East Providence School District public meetings in 2021

East Providence School Committee

The School Committee will meet in executive session to receive legal advice regarding an administrator's separation. Following that session, the committee will move to open session to consider and vote on the separation agreement.

• Vote on Administrator’s Separation Agreement

The East Providence School Committee met for a special meeting to address an administrator's separation. Following an executive session for legal advice, the committee voted to approve the separation agreement.

• Approved Administrator's Separation Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved motion to seal the minutes (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to discuss personnel contracts and school facility updates. The body is scheduled to vote on salaries for substitutes and accountants, as well as the design and naming of a coaches' recognition space.

• Contract and salary range for Staff Accountant
• Contract for Human Resources Director
• Naming of Coaches’ Recognition Space for John (Sandy) Gorham
• Approval of invoices for Gilbane, Ai3, Peregrine, Stephen Turner, Inc., and Thielsch Engineering
• LEAP MOU between RIDE and EPSD

The Committee approved over $4 million in construction-related invoices and several personnel contracts. It also established a new tiered salary scale for retired teacher substitutes and approved the naming of a coaches' recognition space.

• Approved $1.71M in EPHS construction invoices (unanimous)
• Approved $1.43M Gilbane Construction Co. invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $523,793.51 for furniture, fixtures, and equipment (unanimous)
• Approved retired teacher substitute salary: $175 start, $200 after 30 days, $225 after 60 days (unanimous)
• Approved naming the coaches' recognition space for John (Sandy) Gorham (unanimous)
• Approved adding William Stringfellow's name to the coaches' recognition tower (unanimous)
• Approved LEAP MOU between RIDE and EPSD for additional grant funding (unanimous)
• Approved contracts for Human Resources Director and Staff Accountant (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence Building Committee will review a renewable energy presentation and an OPM update. The committee is scheduled to vote on the OPM report, an RFP for EPHS band equipment, and various service invoices.

• Renewable Energy Presentation by Christopher Kearns
• Vote to accept OPM Report
• Vote to award EPHS Band Equipment RFP
• Vote to approve invoices for services

The Building Committee approved the purchase of new band equipment for East Providence High School. Members also accepted the Owner's Project Manager report and approved construction and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) invoices for November 2021. A renewable energy presentation was postponed until January.

• Approved $223,847.49 RFP award for EPHS band equipment (unanimous)
• Accepted Owner's Project Manager report (unanimous)
• Approved November 2021 construction invoices of $1,711,113.96 (unanimous)
• Approved November 2021 FF&E invoices of $523,793.51 (unanimous)
• Approved November 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee is meeting to discuss an amended 2021-2022 school calendar. The body will vote on designating December 8, 2021, and January 14, 2022, as professional development days.

• Vote to approve December 8, 2021 and January 14, 2022 as Professional Development days

The East Providence School Committee approved two changes to the 2021-2022 school calendar. These dates will serve as professional development and distance learning days for students.

• Approved December 8, 2021 and January 14, 2022 as professional development/distance learning days (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Negotiations Sub-committee

The Negotiations Sub-committee is meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose of the session is to discuss collective bargaining regarding maintenance and custodian negotiations.

• Collective bargaining negotiations for maintenance and custodian staff

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will discuss and vote on salaries for long-term teacher and paraprofessional substitutes. The body will also review student test scores, transportation reports regarding bus shortages, and various construction and service invoices.

• Vote to approve salaries for long-term teacher and paraprofessional substitutes
• Vote to create an additional position in the Custodian Union
• Vote to purchase two vans and one trailer for CTC
• Vote to approve construction invoices for EPHS and invoices for furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• Vote on a naming request for John (Sandy) Gorham

The Committee approved several million dollars in construction and service invoices for the new high school and increased pay for paraprofessional substitutes. It also authorized the purchase of two vans and a trailer for the Career and Technical Center and created a new custodial position.

• Approved $2,810,053.07 Gilbane Construction Co. October invoice
• Approved $2,926,651.75 EPHS construction invoices for October 2021
• Approved $439,618.22 for furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• Approved paraprofessional substitute salary increase to $15.00 per hour
• Approved purchase of two vans and one trailer for Career and Technical Center
• Approved creation of one additional position in the custodian bargaining unit
• Approved naming of a coaches' recognition space for Sandy Gorham
• Tabled long-term teacher substitute salary increases until December

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will discuss student achievement reports and personnel changes. The body is scheduled to vote on several construction invoices, vehicle acquisitions, and school maintenance projects.

• Purchase of two pick-up trucks and one box truck
• Window replacement projects at Silver Spring and Orlo Avenue
• Masonry repair RFP for Silver Spring and Hennessey Elementary Schools
• Contract for Information System & Data Specialist
• Approval of new paraprofessional positions

The School Committee approved a series of construction-related invoices, new paraprofessional positions, and an increase in substitute teacher pay. The committee also authorized the purchase of two new pick-up trucks and the start of window replacement projects at two elementary schools. A request to name a football field after John (Sandy) Gorham was tabled pending a design proposal.

• Approved EPSD Emergency Plan (5-0)
• Approved 12 new paraprofessional positions
• Increased substitute teacher pay rates
• Approved $97,880.60 purchase of two Ford F250 trucks
• Approved window replacement projects at Silver Spring and Orlo Avenue
• Approved $3,684,922.08 in EPHS construction invoices
• Tabled naming request for John (Sandy) Gorham
• Tabled masonry repair RFP for Silver Spring and Hennessey

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The Building Committee will meet to receive an update and vote on the acceptance of an OPM report. The body will also consider voting to approve invoices for services and the minutes from the September 13, 2021 meeting.

• Vote to accept OPM Report
• Vote to approve invoices for services
• Approval of September 13, 2021 minutes

The Building Committee approved September 2021 invoices for construction and furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The committee also accepted the Owner's Project Manager's report, which noted the project is 85.7% complete.

• Accepted Owner's Project Manager's Report (Unanimous)
• Approved September 2021 construction invoices totaling $3,684,922.08 (Unanimous)
• Approved September 2021 FF&E invoices totaling $1,924,323.93 (Unanimous)
• Approved September 13, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee approved the contract for the Director of Human Resources and voted to name the new library media center after Superintendent Kathryn Crowley. The committee also approved an amended face coverings policy and authorized an RFP for masonry repairs at two elementary schools. Several construction and service invoices related to the new high school project were also approved.

• Approved HR Director contract (4-1)
• Named library media center after Superintendent Kathryn Crowley (unanimous)
• Approved amended face coverings policy (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for chimney masonry repairs (unanimous)
• Tabled new paraprofessional positions (unanimous)
• Approved $1,922,116.22 in vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved $6,095,918.64 in EPHS construction invoices (unanimous)
• Approved $1,182,162.69 in furniture/equipment invoices (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Negotiations Sub-committee

The Negotiations Sub-committee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining. The agenda includes an executive session specifically regarding maintenance and custodian negotiations.

• Collective bargaining discussions for Maintenance & Custodian staff

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will discuss and vote on the FY22 school budget and the 2021-2022 School Re-entry Plan. The committee will also consider a bid protest from Mill City Construction.

• Vote to approve FY22 School Budget
• Vote on bid protest from Mill City Construction
• Vote to approve 2021-2022 School Re-entry Plan

The East Providence School Committee approved the 2021-2022 school re-entry plan incorporating mask mandates and free meals for students, and voted to uphold the awarded entranceway contract to Martone Service Company following a bid protest. The Committee also approved the FY22 school budget totaling $89,204,880, which requires $639,639 in additional funding from the City.

• Upheld approval of the entranceway project contract signed by Martone Service Company (unanimous)
• Approved the 2021-2022 School Re-entry Plan as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved the FY22 school budget of $89,204,880 requiring $639,639 in additional city funding (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m. (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Negotiations Sub-committee

The Negotiations Sub-committee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining. The agenda includes an executive session specifically regarding maintenance and custodial negotiations.

• Collective bargaining negotiations for maintenance and custodial staff

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will hold a special meeting to consider a recommendation from the Superintendent. The body will discuss and vote on the non-renewal of an employment relationship with a non-certified employee.

• Hearing on non-renewal of employment relationship with non-certified employee
• Vote on Superintendent’s recommendation to non-renew non-certified employee

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will discuss the 2021-22 school re-entry plan and review several policy updates. The body will vote on multiple service invoices, a residency policy, and the hiring of various teachers and specialists.

• Vote on Residency Policy (2nd read)
• Vote on contract and stipend for Executive Administrative Assistant
• Vote to award technology e-recycling to Second Life Mac
• Vote to approve invoices for Ai3, Peregrine, Gilbane, Stephen Turner, Inc., and Thielsch Engineering
• Vote to approve hiring for High School Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Special Education teachers

The committee approved a return-to-learn plan for the 2021-22 school year featuring all-in-person learning and recommended masking. Members approved several million dollars in construction invoices for the new high school and authorized new teaching positions. The committee also voted to name the new high school library media center after Superintendent Kathryn Crowley.

• Approved 2021-22 School Re-entry Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Residency Policy (unanimous)
• Approved naming of high school library media center after Kathryn Crowley (unanimous)
• Approved $6,383,483.84 Gilbane Construction Co. July invoice (unanimous)
• Approved new teaching positions for high school and elementary programs (unanimous)
• Approved $331,413.96 for furniture, fixtures & equipment July invoices (unanimous)
• Approved contract and stipend for Executive Administrative Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved resignations of HR Director and other staff (4-1)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence Building Committee will meet to receive an OPM update and vote on the approval of service invoices. The committee will also consider the minutes from the June 7, 2021 meeting.

• Vote to approve invoices for services
• Approval of June 7, 2021 meeting minutes

The Building Committee approved July 2021 invoices totaling $7,057,929.56 for various services and construction. The committee also accepted the Owner's Project Manager's report, which noted construction is 76.2% complete.

• Approved July 2021 invoices totaling $7,057,929.56 (unanimous)
• Accepted Owner's Project Manager's Report (unanimous)
• Approved July 12, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Policy Sub-Committee

The East Providence School Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss and review district policies. No specific policies or outcomes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and review of district policies

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will discuss health and safety guidance for the 2021-2022 school year. The body will vote on a collective bargaining agreement and several service invoices. The meeting includes a review of immunization and residency policies.

• Vote on Paraprofessionals’ Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Vote to award Silver Spring & Hennessey Entrance Projects
• Vote on Immunization Policy (2nd read)
• Vote on stipend for Executive Administrative Assistant
• Approval of invoices for Gilbane, National Grid, Cox Business, and Apple, Inc.

The Committee approved several high-value construction invoices for the high school project and awarded a $388,081 contract for entrance projects. Other actions included approving the Paraprofessionals’ Collective Bargaining Agreement and updating the Immunization Policy.

• Approved Gilbane Construction Co. June 2021 invoice for $6,544,420.03 (unanimous)
• Awarded Silver Spring and Hennessey entrance projects to Martone Service Company for $388,081.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Paraprofessionals’ Collective Bargaining Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Immunization Policy (unanimous)
• Approved 13 homeschool requests (4-1)
• Approved appointment of Ryan Mullen as EPHS Math Teacher (unanimous)
• Approved resignations of Kristin Hagemann and Brett Gendron (unanimous)
• Tabled Executive Administrative Assistant stipend until August meeting (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to discuss and vote on contracts for administrators, directors, and contractual employees. The body will also consider entrance projects for two local schools.

• Vote to approve Administrators’, Directors’ & Contractual Employees’ Contracts
• Vote to approve entrance projects at Silver Spring School
• Vote to approve entrance projects at Hennessey School
• Human Resources report on resignations, retirements, leaves of absence, non-renewals, and recalls

The committee approved contracts for administrators, directors, and contractual employees. It also authorized entrance projects at Silver Spring and Hennessey Elementary Schools as part of the state submission process. Personnel changes including new appointments, resignations, and a retirement were processed.

• Approved administrators’, directors’ and contractual employees’ contracts (unanimous)
• Approved entrance projects at Silver Spring and Hennessey Elementary Schools (unanimous)
• Approved resignations of Amanda Lord and Richard Small (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Rebekah Gendron (unanimous)
• Approved non-renewal of Catherine Rickert (unanimous)
• Approved recalls of Terrance Lynch and Nicholas Karalekas (unanimous)
• Voted to seal executive session minutes (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee approved several administrative contracts, building project invoices, a charter school expansion moratorium resolution, and the creation of a new data clerk position during its June 8, 2021 meeting. The committee also accepted staff resignations and retirements, approved staff recalls, and advanced an RFP for window shades at three elementary schools.

• Approved consent agenda including appointments and homeschool requests (unanimous)
• Approved staff resignations and retirements as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved staff recalls as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved warrants/vouchers totaling $1,972,829.02 (unanimous)
• Approved contract templates for directors and administrators (unanimous)
• Approved salary and length of contract for CTC Director Robert Hanlon (unanimous)
• Approved salary and length of contract for Technology Automation Specialist Alfred Villeneuve (unanimous)
• Approved building project invoices totaling $6,759,179.65 (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence Building Committee approved $6,759,179.65 in project invoices for May 2021 and awarded a moving contract to Gentry Moving and Storage. The committee also reviewed project milestones, noting that construction is 71% complete.

• Approved $6,759,179.65 in May 2021 project invoices (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Awarded moving RFP to Gentry Moving and Storage for $73,566.50 (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Policy Sub-Committee

The East Providence School Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss and review district policies. No specific policies or outcomes were listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and review of district policies

East Providence School Committee - Negotiations Sub-committee

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

• Collective bargaining negotiations for paraprofessionals

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to hold a hearing regarding the job elimination of an administrator. The committee is also scheduled to vote on the approval of a layoff.

• Hearing regarding appeal of administrator job elimination
• Vote to approve layoff

The East Providence School Committee approved teacher layoffs effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. The committee also held a hearing regarding the appeal of an administrator's job elimination, though no final vote on that matter was taken during this meeting.

• Approved teacher layoffs effective end of 2020-2021 school year (unanimous)
• Sealed executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:26 p.m. (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Negotiations Sub-committee

The Negotiations Sub-committee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining. The agenda includes an executive session specifically regarding maintenance and custodial negotiations.

• Collective bargaining discussion for Maintenance & Custodial staff

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will discuss student vaccinations and district maintenance. The body is scheduled to vote on a new math curriculum, a school building and grounds policy, and various service invoices.

• Vote on New Math Curriculum
• Vote on Use of School Building/School Grounds Policy
• Vote on additional Dean for Waddington School
• Vote on purchases for CTC using Perkins Funds
• Invoices for Gilbane, Stephen Turner, Inc., Thielsch Engineering, and National Grid

The East Providence School Committee approved the new K-5 Ready Classroom Mathematics curriculum, an updated Use of School Buildings/School Grounds Policy, and high school administrative assistant job descriptions. The committee also approved Perkins fund purchases for the Career & Technical Center, various district warrants and vendor invoices, and an additional dean position at Waddington Elementary School. Additionally, the committee accepted routine personnel retirements, leaves of absence, and staff layoffs.

• Approved April 13, April 20, and April 12 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted staff retirements and leaves of absence (unanimous)
• Approved staff layoffs effective end of 2020-2021 school year (unanimous)
• Approved job eliminations for Director of Instructional Technology & Data, Assistant Principal, and Principal (4-1, Mr. Tsonos nay)
• Approved Voucher No. 1022 ($58,548.41) and Voucher No. 1024 ($1,879,447.39) warrants (unanimous)
• Approved updated Use of School Buildings/School Grounds Policy (unanimous)
• Approved K-5 Ready Classroom Mathematics curriculum (unanimous)
• Approved Career & Technical Center purchases using Perkins funds (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on a contract for teachers. The meeting includes an executive session for collective bargaining work.

• Vote to approve the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement

The East Providence School Committee met for a special virtual meeting to approve a new contract. The committee voted unanimously to approve the agreement between the school committee and the East Providence Education Association.

• Approved contract between East Providence School Committee and East Providence Education Association (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to discuss district staffing, ESSER funding, and building project updates. The body is scheduled to vote on several employment contracts and invoices for professional services.

• Vote on Physical Plant Manager’s Contract
• Vote on Administrative Assistants’ Collective Bargaining Agreement
• First read of Use of School Building/School Grounds Policy
• Vote on invoices for Ai3, Peregrine, Gilbane, Stephen Turner, Inc., Thielsch Engineering, and RIDOT
• Vote on the award of Paint Booth Removal Contract

The East Providence School Committee approved the Physical Plant Manager’s contract and a new collective bargaining agreement for administrative assistants. The committee also authorized several construction-related invoices for the new high school and approved a job description for a Technology Automation Specialist. Additionally, the committee awarded a $11,380 contract for paint booth removal to AA Wrecking.

• Approved Physical Plant Manager’s contract (unanimous)
• Approved administrative assistants' collective bargaining agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $11,380 paint booth removal contract for AA Wrecking (unanimous)
• Approved $5,922,448.49 Gilbane construction invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $122,474.84 and $681.80 Ai3 invoices (unanimous)
• Approved $59,000 Peregrine Group invoice (unanimous)
• Approved Technology Automation Specialist job description (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of art teacher Kathleen Gouveia (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence Building Committee is meeting to discuss the Clocktower and receive an OPM update. The committee will consider and vote on a purchase contract for FF&E, a National Grid agreement, and service invoices.

• Purchase contract for FF&E
• National Grid Agreement
• Invoices for services
• Discussion regarding Clocktower

The Building Committee approved several vendor awards and service invoices for the high school project. The committee reached a consensus on a clocktower design option, though a final decision on cost and construction is deferred to May or June.

• Approved furniture vendor awards totaling $2,157,638.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $61,313.00 customer contribution for National Grid construction (unanimous)
• Approved March 2021 service invoices totaling $6,657,052.34 (unanimous)
• Approved March 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reached consensus to proceed with clocktower design Option 1 (no vote taken)

East Providence School Committee - Negotiations Sub-committee

The Negotiations Sub-committee is meeting to hold an executive session. The purpose of the session is to discuss collective bargaining regarding teacher negotiations.

• Executive session for collective bargaining (RI General Laws 42-46-5(a)(2))
• Teacher negotiations

East Providence School Committee - Policy Sub-Committee

The East Providence School Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss and review district policies. No specific policies or outcomes were listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and review of district policies

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will consider several policy updates and service invoices. The body is also discussing the donation of retired Chromebooks and an amendment to the transportation services agreement.

• Vote on Acceptable Use Policy for Computer, Technology, Internet & Google
• Vote on Prevention & Crisis Intervention Policy
• Vote on donation of retired Chromebooks to EP Community
• Vote on RFP for demolition/removal of paint booth
• Vote on amendment to Transportation Services Agreement

The Committee approved several high-value construction invoices and updated district policies regarding technology and crisis intervention. It also authorized the donation of retired Chromebooks to the local community and amended a transportation services agreement.

• Approved $5,258,895.12 Gilbane Construction Co. February invoice (Unanimous)
• Approved donation of retired Chromebooks to East Providence community (Unanimous)
• Approved Acceptable Use Policy for technology and internet (Unanimous)
• Approved Prevention & Crisis Intervention Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Transportation Services Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved RFP for demolition and removal of automotive paint booth (Unanimous)
• Approved $59,000 Peregrine Group, LLC February invoice (Unanimous)
• Approved $123,381.24 in Ai3 February invoices (Unanimous)

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 discussion for Administrative Assistants

East Providence School Committee - Negotiations Sub-committee

The Negotiations Sub-committee is meeting to hold an executive session. The purpose of the session is to discuss collective bargaining regarding Administrative Assistants.

• Collective bargaining negotiations for Administrative Assistants

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will discuss a second-semester re-entry plan and various policy updates. The body is scheduled to vote on the 2021-2022 Unified School Calendar, high school scheduling, and several service invoices.

• Vote on 2021-2022 Unified School Calendar
• Vote on EPHS Schedule and 2021-22 Program of Studies
• First reads of Acceptable Use, Prevention & Crisis Intervention, and COVID-19 Vaccine policies
• Vote on Title IX Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Policy
• Payment approvals for Ai3, Peregrine, Gilbane, Stephen Turner, Inc., and Thielsch Engineering

The Committee approved several million dollars in construction-related invoices and authorized a contract amendment to merge transportation routes to save $20,000 per month. It also approved the 2021-2022 high school schedule, program of studies, and unified school calendar.

• Approved $4,983,747.31 in building invoices including $4,790,495.92 to Gilbane Construction Co. (Unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Oceanstate Transit to replace Statewide Transportation (Unanimous)
• Approved EPHS proposed schedule and Program of Studies for 2021-2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2021-2022 Unified School Calendar (Unanimous)
• Approved Title IX Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved Physical Plant Manager job description (Unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,482,079.73 (Unanimous)
• Tabled District Technology Automation Specialist job description (Unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Negotiations Sub-committee

The Negotiations Sub-committee is meeting to hold an executive session. The purpose of the session is to discuss collective bargaining regarding teacher negotiations.

• Executive session for collective bargaining (RI General Laws 42-46-5(a)(2))
• Teacher negotiations

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee Subcommittee

The East Providence Building Committee is meeting to receive an update from the OPM and vote on invoices for services. The committee will also consider the minutes from the January 11, 2021 meeting.

• OPM Update
• Vote to approve invoices for services
• Approval of January 11, 2021 minutes

The committee approved January 2021 invoices totaling $4,983,747.31 for various services. An OPM report indicated the construction project is 55.4% complete based on work in place.

• Approved January 2021 invoices totaling $4,983,747.31 (unanimous consent)
• Approved January 11, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)

East Providence School Committee - Policy Sub-Committee

The East Providence School Department Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss and review three specific district policies. No final decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Immunization Policy
• Review of Building Use Policy
• Review of Restraint Policy

East Providence School Committee

The School Committee will meet to discuss collective bargaining and legal responsibilities in executive session. In open session, the body will consider the approval of a new high school club and a corresponding stipend.

• Approval of new High School Club SHOUT
• Approval of $700 stipend for SHOUT Advisor
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining and legal advice

The East Providence School Committee held a virtual special meeting on January 19, 2021. The committee voted to seal executive session minutes and tabled action items regarding a new high school club and its grant-funded advisor stipend.

• Approved sealing executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled new High School Club SHOUT (unanimous)
• Tabled $700 stipend for SHOUT Advisor (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 8:06 p.m. (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will discuss the 2nd semester re-entry plan, vaccinations, and testing sites. The body will also consider votes on a technology support technician contract and several service invoices.

• First read of Title IX Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Policy
• Vote to approve Technology Support Technician Contract
• Vote to approve invoices for Ai3, Peregrine, Gilbane, Stephen Turner, Inc., and Thielsch Engineering
• Discussion of 2nd Semester Re-entry Plan
• NESDEC 2020-21 Enrollment Projection Report

The School Committee approved several million dollars in invoices for the new high school project and authorized various personnel appointments and terminations. The board also expressed support for including educational staff in phase one of COVID-19 vaccinations.

• Approved Gilbane Construction Co. December 2020 invoice for $5,712,634.26 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ai3 December 2020 invoices totaling $122,848.71 (Unanimous)
• Approved Peregrine Group, LLC December 2020 invoice for $59,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Stephen Turner, Inc. December 2020 invoice for $8,014.25 (Unanimous)
• Approved Thielsch Engineering December 2020 invoice for $4,310.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Technology Support Technician contract (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Justin Van Brink and Christine Carreiro (Unanimous)
• Approved one leave of absence and one termination for paraprofessionals (Unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The Building Committee approved December 2020 invoices totaling $5,906,807.22 for recommendation to the School Committee. The committee also received a project update reporting that construction is 52% complete based on work in place.

• Approved December 2020 invoices totaling $5,906,807.22 (unanimous)
• Approved December 7, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Acknowledged exceptional performance of Ai3 Architects, Peregrine Group, and Gilbane Building Company (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The provided document is a schedule of regular monthly meetings for the 2021 calendar year. It does not contain specific agenda items for discussion or decision.