BARRINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
School Committee Room, 283 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806 AGENDA April 11, 2019 7:00 p.m. A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNITION C. PUBLIC COMMENT D. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT 1. Technology Plan Update 2. FY20 Budget Update 3. School Security Update 4. Barrington Middle School Building Committee Report 5. Personnel a. Appointment i. Assistant Coach – Boys Volleyball, Barrington High School b. Resignation i. Administrative Assistant to Superintendent, Barrington Public Schools c. Retirement i. School Social Worker, Barrington Public Schools ii. School Psychologist, Barrington Public Schools iii. Special Education Educator, Hampden Meadows School E. SCHOOL COMMITTEE BUSINESS 1. Student Representative to the School Committee Update 2. Approval: Field Trip Requests: a. Barrington High School Computer Science League ALL Star Competition (5/25/2019) b. Barrington High School Science Olympiad at Cornell University (5/30/2019) 3. Approval: Revised 2019-2020 School Calendar 4. Discussion: Opportunity for Educational Forum (Two-Tier Schedule Initiative) 5. Discussion: Health and Wellness Advisory Committee Recommendation re: Nutritional Guidelines, including Chocolate Milk 6. Discussion and Possible Vote: Amend School Schedule Vote from 2016 7. Discussion: Memorial Day Parade Participation 8. Policy First Reading: a. Policy on Religious Observance Practices and Accommodations b. Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Policy F. PUBLIC COMMENT G. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Joint Committee on Appropriations, Town Council and School Committee Meeting Minutes: March 26, 2019 2. School Committee Executive Session Minutes: March 28, 2019 3. School Committee Work Session Minutes: March 28, 2019 H. DISCUSSION ITEMS I. ANNOUNCEMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION “The Committee may seek to convene in executive session in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-46-5(a)(2) to discuss litigation before the Commissioner and to conduct a work session on collective bargaining with National Education Association Barrington (NEAB).” 1. Seal Minutes 2. Report Vote A vote may be taken on any item on this agenda. The order of business may be altered or suspended at any meeting by a majority of those present. Each regular business meeting shall continue until such time as all matters on the agenda have been considered and acted upon, provided, however, that at 10:00 p.m. the Chair may call for actions required before adjournment and a subsequent motion to adjourn. 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 April 9, 2019 at 3:45 pm at Barrington School Administration, Barrington Town Hall, and Rhode Island Secretary of State web site. BARRINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
Primrose Hill School 60 Middle Highway Barrington, RI 02806 Facilities Advisory Committee AGENDA April 9, 2019 4:00 p.m. New Business
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Public Comments Primrose Hill School 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 April 5, 2019 at 3:20 pm on the Barrington School Website and Rhode Island Secretary of State website. BARRINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
Government Center 283 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806 AGENDA April 8, 2019 5:00 p.m.
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 on April 4, 2019 at 1:30 pm at Barrington School Administration, Barrington Town Hall, and Secretary of State Web Site. BARRINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Barrington Middle School 261 Middle Highway Barrington, RI 02806 BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY AGENDA April 8, 2019 7:00 p.m. Welcome Approval of Minutes – March 11, 2019 Owner’s Project Manager (OPM)
5. Final Review of Plaque General Public Discussion and Information The Barrington Middle School is accessible to the handicapped. Individuals requiring any accommodations for disabilities must notify the Barrington School Department 245-5000 (TTD 247-3750) not less than 48 hours in advance. Posted on Thursday, April 3, 2019 at 11:42 pm at the Barrington School Administration Building, Barrington Town Hall, and Secretary of State Web Site. Barrington Special Education Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 6:30 p.m. Barrington Public Library, 2nd floor
The next scheduled SEAC meeting will be a special event: our annual award ceremony on Tuesday, May 28, at 4 p.m. in the School Committee Room. All are welcome at our meetings. Individuals requiring any accommodations for disabilities please notify Barrington Public Schools at 401-245-5000 (TTD 401-247-3750) not less than 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Posted on April 2, 2019 at Barrington SEAC, Barrington School Administration, Barrington Town Hall, and Rhode Island Secretary of State web sites. BARRINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
Barrington Middle School Presentation Room 261 Middle Highway, Barrington, RI Health & Wellness Committee AGENDA April 3, 2019 8:30a.m. A. Call to Order B. Old Business 1. Review and approval of minutes from March 6, 2019 meeting 2. Discussion of Meeting Norms C. New Business 1. Review and Possible Approval of Nutrition Group recommendations relative to snacks 2. Review and Possible Approval of Lunchroom Group recommendations 3. Discuss Ad Hoc Advisory Athletic Fields Committee role 4. Introduce H&W Committee’s responsibility to review the current Health and Wellness policy; last year’s building specific review and goals, and this year’s Building specific reviews in order to develop a Health and Wellness report with any additional recommendations to the School Committee 5. Highlights of Health and Wellness reports: a. Chartwells b. BAY Team c. RIHSC d. School Nurse Educators D. Public Comment Barrington Middle School 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 March 28, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. on the Barrington School Website and Rhode Island Secretary of State website, Barrington Town Hall, and Barrington School Administration Building. BARRINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Administration Office 283 County Road Barrington, RI 02806 POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AGENDA March 29, 2019 11:30 am A. Approval of Minutes: February 27, 2019 B. New Policies 1. Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equity Policy 2. Policy on Instruction Accommodations for Religious Observance C. Discuss policies to archive 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 Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 4:10 p.m. at Barrington School Administration, Barrington Town Hall, and Rhode Island Secretary of State website. BARRINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
Barrington High School Library 220 Lincoln Avenue Barrington, RI 02806 AGENDA March 28, 2019 7:00 pm School Committee Work Session on Strategic Goal with Listening Sessions A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE B. STRATEGIC GOAL: Student Success and School Improvement Plans C. WORK SESSIONS: a. Group 1: K-5 Principals and School Committee Members i. Public Comment b. Group 2: 6-12 Principals and School Committee Members ii. Public Comment D. LISTENING SESSIONS AND GROUP DISCUSSIONS E. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT 1. Two-Tier Schedule Update 2. FY20 Budget 3. Transportation Update 4. Personnel a. Retirement i. World Language, Barrington High School ii. Biology Teacher, Barrington High School 5. Approval of Requests for Home Schooling F. SCHOOL COMMITTEE BUSINESS 1. Field Trip Approval: Barrington High School FBLA National Leadership Conference (6/27/2019) 2. Policy Second Reading: Public Comment at School Committee Meetings 3. Discussion and Possible Action: Resolution in Support of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs 4. AD HOC Advisory Athletic Field Committee Membership Update 5. Consent Agenda a. School Committee Meeting Minutes: February 28, 2019 b. School Committee Meeting Minutes: March 14, 2019 c. School Committee Executive Session Minutes: March 14, 2019 G. PUBLIC COMMENT H. DISCUSSION ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 42-46-5 (a) (2) for Sessions pertaining to collective bargaining with National Education Association Barrington (NEAB). A vote may be taken on any item on this agenda. The order of business may be altered or suspended at any meeting by a majority of those present. Each regular business meeting shall continue until such time as all matters on the agenda have been considered and acted upon, provided, however, that at 10:00 p.m. the Chair may call for actions required before adjournment and a subsequent motion to adjourn. The 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 March 25, 2019 at 3:45 p.m. at Barrington School Administration, Barrington Town Hall, and Rhode Island Secretary of State web site. Barrington School Committee
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda Thursday, March 21, 2019 8:15 am Barrington Middle School Presentation Room A. Call to Order B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Introductions and Norms D. Review/Approval of Meeting Minutes from 2/7/19 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LGhynuoqklOOsX95nffkeB7iOGtiLKV9atepd-CdPJE/edit E. RULER-Learning about RULER Principles and Tools F. RULER- Update on Parent Communication G. SurveyWorks Data Review https://secure.panoramaed.com/ride/understand H. Public Comments I. Adjourn The next scheduled Social Emotional Learning Advisory Committee Meeting is on Thursday, 5/9/2019 at 8:15 am at the Barrington Middle School Presentation Room. All are welcome at our meetings. Individuals requiring any accommodations for disabilities, please notify Barrington Public Schools at 401-245-5000 (TTD 401-247-3750) not less than 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Posted March 14, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at Barrington School Administration, Barrington Town Hall, and Rhode Island Secretary of State web site. BARRINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
Sowams School 364 Sowams Road Barrington, RI 02806 Facilities Advisory Committee AGENDA March 19, 2019 4:00 p.m.
Sowams School 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 March 14, 2019 at 2:11 pm on the Barrington School Website and Rhode Island Secretary of State website. |
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