Michele Bergantino

This document serves as the High School Program of Studies for the Providence Public School District for the 2025-2026 academic year. It outlines graduation requirements, detailed course descriptions across English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical and Health Education, Arts, Technology, and World Languages. The program also details diploma distinctions including the Commissioner's Seal, Seal of Biliteracy, and Pathway Endorsement, and offers various credit attainment methods to prepare students for college, universities, and chosen professions.

The Providence Public School District's 2025-2026 Program of Study serves as a comprehensive guide outlining graduation requirements, detailed course descriptions across English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education/Health, and Fine Arts. It emphasizes preparing students for higher education and chosen professions through rigorous academic study, individualized learning plans (ILP), college and career readiness platforms like Naviance, and specific recognition pathways such as the Commissioner's Seal, Literacy Seal, and Guided Pathway Endorsements. The document also details student support systems, including accommodations for students with disabilities, Title IX compliance, and non-discrimination policies.

This document outlines the Providence Public School District's Virtual Instructional Day Plan, detailing protocols for implementing virtual learning days. It addresses three key areas: Culture and Management, covering stakeholder support, communication, attendance, and student services; Curriculum and Instruction, focusing on professional development, curriculum design, accessibility for all subject areas and student subgroups (including Special Education and Multilingual Learners), and ensuring comparable rigor; and Technology and Supports, encompassing device access, equitable online services, technical solutions, internet safety, and user training. The plan aims to provide a structured approach to virtual instruction while maintaining educational quality and support for students and staff.

This strategic plan outlines the Providence Public School District's vision, student outcome goals, and guardrails to guide its governance framework. The plan aims for students to graduate as confident, capable, and compassionate change makers by focusing on key areas including increasing proficiency in Grade 3 literacy, Grade 4 math readiness, and Grade 8 literacy, as well as boosting the percentage of graduates with industry credentials and enhancing civic and global competence. Strategic guardrails ensure decisions are equitable, promote community partnership and transparency, foster safe and supportive learning environments, and secure high-quality educators for all schools.

The meeting agenda included an update on MWBE (Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise) reporting across several construction projects. Key action items involved seeking approval for the 60% Construction Documents for three distinct projects: the Mount Pleasant Early College and Career Academy (MPECCA), the Asa Messer/West Broadway PK-8, and the Harry Kizirian PK-8. Construction updates were provided for current Phase 2 and Phase 3 projects, including detailed status reports for Frank Spaziano MS, Mary Fogarty PK-8, Harry Kizirian PK-8, Messer/West Broadway PK-8, Lima/Stuart PK-8, Robert F. Kennedy PK-8, and MPECCA.