East Providence School District public meetings in 2023

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to discuss personnel contracts and facility updates. The body is scheduled to vote on several construction awards and a collective bargaining agreement.

• Administrative Assistants Three-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Contract for HR Office Manager/Benefits Coordinator
• Myron J. Francis Boiler Replacement Project award
• Orlo Avenue School Fence Replacement Project award
• EPHS 2024-2025 Program of Studies

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The Building Committee approved $253,454.03 in construction invoices for the high school project. Members also updated the committee membership list and accepted the Owner's Project Manager's report, which noted the project is 98.2% complete.

• Accepted Owner's Project Manager's report (unanimous)
• Approved updated committee membership list (unanimous)
• Approved $253,454.03 in November 2023 invoices (unanimous)
• Approved October 30, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The committee approved $1,099,244.09 in Stage II invoices for various school construction services. Members also updated the committee membership list and accepted the Owner Project Manager's report.

• Approved $1,099,244.09 in Stage II invoices for November 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved updated Building Committee membership list (Unanimous)
• Accepted Owner Project Manager’s Report (Unanimous)
• Approved October 30, 2023 minutes (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 Administrative Assistants.

• Collective bargaining negotiations for Administrative Assistants

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

• Sealed minutes of the Executive Session (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will discuss and vote on several construction contracts and a legal claim regarding school construction issues. The body will also consider a second reading of the Student Attendance Policy.

• Potential resolution of claim against Gilbane Construction for light, irrigation, and sidewalk heaving issues
• Award of Waddington Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) RFP
• Award of Riverside Middle School General Contractor
• RFP for Orlo Avenue Fence Replacement Project
• Award of Orlo Avenue Courtyard Renovation Project

The Committee approved several construction awards for Waddington Elementary, Riverside Middle School, and Orlo Avenue School. It also approved a second reading of the Student Attendance Policy and a potential legal resolution regarding Gilbane Construction.

• Approved RFP for Orlo Avenue fence replacement project (unanimous)
• Awarded Waddington Elementary CMaR preconstruction services to Shawmut Design and Construction (unanimous)
• Awarded Riverside Middle School General Contractor to Collins Construction (unanimous)
• Approved potential resolution against Gilbane Construction pending legal review (unanimous)
• Approved Riverside Middle School 8th grade trip to Boston for May 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Student Attendance Policy (4-1)
• Awarded Orlo Avenue School courtyard renovation to Central Nurseries of Johnston RI (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $1.6M in construction and bill vouchers (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Negotiations Sub-committee

The Sub-committee met in executive session to discuss collective bargaining for administrative assistants. Upon reconvening in open session, the committee voted to seal the minutes of that session.

• Voted unanimously to seal the minutes of the Executive Session

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence Building Committee will discuss and vote on a potential resolution of a claim against Gilbane Construction. The claim involves school construction issues related to lighting, irrigation, and sidewalk heaving. The committee will also review an OPM report.

• Vote on resolution of claim against Gilbane Construction regarding light, irrigation, and sidewalk heaving
• Vote to accept OPM Report
• Vote to approve September 11, 2023 minutes

The committee unanimously recommended a settlement agreement regarding construction claims against Gilbane Construction to the School Committee. The committee also recommended an agreement concerning a 30-inch drain pipe. The Owner's Project Manager reported that construction is 98.2% complete.

• Recommended settlement agreement regarding light, irrigation, and sidewalk heaving claims to School Committee (Unanimous)
• Recommended agreement pertaining to 30-inch drain pipe to School Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved sealing of executive session minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted Owner's Project Manager's Report (Unanimous)
• Approved September 11, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee convened an emergency meeting to discuss district safety protocols in executive session. The agenda includes a process to report any votes taken and a motion to seal the executive session minutes.

• Discussion regarding District Safety Protocols

The School Committee convened an emergency meeting to address security and student safety protocols. The committee met in executive session, but no votes were taken during that portion of the meeting.

• Approved holding emergency meeting without usual notice (unanimous)
• Moved into Executive Session to discuss District Safety Protocols (unanimous)
• Approved sealing the minutes (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to discuss the student attendance policy and the 2023-2024 Virtual Learning Plan. The committee is scheduled to vote on the teachers' collective bargaining agreement and the virtual learning plan.

• Vote to approve 2023-2026 Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Vote to approve 2023-2024 Virtual Learning Plan
• Discussion of Student Attendance Policy
• Executive session regarding contract negotiations and administrators' contracts and evaluations

The East Providence School Committee approved the 2023-2026 Teachers' Collective Bargaining Agreement and the 2023-2024 Virtual Learning Plan. The committee also discussed updates to the student attendance policy and received public comments regarding dyslexia awareness.

• Approved 2023-2026 Teachers' Collective Bargaining Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 Virtual Learning Plan (unanimous)
• Sealed executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 p.m. (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The committee approved a request for proposals for a boiler replacement at Myron J. Francis Elementary School and a $13,995 printer for the high school. The board also authorized an 8th grade trip to Boston for Martin Middle School students. Several items, including the Virtual Learning Plan and the Building Committee Report, were tabled.

• Approved $13,995 graphic communications printer for EPHS from Hypertec, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Martin Middle School 8th grade trip to Boston for May 22-23, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for boiler replacement at Myron J. Francis Elementary School (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel appointments and bill lists (unanimous)
• Tabled executive session until October 16, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled Virtual Learning Plan until next meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Building Committee Report (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 regarding teacher negotiations

The subcommittee entered an executive session to discuss teacher negotiations. No votes were taken during the executive session.

• Moved into executive session for collective bargaining (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 p.m. (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to discuss district strategic priorities and facility updates. The body is scheduled to vote on the EPSD Emergency Plan and several construction and procurement contracts.

• Vote to approve EPSD Emergency Plan
• Vote on Orlo Avenue Courtyard Renovation Project award
• Vote on Waddington Elementary School 60% Construction Documents Stage III Submission to RIDE
• Vote on Riverside Middle School General Contractor RFP
• Policy votes regarding food service procurements and EPPD access to school video

The East Providence School Committee approved the district's emergency plan, updated building committee memberships, and several construction-related contracts and submissions. The committee also approved new policies regarding food service procurements and police access to school video systems. Two items, the Orlo Avenue courtyard renovation and a high school printer purchase, were tabled for further review.

• Approved EPSD Emergency Plan (unanimous)
• Approved food service procurement policy (unanimous)
• Approved police access to school video policy (unanimous)
• Tabled Orlo Avenue courtyard renovation project (unanimous)
• Tabled EPHS graphic communications printer purchase (unanimous)
• Approved updated Building Committee membership list (unanimous)
• Approved Thielsch Engineering for Martin MS/PK inspections (unanimous)
• Approved EPHS class trip to New York City (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence Building Committee is meeting to discuss updates regarding EPHS. The committee will consider voting to accept an OPM report and approve invoices for services.

• Vote to accept OPM report
• Vote to approve invoices for services
• Approval of August 7, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee accepted the Owner's Project Manager's report, noting the high school project is 98.2% complete. August 2023 invoices for services and equipment were approved for submission to the School Committee. The committee also approved the August 7, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Accepted Owner's Project Manager's Report (unanimous)
• Approved August 2023 invoices totaling $315,565.87 (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 2, 2023 (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee and Building Committee are holding a joint meeting to review project updates for Martin Middle School, Rogers Middle School, and Waddington Elementary. The body will vote on design submissions to RIDE and several project contracts.

• Vote on Martin Middle School 60% CD Stage III submission to RIDE
• Vote on Waddington Elementary School Design Development Stage III submission to RIDE
• Vote on AIA AI33/A201 Contract
• Vote on Project Labor Agreement
• Vote on Stage III Invoices for Services

The joint School and Building Committees approved construction design submissions to RIDE for Martin Middle School and Waddington Elementary School. The board also authorized several project contracts, a procurement working group, and July service invoices totaling $870,986.17.

• Approved Martin Middle School 60% construction design Stage II submission to RIDE (Unanimous)
• Approved Waddington Elementary School design development Stage III submission to RIDE (Unanimous)
• Approved AIA A133/A201 contract conditional upon legal consensus (Unanimous)
• Approved designation of procurement working group (Unanimous)
• Approved Project Labor Agreement Study (Unanimous)
• Approved July 2023 invoices for services totaling $870,986.17 (Unanimous)
• Approved July 10, 2023 Building Committee minutes (Unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence Building Committee for EPHS will meet to discuss updates from the Owner's Project Manager (OPM). The committee will vote on accepting the OPM report and approving invoices for services.

• Vote to accept OPM report
• Vote to approve invoices for services
• Approval of July 10, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee accepted the Owner's Project Manager's Report and approved July 2023 invoices. The Gilbane Building Company invoice received conditional approval with a specific retainage release limit. These items will be presented to the School Committee on August 8, 2023.

• Accepted Owner's Project Manager's Report (unanimous)
• Approved July 2023 invoices for Ai3 Extra Services ($880.00), Peregrine Group, LLC ($4,800.00), and Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment ($706.01) (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Gilbane July 2023 invoice with release of DiGregorio additional retainage not to exceed $182,815 (unanimous, one present)
• Approved July 10, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee met to review the proposed FY2024 school budget. No formal votes were taken on the budget during this session, as the committee plans to approve it at the August 8 meeting before presenting it to the City Council.

• Held third budget workshop for FY2024
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence Building Committee is meeting to discuss updates from the Owner's Project Manager (OPM). The committee will vote on accepting the OPM report and approving invoices for services.

• Vote to accept OPM report
• Vote to approve invoices for services
• Approval of June 12, 2023 meeting minutes

The Building Committee accepted the Owner’s Project Manager’s report, noting the project is 98.2% complete. The committee approved June 2023 invoices totaling $251,875.27 for construction and professional services.

• Accepted Owner’s Project Manager’s Report (Unanimous)
• Approved June 2023 invoices totaling $244,359.52 for construction and $7,515.75 for furniture, fixtures and equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved June 12, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee scheduled a special meeting on July 6, 2023, to conduct a budget workshop. The agenda lists only procedural items and the workshop itself, with no specific votes, contracts, or policy decisions recorded.

• Budget Workshop scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at East Providence High School

The School Committee conducted a second budget workshop where the general portion of the FY24 school budget was presented. No formal votes on the budget were taken during this session.

• Adjourned meeting at 9:17 p.m. (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The School Committee is holding a special meeting for a budget workshop. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget workshop

The School Committee conducted a budget workshop where Superintendent Sandra Forand presented the personnel portion of the FY24 school budget. The presentation covered enrollment, special education, MLL numbers, and educational programs. No formal budget approvals were made during this session.

East Providence School Committee - Negotiations Sub-committee

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

• Executive session for teacher negotiations

The East Providence School District Negotiations Sub-committee meeting scheduled for June 15, 2023, was canceled because a quorum was lacking.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of a quorum

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to discuss and vote on an administrator's separation agreement. The body will also consider design development submittals for Martin Middle School and Riverside Middle School.

• Vote on Administrator’s Separation Agreement
• Vote on Martin Middle School Design Development Submittal to RIDE-SBA
• Vote on Riverside Middle School FEI Design Development Submittal to RIDE-SBA
• Vote on award of Oldham Reconfiguration RFP
• Vote on East Providence High School trip to Italy

The committee approved design development submittals for Martin and Riverside Middle Schools to RIDE-SBA. It also awarded a classroom reconfiguration contract for Oldham and approved an administrator's separation agreement.

• Approved Administrator’s Separation Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Martin Middle School design development submittal to RIDE-SBA (unanimous)
• Approved Riverside Middle School FEI design development submittal to RIDE-SBA (unanimous)
• Awarded Oldham classroom re-configuration RFP to Mill City Construction for $89,330.00 (unanimous)
• Approved EPHS cultural and performance trip to Italy for Feb 14-24, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel appointments, resignations, and bill list (unanimous)
• Voted to seal minutes from executive session (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The committee accepted the Owner’s Project Manager’s report, noting the high school construction is 98.1% complete. Members approved May 2023 invoices for construction, equipment, and professional services. Gilbane Building Company provided updates on remaining open items and punch list tasks.

• Accepted Owner’s Project Manager’s Report (unanimous)
• Approved May 2023 invoices totaling $375,695.68 (unanimous)
• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (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 teacher negotiations.

• Executive session for teacher negotiations

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will consider schematic designs for Waddington Elementary and Riverside Middle School for submission to RIDE-SBA. The body will also vote on a school buildings visitation policy and the revised 2023-2024 school calendar.

• Vote on Waddington Elementary School Stage III Schematic Design
• Vote on Riverside Middle School Facility Equity Initiative Schematic Design
• Vote on Riverside Middle School Facility Equity Initiative Proposals (OPM)
• Vote on School Buildings Visitation Policy/Protocol
• Vote on Revised 2023-2024 School Calendar

The East Providence School Committee approved schematic design submissions to RIDE for Waddington Elementary School and Riverside Middle School, along with associated project proposals. The Committee also approved the revised 2023-2024 school calendar, which removes half-days, and voted to table the school buildings visitation policy.

• Approved consent agenda including personnel, minutes, bills, and invoices (unanimous)
• Approved Waddington Elementary School Stage III schematic design for RIDE-SBA submittal (unanimous)
• Approved Riverside Middle School FEI schematic design submission for RIDE-SBA (unanimous)
• Approved Riverside Middle School FEI Proposals (OPM) (unanimous)
• Tabled School Buildings Visitation Policy/Protocol second read (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2023-2024 school calendar (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The committee accepted the Owner’s Project Manager's report, noting the project is 98.1% complete. Members approved April 2023 construction invoices totaling $326,193.04 and the minutes from the April 10, 2023 meeting.

• Accepted Owner’s Project Manager's Report (unanimous)
• Approved April 2023 construction invoices totaling $326,193.04 (unanimous; Mr. Oakland voted present on Gilbane invoice)
• Approved April 10, 2023 executive and open session minutes (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to vote on the creation of instructional coaching positions and the FY21 audit report. The body will also discuss updates to the student code of conduct regarding dress codes and phone use.

• Vote to approve creation of Instructional Coaching Positions
• Vote to approve East Providence FY21 Audit Report
• RFP for Oldham Classroom Re-Configuration
• RFP for Medicaid Billing Services
• Updated Purchasing & Bidding Policy and School Committee By-Laws (2nd read)

The East Providence School Committee approved the creation of new instructional coaching positions, contingent on budget availability. Members also formally accepted the FY21 audit report and authorized a request for proposals (RFP) for classroom re-configuration at Oldham. Additionally, the committee approved a consent agenda that included homeschool requests and policy updates.

• Approved creation of instructional coaching positions (unanimous)
• Approved FY21 audit report (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for Oldham classroom re-configuration (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Sealed executive session minutes (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to discuss potential litigation in executive session. In open session, the body will consider votes on construction and design contracts for district facilities.

• Vote to approve recommendation of Construction Manager at Risk
• Vote to approve recommendation of Commissioning Agent
• Vote to approve EPSD FEI – Ai3 Amendment No. 4
• Vote to approve Stage III Schematic Design for submittal to RIDE-SBA
• First read of updated Purchasing & Bidding Policy

The School Committee approved the Construction Manager at Risk and Commissioning Agent for the Martin Middle School project. The board also approved schematic designs for RIDE-SBA submittal and funding amendments for Riverside Middle School renovations.

• Approved Construction Manager at Risk for Martin Middle School project (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioning Agent for Martin Middle School project (unanimous)
• Approved Ai3 Amendment No. 4 for Riverside Middle School library and science classroom upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved Stage III Schematic Design for submittal to RIDE-SBA (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including four homeschool requests and personnel changes (unanimous)
• Approved bill list and service invoices including Gilbane Construction and Ai3 Architects (unanimous)
• Voted to seal minutes of the executive session (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The Building Committee will meet to discuss potential litigation and legal advice in executive session. In open session, the committee will review an OPM report and consider invoices for services.

• Executive session regarding potential litigation
• Vote to accept OPM Report
• Vote to approve invoices for services
• Approval of March 13, 2023 meeting minutes

The Building Committee reviewed the status of the high school construction project, which is 98.1% complete. Members voted to accept the Owner's Project Manager report and approved construction and equipment invoices for March 2023. The committee also approved the minutes from their previous meeting.

• Accepted Owner's Project Manager report (unanimous)
• Approved $207,727.50 in construction invoices (unanimous)
• Approved $101,362.00 in FF&E invoices (unanimous)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Sealed executive session minutes (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will discuss green energy development and district recruitment strategies. The body is deciding on several contracts, the 2023-2024 school calendar, and the relocation of Martin Pre-K to Oldham School.

• Relocation of Martin Pre-K to Oldham School in September
• Contract for Green Development, LLC
• Award of HVAC Multi-Year Preventative Maintenance RFP
• Award of Special Education Program Review Audit
• Votes on Ai3 Amendment #2 (Stage II Resubmission) and Amendment #3 (FEI)

The School Committee approved the 2023-2024 school calendar with a start date of August 31. The board also approved several facility amendments for Ai3 and a memorandum of agreement for the Menu for Success food truck program.

• Approved 2023-2024 School Calendar with August 31 start date (unanimous)
• Approved Stage II resubmission — Ai3 Amendment #2 (unanimous)
• Approved Facilities Equity Initiative — Ai3 Amendment #3 (unanimous)
• Approved RIDE Memorandum of Agreement for Menu for Success Program (unanimous)
• Approved Jenni Azanero and Robert Rodericks as Building Committee representatives (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2023 Building Committee meeting minutes (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including 10 homeschool requests and personnel changes (unanimous)
• Approved various minutes from February 8, 14, and 13 (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will discuss green energy development and district recruitment strategies. The body is scheduled to vote on facility amendments for Ai3 and the RIDE MOA for the Menu for Success Program.

• Contract for Green Development, LLC
• Proposed move of Martin Pre-K to Oldham School in September
• Award of HVAC Multi-Year Preventative Maintenance RFP
• Vote on EPSD Stage II Resubmission – Ai3 Amendment #2 and FEI – Ai3 Amendment #3
• Award of Special Education Program Review Audit and Technology 2023 Internet Mini Bid

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The committee approved February 2023 invoices totaling $372,538.40 and two contract amendments for Ai3. Reports from the Owner Project Manager and Architect/Engineering firm were accepted as submitted.

• Approved February 2023 invoices totaling $372,538.40 (unanimous)
• Approved EPSD Stage II Resubmission Ai3 Amendment No. 2 and EPSD FET Ai3 Amendment No. 3 (unanimous)
• Accepted Owner Project Manager’s Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Architect/Engineering Report (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to discuss personnel contracts and facility updates. The body is scheduled to vote on several construction-related RFPs and invoices, as well as new district policies.

• Vote to award RFP for Riverside Middle Window Replacement Project and Masonry Repairs
• Vote on contracts for a Systems Administrator and a Principal at Riverside Middle School
• Vote on Administration of Medical Marijuana and Anti-Hazing policies
• Vote to approve contracts and invoices for Ai3 Architects, Peregrine, and Gilbane
• Discussion on moving Martin Pre-K to Oldham School in September

The East Providence School Committee approved multiple contracts and bids, including $4,552,000 for the Riverside Middle School window replacement project and $131,000 for elementary school masonry repairs. The committee also adopted new administrative policies regarding medical marijuana and anti-hazing, and approved various construction invoices, field trips, and MOAs. Additionally, the committee approved the consent agenda, several personnel appointments, and a contract for a special education program review RFP.

• Approved consent agenda including homeschool requests and personnel appointments (unanimous)
• Approved warrants and voucher lists totaling over $3.9 million in recent payments (unanimous)
• Awarded Riverside Middle School window replacement project to Lockheed Architectural Solutions for $4,552,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded masonry repairs for Hennessey and Silver Spring Elementary Schools to Lombardi Construction for $131,000 (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Ai3 Architects for Martin Middle and Waddington Elementary building projects (unanimous)
• Adopted Administration of Medical Marijuana Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Anti-Hazing Policy (unanimous)
• Approved EPHS construction invoices in the amount of $475,819.48 (4-1 vote, Mr. Ferreira nay)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The committee approved the members of the sub-committee and the requests for proposals to evaluate Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) contracts for Martin Middle School and Waddington Elementary School. Additionally, the committee approved Stage III invoices for January 2023.

• Approved CMaR proposal evaluation sub-committee (unanimous)
• Approved CMaR Requests for Proposals (unanimous)
• Approved January 2023 Stage III invoices totaling $393,158.21 (unanimous)
• Approved January 9, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee is holding a special meeting featuring an executive session. The committee will seek legal advice regarding its responsibilities and the termination process.

• Executive session for legal advice on School Committee responsibilities and termination process

The School Committee held a special meeting that included an executive session for legal advice regarding committee responsibilities and the termination process. No votes were taken during the executive session. The committee voted to seal the minutes of the meeting.

• Voted to move into Executive Session for legal advice (unanimous)
• Voted to seal the minutes (unanimous consent)
• Voted to adjourn the meeting (unanimous consent)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to discuss personnel in executive session and review district reports. The open session includes votes on several construction contracts, invoices, and student safety policies.

• Vote on Riverside Middle School Window Replacement Project
• Vote on HVAC Services for EP High School
• Vote on Administration of Medical Marijuana Policy (2nd read)
• Vote on Anti-Hazing Policy (2nd read)
• Vote on contracts and invoices for Ai3 Architects, Peregrine, and Gilbane

The East Providence School Committee approved various construction and architectural invoices for the high school project and authorized an amendment to the Ai3 Architect contract with a $50,000 cap. The Committee also approved personnel resignations and retirements, while tabling several policy discussions and project bids until the February meeting.

• Approved $1,757,405.60 in total voucher payments (unanimous)
• Approved Ai3 Architect contract amendment with $50,000 cap (unanimous)
• Approved $873,091.60 in EPHS construction invoices (unanimous)
• Approved $333,729.42 in furniture and equipment invoices (unanimous)
• Approved RIDE MOA for technology and furniture funding (unanimous)
• Tabled Medical Marijuana and Anti-Hazing policy reads (unanimous)
• Tabled Riverside Middle School window replacement bid (unanimous)
• Tabled HVAC services award for EPHS (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence Building Committee is meeting to review reports from the OPM and A/E. The committee will vote on a contract for Ai3 Architects and approve service invoices.

• Vote to approve Ai3 Architects contract
• Vote to approve invoices for services
• Acceptance of OPM report
• Acceptance of A/E report

The East Providence Building Committee accepted reports from the Owner Project Manager and the Architect/Engineering team regarding the Martin Middle School and Waddington Elementary School projects. The committee approved December 2022 invoices totaling $497,393.33, subject to legal contract negotiations. A decision on the Ai3 Architects contract was tabled until the next meeting.

• Accepted Owner Project Manager’s report (unanimous)
• Accepted Architect/Engineering report (unanimous)
• Tabled Ai3 Architects contract (unanimous)
• Approved $497,393.33 in December 2022 invoices (unanimous)
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:13 p.m. (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The School Committee is holding a special meeting to elect its leadership for the upcoming term. The session is limited to the election of officers and adjournment.

• Election of Committee Chair
• Election of Committee Vice Chair
• Election of Committee Clerk

The East Providence School Committee held a special meeting to elect its officers. Three members were nominated and elected to leadership positions by unanimous vote.

• Elected Jenni Azanero as School Committee Chair (5-0)
• Elected Jessica Beauchaine as School Committee Vice Chair (5-0)
• Elected Max Brandle as School Committee Clerk (5-0)