Narragansett Regional School District public meetings in 2020
60 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet virtually to handle routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes and bills/payroll. The committee will also discuss FY21/FY22 budget status, receive COVID-19 updates, and consider surplus items. A key action is a vote on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the NDEA for full remote learning, following an executive session on collective bargaining.
- Vote on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NDEA for full remote learning
- Approval of bills and payroll warrants
- Discussion of FY21 and FY22 budget status updates
- Vote to surplus damaged curriculum books from the high school
- COVID-19 updates and PMES building turnover discussion
NRSD School Committee - Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District's Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including approval of meeting minutes, the district mascot, and student involvement. The agenda also includes a slot for other/new business and scheduling of future meetings. No votes are listed except for the consent agenda and adjournment.
- Approval of meeting minutes (Action/Consent)
- Discussion on NRSD District Mascot
- Discussion on Student Involvement
- Other/New Business
- Next meeting scheduled for January 19, 2021
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss the FY22 budget and may vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with the NDEA union after an executive session on collective bargaining. The meeting is procedural and includes standard items like call to order, comments, and scheduling.
- FY22 Budget Discussions
- Possible vote on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NDEA
- Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation with NDEA and/or UFCW
- Next meeting scheduled for December 16, 2020 at 5:00pm via Zoom
NRSD School Committee - Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Subcommittee will meet to discuss the FY21 budget, including state and economic updates related to COVID-19, and begin discussions on the FY22 budget. The meeting will also include approval of the November 10, 2020 minutes and setting future meeting dates.
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 10, 2020
- Discussion of FY21 budget with state/economic update and COVID-19 impacts
- FY21 budget update
- Discussion of FY22 budget
- Next meeting scheduled for January 12, 2021 at 5:00pm
NRSD School Committee - Academic/Administrative Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee's Academic/Administrative Subcommittee will meet to discuss ongoing business, including an update on instruction and COVID-related items, and new business on high school graduation requirements. They will also consider moving the January 4, 2021 meeting to January 11, 2021, and approve minutes from the November 9, 2020 meeting.
- Discussion of high school graduation requirements
- Update on instruction and COVID-related items
- Proposal to move January 4, 2021 meeting to January 11, 2021
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 9, 2020
NRSD School Committee - Regional Agreement Amendment Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District's Regional Agreement Amendment Committee (RAAC) is meeting virtually to organize and begin the process of amending the Regional Agreement. The committee will appoint a chair, review the amendment process with consultants from MARS Consulting Group, and set a timeline for future meetings. This is the first step in a process that typically takes 1 to 1.5 years.
- Vote to appoint Chair and Vice/Assistant Chair positions
- Review of amendment process and timeline by MARS Consulting Group
- Discussion of ground rules, including voting procedures (majority to super majority)
- Plan to update the 2004 amended Regional Agreement
- Set dates for future monthly meetings
NRSD School Committee - Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Subcommittee will meet to discuss community involvement, the district mascot, a Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) resolution on anti-racism, and DEI goals for 2021. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no votes scheduled except a motion to adjourn.
- Discussion of NRSD District Mascot
- Discussion of MASC resolution on Anti-Racism
- Discussion of DEI Goals for 2021
- Community involvement discussion
- Upcoming FY21 meeting schedule
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is meeting virtually to conduct routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and to discuss the FY21 budget, COVID-19 updates, and strategic plan. They will also vote on several action items: surplus items, non-athletic student activity fees for FY21, membership in the Keystone Education Cooperative, and a Memorandum of Understanding with the NDEA for full remote learning. The agenda includes an executive session for collective bargaining strategy.
- Vote on student activity fees (non-athletics) for FY21
- Vote to seek membership in Keystone Education Cooperative
- Vote on MOU with NDEA for full remote learning
- Adoption of updated policy JFABD on homeless students' enrollment rights
- FY21 budget status update and COVID-19 updates
NRSD School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will discuss and potentially vote on updates to numerous school policies, including those on homeless student enrollment, COVID-19 reopening, and various sections of the policy manual. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and scheduling of future meetings. Most items are for discussion and information, with no major financial decisions on the agenda.
- Proposed update to JFABD on homeless students' enrollment rights and services
- COVID-19 school re-opening policy updates
- Proposed updates to community relations policies (KBE, KF, KF-R, KHC, KI, KLG, KLH, KLJ, KLK, KLL)
- Proposed updates to board governance policies (BBBE, BDFA-E-1, BDFA-E-2, BDFA-E-3)
- Proposed new policy on staff personal security and safety (GBGB)
NRSD School Committee - Long Term Planning Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Long Term Planning Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including updates on the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee and shared services opportunities. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling of future meetings. No votes are listed on substantive items, only on minutes and adjournment.
- Approval of October 19, 2020 meeting minutes
- Update from Regional Agreement Amendment Committee
- Discussion of shared services opportunities
- Next meeting moved to December 14, 2020 at 4:00pm
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the NDEA for full remote learning, the District Treasurer position, and COVID-19 facilities updates. The meeting will also include approval of minutes, bills and payroll, and public input.
- Vote on MOU with NDEA for full remote learning
- Discussion of District Treasurer Position
- COVID-19 Facilities Updates
- Approval of October 21, 2020 meeting minutes
- Bills and payroll warrants approval
NRSD School Committee - Academic/Administrative Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee's Academic/Administrative Subcommittee will meet to approve October minutes, receive an update on instruction and COVID-related items, and discuss moving the January 4, 2021 meeting to January 11, 2021. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings.
- Approval of October 5, 2020 meeting minutes
- Update on instruction and COVID-related items
- Proposal to move January 4, 2021 meeting to January 11, 2021
- Next meeting scheduled for December 7, 2020 at 9:00am
**Cancelled** NRSD School Committee - Academic/Administrative Subcommittee Meeting
This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District's Academic/Administrative Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had included approval of October 5, 2020 minutes, an update on instruction and COVID-related items, and a proposal to move the January 4, 2021 meeting to January 11, 2021.
- Meeting cancelled
- Approval of October 5, 2020 meeting minutes
- Update on instruction and COVID-related items
- Proposal to move January 4, 2021 meeting to January 11, 2021
- Next meeting scheduled for December 7, 2020 at 9:00am
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a virtual meeting on October 21, 2020, to conduct routine business, receive updates on the FY21 budget and COVID-19, and discuss the Phillipston Memorial School building. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the NDEA and/or UFCW, and then vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with the NDEA upon returning to open session.
- Vote on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NDEA
- FY21 Budget Status Update
- COVID-19 updates including transportation, school lunch, athletics, instruction, and facilities ventilation
- Phillipston Memorial School Building discussion (votes as necessary)
- First readings of policies EBC-S (Emergency Plans) and JLCB (Immunization of Students)
NRSD School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will discuss and potentially vote on several policy updates, including COVID-19 re-opening policies, a new influenza vaccine requirement, and revisions to policies on homeless students, community relations, and other areas. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and is largely a working session for policy review.
- Discussion of COVID-19 school re-opening policy update
- Proposed update to immunization policy adding influenza vaccine requirement
- Proposed update to homeless students policy expanding definition and transportation services
- Review of multiple policy sections (J, K, B, E, G, I) with proposed updates and deletions
- Next meeting scheduled for November 16, 2020
NRSD School Committee - Long Term Planning Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Long Term Planning Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business, including an update from the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee and shared services opportunities. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and setting future meeting dates. No new business is listed.
- Approval of May 29, 2020 meeting minutes
- Approval of September 21, 2020 meeting minutes
- Regional Agreement Amendment Committee update
- Shared services opportunities discussion
- Next meeting scheduled for November 16, 2020 at 4:00pm
NRSD School Committee - Academic/Administrative Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee's Academic/Administrative Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from September 8, 2020, and discuss the FY20 budget, specifically expenses and receipts related to legal costs, as well as an update on learning. The meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2020, at 9:00 AM at the Central Office.
- Approval of meeting minutes from September 8, 2020
- Discussion of FY20 budget - expenses/receipts - legal costs
- Update on learning
- Next meeting scheduled for November 2, 2020 at 9:00 AM
NRSD School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee Policy Subcommittee is scheduled to approve minutes from March and August 2020. The primary agenda item is a discussion on the COVID-19 school re-opening policy update. The remainder of the meeting involves the continued review of proposed updates, new policies, and deletions across several sections of the district's policy manual, including student services, community relations, and staff safety.
- Discussion of COVID-19 School Re-opening Policy Update
- Review of proposed update to Policy JFABD regarding homeless student enrollment rights and transportation
- Review of proposed updates to Section K policies on community use of school facilities and relations with law enforcement
- Review of proposed new policy GBGB on staff personal security and safety
- Review of proposed updates to Section I policies on school calendar, curriculum, and special education observations
NRSD School Committee - Joint Meeting w/Phillipston & Templeton Boards of Selectmen - DWTM Moderator Selection
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is meeting jointly with the Boards of Selectmen from Phillipston and Templeton to select a moderator for the District Wide Town Meeting. The agenda includes a vote on the moderator selection and adjournment. This is a specific administrative action, not a general policy discussion.
- Vote on District Wide Town Meeting Moderator Selection by Templeton and Phillipston Boards of Selectmen
NRSD School Committee - District Wide Town Meeting, pursuant to duly posted warrant
The Narragansett Regional School Committee is holding a District Wide Town Meeting on September 19, 2020, at the NRHS Game Field. The primary action is for the Towns of Phillipston and Templeton to vote on the proposed $19,729,921 budget for fiscal year 2021. The meeting is conducted under the direction of a Moderator pursuant to a duly posted warrant.
- Vote on the $19,729,921 budget for fiscal year 2021
- Meeting held at NRHS Game Field, 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA
- Warrant posted to NRSD Website on September 3, 2020
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is meeting jointly with the Phillipston and Templeton Boards of Selectmen. They will vote on selecting a moderator for the district-wide town meeting and discuss updates on that meeting. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy, then return to open session to vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with the NDEA.
- Vote on District Wide Town Meeting Moderator Selection by Templeton and Phillipston BOS
- Discussion of District Wide Town Meeting Updates/Information
- Executive session for collective bargaining or litigation strategy with NDEA and/or UFCW
- Vote on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NDEA
NRSD School Committee - Academic/Administrative Subcommittee Meeting
The Academic/Administrative Subcommittee will discuss school reopening plans regarding staffing, curriculum, remote learning, and busing. The committee will also review FY20 budget expenses and receipts related to legal costs.
- Discussion of reopening plans for staffing, curriculum, remote learning, and busing
- Review of FY20 budget expenses and receipts for legal costs
- Approval of meeting minutes from June 1, June 8, and August 17, 2020
- Discussion regarding student summer work
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet virtually to discuss and potentially vote on the FY21 budget, including a status update and recertification. The committee will also consider invoking the Rule of Necessity and may discuss a district-wide town meeting if the budget is not approved by member towns. Other business includes approving minutes and bills/payroll.
- FY21 Budget Recertification (votes as necessary)
- FY21 Budget Status Update and 1/12 Budget Information
- District Wide Town Meeting and Moderator Selection
- Approval of meeting minutes of August 19, 2020
- Bills & Payroll
NRSD School Committee - Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Subcommittee Meeting - CANCELLED
This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District's Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had listed discussions on the committee's goals, district needs/concerns, other business, and upcoming meeting dates, but no decisions were made.
- Meeting cancelled
- Discussion of committee's goals (cancelled)
- Discussion of district needs/concerns (cancelled)
- Other business (cancelled)
- Upcoming meetings schedule (cancelled)
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet virtually on August 19, 2020, to discuss and vote on several items, including the approval of meeting minutes, bills and payroll, and surplus items. The committee will also receive updates on the FY21 budget, reopening plans, and various subcommittee reports. A key action item is the adoption of four policies, including new policies on face coverings and remote learning, and updates to harassment and home schooling policies.
- Vote on surplus items
- Adoption of policies: ACAB (Harassment), EBCFA (Face Coverings), IHBG-R (Home Schooling), IHBHA (Remote Learning)
- FY21 Budget Status Update
- Reopening Plan Update
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA and/or UFCW
NRSD School Committee - Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee's Finance Subcommittee will meet to discuss the FY21 budget, including state and economic updates, COVID-19 impacts, and 1/12th budget reductions. They will also begin discussion of the FY22 budget. The meeting is for discussion and information; no votes are listed except a motion to adjourn.
- FY21 budget: state/economic update and COVID-19 impacts
- FY21 budget: 1/12th budget reductions
- FY22 budget discussion
- Upcoming meeting dates
- Motion to adjourn
NRSD School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee's Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss and potentially vote on several policy updates, including a COVID-19 school reopening policy on face coverings and a new harassment policy required by federal Title IX regulations. They will also continue reviewing policies across multiple sections, including students, community relations, board governance, support services, staff safety, and instruction. The meeting is primarily for discussion and information, with votes possible on the minutes and adjournment.
- Discussion of COVID-19 school reopening policy EFCBA on face coverings
- Review of proposed ACAB harassment policy update due to Title IX changes
- Proposed updates to homeless student enrollment rights policy (JFABD)
- Proposed new remote learning policy (IHBHE) and addendum (IHBHE-E)
- Proposed deletion of physical education policy (IHAE) and other policy changes
NRSD School Committee - Academic/Administrative Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee's Academic/Administrative Subcommittee is meeting to discuss school reopening plans covering staffing, curriculum, remote learning, and busing, as well as FY20 budget expenses and receipts related to legal costs. The committee will also vote on approving meeting minutes from June 1 and June 8, 2020, and set future meeting dates.
- Discussion of reopening plans: staffing, curriculum, remote learning, busing
- FY20 budget discussion: expenses/receipts for legal costs
- Vote to approve June 1, 2020 meeting minutes
- Vote to approve June 8, 2020 meeting minutes
- Next meeting scheduled for September 14, 2020 at 9:00am
***CANCELLED*** NRSD School Committee
This meeting of the Narragansett Regional School District School Committee was cancelled; a vote taken at the August 6, 2020 meeting made it unnecessary. The agenda would have included routine items like approving bills and payroll, public input, school re-opening plans, and an executive session for collective bargaining strategy. The next meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2020 via Zoom.
- Meeting cancelled; vote taken at 8/6/2020 meeting
- Bills & Payroll warrants approval (action item)
- School Re-Opening Plans discussion (votes as necessary)
- Executive session for collective bargaining with NDEA and/or UFCW
- Next meeting: August 19, 2020, 5:00pm via Zoom
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet virtually via Zoom on August 6, 2020. The main item is a discussion of school re-opening plans, with votes possible. The committee will also consider approving bills and payroll, hear public input, and enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the NDEA and/or UFCW.
- Discussion of School Re-Opening Plans (votes as necessary)
- Approval of bills and payroll warrants
- Public input (12 minutes total, 3 minutes per person)
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with NDEA and/or UFCW
- Next meeting scheduled for August 19, 2020 via Zoom
NRSD School Committee - Long Term Planning Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Long Term Planning Subcommittee is meeting virtually to discuss ongoing business, including an update on the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee and new business on shared services opportunities. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes from January, March, and May 2020, and setting the FY21 meeting schedule. This is a planning and discussion meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of meeting minutes from January 13, March 9, and May 29, 2020
- Update from the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee
- Discussion of Shared Services Opportunities
- FY21 meeting schedule proposed (monthly from August 2020 to June 2021)
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet virtually via Zoom on July 29, 2020. The agenda includes discussion of school re-opening plans, a superintendent formative assessment, a business manager's report, and updates from the Regional Agreement Amendment Committee. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation with the NDEA and/or UFCW, and will not return to open session.
- School Re-Opening Plans (votes as necessary)
- Superintendent Formative (mid-cycle) Assessment
- Business Manager's Report
- Regional Agreement Amendment Committee - Updates
- Executive session for collective bargaining or litigation with NDEA and/or UFCW
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet virtually to discuss the FY21 budget, including updates from Phillipston Town Meeting and possible recertification votes, and to hear the superintendent's report on reopening plans and survey information. The committee will also consider several action items, such as approving minutes, bills and payroll, and creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion subcommittee.
- FY21 Budget Recertification (votes as necessary)
- Theatre Revolving Account transfer (vote if necessary)
- FY21 School Choice (votes if necessary)
- Motion to create a subcommittee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Surplus items (vote)
NRSD School Committee - Long Term Planning Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Long Term Planning Subcommittee met virtually to approve previous minutes and discuss a Request for Proposals (RFP) bid opening related to a regional agreement. No public appearances were scheduled, and no new business items were listed. The next meeting is set for September 21.
- Discussion of Regional Agreement - RFP Bid Opening
- Approval of meeting minutes from February 10, 2020
NRSD School Committee - Academic/Administrative Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Academic/Administrative Subcommittee met virtually on May 4, 2020, to discuss ongoing business related to the pandemic. Key topics included remote learning plans, student engagement metrics, and the 2020 graduation ceremony. The committee also reviewed updates to the FY21 budget staffing and consolidation plan, as well as new curriculum materials for math and history/social studies.
- Discussion of Remote Learning Plans and student engagement metrics
- Review of FY21 Budget staffing and consolidation plan updates
- Discussion regarding the 2020 Graduation ceremony
- Update on curriculum materials for Math and History/Social Studies
- Discussion of Superintendent Interim Evaluation scheduled for June 2020
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee held a virtual meeting on April 15, 2020, to address pandemic-related updates and approve the 2020-2021 Program of Studies. Key decisions included removing a penalty fee for students who skip AP exams and approving a regional agreement exception to allow Phillipston students to exceed the 10% out-of-town limit at Templeton Elementary School. The committee also voted to accept donations for food services and adopted several new and updated policies regarding school choice and public complaints.
- Vote to allow Phillipston students to exceed 10% of resident population at Templeton Elementary School per Regional Agreement Section XII
- Vote to remove language requiring a $20 fee and transcript change for students who skip the AP examination
- Vote to approve the 2020-2021 Program of Studies
- Vote to allow the Superintendent or Business Manager to accept donations for the Food Services program
- Second reading and adoption of policies including School Choice, New Media Relations, and Public Complaints
NRSD School Committee - Academic/Administrative Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District's Academic/Administrative Subcommittee will meet virtually on April 6, 2020, to discuss the impacts of the coronavirus on academic programs and administrative matters, as well as the Program of Studies. The meeting will also consider approving the minutes from February 3, 2020, and may address new or other business. The agenda is subject to change.
- Approval of February 3, 2020 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Program of Studies
- Discussion of coronavirus impacts on academic programs and administrative matters
- New business and other business items
- Next meeting scheduled for May 4, 2020 at 9:00am
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will meet virtually on March 25, 2020, to vote on the FY21 budget, including assessments to Templeton and Phillipston, and to approve several policies. They will also discuss the COVID-19 situation, the FY21 school calendar, and school choice. The meeting is held remotely due to the state's emergency order.
- Vote to certify FY21 budget amount (blank in agenda) and estimated income of $11,173,775, including Chapter 70 aid of $9,990,564
- Vote on FY21 assessments to Templeton and Phillipston (amounts blank)
- Vote to approve Student Opportunity Act plans
- Vote to approve first reading of policies on school choice, media relations, public complaints, and advertising
- Vote to adopt updated policies on public participation, educational equity, and opportunities for military and foster children
NRSD School Committee - Warrant Subcommittee
The Narragansett Regional School District Warrant Subcommittee is meeting to approve the minutes from January 14, 2020, and to approve current warrants as presented. The agenda also includes discussion of other business and scheduling the next meeting for April 15, 2020. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions.
- Approval of meeting minutes from January 14, 2020
- Approval of current warrants as presented
- Next meeting scheduled for April 15, 2020
NRSD School Committee - UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District's UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW union. The agenda includes a motion to enter executive session under Massachusetts law to discuss strategy, and the meeting will not return to open session afterward. The only other items are procedural call to order and adjournment.
- Executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
- No public action items on agenda
NRSD School Committee - Finance Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY21 budget proposals and approve the minutes from the February 12, 2020 meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the budget discussion as the main substantive item.
- Approval of meeting minutes from February 12, 2020
- Discussion of FY21 Budget Proposals
- Other business
- Scheduling of upcoming Budget/Finance Subcommittee meetings
NRSD School Committee - Long Term Planning Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District's Long Term Planning Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business items including financial projections, district organization and capacity, the regional agreement, and the strategic plan. The agenda also includes approval of the February 10, 2020 meeting minutes and scheduling of future meetings. No appearances are scheduled, and no new business is listed.
- Approval of meeting minutes from February 10, 2020
- Discussion of financial projections
- Discussion of district organization and capacity
- Discussion of regional agreement
- Discussion of strategic plan
NRSD School Committee - Finance Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes from February 12, 2020, and to discuss FY21 budget proposals. The agenda also includes scheduling future meetings and other business. No votes are listed except for minutes and adjournment.
- Approval of meeting minutes from February 12, 2020
- Discussion of FY21 budget proposals
- Scheduling of upcoming Budget/Finance Subcommittee meetings
NRSD School Committee - Academic/Administrative Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Academic/Administrative Subcommittee will meet March 2, 2020, at Central Office. The agenda includes approving February 3 meeting minutes, discussing the Program of Studies, and reviewing FY21 budget impacts. The next meeting is scheduled for April 6, 2020.
- Approval of February 3, 2020 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Program of Studies
- Discussion of FY21 Budget Impacts
- Next meeting scheduled for April 6, 2020 at 9:00am
NRSD School Committee - UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Subcommittee met on February 25, 2020, to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW. The body entered executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) to avoid detrimental effects on its bargaining or litigation position. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
- Motion to enter Executive Session for Reason #3 regarding UFCW collective bargaining strategy
- Discussion of potential litigation with UFCW if open meetings would harm bargaining position
NRSD School Committee - Finance Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the current FY20 budget and proposals for the FY21 budget. The agenda also includes approving minutes from a prior meeting and scheduling upcoming budget meetings, including a budget hearing and vote.
- Approval of meeting minutes from January 30, 2020
- FY20 Budget Update
- FY21 Budget Proposals
- Next meeting: Budget Hearing on February 26, 2020 at 6:00pm
- Budget Vote scheduled for March 4, 2020 at 6:00pm
NRSD School Committee - Warrant Subcommittee
The NRSD School Committee's Warrant Subcommittee is meeting to approve meeting minutes from January 14, 2020, and to approve current warrants as presented. The agenda also includes discussion of other business, scheduling of future meetings, and adjournment. This is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of meeting minutes from January 14, 2020
- Approval of current warrants as presented
- Discussion of other business
- Next meeting scheduled for March 11, 2020
NRSD School Committee - UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee met on February 11, 2020, specifically to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union. The agenda consisted entirely of procedural motions to call the meeting to order, enter a closed executive session under state law, and adjourn. No public discussion or voting on specific contract terms, budgets, or policies occurred in the open session.
- Motion to enter Executive Session under MGL c.30A. sec.21(a) Reason #3 to discuss collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
- Meeting held at Central Office, 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA 01436
- No open session items were listed for discussion or vote
NRSD School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee met on February 10, 2020, to review and discuss numerous proposed policy updates, new policies, and deletions across several sections of the district's policy manual. The agenda is primarily procedural, focusing on policy review and approval of prior meeting minutes, with no final votes taken on the policies themselves.
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 12, 2019 and January 13, 2020
- Proposed new policy JBB - Educational Equity
- Proposed new policy JFBB - School Choice (needs further research)
- Proposed deletion of KEC - Public Complaints about Curriculum or Instructional Materials
- Proposed new policy GBGB - Staff Personal Security and Safety
NRSD School Committee - Long Term Planning Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee Long Term Planning Subcommittee will approve minutes from November 2019 and January 2020. The meeting focuses on ongoing discussions regarding financial projections, district organization, regional agreements, and the strategic plan. No new business is scheduled, and the next meeting is set for March 9, 2020.
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 12, 2019
- Approval of meeting minutes from January 13, 2020
- Discussion of Financial Projections
- Discussion of District Organization & Capacity
- Discussion of Regional Agreement and Strategic Plan
NRSD School Committee FY21 Budget Informational Hearing
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee is holding an informational hearing on the preliminary FY21 budget. The agenda includes a presentation of the budget, public input, and committee comments. No votes on the budget are scheduled; the next meeting is February 12, 2020.
- Presentation of Preliminary FY21 Budget
- Public Input on FY21 Preliminary Budget
- School Committee Comments
- Next meeting: February 12, 2020 at 6:00pm in the KIVA
NRSD School Committee - Joint Meeting with Templeton & Phillipston Board of Selectmen
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Templeton and Phillipston Boards of Selectmen. The agenda includes discussions on partnership opportunities with Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, the regional agreement amendment process, and updates on the FY20 budget and FY21 budget outlook. The meeting is primarily for discussion and information, with no major votes scheduled beyond routine approvals.
- Discussion of partnership opportunities with Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
- MARS Consulting presentation on regional agreement amendment process
- FY20 budget update
- FY21 budget outlook
NRSD School Committee - Finance Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District School Committee will approve the minutes from the January 14, 2020 meeting. The primary focus is a discussion and information session regarding the FY20 Budget Update and FY21 Budget Proposals. No specific dollar amounts or contract details are listed in the agenda text.
- Approval of meeting minutes from January 14, 2020
- Discussion of FY20 Budget Update
- Discussion of FY21 Budget Proposals
- Confirmation of next meeting date: January 30, 2020
NRSD School Committee - UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee's UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the UFCW. The agenda includes a call to order, a motion to enter executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3, and adjournment. The meeting will not return to open session after the executive session.
- Executive session for Reason #3: collective bargaining/litigation strategy with UFCW
- Meeting will not return to open session after executive session
- Location: Central Office, 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA
NRSD School Committee - Finance Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District finance committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss the current fiscal year budget, and review proposals for the next fiscal year. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project details listed.
- Approval of December 11, 2019 meeting minutes
- FY20 budget update discussion
- FY21 budget proposals discussion
- Next meeting scheduled for January 27, 2020 at 5:00pm in the Library (Tri-Board Meeting)
NRSD School Committee
The Narragansett Regional School Committee met to approve routine bills and payroll, review school improvement plans, and discuss superintendent goals. Key actions included approving an out-of-state field trip for 8th graders to Washington DC and adopting new policies regarding remote participation and student activity funds. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the UFCW.
- Approval of out-of-state field trip for 8th grade to Washington DC (May 19-22, 2020)
- First reading and vote on new Remote Participation Policy (BEDL) and Procedures (BEDL-R)
- First reading and vote on proposed update to Student Activities Funds policy (JJF)
- Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
- Review of School Improvement Plans for Elementary, High School, and Middle School
NRSD School Committee - Long Term Planning Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District's Long Term Planning Subcommittee is meeting to discuss ongoing business including subcommittee goals, financial projections, district organization and capacity, updates on TC and PMES, and the regional agreement. They will also discuss a new strategic plan. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-based, with a vote only on approving prior meeting minutes.
- Approval of October 15, 2019 meeting minutes
- Discussion of financial projections
- Discussion of district organization and capacity
- Discussion of regional agreement
- Discussion of strategic plan
NRSD School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will review and discuss numerous proposed policy updates, new policies, and deletions across multiple sections of the district's policy manual. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a schedule of future meetings. Most items are discussion items, with no final votes expected on policy changes at this meeting.
- Review of proposed new policy JFBB on School Choice
- Proposed update to JJF on Student Activities Funds
- Proposed new policy GBGB on Staff Personal Security and Safety
- Proposed deletion of IHAE on Physical Education
- Proposed new policy KDD on Media Relations/News Releases
NRSD School Committee - Facility Subcommittee Meeting
The Narragansett Regional School District Facility Subcommittee is meeting to discuss routine facility and grounds updates, approve prior meeting minutes, and set future meeting dates. No new business is listed, and the agenda is largely procedural.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Grounds update discussion
- Facilities update discussion
- Upcoming meeting dates
NRSD School Committee - UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee Meeting
The NRSD School Committee's UFCW Negotiations Subcommittee met on January 8, 2020, at the Central Office in Baldwinville. The agenda consisted solely of procedural items: calling to order, entering an executive session under MGL c.30A sec.21(a) Reason #3 to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with UFCW, and adjourning. No public decisions, votes on specific policies, or financial figures were listed in the agenda.
- Executive Session motion for collective bargaining strategy with UFCW
- Meeting held at Central Office, 464 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA