East Providence School District public meetings in 2025

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee is discussing adoption of a new Building Access Policy (II.E.2) that would require committee members to notify the Superintendent, check in, wear badges, and maintain background checks before visiting schools. The policy restricts after-hours access to school days between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. and prohibits committee members from being accompanied by others without written permission. Violations could result in loss of access privileges or disciplinary review.

• Requires School Committee members to notify the Superintendent before visiting a school.
• Mandates background checks and visitor badges for committee members.
• Prohibits committee members from directing, instructing, or assigning tasks to district employees.
• Restricts after-hours access to school days 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. with prior custodial coverage; no accompaniment allowed without Superintendent approval.
• Violations may result in revocation of access privileges and disciplinary action.

The School Committee unanimously approved a consent agenda including two vouchers and various Stage III invoices for the MMS and Waddington projects. The board received updates on district accountability, facility construction, and financial projections.

• Approved consent agenda including $3,337,553.53 in vouchers and Stage III invoices (Unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The Building Committee will receive an update on current districtwide improvements from the OPM. The body will consider voting to accept the OPM report and approve invoices for services.

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

The committee accepted an update on districtwide improvements at Martin Middle School and Waddington. Members approved several million dollars in invoices for construction and professional services.

• Approved November 2025 invoices totaling $3,337,553.53 (unanimous)
• Accepted OPM update on districtwide improvements (unanimous)
• Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to discuss district finances, facilities, and a presentation from the Rhode Island Department of Health. The body will vote on specific maintenance projects and personnel matters.

• Vote to approve repair of the High School Track
• Vote to approve Athletic Trainer’s Contract
• Vote on EPEA Cost Share Grievance and Proposed Resolution
• Vote on Non-certified Employee Termination
• Review of Stage III Invoices for MMS/Waddington Projects

The School Committee approved several personnel actions, a grievance resolution, and facility repairs. The board also received updates on the upcoming December 1 opening of the new Martin Middle School building.

• Approved repair of the high school track (unanimous)
• Approved Athletic Trainer's contract with University Orthopedics (unanimous)
• Approved EPEA cost share grievance and proposed resolution (unanimous)
• Approved non-certified employee termination (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 6 homeschooling requests and personnel appointments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 14, October 30, October 9, and October 6 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved bill list and Stage III invoices totaling $3,387,908.18 (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

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

• OPM report on districtwide improvements
• Invoices for services

The committee accepted progress reports for districtwide improvements at Martin Middle School and Waddington. Members approved over $3.3 million in October invoices for various contractors and services. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting.

• Accepted OPM update for current districtwide improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 invoices totaling $3,387,908.18 (Unanimous)
• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (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

The East Providence School Committee will hold a meeting featuring presentations from the Rhode Island Recycling Project and WON-DOOR representatives. The committee will discuss and vote on several action items, including bus cameras, track updates, a final update on Waddington Elementary School, trips to New York City and Italy, service agreements, WON-DOOR installation, meeting location changes, electronic waste recycling, and Apple lease agreements. Public comments will be heard.

• Consider & Vote to Approve WON-DOOR at East Providence High School
• Consider & Vote to Approve Resolution for Apple Master Lease Agreement
• Consider & Vote to Approve EPHS Trip to New York City in April 2026
• Final Update on Waddington Elementary School
• Consider & Vote to Approve ADMINS Inc. Service Agreement Renewal

The Committee approved the installation of WON-DOOR security systems at East Providence High School to deter vandalism and vaping. Other actions included approving several student trips and renewing a service agreement with ADMINS, Inc.

• Approved WON-DOOR installation at EPHS (unanimous)
• Approved ADMINS, Inc. service agreement renewal (4-1)
• Approved 26 homeschool requests (unanimous)
• Approved EPHS field trip to New York City for April 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Culinary Arts trip to Italy for February 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved moving School Committee meetings back to EPHS (unanimous)
• Approved electronic waste recycling list (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The School Committee approved the district's emergency and virtual learning plans for the 2025-2026 school year. The board also authorized a software renewal and a transportation efficiency study. A consent agenda was passed including personnel appointments and over $5.2M in project invoices.

• Approved 2025-2026 Emergency Plans (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 Virtual Learning Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $100K Tyler Technologies software renewal (unanimous)
• Approved $14K RIDE transportation efficiency study (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel reports and $5,294,906.95 in Stage III invoices (unanimous)
• Tabled 26 homeschooling requests (unanimous)
• Appointed David Luiz and Ryan Queenan to Administrative Assistants contract negotiation team

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence School Building Committee will review an update on districtwide improvements. The body will vote on a change order for auditorium ceiling work and various service invoices.

• Vote to approve Auditorium Change Order for Ceiling Work
• Vote to approve invoices for services
• Vote to accept OPM Report on districtwide improvements

The committee received an update on the Martin Middle School/Pre-K project, which is 61% complete and on track for a November 21 turnover. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the provided portion of the meeting.

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to consider and vote on the Superintendent’s contract and a matter regarding the residence of D. Does. The meeting includes a presentation on a transportation efficiency safety study from RIDE.

• Vote to approve Superintendent’s contract
• Vote to approve 25-047K In re: Residence of D. Does, RIDE
• Transportation Efficiency Safety Study presentation by Dr. Mario Carreno
• Stop Arm Camera update from Attorney Andrew Henneous
• Martin Middle School Maintenance Plan discussion

The committee approved a motion regarding the residence of D. Does to allow the City Council to pursue the recovery of $100,000. The board also tabled the Superintendent's contract and received a presentation on student transportation savings.

• Approved 25-047K In re: Residence of D. Does, RIDE to move matter to City Council for $100,000 recovery (Unanimous)
• Tabled Superintendent's Contract (Unanimous)
• Approved sealing of executive session minutes (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 paraprofessionals.

• Collective bargaining negotiations for paraprofessionals

The subcommittee entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining for paraprofessionals. No votes were taken during the executive session.

• Moved into executive session for paraprofessionals negotiations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:31 p.m. (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Policy Sub-Committee

The committee is reviewing the Acceptable Use Policy for computers, technology, and the internet, as well as the Chromebook Use and Care Guide. These documents outline rules for system access, student responsibilities for device care, and privacy expectations.

• Acceptable Use Policy governing communication systems for staff, scholars, parents, and volunteers
• Chromebook Loan Agreement requiring signatures from students and parents/guardians
• Policy on student charges for lost, stolen, or damaged Chromebooks and peripherals
• Internet content filtering requirements in compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
• Guidelines for remote access to student devices based on suspicion of misconduct or health and safety concerns

East Providence School Committee - Facilities Subcommittee

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

• Facilities Update

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will hold an executive session to discuss a student residence case and potential litigation before moving to open session. The main agenda includes approving the FY2026 school budget, renewing a contract with Tyler Technologies, and approving an athletic trainer's contract. The meeting also features updates on the MMS/Waddington projects, stop arm cameras, and the Silver Spring Outdoor Classroom.

• Consider & Vote to Approve FY2026 School Budget
• Consider & Vote to Approve Athletic Trainer’s Contract
• Consider & Vote to Approve Tyler Technologies Contract Renewal
• Consider & Vote to Approve 25-047K In re: Residence of D. Does, RIDE
• Invoices for Services: Stage III Invoices – MMS/Waddington Projects

The School Committee approved the FY2026 School Budget in a 4-1 vote. The board also approved a consent agenda including personnel appointments and over $5.3M in construction invoices for the MMS and Waddington projects.

• Approved FY2026 School Budget (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including 15 appointments and 8 resignations (unanimous)
• Approved $5,326,541.31 in Stage III invoices for MMS/Waddington projects (unanimous)
• Approved 53 homeschooling requests (unanimous)
• Tabled Athletic Trainer’s Contract (unanimous)
• Tabled Tyler Technologies Contract Renewal (unanimous)
• Tabled 25-047K In re: Residence of D. Does, RIDE (unanimous)
• Voted to seal executive session minutes (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence School Committee Building Committee will meet to discuss current districtwide improvements and a Stage II submission. The committee will consider voting to accept an OPM report and approve invoices for services.

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

The East Providence School District Building Committee accepted the OPM update on districtwide construction and approved $5,326,541.31 in August 2025 invoices. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting before adjourning.

• Accepted OPM update for current districtwide improvements (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 invoices totaling $5,326,541.31 (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:06 p.m. (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Facilities Subcommittee

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

• Facilities Update

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to discuss recommended budget cuts proposed by the superintendent, review emailing protocol for the committee, receive an update on paving work for schools, and appoint members to a teacher contract negotiations team. The meeting is open to the public in person or via live stream.

• Discussion on Recommended Budget Cuts from Superintendent
• Update on All Paving Work for Schools
• Appointments to Teacher Contract Negotiations Team

The Committee appointed two members to the teacher contract negotiations team. The Superintendent presented recommended budget adjustments to address funding variations and overspent line items, though no formal vote on the cuts was recorded.

• Appointed David Luiz and Antonio deSimas to the teacher contract negotiations team

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to discuss the Superintendent's contract in executive session. In open session, the body will consider votes on a Stage II submission to RIDE and the approval of a District Manager/Technical Director.

• Vote to approve Stage II submission to RIDE
• Vote to approve a District Manager/Technical Director
• Discussion on construction of an updated website and access to school policies
• Appointments of School Committee members to Paraprofessionals Contract Negotiations Team
• Payment of Stage III Invoices for MMS/Waddington Projects

The School Committee approved the creation of a District Manager/Technical Director position and the Stage II submission to RIDE. The board also approved a consent agenda including personnel appointments and over $4.7M in construction invoices. A new K-12 Safety/Behavior Matrix was presented for rollout at the start of the school year.

• Approved creation of District Manager/Technical Director position (4-1)
• Approved Stage II submission to RIDE (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel appointments and bill list (unanimous)
• Approved $4,738,486.29 in Stage III invoices for MMS/Waddington projects (unanimous)
• Approved homeschooling requests for 51 students (unanimous)
• Appointed David Luiz and Ryan Queenan to paraprofessionals contract negotiations team
• Voted to seal minutes of the executive session (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence School Building Committee will review an OPM update on districtwide improvements and a presentation from RIDE SBA. The committee is scheduled to vote on the Stage II submission to RIDE and the approval of service invoices.

• Vote to approve Stage II submission to RIDE
• Vote to accept OPM report on districtwide improvements
• Vote to approve invoices for services

The committee approved July 2025 invoices totaling $4,738,486.29 and authorized the Stage II submission to the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE). Members received progress updates on construction at Martin Middle School and Waddington.

• Approved July 2025 invoices totaling $4,738,486.29 (Unanimous)
• Approved Stage II submission to RIDE (Unanimous)
• Accepted OPM update for districtwide improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (Unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to consider and vote on an RFQ for school bus stop arm surveillance. The meeting also includes a budget workshop.

• Vote to award RFQ for School Bus Stop Arm Surveillance
• Budget Workshop

The committee approved a contract for school bus stop arm surveillance cameras. The project is reported to have no cost to the school district or the city.

• Awarded school bus stop arm surveillance project to Gatekeeper Systems (4-1)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to discuss facilities and bus camera requests. The body will vote on a demolition project and public access to athletic facilities.

• Vote to approve Martin Middle School Auditorium Ceiling Demolition
• Vote to approve opening Tennis Courts & Track to the public
• Update on RFQ for Bus Cameras
• Facilities Update

The East Providence School Committee voted unanimously to approve the demolition of the Martin Middle School auditorium ceiling, with an amendment to include masonry work. The committee also unanimously approved opening the tennis courts and track to the public with posted signage. No other substantive decisions were made; the bus camera RFQ vote was deferred to the August 5 meeting.

• Approved Martin Middle School auditorium ceiling demolition with masonry amendment (unanimous)
• Approved tennis courts and track open to the public with signage (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence School Committee Building Committee will meet to discuss and vote on a specific demolition project. The meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2025, at Martin Middle School.

• Vote to approve Martin Middle School Auditorium Ceiling Demolition

The East Providence Building Committee unanimously approved the demolition of the Martin Middle School auditorium ceiling, amended to include masonry. Members also reviewed cost estimates for two upgrade options, covering an enhanced scope and a ceiling replacement. The committee will decide between option one and option two at its next meeting.

• Approved Martin Middle School auditorium ceiling demolition with masonry amendment (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet on July 7, 2025, to discuss and possibly act on a bus transportation contract and the demolition of the Martin Middle School auditorium ceiling. A consent agenda includes approvals of minutes, homeschool requests, personnel report, bill list, and invoices for MMS/Waddington projects. The meeting also includes a Budget Workshop I.

• Bus Transportation Contract (action item)
• Martin Middle School Auditorium Ceiling Demolition (action item)
• Budget Workshop I
• Consent agenda items: homeschool requests, personnel report, bill list, invoices for MMS/Waddington projects
• EPHS Camp Fogarty/RI National Guard Trip on July 31, 2025

The committee approved the student bus transportation contract and a consent agenda including personnel appointments and project invoices. The demolition of the Martin Middle School auditorium ceiling was tabled. A budget workshop was held to review the 2025-2026 school budget.

• Approved student bus transportation contract (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 10 personnel appointments and 4 resignations (unanimous)
• Approved Stage III invoices for MMS/Waddington projects totaling $4,482,203.35 (unanimous)
• Approved bill vouchers totaling $2,672,313.47 (unanimous)
• Tabled Martin Middle School auditorium ceiling demolition (unanimous)
• Approved 11 home school requests (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence School Committee Building Committee will review districtwide improvements and RIDE Stage II progress. The body will vote on the demolition of the Martin Middle School auditorium ceiling and the approval of service invoices.

• Vote to approve Martin Middle School auditorium ceiling demolition
• Vote to accept OPM report on districtwide improvements
• Vote to approve invoices for services
• RIDE Stage II progress update

The committee approved June 2025 invoices totaling $4,482,203.35 for work at Martin Middle School and Waddington School. A decision regarding the demolition of the Martin Middle School auditorium ceiling was tabled until July 21. The committee also accepted progress updates on districtwide construction projects.

• Approved June 2025 invoices totaling $4,482,203.35 (Unanimous)
• Accepted OPM update for Martin Middle School/PreK and Waddington School (Unanimous)
• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Tabled Martin Middle School auditorium ceiling demolition

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

The East Providence School Committee will review the 2025-2026 budget and receive updates on summer facilities projects. The body will vote on a food service agreement with Chartwells and contracts for bus transportation.

• Vote to approve 2025-2026 Chartwells Food Service Agreement
• Vote to award RFP for Bus Transportation
• Vote to approve Bus Transportation Contract
• Vote to approve EPHS Italy Trip in April 2026
• 2025-2026 Budget Update

The East Providence School Committee approved the 2025-2026 Chartwells food service agreement, awarded the bus transportation RFP to Ocean State Transit, and approved an EPHS trip to Italy in April 2026. The bus transportation contract was tabled until the next meeting. The committee also discussed the BusPatrol school bus safety program but did not vote on it because it was not on the agenda.

• Approved 2025-2026 Chartwells Food Service Agreement renewal (unanimous)
• Awarded bus transportation RFP to Ocean State Transit (unanimous)
• Tabled bus transportation contract until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved EPHS Italy trip April 17-25, 2026 (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The School Committee is reviewing the guidelines governing daytime, overnight, and extended field trips. The policy outlines approval processes, chaperone requirements, and transportation standards for students.

• Requirement for a 1:10 adult-to-pupil supervision ratio
• Prohibition of private vehicles for transporting pupils
• Mandatory background screening for all chaperones
• Requirement for Superintendent and School Committee approval for out-of-state trips
• Guidelines for using school buses versus coach-type buses based on distance and weather

The Committee approved a consent agenda including $4.96M in Stage III invoices for MMS and Waddington projects, along with several staff appointments and resignations. The board also reviewed safety upgrade requests totaling $421,163 and discussed pending HVAC and bus camera contracts.

• Approved consent agenda including $4.96M in Stage III invoices for MMS/Waddington projects (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments for Jennifer Sparks (Resource Teacher), Amy Lee (Life Skills Teacher), and Olivia Patalano (Library Media Specialist)
• Accepted resignations of Tara Calandra, Corilynn Durfee, and Kristen Coutoulakis
• Accepted retirement of Patricia Levesque

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence Building Committee will receive an update on districtwide improvements and the status of the New Stage II submission. The committee will vote on the OPM report and invoices for services.

• Vote to accept OPM Report on districtwide improvements
• Update on New Stage II submission status
• Vote to approve invoices for services
• Introduction of New Director of Finance

The committee approved nearly $5 million in invoices for work at Martin Middle School and Waddington Elementary. Members received updates on construction progress and a preliminary list of school projects for a RIDE Stage II reimbursement submission due in September 2025.

• Approved May 2025 invoices totaling $4,961,483.24 (Unanimous)
• Accepted OPM update for Martin Middle School/PreK and Waddington School (Unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will meet to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation in a private executive session. Following that session, the committee will vote in open session on the approval of the Superintendent Evaluation Tool.

• Discussion regarding Superintendent’s Evaluation
• Vote to approve the Superintendent Evaluation Tool

The East Providence School Committee met in open session, then moved into executive session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation. No votes were taken in executive session, and the committee reconvened in open session to seal the minutes and adjourn. No substantive decisions were made.

• Moved into executive session for Superintendent's evaluation (unanimous)
• Sealed executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:37 p.m. (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The School Committee is reviewing a comprehensive field trip policy covering daytime, overnight, and out-of-state trips. The policy outlines requirements for chaperones, student permission, transportation, and indemnification. It includes provisions for advance approval, chaperone ratios, and cancellation procedures. The committee may vote on adopting this policy.

• Overnight field trip requests must be submitted at least three months in advance
• Adult-to-student chaperone ratio of 1:10 required, with one adult per ten pupils
• Private vehicles prohibited for student transportation; school buses or coach buses required
• All chaperones must adhere to Volunteer Background Screening protocols
• Policy includes indemnification and insurance requirements for third-party transportation providers

The Committee approved a consent agenda including $4,619,227.55 in Stage III invoices for MMS/Waddington projects and several staff appointments. The board also received updates on the Multilingual Language Learners Program and a new Special Education placement framework. No votes were taken during the executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including $4,619,227.55 in Stage III invoices (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Sandy Farias-Borges as Human Resources Director
• Approved appointment of Alexandra Gonzalez as Finance Director
• Approved appointment of Armand Hunter as Senior Army Instructor at CTC
• Approved appointment of Pamela Traverse as School Nurse at Oldham
• Approved six requests to homeschool students
• Approved minutes from April 8 and April 24 Open Sessions and April 7 Building Committee meeting
• Voted to seal minutes of the May 13 executive session (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence School Committee Building Committee will receive an update on districtwide improvements from the Owner's Project Manager (OPM). The committee will vote on the OPM report and invoices for services.

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

The committee accepted project updates for Martin Middle School and Waddington Elementary, noting that construction at Martin Middle School remains on schedule. Members also approved $4,619,227.55 in invoices for April 2025 related to ongoing district construction and design services. Additionally, the committee approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025, meeting.

• Accepted OPM updates for Martin Middle School and Waddington Elementary
• Approved $4,619,227.55 in April 2025 invoices (unanimous)
• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:16 p.m.

East Providence School Committee

This is a special meeting of the East Providence School Committee. The committee will first convene in executive session for personnel discussion and legal advice regarding a certified employee suspension/termination pre-hearing. Following the executive session, the committee will reconvene in open session to report any votes taken and to discuss and take action on the pre-hearing.

• Discussion/Action: Certified Employee Suspension/Termination Pre-Hearing

East Providence School Committee - Policy Sub-Committee

The East Providence School Committee Policy Sub-Committee will meet to discuss and review specific district policies. The meeting focuses on guidelines regarding medication and field trips.

• Review of Medication Policy
• Review of Field Trip Policy

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will consider and vote on several action items, including approving certified staff layoffs, a request for proposals for bus transportation, and an Employee Assistance Program agreement. The committee will also discuss priority updates from a prior meeting and hold a second reading of a Visitor Behavior Policy. A public comment period is scheduled, and the committee will recognize a teacher of the year.

• Vote on certified staff layoffs
• Vote to approve RFP for bus transportation
• Vote to approve Employee Assistance Program Agreement
• Second read and vote on Visitor Behavior Policy
• Discussion of EPSD priority updates from April 8 meeting

The East Providence School Committee approved eight certified staff layoffs on a 4-1 vote, with Anthony Ferreira voting nay. The committee also unanimously approved the second read of the Visitor Behavior Policy and the RFP for bus transportation. The layoffs were stated not to impact students or class sizes, and affected educators can bid for job placement.

• Approved eight certified staff layoffs (4-1)
• Approved Visitor Behavior Policy second read (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for bus transportation (unanimous)
• Approved Coastline Employee Assistance Program Agreement (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee is voting on an updated Naloxone Policy (II.F.7) that governs the stocking, storage, and administration of opioid antagonists in all public middle and high schools. The policy allows trained nurse-teachers to administer naloxone in suspected overdose emergencies and provides liability protections for staff acting in good faith. It also outlines training requirements, procurement procedures, and post-incident follow-up protocols.

• Adoption of updated Naloxone Policy II.F.7
• Requirement for each middle school and high school to maintain opioid antagonists on-site
• Training for school nurse-teachers (and optionally other staff) via RI Department of Health or Medical Reserve Corp
• Liability immunity for staff administering naloxone in good faith (excludes gross negligence)
• Minimum supply list includes two doses of intranasal naloxone (4mg/0.1ml), nitrile gloves, and mask/barrier device

The committee unanimously approved a consent agenda including personnel changes and $3.6M in project invoices. Members conducted a first reading of a new Visitor Behavior Policy to protect staff and students from inappropriate conduct.

• Approved consent agenda including personnel appointments, resignations, and bill list (Unanimous)
• Approved Stage III invoices for MMS/Waddington projects totaling $3,645,334.39 (Unanimous)
• Approved 12 home school requests (Unanimous)
• Completed first reading of Visitor Behavior Policy

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence School Committee Building Committee will review updates on Martin Middle School/PreK, Waddington Elementary, and Riverside Middle School. The body will consider votes on service contracts and equipment awards.

• Award of Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) for Martin Middle School/Pre-K
• RIDE Stage II OPM Contract for Services
• RIDE Stage II Architect Contract for Services
• Approval of invoices for services

The committee approved several vendor contracts for RIDE Stage II services and awarded furniture and equipment contracts for Martin Middle School. Members also approved over $3.6 million in project invoices and accepted progress updates for Martin Middle School and Waddington Elementary.

• Approved $1,178,177.26 for Martin Middle School furniture, fixtures & equipment (unanimous)
• Approved RIDE Stage II OPM contract for Peregrine Group (unanimous)
• Approved RIDE Stage II architect contract for Studio Jaed for $145,000 (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 invoices totaling $3,645,334.39 (unanimous)
• Approved moving $96,000 from contingency to FF&E budget
• Accepted OPM update for Martin Middle School/PreK and Waddington (unanimous)
• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Facilities Subcommittee

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

• Facilities Update

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will hold an executive session to discuss a student discipline appeal and a certified employee's job performance. In open session, they will hear public comments, review multiple policies (Naloxone, AED, Anti-Bullying, Building Access), and discuss substitutes, special education audit, food bank, and hours for track and tennis courts. Votes are scheduled on the Building Access Policy (2nd read), upholding the superintendent's student discipline decision, approving a resignation, and awarding an RFP for electrical services at East Providence High School.

• Consider & Vote to Uphold Superintendent’s Decision for Student Discipline
• Consider & Vote to Approve Building Access Policy — 2nd read
• Consider & Vote to Approve RFP for Electrical Services for Steel Framed Building at EPHS
• Discussion re: Substitutes, Special Education Audit, Food Bank, and Establishing Hours for Track and Tennis Courts
• Policy readings (1st/2nd reads) for Naloxone, AED, Anti-Bullying, and Building Access

The East Providence School Committee upheld the Superintendent's disciplinary decision for a student involved in a January 13, 2025 incident at LaSalle Academy, voting 4-1. The committee also approved the second reading of the Building Access Policy, which includes a background check requirement for School Committee members, by a 4-1 vote. Other actions included approving a certified employee resignation and tabling an RFP for electrical services at the high school's steel-framed building.

• Upheld Superintendent's student discipline decision (4-1)
• Approved Building Access Policy second reading with background check for committee members (4-1)
• Approved certified employee A resignation (unanimous)
• Tabled RFP for electrical services at EPHS steel-framed building (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee is discussing or voting on a new Building Access Policy that regulates entry and visitor accompaniment for committee members and district personnel. The policy establishes rules for after-hours access, prohibits committee members from bringing visitors without superintendent approval, and cites privacy laws such as FERPA. Violations could result in loss of access privileges or disciplinary action.

• New policy requires School Committee members to sign in and wear badges during business hours
• After-hours access is limited to swipe badges; no accompaniment allowed without written permission from the Superintendent or a School Committee vote
• Policy cites FERPA, Rhode Island privacy laws, and RIDE regulations as basis for accompaniment restrictions
• Violations may result in revocation of access privileges and disciplinary action
• Annual review and training sessions on security protocols and privacy compliance

The School Committee unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2023 audit and a consent agenda including over $4.2 million in Stage III invoices for MMS and Waddington projects. Members discussed a new Building Access Policy and received updates on district-wide facility repairs.

• Approved FY23 Audit (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $4,217,529.30 in Stage III invoices for MMS/Waddington (unanimous)
• Approved $1,844,808.22 and $205,220.81 bill vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved EPHS trip to Orlando, Florida for April 26-30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 11 personnel appointments and 2 resignations (unanimous)
• Approved 3 home school requests (unanimous)
• Tabled Building Access Policy for second read and further review

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence Building Committee will receive updates from the Owner's Project Manager regarding three school sites. The committee will vote on accepting the OPM report and approving invoices for services.

• OPM updates for Martin Middle School/PreK, Waddington Elementary School, and Riverside Middle School
• Vote to accept OPM Report
• Vote to approve invoices for services

The East Providence School Committee Building Committee accepted project updates for the Martin Middle School, Waddington Elementary School, and Riverside Middle School projects. The committee unanimously approved February 2025 invoices totaling $4,217,529.30 and approved the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting.

• Accepted OPM updates for Martin, Waddington, and Riverside projects (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 invoices totaling $4,217,529.30 (unanimous)
• Approved February 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:07 p.m. (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The School Committee adopted Policy V.A.36 and an accompanying protocol to regulate the use of generative AI by students and staff. The policy aims to maintain academic integrity and prevent plagiarism while promoting digital literacy.

• Prohibits students under age 13 from using AI in their work
• Requires students to cite AI tools and disclose AI-generated portions of assignments
• Prohibits teachers from requiring students to share personally identifiable information (PII) with AI platforms
• Restricts certified employees from using AI for decisions requiring professional judgment, such as student assessments
• Establishes disciplinary actions for AI-related cheating, including grade penalties, suspension, and revocation of technology access

The East Providence School Committee approved several items, including a second reading of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, the 2025-2026 school calendar with a full day of parent-teacher conferences, and a content filtering platform licensing RFP. The committee also approved the Mill City settlement in a 4-1 vote and the Youth Risk Behavior Survey in a 3-2 vote. No votes were taken in executive session, and a student discipline hearing was postponed due to a parent emergency.

• Approved AI Policy second reading (unanimous)
• Approved content filtering platform licensing RFP (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 school calendar (unanimous)
• Approved list of technology e-waste for disposal (unanimous)
• Approved EPHS trip to New York in May 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Mill City settlement (4-1, Beauchaine nay)
• Approved Youth Risk Behavior Survey distribution (3-2, Beauchaine and Ferreira nay)

East Providence School Committee - Policy Sub-Committee

The East Providence School Policy Sub-Committee will meet to discuss and review district policies. No specific policies or proposed changes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and review of district policies

East Providence School Committee - (EPLAC) East Providence Local Advisory Committee

The East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education will host a workshop for parents and caregivers on navigating special education laws. Attorney Chris Morello will present on parental rights and strategies for advocating for student services.

• Workshop: Know Your Rights: Navigating IDEA and 504 Plans presented by Attorney Chris Morello
• Discussion on initiating RIDE Facilitated IEP Meetings
• Report from the Recognition Committee
• Report from Pupil Personnel Leslie Anderson
• Planning for March workshop on Trauma Informed Care and De-Escalation

East Providence School Committee

The committee approved the schedule of regular monthly meetings for 2025. The document lists meeting dates and locations at City Hall and the High School Auditorium.

• Approval of 2025 monthly meeting schedule

East Providence School Committee

The School Committee is discussing a proposed Artificial Intelligence Policy and Protocol that would set guidelines for generative AI use by students and staff. The policy prohibits AI use for students under 13, treats AI-generated work as plagiarism, and requires proper attribution. It also outlines permitted and prohibited uses, classroom policies, and employee responsibilities.

• Prohibition on AI use for students under 13
• Treating AI-generated work as plagiarism subject to discipline
• Requirement for students to cite AI tools in assignments
• Teachers may permit AI use for certain assignments at their discretion
• Annual review of policy due to rapid AI evolution

The East Providence School Committee approved a substitute salary increase for teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, administrative assistants, custodians, and nurses, with a 4-1 vote. The committee also approved the consent agenda, an amended 2025 meeting schedule, and the creation of a grant-funded MLL Family Service Coordinator position. A motion to approve the 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey failed due to lack of a second.

• Approved substitute salary increase (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda with correction to January 9 minutes budget amount
• Approved amended 2025 School Committee meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved creation of MLL Family Service Coordinator position (unanimous)
• Youth Risk Behavior Survey motion failed (no second)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence Building Committee will review updates on Martin Middle School/PreK, Waddington Elementary School, and Riverside Middle School. The committee is scheduled to vote on a Stage I submission to RIDE and the acceptance of an OPM report.

• Vote to approve Stage I Submission to RIDE
• Vote to accept OPM Report
• Vote to approve invoices for services
• Updates on Martin Middle School/PreK, Waddington Elementary School, and Riverside Middle School

The committee approved the submission of a Stage I application to the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) to secure future housing aid reimbursement for district-wide projects. Members also approved $3,993,518.97 in project invoices for January 2025 and accepted progress reports for the Martin Middle School, Waddington Elementary, and Riverside Middle School projects.

• Accepted OPM progress reports for all three school projects
• Approved Stage I submission to RIDE for future district projects
• Approved $3,993,518.97 in January 2025 invoices
• Approved January 13, 2025 meeting minutes

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will hold a special meeting to consider and potentially approve a resolution regarding transportation for private schools. The agenda includes public comments on agenda items. This is a single action item.

• Consider & vote on resolution for private school transportation
• Public comments on agenda items

The East Providence School Committee held a special meeting on February 6, 2025, and approved a resolution regarding transportation for private schools. The motion was made by Vice-Chair Antonio deSimas, seconded by Clerk Anthony Ferreira, and passed unanimously. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

• Approved resolution on transportation for private schools (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Facilities Subcommittee

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

• Facilities Update

East Providence School Committee

The School Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss collective bargaining and pending NEAEP grievances. The meeting includes an executive session for these negotiations and an appointment to the Building Committee.

• Teacher negotiations and impact bargaining
• Pending NEAEP grievances
• Appointment to the Building Committee

The East Providence School Committee met in open session on January 22, 2025, and after an executive session on teacher negotiations and grievances (with no votes taken), the chair announced the appointment of Tom Brun to the Building Committee. No other substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Appointed Tom Brun to the Building Committee (announced by Chair Luiz)
• Moved into executive session for teacher negotiations and grievances (unanimous)
• Sealed executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:32 p.m. (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will consider contracts for a concrete pad at East Providence High School and an RFP for MMS/PreK furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The meeting includes reports on school accountability results, facilities, and finances. Members will also discuss establishing oversight for legal counsel communications.

• Vote to approve award and contract for Concrete Pad – EPHS RFP
• Vote to approve MMS/PreK FF&E RFP
• Vote to establish oversight and transparency in legal counsel communications
• Appointment of School Committee members to Wellness, Policy, Building and Facilities subcommittees
• Presentation of School Accountability Results

The East Providence School Committee approved a $138,647.37 concrete pad project at the high school, awarded to Duarte Corporation. They also approved a contract for the same project, authorized an RFP for Martin Middle School/Pre-K furniture, and voted to require weekly vacancy updates. A proposal to establish oversight of legal counsel communications failed.

• Approved $138,647.37 concrete pad award to Duarte Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved contract for concrete pad project at EPHS (unanimous)
• Approved MMS/Pre-K FF&E RFP (unanimous)
• Failed to establish oversight and transparency in legal counsel communications (2-3)
• Approved weekly vacancy updates with salary amounts (4-1)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee is holding a special meeting for a site tour of Martin Middle School and discussion related to a project. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of the tour and adjournment.

• Site tour of Martin Middle School at 111 Brown Street
• Discussion related to a project at the school

The East Providence School Committee held a special meeting on January 13, 2025, consisting solely of a site tour of Martin Middle School. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned by unanimous consent at 4:00 p.m.

• Adjourned the site tour at 4:00 p.m. (unanimous)

East Providence School Committee - Building Committee

The East Providence Building Committee will receive updates on several school projects and a capital projects submission to RIDE. The committee is scheduled to vote on an RFP for Martin Middle School/PreK furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) and approve service invoices.

• Vote to approve Martin Middle School/PreK FF&E RFP
• Vote to accept OPM Report
• Update on Stage I Submission to RIDE for City Revolving Capital Fund projects
• Updates on Martin Middle School/PreK, Waddington Elementary, and Riverside Middle School
• Vote to approve invoices for services

The East Providence Building Committee approved $4,931,383.37 in December 2024 invoices for ongoing school construction projects. The committee also authorized a Request for Proposal (RFP) for furniture, furnishings, and equipment for the Martin Middle School and Pre-K projects. Additionally, members accepted project updates regarding construction progress and upcoming site work at Martin, Waddington, and Riverside schools.

• Accepted OPM updates for Martin, Waddington, and Riverside projects
• Approved FF&E Request for Proposal for Martin Middle School and Pre-K
• Approved December 2024 invoices totaling $4,931,383.37
• Approved December 9, 2024 meeting minutes

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee will convene in executive session for legal advice on pending cases. In open session, they will discuss and vote on switching from one to two school committee meetings per month, changing the meeting location, and activating badges for committee members.

• Executive session for legal advice on pending cases
• Vote to switch from one to two School Committee meetings per month
• Vote to change the location of School Committee meetings
• Vote to activate badges for School Committee members

The East Providence School Committee voted 3-2 to switch from one to two meetings per month, adding a fourth Thursday session. They also approved 3-2 moving meetings to a roaming school on the last Thursday and City Hall on the second Tuesday, replacing the high school auditorium. Badge activation for members with unrestricted access passed 4-1, despite safety concerns raised by the attorney.

• Approved switching to two meetings per month (3-2)
• Approved meeting location change to roaming school and City Hall (3-2)
• Approved badge activation with unrestricted access for members (4-1)

East Providence School Committee

This agenda is a schedule of regular monthly meetings for the East Providence School Committee in 2025, with dates and location listed. No substantive items or decisions are on the agenda.

East Providence School Committee

This is a special meeting of the East Providence School Committee with a procedural agenda. The primary business is the election of the committee's Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk. No policy votes, budgets, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Election of School Committee Chair
• Election of School Committee Vice-Chair
• Election of School Committee Clerk

The East Providence School Committee held a special meeting to elect its leadership officers. Three members were voted into specific officer roles by unanimous consent.

• Elected David Luiz as School Committee Chair (5-0)
• Elected Antonio deSimas as School Committee Vice Chair (5-0)
• Elected Anthony Ferreira as School Committee Clerk (5-0)

East Providence School Committee

The East Providence School Committee is holding a special meeting to elect its officers for the upcoming term, including Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the high school auditorium.

• Election of School Committee Chair
• Election of School Committee Vice-Chair
• Election of School Committee Clerk