Katie Kirakosian

The School Committee discussed the closing and sealing of executive session minutes and reviewed several executive session votes, including matters related to property, legal work, and home instruction requests. The session included recognitions for academic graduates, Skills USA results, the Project MFG Maritime Welding National Championship, and Math Olympiad teams. Additionally, the committee honored retiring staff and held a public forum where community members expressed concerns regarding academic scores, school leadership, and student safety incidents.

The board meeting involved the closing and sealing of executive session minutes, as well as a disclosure of votes taken during that session, including approvals for home instruction requests and suspensions of teacher contracts due to budget cuts. The committee underwent reorganization, electing a new chair. The meeting featured several recognitions, including high school civics engagement students, cast and crew of the high school play Anastasia, an award-winning librarian for a mini grant, and Science Olympiad winners. Discussion also took place regarding the Kindness Club students' contributions to Hasbro Hospital. Additionally, public forum input was provided regarding the Science Olympiad team's resource needs and the presentation of the strategic plan Vision 2029.

This document outlines guidelines for K-12 writing instruction with the primary goal of ensuring all students meet or exceed English Language Arts (ELA) state writing standards. It tasks a committee with researching evidence-based instructional models, publishing guiding principles, and recommending a consistent writing program across the curriculum. Quality writing instruction is defined by its foundation in scientifically-based research, dedicated explicit instruction time, focus on writing conventions, diverse teaching approaches, provision of specific and timely feedback, use of student exemplars and mentor texts, emphasis on word choice and vocabulary, application of the full writing process, enhancement through technology, opportunities for publishing, and collaborative teacher implementation.

This document outlines the Chariho Elementary School Facilities Planning, initiated to comply with Rhode Island law requiring a five-year Elementary Facilities Plan. The strategic priorities include addressing significant deficiencies and the aging infrastructure of existing elementary schools, moving from temporary fixes to long-term planning for the next 50 years, and leveraging state reimbursement for new bonds. The overarching vision is to provide safe, modern, and inspiring educational environments for current and future generations within the Chariho communities of Charlestown, Richmond, and Hopkinton.

The Technology Education Curriculum for Chariho Regional School District outlines the integration of technology across Grades K-8. The plan aims to improve student achievement by preparing students for the 21st-century economy and fostering productive global citizenship. Key components include providing routine technology access, implementing computer science instruction (CS4RI), promoting higher-order thinking skills, and emphasizing ethical technology use. It also highlights the importance of professional development and community engagement to support student-centered learning and meet high academic standards.