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Key approvals included:
- FY25-26 student handbooks and the coaches handbook: Superintendent Riley said most changes were staffing updates and Title I language additions at Title I schools; principals were present to answer questions. The committee approved the handbooks.
- GBEBD (employee use of social networking websites): Committee advanced the policy with a minor edit to clarify that district employees may repost content from district accounts but should not post student work or district-owned materials on non–school-sponsored apps; staff said they would refine language before final adoption.
- JJ E (student fundraising activities) and associated forms (JJE-E1 fundraiser form; JJE-E2 fundraising activity request form): The updated policy and fillable forms were approved; staff noted forms are fillable PDFs and also available as Google forms.
- Field trips policy (IJOA) and IJOA-E consent form: The committee approved an updated field trips policy emphasizing curriculum ties and minimum chaperone ratios; it also approved a streamlined consent form that removed an adult witness signature requirement.
- Gate receipts and admissions policy (EFD): The committee approved an update creating a reserve for turf-field replacement funded in part from gate receipts (50% approach described) and noted policies will be reviewed on a five-year cycle.
- Removal of procedure/exhibit documents: The committee approved removal of several administrative exhibits and procedure forms (DFD-E, IJOA-R and others) deemed procedural rather than policy.
- GCC/GDC (professional/staff leaves) — FMLA policy: The committee adopted a new FMLA policy drafted with the trust and noted it uses Department of Labor definitions; the trust attorney reviewed drafts.
- GCAA (employee recruitment and retention): The committee adopted a revised policy focusing on policy statements and citing legal references; procedural language was moved to procedures.

Most approvals were taken by voice vote with no roll-call tallies recorded in the transcript. Where committee members raised clarifying questions (for example on reposting district social-media posts, parental opt-outs for photos, minimum chaperone ratios, and the treatment of gate receipts), staff provided clarifications and agreed to tighten language before final publication where needed.

The committee also formally approved routine items earlier in the meeting, including sealing executive minutes from June 9 and the consent agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bristol Warren Regional School District School Committee Meeting 6/9/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee approved the FY25-26 student and coaches handbooks plus a slate of policies, forms and procedural removals in a single meeting; most votes were routine and passed by voice vote.","taxTitle","Bristol Warren, School Districts, Rhode Island","taxId",72702,"location","Rhode Island","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6529509,"COAC reports attendance challenges, virtual option and outreach plans to school committee",204,1102000,1306000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798688-d7ed3b60bb86122145d5031d9d8d3371&start=1102&end=1306","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798688-d7ed3b60bb86122145d5031d9d8d3371/thumbnail_1102000.jpg","/articles/6529509/Rhode-Island/COAC-reports-attendance-challenges-virtual-option-and-outreach-plans-to-school-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6529509-1303e828b89497a9f34f3d7f433bbe55/orig.mp4?Expires=1770988722&Signature=T4W6gpk9IjSqNbO7U-9EiM9IISHyf6uYPmp0G4rFWc0gwfIFa~HyhF8hBoYL8kOEuOAWVyTX7PtLELQbPGF6XciFs-DTXsRKTjXxY8LPXag2GL3GwzefImuKwh4TX9-9Y8W~4vTw4zzhOQH7UzHfdZIYTa5-VYz9vI4WyH6smJGO5rzsoQ4WspTML90RyQHfF06Cwc27HNMFG3WcnsP4RKTeI-TYju4eIb66BP5eoAZS-YUlX6KcZXK9YMozYBgFWNtYBaM9NxwbUv7jqs6wla-66bhD6PixbD2ewzo5BgUf1FCeaE9fTrJJahAxGxvkxXttRFItRurotDklDnycRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bristol Warren Regional School Committee heard an annual update from the district’s Special Education Local Advisory Committee (CLAC), delivered by CLAC/COAC representative Hebert.

Hebert said CLAC saw attendance as a major challenge this year and plans to offer a virtual option for upcoming meetings. The committee intends to attend school open houses, back-to-school nights, and PTO meetings to boost engagement and recruit community members.

Hebert described work on “glows and grows” (a school self-reporting approach) and said CLAC will revise its approach to increase school participation. She also said CLAC is exploring collaboration with neighboring CLACs in Barrington and Portsmouth and is planning a community “slime run” event in April or May to raise awareness and reduce stigma around special education.

CLAC supports training teacher assistants to become registered behavior technicians and recommended expanded mental-health training for district staff. Committee members thanked CLAC for reviving activity after a dormant period and encouraged continued outreach to build momentum.

No formal vote was required; the presentation was an information item on the committee’s agenda.","The district’s Special Education Local Advisory Committee (CLAC/COAC) reported attendance problems, plans to offer virtual meeting options, outreach to PTOs and open houses, and proposals to train teacher assistants as registered behavior technicians and expand mental health training.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6529514,"School committee signs 5-year internet service agreement with E-rate support",87,2163000,2250000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798688-d7ed3b60bb86122145d5031d9d8d3371&start=2163&end=2250","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798688-d7ed3b60bb86122145d5031d9d8d3371/thumbnail_2163000.jpg","/articles/6529514/Rhode-Island/School-committee-signs-5-year-internet-service-agreement-with-E-rate-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6529514-c8f40ce4bd823074359c06c28489f6cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770988722&Signature=HVb2aoVEJdgnKYvT8Y35IRAuNTgU0qeUA1FPVK4BZ~Z6nMI7qZW7pwDfFrZkVWB6rhSmEX1nV2LNycG4vQIsIUfzRzuznX2I30e2At~icnIUb-uODVbRr-OTrcRiJp4Qyr~8m7yrqw-OL5Fu8Mt2NaU9GaVQ2jD~IzNLsLLMCN4MZmx6LUUNVH16hd3UBPSglyXeeIi5OJEXKgy4W-6WXUw9rGYw7oZ4YPJvJwMZ9EoblF07KrfPzBYtf8G~0P7UBMQPFhPYg21evHnzJ3ROCWvmp-vFOrur3oQaZ0jIoDDUK3U4-~aMop1af7wdOlomz1ulVveSDZatYR9G8HLW-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bristol Warren Regional School Committee approved a five-year internet service agreement intended to improve district network reliability and spread the district’s share of costs over five years.

Carrie (staff member) said the technology department sought E-rate support for a project estimated at about $56,000 and the district received approximately 60 percent reimbursement. Spreading the remaining cost over five years would add about $4,600 per year to the district budget.

Committee members asked about cybersecurity protections associated with the new contract. Ryan (technology staff member) affirmed to the committee that cybersecurity considerations remain in place for the project.

The committee voted to approve the agreement; staff said the wiring and service upgrades are intended to shore up connectivity and reduce the kind of outages the district experienced during the prior school year.","Bristol Warren approved a five-year internet service contract, spreading remaining local costs over five years after roughly 60% reimbursement through E-rate funding.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6529519,"Committee approves contract amendments for outdoor learning projects at KMS and Rockwell",212,1933000,2145000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798688-d7ed3b60bb86122145d5031d9d8d3371&start=1933&end=2145","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798688-d7ed3b60bb86122145d5031d9d8d3371/thumbnail_1933000.jpg","/articles/6529519/Rhode-Island/Committee-approves-contract-amendments-for-outdoor-learning-projects-at-KMS-and-Rockwell","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6529519-93c53ffa3d164653fa23eab4a02018dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770988722&Signature=SsDhHv0dQEYBm5bXsmQHNqjEMmRgXcGd~kre7GjL5pYi6As8vlLbHw6dXIjoJZG4AKr~gFdDkOFUyjK5DNuzcuIK-1qcGsyvE7WS4mJAQ2BJTNgy4cg4GiuXEjAV248eBFcUyzucL3rm4c4HMPvLHwarKvojFOeROKchMW59WjC1m~uENF47695ie~awpMt8Aan-SQrqBWjPPHImCw-7IwIG3-SGbzZ~BYtg~9aq4W6VAKdIOzVFtGnQ2xIsiMVWAfqzYtrrYf7JFrR2s3yOuoZZXsLlTy8TMwkJ4mMYOvU1ZP85QFb7hRHa-kXQ0Fc3CgBnbRwUD7xddFoR8RyN7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bristol Warren Regional School Committee approved contract amendments to proceed with outdoor-learning construction at Kickemuit Middle School (KMS) and Rockwell Elementary, expanding a previously awarded contract with Daypont.

Carrie (staff member) told the committee the district had sought bids last year and received one bidder, Daypont. Working with Daypont, the district adjusted Rockwell’s scope after consulting with the Rockwell principal and PTO. The committee discussed adding pavilion footings at KMS so the school can complete a pavilion to support a CTE program funded by the Chaplain Grant. Rockwell’s revised landscape plan was developed with Thrive Outside and funded in part by the PTO.

Committee Member Almeida praised the written memo that summarized prior approvals and scope changes. Members asked about schedule and completion; staff said Daypont was ready to start the pavilion footings at KMS immediately and that Rockwell work could begin as soon as weather permits, with a goal of substantial completion by Aug. 30 unless unforeseen issues arise.

Superintendent Riley clarified that the expanded scope does not increase district costs: the Champlin grant covers the KMS additions and the PTO is funding Rockwell’s added elements. The committee voted to approve the contract amendments so work can proceed.

The committee asked staff to communicate project timetables to the affected schools and principals; staff said they would share schedules and updates with PTOs and principals as work begins.","The school committee amended contracts with Daypont to expand scope at Kickemuit Middle School and Rockwell using a Champlin grant and PTO funds; work aims to be substantially complete before the school year begins.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6529524,"Bristol Warren committee approves year-end budget transfer after brief dissent",257,1667000,1924000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798688-d7ed3b60bb86122145d5031d9d8d3371&start=1667&end=1924","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798688-d7ed3b60bb86122145d5031d9d8d3371/thumbnail_1667000.jpg","/articles/6529524/Rhode-Island/Bristol-Warren-committee-approves-year-end-budget-transfer-after-brief-dissent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6529524-0f086b8d26b1b244a8ba4b40a955c729/orig.mp4?Expires=1770988722&Signature=V1VVMHMObhahMHIcBSXDlRsvvF5ax-HYNtHpc2b5-Ne0XMB96EbuSJiUuIhvt2b06HM1lnu2HjeWvbZdyhSqeq~btpl0B9LYZUyCciurEaEsbP4OEeSP2I6dRGIkugiRpm~TEr9sRVNP49Gt37cJN5ZUsC-jf~5wpjhZ057h3DLIRMoJzdeeuXO~y9RBUHf7AiP~4dUDvTq8z78lVTlQ7TEqlVlalzwVp2g-lxIsoMZBW~KxcYrOy0yE5ZGe~MGTTJgBeie6M9RnGBhWVjqUiBdcX26HEK~W~kZ99H4eQud7zz3L2mZH5oTUJsMxD8qpS3Nx-Fa~2Lhj7RLZ1qLKjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bristol Warren Regional School Committee voted to authorize year-end budget transfers to allow district staff to move funds between line items as needed to close the fiscal year.

School committee members gave staff permission to make internal transfers to resolve typical end-of-year overruns — for example, in utilities, special education tuition and transportation — and report the final adjustments at the next meeting. Carrie (staff member) explained the transfers are a common district practice used to “tie out the books” and that any transfers would remain within the overall approved budget.

The vote drew a dissent from Committee Member Ferreira, who said she would not support the motion because she wanted committee members to see proposed transfers before they were executed. Superintendent Riley and other members said staff would send an update to committee members as soon as the district had a clearer picture of July activity.

Committee Member Almeida asked whether the authorization had dollar limits or restrictions; Carrie and Riley said the transfers remain constrained by the approved budget and are intended to move money between line items (for example, between subject or building budgets) rather than expand overall spending authority.

The committee chair brought the motion to a vote after discussion; members approved it and the record shows at least one opposed vote. Riley and finance staff committed to sending an interim email report on transfers if the work is completed before the committee’s August meeting.

The authorization does not create new programmatic or purchasing authority, and staff said a detailed transfer report will be presented at the committee’s next business meeting for review.","The Bristol Warren Regional School Committee approved a blanket authorization for end-of-year budget transfers to reconcile line items, with one committee member voting no and requesting earlier email reporting.","actionData","errors"]

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