Attached please find the agenda for the upcoming Woonsocket School Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Open session will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Please be advised that this meeting will be held in person. However, the public will also have the option to listen virtually. In addition, if a member from the public would like to speak during Public Good and Welfare, you will need to address the School Committee in person at the Hamlet Middle School Cafeteria.
In Person Location:
Hamlet Middle School, Cafeteria
60 Florence Drive, Woonsocket
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Virtual Platform:
Meeting ID
Phone Numbers
(US) +1 561-614-1223
PIN: 285 049 748#
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AGENDA
WOONSOCKET SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021
7:00 PM – OPEN SESSION
In Person Location:
HAMLET MIDDLE SCHOOL, CAFETERIA
60 FLORENCE DRIVE
WOONSOCKET, RI 02895
Or
Virtual Platform:
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/mta-dpks-grs
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 561-614-1223
PIN: 285 049 748#
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The School Committee may vote on all items listed on this agenda.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
GOOD AND WELFARE – Public Comment (In-person only)
RECOGNITIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
● 2021 WHS Valedictorian
● 2021 WHS Salutatorian
● WSC Professional Development
● Read to Succeed 2 Contest
● Food Giveaway Event held on May 22, 2021
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 5, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes; May 12, 2021 Open Minutes
CONSENT AGENDA
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● Purchases/Transfers
● Field Trip/Conference Requests - None.
● Homeschooling Requests - None.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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COMMUNICATIONS
● None.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
● Personnel Matters
● Update on End of Year Events
● Update on Contract Negotiations
● Update on Summer Programs
SCHOOL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
● Policy Update - L. Kapiskas, D. Burke
CONFERENCES/DISCUSSIONS
● Financial Update - B. Peryea
● Special Education Update - J. Sullivan, D. Morelle
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion on mental health programs and support for students - L. Kapiskas
2. Discussion/Approval on the amendments to the Family Medical Leave Act Policy - 1st Passage - .
Kapiskas, D. Burke
3. Discussion/Approval on the amendments to the Personnel Assignment and Selection Policy -1st
Passage - L. Kapiskas, D. Burke
4. Discussion/Approval on the return to in person subcommittee meetings - L. Kapiskas
5. Discussion/Approval on Bid #21-01 - Reachin Refrigerators - B. Peryea
6. Discussion/Approval on Bid #21-02 - Interactive Panels - B. Peryea
7. Discussion/Approval on Bid #21-03 - Twin Post Lift - B. Peryea
ADJOURNMENT
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For additional information or to request interpreter services, or other special services for the hearing impaired (i.e.,
readers/captioners, etc.), please contact Office of Superintendent three days prior to the meeting at (401) 767-4608; or by
the Tuesday prior to the meeting, or call 1-800-745-5555 (TTY), 1-800-745-6575 (Voice). This agenda will be posted 48
hours prior to the meeting. Any changes to this agenda will be posted on the Woonsocket Education Department website at
www.woonsocketschools.com, McFee Administration Building, Woonsocket Middle School, WACTC, City Hall, and Harris
Library and will be electronically filed with the Secretary of State at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. The
Woonsocket Education Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion,
national origin, or disability. Posted on May 20, 2021.
