Little Compton School Department public meetings in 2020
41 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee's Contract Negotiation Sub-Committee is meeting virtually via Zoom. The agenda is primarily procedural, with the main substantive item being a vote to enter executive session to discuss personnel and collective bargaining, followed by a vote to seal the minutes. Public input is limited to agenda items or future topics, with no comments on personnel or confidential matters.
- Vote to enter executive session under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(1) (personnel) and (a)(2) (collective bargaining)
- Discussion of collective bargaining, with attached contract file Signed_LCESP_Contract_18-21.pdf
- Vote to seal executive session minutes
- Public input via email or Zoom 'Raise Hand' feature, limited to 3 minutes per person
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton High School Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting virtually via Zoom to discuss the High School Contract Request for Proposal (RFP). The agenda includes public input on agenda items and topics for future agendas, followed by a vote to adjourn. The meeting is open to the public with options for emailing comments or using Zoom's Raise Hand feature.
- Discussion of the High School Contract RFP
- Public input on agenda items and future topics
- Virtual meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will hold a regular meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19. They will vote to appoint new committee officers, approve a consent agenda including minutes and bills, and consider action items such as disposing of school property and approving an LED lighting project. The meeting also includes reports from the superintendent and finance, and discussions on administrators' goals and committee duties.
- Vote to appoint School Committee Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
- Approve disposal of school property via roll call
- Approve Little Compton School LED Lighting Project via roll call
- Approve consent agenda including minutes, bills, payroll, and enrollment
- Discussion on duties and responsibilities of School Committee and Superintendent
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will hold a regular meeting on November 4, 2020, conducted virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19. The agenda includes routine consent items (minutes, bills, payroll, enrollment) and several action items requiring roll-call votes, including amending the non-resident policy, approving a COVID-19 capital fund agreement, and a memorandum with the teachers association. The committee will also receive updates on school reopening, arts, lunch/recess, and finance.
- Vote to amend the Non-Resident Policy (second read)
- Vote to approve Memorandum of Agreement for School Building Authority COVID-19 CAPITAL FUND
- Vote to approve Memorandum of Agreement with the Little Compton Teachers Association
- Vote to approve 2021 Schedule of Meetings
- Discussion on Shared Services Agreement and administrators' goals
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee is holding a special meeting on October 30, 2020, at 1:00 pm via Zoom due to COVID-19. The main action is a vote to enter executive session under RIGL Section 42-46-5(a)(2) to discuss collective bargaining, followed by a vote to seal the minutes. The meeting also includes public input on agenda items and future agenda topics.
- Vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining (RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2))
- Vote to seal executive session minutes
- Public input limited to 3 minutes per person, no personnel or confidential matters
- Meeting conducted virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will hold a regular meeting, with a closed executive session on collective bargaining before open session. The main actions are votes on Memoranda of Agreement with the Little Compton Teachers' Association and Educational Support Personnel, plus policy amendments. The committee will also discuss school reopening, shared services, and hear public input.
- Vote on Memorandum of Agreement with Little Compton Teachers' Association
- Vote on Memorandum of Agreement with Little Compton Educational Support Personnel
- Amend Visitor Policy (second read)
- First read of Non-Resident Student Policy amendment
- Discussion on Portsmouth High School reopening and shared services agreement
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Department's Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually via Zoom on September 9, 2020, to discuss the employee handbook and a visitor policy. The meeting is open to the public, with comments accepted via email or Zoom's raise-hand feature. No votes are scheduled except to adjourn.
- Discussion of LCSD Employee Handbook (217 KB attachment)
- Discussion of Visitor Policy
- Public input on agenda items and future topics
- Virtual meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee's Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the Student Dress Code Policy. The meeting includes procedural opening items, public input, and a vote to adjourn. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Student Dress Code Policy (attachment: StudentDressCodePolicy9.2.2020.1.pdf)
- Public input on agenda items and future topics (3-minute limit per speaker)
- Procedural items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, convene in open session
- Vote to adjourn the meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee held a special meeting to conduct a first reading of proposed changes to the Student Dress Code Policy. The committee also provided time for public input on agenda items and future topics.
- First read of proposed amendment to the Student Dress Code Policy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will hold a regular meeting, largely conducted virtually due to COVID-19, with an executive session for collective bargaining and potential litigation. The main public actions include voting on the 2020-2021 reopening scenario for Wilbur McMahon School, a letter regarding Portsmouth High School's distance learning option, and several policy amendments. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, bills, payroll, and enrollment.
- Vote on School Year 2020-2021 Reopening Scenario for Wilbur McMahon School
- Vote on letter to Portsmouth School Department regarding distance learning option
- Amend Personnel Management System Policy (second read)
- Adopt HR Director/Administrative Assistant Compensation Policy (second read)
- Retire Violence and Substance Abuse Policy for Students
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Department's Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually via Zoom to discuss creating policies on the principal's role, financial transparency, and compensation for the principal, HR director/administrative assistant, and IT director. Public comment will be accepted via chat. The meeting is open to the public.
- Discussion of policy on principal as educational administrator and manager of school property
- Discussion of financial transparency policy
- Discussion of principal compensation policy
- Discussion of HR director/administrative assistant compensation policy
- Discussion of IT director compensation policy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee held a special meeting to discuss the 2020-2021 reopening plan for Wilbur McMahon School. The agenda also included provisions for public input on current and future agenda items.
- Open forum regarding the 2020-2021 Wilbur McMahon School Reopening Plan
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee is holding a special meeting, primarily to enter executive session for collective bargaining and then vote on the 2020-2022 contract with the Little Compton Teachers' Association. The meeting will be conducted virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19, with public comment accepted through the chat feature. The agenda also includes procedural items such as calling the meeting to order, pledging allegiance, and potentially sealing executive session minutes.
- Vote to approve the Little Compton Teachers' Association contract for 2020-2022
- Executive session for collective bargaining under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2)
- Public input limited to 3 minutes per person, no comments on personnel or confidential matters
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Department scheduled a regular meeting for August 12, 2020, but the agenda explicitly marks the meeting as CANCELLED. Although the agenda lists standard procedural items, policy votes, and a collective bargaining contract, no decisions were made because the meeting did not occur. The document notes that public participation was intended to be virtual via Zoom, but the cancellation supersedes these plans.
- Meeting status: CANCELLED Regular Meeting
- Planned Action: Approve LCTA Contract for 2020-2022
- Planned Action: Adopt HR Director and IT Director Compensation Policies
- Planned Action: Approve Student Handbook
- Planned Action: Vote on Portsmouth High School Distance Learning Option
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
This is a meeting of the Contract Negotiation Sub-Committee of the Little Compton School Committee. The committee will vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining discussions, then reconvene in open session to report any votes and vote to seal the minutes. Public input is limited to agenda items or future agenda topics.
- Vote to enter executive session under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) for collective bargaining
- Executive session discussion on collective bargaining
- Vote to seal executive session minutes
- Public input limited to 3 minutes per person on agenda items or future topics
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
This meeting was canceled. The agenda was for a Contract Negotiation Sub-Committee meeting, which would have included entering executive session for collective bargaining and other procedural items.
- Meeting canceled
- Agenda included executive session for collective bargaining (RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2))
- Public input rules outlined
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Department's Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss several draft policies, including food services, school improvement teams, human capital management, personnel management, employment contracts, and compensation for HR and technology directors. They will also consider creating a policy for emergency responsibility. The meeting is open to public input, but no votes are scheduled except to adjourn.
- Discussion of Food Services Policy (FoodServicesPolicy6.24.2020.pdf)
- Discussion of School Improvement Team (SIT) Policy
- Discussion of Human Capital Management Policy (HCM Policy First Read.pdf)
- Discussion of Personnel Management System Policy (PMS6.24.2020.pdf)
- Discussion of creating an emergency responsibility policy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Department's Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and potentially shape several school policies, including transfer procedures, student behavior standards, and staff-related policies. The meeting is open to the public, with time allotted for public input on agenda items.
- Discussion of Transfer Policy (draft attached)
- Discussion of Standards for Student Behavior Policy (Student Code of Conduct attached)
- Discussion of School Improvement Team (SIT) Policy
- Discussion of Human Capital Management Policy
- Discussion of Principal Compensation Policy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee is holding a wellness meeting focused on the psychological and physical impacts of COVID-19 on students and staff. Discussions include trauma and resilience, child and family health, staff wellness, and student weight issues with new state data. The committee will also vote to approve the February 27, 2020 meeting minutes and adjourn.
- Discussion on COVID-19 trauma, loss, and resilience led by Jana Porter
- Update on child and family mental and physical health by Mary Elizabeth Miller
- Update on staff wellness and needs by Carolyn Sedgewick
- Update on student weight issues and new state data by Jean Dunn
- Vote to approve Feb 27, 2020 meeting minutes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee is holding a special meeting to conduct first reads on seven policy items, including amendments to the Personnel Management System, Formation of Policies, and Human Capital Management policies, as well as new policies on SIT Committee Selection Criteria, Administrative Compensation, Staff Hiring, and Managing the Annual School Budget. No motions are needed for these first reads, but changes may be presented after Policy Subcommittee Review. The meeting also includes public input periods and a roll call vote to adjourn.
- First read of amendments to Personnel Management System Policy
- First read of amendments to Formation of Policies Policy
- First read of SIT Committee Selection Criteria Policy
- First read of Administrative Compensation Policy
- First read of amendments to Human Capital Management Policy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee's Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a range of school policies, including policy numbering, review frequency, editing permissions, and the formation of new policies. They will also discuss specific policies on committee selection, administrative compensation, human capital management, staff hiring, personnel management, and the annual school budget. The meeting includes time for public input on agenda items and topics for future agendas.
- Discussion of Managing the Annual School Budget Policy
- Discussion of Staff Hiring Policy
- Discussion of Human Capital Management Policy
- Discussion of Administrative Compensation Policy
- Public input on agenda items and future topics
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton Scholarship Subcommittee is meeting virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19. The main business is entering executive session to review scholarship applications and recommend recipients to the School Committee. The subcommittee will also discuss the future scholarship application format and take public input via chat.
- Vote to enter executive session to review student records and scholarship applications
- Vote to seal executive session minutes
- Discussion of future scholarship application format
- Public input accepted via chat feature only, not by phone
- Meeting held virtually on Zoom due to COVID-19
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will hold a virtual regular meeting due to COVID-19, with public comment via chat. The agenda includes routine consent items (minutes, bills, enrollment), reports on distance learning and finances, and several action items requiring roll-call votes, including a shared services agreement, a transportation RFP, and policy amendments. The committee will also discuss graduation-related topics and enter executive session for collective bargaining and potential litigation.
- Vote to approve Shared Services Agreement for 2020
- Vote to approve Transportation RFP
- Vote on Attendance Policy Amendments (second read)
- Vote to adopt Professional Development Policy (second read)
- Vote to match Doris Simmons Scholarship to $300 total
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee is holding a special joint meeting with the Budget Committee and Town Council to assist in reviewing the proposed FY21 school budget. The main discussion item is providing information and insight into the proposed school department budget. The meeting is virtual via Zoom and includes public input opportunities.
- Joint review of FY21 proposed school budget
- Discussion of FY21 General Budget with Budget Committee
- Public input on agenda items and future topics
- Motion to adjourn
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will hold a virtual meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19. The agenda includes entering executive session for collective bargaining and potential litigation, approving consent agenda items (minutes, bills, payroll, enrollment, correspondence), and voting on the 2020-21 school calendar and a shared services agreement. Public comment will be accepted via email or Zoom Q&A, not by phone.
- Vote to approve 2020-21 school calendar with early release days
- Vote to approve Shared Services Agreement for 2020
- Executive session on collective bargaining and potential litigation
- Consent agenda includes bills/payroll, enrollment, and correspondence from Portsmouth schools
- Update on distance learning at Wilbur McMahon School and Portsmouth High School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee held a workshop on April 7, 2020, to cover logistics and best practices for conducting virtual public meetings via Zoom due to COVID-19. The agenda is procedural, focused on how the committee will run meetings remotely, including roll-call votes and public comment procedures. No substantive policy decisions or votes were scheduled.
- Workshop on virtual public meeting logistics and best practices via Zoom (Meeting ID: 870922243)
- Public comment accepted via email or Zoom Q&A feature; telephone comments not available
- All public comments must include full name, address, and agenda item
- Votes to be taken via roll call, with members stating names when making motions
- Motion to adjourn via roll call
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Department cancelled its scheduled Contract Negotiation Sub-Committee Meeting for March 18, 2020. The agenda consisted entirely of procedural boilerplate items, including calls to order, executive session protocols, and adjournment motions. No specific decisions, votes, or substantive discussions were recorded because the meeting did not take place.
- Meeting status: CANCELLED
- Scheduled location: Wilbur McMahon School, 28 Commons
- Scheduled time: 5:00 pm
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
This meeting was cancelled. The agenda was for a special joint session with the Budget Committee and Town Council to discuss the 2020-2021 school budget, but it did not take place.
- Meeting cancelled
- Discussion of School Year 2020-2021 School Budget (cancelled)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will hold a regular meeting on March 11, 2020, at Wilbur McMahon School. The agenda includes several action items, notably a vote to approve issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for high school tuition students, approval of the 2020-2021 school calendar, and a shared services agreement. The committee will also consider policy amendments on home instruction and attendance, and receive reports on COVID-19, construction, and finance.
- Vote to approve issuing RFP for high school tuition students
- Vote to approve 2020-2021 school calendar
- Vote to approve Shared Services Agreement for 2020
- Vote on Home Instruction Policy amendments (second read)
- Vote on Attendance Policy amendments (second read)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Department's Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Home Instruction Policy (second read), a draft Attendance Policy, and a Professional Development Policy (first read). They will also discuss Rhode Island educational reform in relation to policies. The meeting includes public input and a vote to adjourn.
- Discussion of proposed amendment to Home Instruction Policy (second read)
- Discussion of draft Attendance Policy
- Discussion of Professional Development Policy (first read)
- Discussion of RI Educational Reform in regards to policies
- Public input on agenda items and future agenda topics
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee's Contract Negotiation Sub-Committee will meet to consider entering executive session for collective bargaining discussions. The meeting includes procedural items, a vote to enter executive session, and a vote to seal the minutes. Public input is limited to agenda items or future agenda requests.
- Vote to enter executive session under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2) for collective bargaining
- Discussion on collective bargaining in executive session
- Vote to seal executive session minutes
- Public input limited to 3 minutes per person on agenda items or future agenda topics
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Department's Wellness Committee is meeting to discuss updates on several wellness programs, including BOKS, Recess Rocks, staff wellness, and SELC, as well as evaluating program success and vaping education. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the December 12, 2019 meeting. Public input is limited to agenda items and future agenda topics, with a 3-minute speaking limit.
- Update on BOKS (Build Our Kids Success) Program
- Update on Recess Rocks
- Discussion on evaluating program success for BOKS and Recess Rocks
- Discussion on vaping education
- Vote to approve Dec 12, 2019 meeting minutes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee is holding a special meeting to enter executive session to discuss litigation under RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2), followed by a vote to seal minutes. They will also consider a consent agenda for personnel appointments of coaches and hold a professional development workshop on educational reform. Public input is limited to agenda items or future agenda topics.
- Vote to enter executive session for litigation (RIGL 42-46-5(a)(2))
- Vote to seal executive session minutes
- Consent agenda: appointment of coaches
- Professional development workshop on educational reform
- Public input on agenda items and future topics
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee held a budget workshop to review the proposed 2020-2021 school budget. The agenda included a presentation of the budget summary and PowerPoint materials to the committee. This session was designated as a discussion and information session rather than a public hearing, with no specific votes on budget approval listed in the provided text.
- Presentation of 2020-2021 School Budget to School Committee
- Review of FY 21 Budget Summary document
- Review of 20-21 budget PowerPoint presentation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Department's Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and potentially revise three school policies: attendance, professional development, and home instruction. The meeting is open to public input on these agenda items. No final votes are scheduled except adjournment.
- Discussion of draft attendance policy
- Discussion of professional development policy (first read)
- Discussion of proposed amendment to home instruction policy
- Public input limited to 3 minutes per person on agenda items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Department Contract Negotiation Sub-Committee met on February 12, 2020, at Wilbur McMahon School. The agenda consists primarily of procedural steps to enter an executive session for collective bargaining discussions under RIGL Section 42-46-5(a)(2). No specific contract terms, dollar amounts, or policy decisions are detailed in the agenda text.
- Motion to enter Executive Session for collective bargaining
- Discussion of collective bargaining in Executive Session
- Motion to seal the minutes of the Executive Session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will hold its regular meeting on February 12, 2020, at Wilbur McMahon School. The agenda includes routine consent items (approval of minutes, bills, payroll, enrollment, and personnel appointments), informational reports (Achieve 3000 data, bullying report, band program update, renovation update, finance report), and several action items. Key votes include approving the 2020 Shared Services Agreement, amendments to videography/photography/audio recording and technology policies (second reads), first reads of attendance, home instruction, and professional development policies, and approving superintendent goals and salary for 2020-2021. The committee will also enter executive session for personnel and collective bargaining matters.
- Vote on Shared Services Agreement for 2020
- Vote on Videography, Photography and Audio Recording Policy Amendment (second read)
- Vote on Technology Policy Amendment (second read)
- First read of Attendance Policy Amendments
- Vote to approve Superintendent Salary for 2020-2021
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Social Emotional Learning Committee (SELC) of the Little Compton School Department will meet to discuss integrating social and emotional learning with academics, including reports on restorative practice training and a presentation by Rhode Island Black Storytellers. The committee will also discuss teaching tolerance, diversity education, and training teachers on talking to children about race. The only action item is approving the minutes from the December 18, 2019 meeting.
- Report on Restorative Practice Training for staff on 'Community'
- Presentation by Rhode Island Black Storytellers (FUNDA FEST 22)
- Discussion on teaching tolerance in the classroom
- Discussion on diversity education in early grades
- Vote to approve meeting minutes from December 18, 2019
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee met for a budget workshop to review the proposed 2020-2021 school budget. The agenda includes a presentation of the budget, public input, and a vote to adjourn. No decisions on the budget were listed on the agenda.
- Presentation of 2020-2021 School Budget to School Committee
- Public input on agenda items and future agenda topics
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Department held a special meeting on January 13, 2020, at Wilbur McMahon School. The board voted to enter an executive session under RIGL Section 42-46-5(a)(2) to discuss potential litigation. Following the closed session, the board reconvened to notify the public of votes taken and voted to seal the executive session minutes. No other substantive business items were listed on the agenda.
- Vote to enter Executive Session under RIGL Section 42-46-5(a)(2) regarding potential litigation
- Vote to seal the minutes of the Executive Session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2019- 2026
The Little Compton School Committee will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for personnel and collective bargaining, followed by an open session. The committee will vote on the 2020-21 school calendar, a shared services agreement, principal goals, and amendments to purchasing and home instruction policies. It will also have first readings of several new or amended policies, including professional development, attendance, videography, and technology use. The agenda includes routine consent items, reports, and public input.
- Vote to approve 2020-2021 school calendar
- Vote to approve Shared Services Agreement for 2020
- Vote on Purchasing Policy amendments (second read)
- Vote on Home Instruction Policy amendments (second read)
- First reads: Professional Development, Attendance, Videography, Technology Responsible Use policies