retained current School Committee Executive Assistant as submitted.
• Approved East Providence High School trip to Washington, D.C. in April 2027 as submitted.
• Tabled Andrew Henneous/HCL Legal Contract for further information.
• Approved sealing of executive session minutes.

East Providence School Committee

The School Committee is discussing a proposed Acceptable Use Policy for students, which governs the use of district-issued devices and the internet. The policy includes rules on device care, prohibited activities, and consequences for violations. The committee may vote to adopt the policy.

• Prohibition on connecting personal devices to district Wi-Fi
• Students must sign a Device Loan Agreement before receiving a device
• Students in grades 5–11 may take devices home for summer for digital work
• Full replacement cost charged for lost or damaged devices
• All internet activity monitored even when off campus via content filter

The School Committee approved a settlement for certified employees and a new lease agreement with Apple for student devices. The board also approved three updated policies and a 2027 trip to California for the high school wind ensemble.

• Approved certified employee’s proposed settlement (unanimous)
• Approved Apple Lease Agreement for student devices (unanimous)
• Approved sole source purchase for iReady education software (unanimous)
• Approved EPHS wind ensemble trip to California in 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved second read of Staff Acceptable Use & Device Care Policy (unanimous)
• Approved second read of Acceptable Use Policy for Students (unanimous)
• Approved second read of Homework Policy (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel appointments and $2.9M in invoices (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to appoint a Superintendent and approve their contract. The committee will also disclose a vote previously taken in Executive Session on May 18, 2026.

• Appointment of Superintendent and contract approval
• Disclosure of May 18, 2026 Executive Session vote

The East Providence School Committee unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Robert Perry as Superintendent of Schools and approved his contract as submitted. The committee also disclosed that a prior executive session vote on May 18, 2026, had authorized offering the position to Dr. Perry and negotiating his contract, with a 3-0 vote and two abstentions.

• Approved appointment of Dr. Robert Perry as Superintendent (unanimous)
• Approved Superintendent contract as submitted (unanimous)
• Disclosed May 18 executive session vote to offer position and negotiate contract (3-0, two abstentions)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence School Building Committee will review an OPM update on districtwide improvements. The committee is scheduled to vote on flooring replacement alternates for Waddington Elementary School and approve service invoices.

• Vote to approve alternates for additional flooring replacement at Waddington Elementary School
• Vote to accept OPM report on current districtwide improvements
• Vote to approve invoices for services
• Vote to approve May 11, 2026 minutes

The Committee approved several construction alternates for Waddington and Martin Middle School funded by the owner construction contingency. It also authorized payment of May 2026 invoices totaling over $2.9 million. Updates were provided on the Martin Middle School Pre-K construction and auditorium status.

• Approved $2,930,607.76 in May 2026 invoices (unanimous)
• Approved $43,542 for Nora Tile extension and stair treads/risers at Waddington (unanimous)
• Approved $12,277 for Kitchen LVT to replace tile at Waddington (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 for Phase II Blind Replacement (unanimous)
• Accepted OPM update as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved May 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will hold a special meeting featuring an executive session. The committee will discuss and take action regarding the Superintendent’s contract negotiations and related legal advice.

• Superintendent’s contract negotiations and legal advice

The East Providence School Committee met in a special session and entered executive session to discuss the Superintendent's contract negotiations. No votes were taken during the executive session. The committee voted to seal the minutes of the meeting.

• Voted to enter executive session for Superintendent's contract negotiations (unanimous)
• Voted to seal the minutes (unanimous)
• Voted to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will convene in executive session to discuss the superintendent's contract negotiations and legal advice. The meeting will then move into open session to report on any votes taken.

• Executive session for superintendent contract negotiations
• Consideration of motion to adjourn and re-convene
• Vote to seal executive session minutes

The East Providence School Committee met in open session, then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss superintendent contract negotiations and related legal advice. No votes were taken in executive session, and the committee voted to seal those minutes. The meeting reconvened in open session and adjourned shortly after.

• Approved unanimously: move into executive session for superintendent contract negotiations and legal advice
• Approved unanimously: seal the executive session minutes
• Approved unanimously: adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m.

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee is holding a special meeting to conduct executive session interviews with two candidates for the superintendent position. Following the closed session, the committee will reconvene in open session to report any votes taken and consider sealing the executive session minutes.

• Interviews for superintendent position with Candidate #1 and Candidate #2 (executive session)
• Consideration and vote on motion to adjourn executive session and re-convene in open session
• Chair to report any votes taken in executive session and motion to seal executive session minutes

The School Committee met in a special session and entered an executive session to discuss and take action regarding interviews for the Superintendent's position. One vote was taken during the executive session, which the Chair stated will be disclosed at a later date.

• Moved into executive session to discuss Superintendent interviews (Unanimous)
• Voted to seal the minutes (Unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (Unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The school committee is reviewing the Acceptable Use Policy and Chromebook Use and Care Guide for students. These documents establish rules for internet usage, device maintenance, and disciplinary actions for policy violations.

• Acceptable Use Policy for computers, technology, internet, and Google
• Requirement for students and parents to sign a Chromebook Loan agreement
• Prohibition of student personal device use on school wifi networks
• Policy charging parents/guardians full replacement cost for lost, stolen, or unreturned Chromebooks
• Internet content filtering in compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

The East Providence School Committee unanimously approved naming the Martin Middle School stage after Judy DePerla, following public comments and emails in her honor. The committee also approved the consent agenda, including personnel appointments, resignations, retirements, and bills totaling over $11.9 million. Additionally, they approved the Right to Read Corrective Action Plan, the second readings of two policies, and awarded a feasibility study contract to Ross Haber and Associates for $33,825.

• Approved naming Martin Middle School stage after Judy DePerla
• Approved consent agenda including personnel changes and bills totaling $11,966,308.42
• Approved Right to Read Corrective Action Plan
• Approved second reading of Child Abuse & Neglect Policy
• Approved second reading of Communication to Parents/Guardians – Retention Notification Policy
• Awarded RFP for Feasibility Study to Ross Haber and Associates for $33,825
• Moved up and discussed WON Door update, special education data, and bus camera citations

East Providence School Committee - Facilities Subcommittee

The Facilities Subcommittee will meet to receive a facilities update. No specific projects or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Facilities Update

East Providence School Committee - Policy Sub-Committee

The committee is reviewing the Acceptable Use Policy and the Chromebook Use and Care Guide for students. These documents outline rules for internet use, device maintenance, and the terms of the district's Chromebook loan program.

• Acceptable Use Policy regarding computer, technology, internet, and Google use for students
• Chromebook Use and Care Guide including distribution and return procedures
• Requirements for students and parents to sign a Chromebook Loan Agreement
• Policy on replacement costs for lost, stolen, or damaged devices
• Guidelines for remote access and monitoring of student devices

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee is reviewing a draft policy regarding the identification and reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect. The document outlines the legal duties of employees as mandated reporters and the administrative procedures for notifying the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF).

• Requirement for employees to report suspected abuse to DCYF within 24 hours
• Requirement for employees to notify principals or immediate supervisors
• Prohibition of internal investigations by school personnel
• Mandate for the Superintendent to provide periodic training for employees
• Requirement to post the DCYF child abuse reporting hotline in each school

The Committee approved a legal settlement, a new school calendar, and several student trips. It also authorized a new Board Certified Behavior Analyst position and a food service management RFP. The board approved a building use contract for BridgePointe and an energy agreement with Enel X North America.

• Approved proposed Cardin settlement (unanimous)
• Approved updated 2026-2027 school calendar (unanimous)
• Approved updated ALP job description with $1,500 stipend (4-1)
• Approved BridgePointe building use contract (4-1)
• Approved Board Certified Behavior Analyst position (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for food service management company (unanimous)
• Approved Demand Response Agreement with Enel X North America (unanimous)
• Approved RIDE waiver of two snow days; last day of school June 17, 2026 (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence School Committee Building Committee will receive an update on current districtwide improvements. The committee is scheduled to vote on the OPM report and invoices for services.

• Vote to accept OPM Report
• Vote to approve invoices for services
• Vote to approve March 9, 2026 minutes

The committee unanimously approved March 2026 invoices totaling $3,155,141.27 and accepted the OPM update. Members also discussed flooring damage, water ingress in the gym, and the requirements for preserving flooring warranties.

• Accepted OPM update (unanimous)
• Approved March 2026 Stage III invoices totaling $3,155,141.27 (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The School Committee is updating Policy V.A.8 regarding student attendance requirements and procedures. The policy outlines the definitions of excused and unexcused absences and the steps taken to address chronic absenteeism.

• Definition of chronic absenteeism as missing 10% of the school year
• Requirement for students to be removed from attendance rolls after 10 consecutive unexcused absences
• Six-step 'Decision Rules' process for addressing absenteeism, ending in potential court filing for truancy
• Requirement for parents to call the school for every day a child is absent
• Prohibition of students with unexcused absences from participating in school-related activities

The East Providence School Committee approved the Superintendent's contract as discussed in executive session by a 4-1 vote, with Mr. Ferreira voting nay. The committee also approved a new sander purchase not to exceed $10,500, the second reading of the Attendance Policy (4-1, Ms. Beauchaine nay), and changing the name of Oldham School to Meadowcrest School effective at the end of the school year (4-1, Ms. Beauchaine nay). All other action items, including the DECA trip to Georgia, the updated 2026-2027 school calendar, a resolution supporting House Bill H7455, and an RFP for a district feasibility study, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Superintendent's contract as discussed in executive session (4-1)
• Approved purchase of a new sander, not to exceed $10,500 (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of the Attendance Policy (4-1)
• Approved changing Oldham School's name to Meadowcrest School at end of school year (4-1)
• Approved EPHS/CTC DECA trip to Atlanta, Georgia April 26-29, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved updated 2026-2027 school calendar (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting House Bill H7455 for student mental and behavioral health funding (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for district feasibility study (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Facilities Subcommittee

The Facilities Subcommittee will meet to receive a facilities update. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Facilities Update

East Providence School Committee - Policy Sub-Committee

The committee is reviewing Policy V.A.8 regarding student attendance requirements for grades K-12. The policy outlines definitions for excused and unexcused absences, chronic absenteeism thresholds, and the multi-step intervention process leading to potential truancy filings.

• Definition of chronic absenteeism as missing 10% or more of the school year
• Requirement for parent/guardian meetings after 10 absences per school year
• Provision to remove students from attendance rolls after 10 consecutive unexcused absences
• Six-step decision rule process for attendance intervention, ending in pre-truancy meetings
• Requirement for students in grades K-5 to be accompanied by a parent/guardian when tardy

East Providence School Committee

The School Committee is reviewing and revising the residency policy for school-aged children. The policy outlines mandatory documentation for enrollment and procedures for residency verification.

• Requirements for birth certificates, photo ID, and immunization records for enrollment
• Proof of residence requirements including deeds, leases, and two additional residency documents
• Provisions for the McKinney-Vento Act regarding students experiencing homelessness
• Appeal process for residency determinations via the Commissioner of the RI Department of Education

The committee approved the naming of the high school weight room and the 2026-2027 school calendar. Members also approved a student risk survey and a list of technology e-waste. A second reading of the admissions requirements policy was approved.

• Approved naming high school weight room after Manuel and Stephanie Vinhateiro (Unanimous)
• Approved 2026-2027 school calendar (Unanimous)
• Approved 2026 BHDDH RI student survey for grades 6-12 (3-2)
• Approved list of technology e-waste (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Admissions Requirements for Registration of School Aged Children policy (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel appointments and bill lists (Unanimous)
• Approved sealing of executive session minutes (Unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence School Building Committee will review districtwide improvements and a report from the OPM. The committee is scheduled to vote on a combined decision matrix for Martin and Waddington schools.

• Vote to accept OPM report on districtwide improvements
• Vote to review and prioritize combined decision matrix for Martin and Waddington
• Vote to approve invoices for services

The Building Committee approved January 2026 invoices totaling $3,881,197.81 for work at Martin Middle School and Waddington. The committee also accepted the OPM update and approved the combined decision matrix for both projects.

• Approved January 2026 invoices totaling $3,881,197.81 (unanimous)
• Approved combined decision matrix for Martin and Waddington projects (unanimous)
• Accepted OPM update as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)