BARRINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING 9.06.2018

​BARRINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
Barrington High School Library
220 Lincoln Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806
 
AGENDA
September 6, 2018
 
Executive Session
5:00 p.m.
 
EXECUTIVE SESSION: “The Committee may seek to convene in Executive Session in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-46-5 (a) (9) for any hearings on, or discussions of, a grievance filed pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement.”
 
Regular Business Meeting
7:00 p.m.

A.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (7:00 – 7:02 p.m.)  

B.  INFORMATION AND PROPOSALS (approx. 7:02 – 7:32 p.m.)

1. New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) 2020 Visit Update

C.  PUBLIC COMMENT (approx. 7:32 - 7:42 p.m.)

D.  OLD BUSINESS (approx. 7:42 – 8:12 p.m.)  
Superintendent and Staff

1. Barrington Middle School Building Project Update
2. FY19 Operating Budget Update: Enrollment Data and Program Evaluation
3. School Start Time Initiative Status Update
4. Transportation Update

 
School Committee

1. Policy Second Reading and Subsequent Approval:  Policy Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination, and Sexual Abuse/Misconduct

 
E.  NEW BUSINESS (approx. 8:12 – 8:42 p.m.)  
Student Representative to the School Committee Update
 
Superintendent and Staff

1. Personnel
   1. Leave of Absence

Special Education Teacher, Barrington Public Schools

1. Approval of Monthly Expenditures for July, 2018,  $1,186,467.47
2. Bid Approval: Primrose Hill Parent Teacher Organization Playground Project, Primrose Hill Playground Equipment
3. Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) School Safety Announcement Re: Firearms in Schools
4. Town of Barrington Special Election: Impact on Barrington Public Schools 2018-2019 Academic Calendar

 
School Committee

1. Approval of Barrington High School Model Legislature Club
2. Approval of Barrington High School Astronomy Club
3. Approval of Barrington High School Science Fair Club
4. Discussion and Action: Revision of 2018-2019 Academic Calendar due to Special Election
5. Discussion and Action: School Committee Meeting Agenda Format
6. Discussion and Action:  Archive Policies
   1. Age of Initial Enrollment Policy
   2. Facilities Fee Schedule
   3. Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment
   4. Public Use of Facilities Policy
   5. Subcommittees of the School Committee Policy

 
F.  PUBLIC COMMENT (approx. 8:42 – 8:52 p.m.)  

G.  DECISION ITEMS (approx. 8:52 – 8:53 p.m.)

1. Consent Agenda

           School Committee Meeting Minutes August 10, 2018
           School Committee Meeting Minutes August 22, 2018

H.  DISCUSSION ITEMS (approx. 8:53-9:02 p.m.)  

I.  ANNOUNCEMENTS (approx. 9:02 – 9:07 p.m.)  

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 42-46-5 (a) (2) for Sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation, or work sessions regarding matters pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation.
 
EXECUTIVE SESSION:  Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 42-46-5 (a) (3) for Discussions regarding the matter of security including but not limited to the deployment of security personnel or devices.
 
 
Barrington Town Hall is accessible to the handicapped.  Individuals requiring any accommodations for disabilities must notify Barrington Public Schools at 401-245-5000 (TTD 401-247-3750) not less than 48 hours in advance.
 
Posted September 4, 2018 at 4:45 p.m. at Barrington School Administration, Barrington Town Hall, and Rhode Island Secretary of State website.