Antone Almeida

The committee meeting agenda included presentations on PMA and Special Education updates. The committee addressed routine items through a consent agenda, including a homeschool request and school property disposal. Discussion and possible action items featured budget transfers, review of standardized monthly financial reports, and status updates on PMA/Perkins Eastman payments and BAN statements. Additionally, the committee reviewed various policy items, including student interrogations, school-community relations goals, public information and communications, indoor air quality policies, and a Warren resolution.

This strategic plan outlines five core objectives for the Bristol Warren Regional School District. The plan aims to create safe, inclusive, and adaptive learning environments, strengthen PK-12 college and career pathways through robust curriculum and support systems, and provide high-quality professional development for staff. It also focuses on expanding Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities and fostering timely, intentional, and transparent communication across the community to build a supportive culture.

The meeting included several presentations on key district matters, specifically the PMA Update, the Grade 5 Transition Update, and the District Report Card. During the Consent Agenda, items regarding Homeschool Requests and the approval of previous minutes from 8/25/25 were addressed, excluding School Property Disposals which were moved to Action Items. Action items involved approving School Property Disposals, an MOA for School Construction, the BWRSD LAC Bylaws, and Budget Transfers. Discussions were held regarding Standardized Monthly Financial Reports, the 1st Draft of the 26-27 School Year Calendar, and Legislative Priorities, which resulted in a motion to share the top four priorities with State Legislators. Several policies underwent first reads, including Policy IJNDB (Use of Technology Resources in Instruction (AI Use)), which was ultimately tabled for edits by the AI Task Force; Policy IJG (Foreign Language Resources and Materials); Policy JB (Equal Educational Opportunities); Policy JO (Student Records); and Policy JLIE (Student Automobile Use and Parking). Finally, several policies were approved for removal or final read, including EC, HE, JEDA, DBD, IE, and JO-R.

The meeting included several key activities such as recognizing the KMS Girls Soccer State Champions and holding a public comment segment. Presentations were given on the PMA Update, the MHHS Program of Studies for 26-27, and the FY27 Budget Draft. The Consent Agenda, which included approval of homeschool requests and contract matters, was approved as a whole. Action items involved the approval of Budget Transfers. Discussions took place regarding Standardized Monthly Financial Reports and the final draft of the 26-27 School Year Calendar. Several policies underwent final reads for removal, including policies related to student transportation (EEAE, EEBB, JFCC, JFCC-R) and the removal of Policy FECCB concerning energy-efficient equipment. Policy IJNDB regarding the Use of Technology Resources in Instruction (AI Use) was approved on its final read. Additionally, the Committee approved resolutions concerning the 2026 Rhode Island Student Survey and the full funding of Regional and Categorical Transportation Aid.

The meeting agenda included an Executive Session followed by an Open Session. Key discussions planned were a presentation on the PMA update, the MHHS Program of Studies for 26-27, and the FY27 Budget Draft. The Consent Agenda included the approval of an Administrative Assistant contract and homeschool requests. Discussion items for possible action included budget transfers, standardized monthly financial reports, the final draft of the 26-27 School Year Calendar, and several reviews and removals of policies related to technology use, student conduct on buses, and transportation guidelines.