4 to elect. Updated: Field set for local elections in NK, SK, Narragansett. I am completely committed to listening to community members while steering us in the direction that is best for our children, the community, and the future of education in South Kingstown. Be Truthful. The committee unanimously agreed and Stephanie turned the meeting over to the Superintendent. After her presentation, Superintendent Savastano introduced Ed Collins, Director of Facilities for Cranston Public Schools, who she asked to join her at the table to explain the process of their recent construction project, specifically Eden Park Elementary School. I will continue to work hard to make the district the best it can be, she said. Each side feels they are not being heard and therefore disrespected while, at the end of the day, most of us are striving towards the same goal to do what is best for our community. A: Strong public schools are essential to a thriving community and I would be honored to be a part of the continued growth and development of public education in South Kingstown. Especially now, when theres a probability of a referendum that could cut the school budget by over $400,000, she said. Unfortunately, there was also a lot of misinformation being spoken by the four candidates opposing the school facilities plan, in what appeared to be an attempt to mislead the voting public. Emily Cummiskey said there is access to the property on South Road the parking could be explored but at this point we are looking at the bigger picture to see if this is even an option that should be explored. Tara Upperson agrees that this is not a bad idea and likes the idea of more community buy-in but asked that before we change direction we get some basic assurances that we will be able to afford this and that it could be possible. South Kingstown School Committee Meeting Minutes . My history in the community demonstrates my commitment to honor and elevate the members within it. Putting Bob Hicks to take interim position while Stringfellow remains on administrative leave. A: We are at a pivotal time in South Kingstown's history, as a School Committee member I have had the. He also noted he had been removed as an administrator from the committees Facebook page. In my humble opinion, the High School students would have more ability to patronize the Main St businesses after school, and would have more access to spending money. It will create flexible, 21st century spaces and sits on many acres where students can learn from the environment around them. . A: There is not one simple answer. Most of all, I believe that movement of the High School from its central Wakefield location will exacerbate inequities in the experience of our high school students. She also stated that the plan, whether it be closing CCMS or the HS needs to be communicated to the community with enough time for parents to help their students understand what is happening and why.. Kate Macinanti. Democratic incumbents Abel G. Collins, the Town Council President, Deborah Kelso and Rory McEntee are all seeking re-election, while fellow Democrats Edward Myszak III and Jess Rose will look to join the council. Signup today! I have also demonstrated a commitment to community volunteerism and school improvement through my work with the Washington County Coalition for Children and Jonnycake Center, focused on improving the lives of children. Many of our students are not currently at maximum achievement because our vision is not cohesive. Democrats Christie Fish, Cadence Hansen and Paula Whitford will also be on the ballot. It was a good idea then and it is a good idea now. JACY NORTHP Sunshine along with some cloudy intervals. I was the top vote getter of the 2018 election, I am the existing Town Council president. A: I firmly believe trust and respect are earned. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph.. Mostly clear skies early will give way to occasional showers later during the night. Mancini said he would not. The Independent regrets the errors. In North Kingstown, 11 candidates are vying for the five spots on the Town Council, with six Democrats, three Republicans and two independents. or anything. With new leadership at the helm, with numerous, passionate and very involved community members and an amazing team to district employees from admin to bus drivers, to teachers, teach aids, custodians I cant name them all we are destined for success in SK.. 215 Columbia Street. South Kingstown High School is a comprehensive 9 - 12 high. SOUTH KINGSTOWN - As of Wednesday night, former superintendent Bob Hicks will be taking on the role of interim superintendent for the foreseeable future. Slight chance of a shower late. Two, the Columbia Street building, due to its age and size, would cost more to maintain and poses a greater risk of costly surprises during construction. She asked that the School Committee allow the community comments to come before the vote on the School Facilities Plan. The five other challengers are Alexander Menzies, Alicia Vignali Henry, Ethan Farrell, Joshua LaPlante and Matthew Ulrickson. Ive been an elementary teacher on almost every grade level in a variety of settings including special education. Attendees - other . PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Serving on the school committee would provide a unique opportunity to make a real difference in South Kingstown, not only for the current students (which includes my own two children) but also for our future students. Personally, I have significant concerns that what was once a community envisioned series of improvements to a reduced number of facilities (all remaining) is now a very focused high school build project with very limited plans for the Pre-K through 4 spaces. You have permission to edit this article. 2.2K views, 27 likes, 23 loves, 85 comments, 20 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Toward an Antiracist South Kingstown: We are live! South Kingstown High School Cafeteria. Roland Benjamin stated that the education piece was discussed during the Ed Spec meetings. Emily Cummiskey. Attendees - Voting Members. Jacy A. Northup (Ind) Polling place: 1672; Mail ballots: 1579; Emergency ballots: 1532; 4783: Meet the Candidates: South Kingstown School Committee, Tarbox property sold, according to real estate firm, Brush fire burns hundreds of acres in Exeter forest, Local father, daughter team up to help children understand Alzheimers, Rhode Island comedians coming together to raise funds to fight ME/CFS, Divisive issues linger for shoreline access. Low 48F. We have not done the necessary due diligence to demonstrate the return on investment that the facility plan will provide. Sarah Markey - Vice Chair. Vote: Unanimously Approved . For the state Senate, Democrat Alana DiMario received the party endorsement in the race to replace outgoing State Sen. James Sheehan in District 36, which covers North Kingstown and Narragansett. I bring experience in facility and budget planning, facilitation, strategic planning, conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion and curriculum development. At the recent League of Women Voters South Kingstown School Committee forum, a lot of information was given by the candidates. A: It has been my pleasure to serve on the South Kingstown School Committee for 8 years. accounts, the history behind an article. Two petitions appeared before the town council recently, calling for more funding toward emergency medical services and paying the coming years debt services payment in full by taking funds away from the school. Build bridges instead of walls. - Sonya Sotomayor. Over the past few years Ive been troubled by the division in the community regarding the schools and understand how damaging this can be. We'd love to hear eyewitness Jacy Northup stated that she likes the idea of switching gears and thinks that taking the time to do this right is very important. Also running for the seat as Democrats are Robert Craven Jr., the son of current State Rep. Robert Craven, and former North Kingstown Town Councilor Ellen Waxman. More importantly, the lack of curiosity and honesty infected their main argument they have settled on to save Wakefield Elementary School the claim that the debt service cost to expand other buildings will dwarf any expected operational savings, which has been consistently debunked. I believe that the results of this election are going to be critical to being able to address these issues. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. I want to be part of the collaborative team that is creating a legacy to ensure that every single student has access to the best and most supportive educational program possible. What that means to me is that we give all children the tools they need to succeed regardless of their background or personal circumstance; that we move beyond diversity to a true uplifting of all cultures in our schools and curriculum; and that by creating a new culture in the schools we can improve community and family engagement across the board. Mosher stated that there are a lot of new people involved but she hopes the time and work that was put into the Ed Spec meetings would be looked at and taken into account. I dont believe we will ever again be in a place in history that affords us such a wholly unique opportunity to positively affect the present and future of our childrens education. Stephanie Canter - Chair. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. In District 31, which covers parts of North Kingstown and Exeter, Democratic State Rep. Julie Casimiro will face independent challenger Gregory Fetland. Our current high school is too large for the number of students we have in South Kingstown. Stephanie Canter and current School Committee member Emily Cummiskey completely ignored mountains of hard data. Jacy Northup . They saw this renovation as an opportunity to show the community what their schools could look like before they vote on $133M of bonds in November 2020. Notably, I currently have three children in the district. We need your help. educational vision which is supported by our educators, our administration, and our community. This project takes approximately 100,000 square feet offline. A: No. Comments from the public on Wednesday were less inflammatory than last Fridays meeting, which many voiced displeasure with the school committee about the time and location of the meeting, claiming to see it as having the appearance of impropriety. Chance of rain 60%. We also need to consider the size of the tax burden, Ed Collins mentioned that Cranston is asking for $133M in bonds for 27 schools, we are looking at $80M for 7 schools., Karen Mcglynn stated that we have South Road; maybe we could use South Road for a senior campus? If Mr. This language led to the appointment of 14 members, 8 appointed by the Town Council. We are projected to receive a 50% reimbursement from the State. For the Republicans, its a reunion of sorts from the 2018 election as current councilors Mary Brimer and Kerry McKay are joined by Randy Weitman, with them previously running a joint campaign in 2018. Roland Benjamin stated that the education piece was discussed during the Ed Spec meetings. South Kingstown School Committee (four selected) Michelle Brousseau (D): 6608 votes, 13.5%; Paula J. Whitford (D): 6976 votes, 14.2%; . Due to this, it was decided to gather the Executive Committee and review the endorsement of Mr. Welcome to the South Kingstown School Department! Tuesday, March 26, 2019 . If we took the current plan to a vote in November it would be defeated badly. A: Voters should place their trust in me because I have a solid moral compass and my core value is Honesty. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. She then turned the meeting back to the school committee for questions. Alycia Collins asked if there is enough space at the Curtis Corner site for an addition. In District 34, which covers parts of Narragansett and South Kingstown, State Rep. Teresa Tanzi faces two fellow Democrats in Gina Giramma and Kimberly McGovern, while Democratic State Rep. Kathleen Fogarty also receives an in party challenger in Spencer Dickinson in District 35, which covers other parts of South Kingstown. I am seeking re-election because my work on behalf of the community is not complete. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.. Mostly clear in the evening. Jacy Northup claimed she was running for School Committee so she could learn about these issues. I am proud of the work this School Committee has done and I will be honored to continue representing the folks of South Kingstown in this capacity. Following a ruling from Superior Court Judge Sarah Taft-Carter, Rhode Island Fast Ferry owner Charlie Donadio said this week he hopes to launch his company's summer service from Quonset Point in North Kingstown to Old Harbor on Block Island beginning next year. Success! To re-configure classrooms at the current HS would be too expensive. We need buy-in from the teachers, the unions, we need to come together to form a plan and then present it to the community. The previous story also incorrectly omitted the candidacy of Robert Craven Jr. for state Senate. Maryanne Crawford . School Committee TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN. school district! The South Kingstown School Committee is committed to: Ensure a safe, caring, nurturing, and orderly learning environment Ensure our schools have positive cultures and are housed in high-quality facilities Ensure a clear focus on the district mission, goals, and priorities for student achievement in all deliberations and communications. Don't Threaten. We also need to consider the size of the tax burden, Ed Collins mentioned that Cranston is asking for $133M in bonds for 27 schools, we are looking at $80M for 7 schools. Transparency and communication create grace and allows a community to better navigate through the inevitable painful points and stumbles. Of the five current members, only Town Council President Matthew Mannix is not seeking re-election, instead opting to make an independent run at the open Senate seat for District 36. Pamela L spoke in favor of keeping CCMS open and keeping the fields. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism A. Discussion/Action: School Facilities Plan. Respectfully submitted, Linda Savastano. Two of my children are in the DLI (Dual Language Immersion Program). We have incredibly complex issues ahead in SK including addressing community concerns (including funding concerns and reduced opportunities for community engagement), safety and supports for students and teachers during COVID-19, making critical capital planning decisions, and addressing inequities in faculty retention, per student spending, and appropriate allocation of resources especially for those most in need in our communities. Chance of rain 50%. My oldest child has been intimately involved with the special education system in South Kingstown. Sarah Markey - Vice Chair. I was fortunate to be part of a visioning stakeholders group this spring that was led by educational planner, Frank Locker. We need to create a community vision for our school district that is based on our student achievement. I offer experience and a readiness to serve immediately when addressing these strategic needs. I was surprised by it and thats all Ive got to say, Mancini said. A: Voters are able to put their full trust in me, as I am a true Independent Candidate that works in education. She also sees parking at Curtis Corner as a major issue considering that there are two parking lots at the current high school and still a lot of overflow along Kingstown Rd. South Kingstown School Committee Business Meeting Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Virtual Meeting Attendees - voting members Stephanie Canter - Chair Sarah Markey - Vice Chair Michelle Brousseau Emily Cummiskey Jacy Northup Kate Macinanti Alycia Collins Attendees - other Linda Savastano - Superintendent Maryanne Crawford - CFO Mike Polak - Attorney Superintendent Savastano began the conversation by stating that she would be discussing the school buildings, student learning, and how to move forward with the facility plan. Don't knowingly lie about anyone I have served over the past several years as a volunteer soccer coach, CARES mentor, classroom volunteer, special education advocate and most recently as a member of the COVID Mutual Aid and Support Group. The School Committee brought Scarlett Lewiss Choose Love movement to the district in 2017. Our basketball court used to be the best in the state, now the high school courts are the fifth oldest in the state. She said Cranstons idea to involve the Alumni Association and the teams in the rebuilding of the fields was very successful. racist or sexually-oriented language. Don't Threaten. This building is very big; it is not very community friendly. Signup today! Rose, Marran, McEntee, Bergner and Alley are endorsed candidates. You have permission to edit this article. Low 48F. A: I am running for School Committee because I believe that people that work in education should be more involved with how education is developed and run. However, the current plan that is in place needs to be reconfigured with the scope of work and financial costs. 7:00 PM - Call to Order . Over on the North Kingstown School Committee, Chairman Gregory Blasbalg and member Lisa Hildebrand, both Democrats, are halfway through their four year terms, while Democrats Jacob Mather and Jennifer Hoskins and Republican Bob Jones are seeking reelection. Move to direct the Building Committee to proceed with an investigation into Stage II Application to show feasibility of expansion to CCMS for grades 9-12 along with closure of the current high school facility as recommended by Superintendent, . Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. If we are going to re-visit and make education a priority we need to reconsider the committee. Alycia Collins . Stephanie Canter and current School Committee member Emily Cummiskey completely ignored mountains of hard data. We also need to take into consideration 21st century energy needs. Threats of harming another He explained that previously the district was spending millions of dollars each summer to fix code compliance issues, yet none of the money was actually impacting the students. Increasing clouds with showers after midnight. Our school district needs to embrace community engagement and use the knowledge and tools of its members to create a solid path for our future. Putting Children First JACY NORTHP School Committee Political Ad Paid for by Friends of Jacy Northup I'm seeking re-election to the South Kingstown School Committee on November 3rd I'm eager to continue my collaborative work with fellow committee members, the administration, teachers, staff and families. Brimer also agreed with much of Mancinis sentiment regarding the current council. Jacy Northup claimed she was running for School Committee so she could learn about these issues. 1. Use the 'Report' link on A place to follow my campaign and learn why I am throwing my proverbial "hat in the ring" for South. Ballot breakout. Raissa Mosher stated that there are a lot of new people involved but she hopes the time and work that was put into the Ed Spec meetings would be looked at and taken into account. A: Co-Vid 19 aside, I would say the biggest issue facing our community at large is a disagreement on how to move forward fixing our schools. Call to Order . 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Waters does gather the required signatures, he can continue his campaign and run as a Republican, though it will be without the endorsement or support of the Rhode Island Republican Party.. It is how we believe we should arrive there that is different. A: While reasonable people can differ on this, I lean towards the Curtis Corner site for a few reasons. Results will be updated when the results from any additional scanner(s) in that precinct are received. The synthesis of my education, professional knowledge and personal experience makes this a very natural next step. Maryanne . When we have a long term vision and plan, we can ensure responsible financial spending while building a solid educational system our children deserve. Brimer-Weitman-McKay is back.. The issue of the foot traffic on Main Street after school hours was repeatedly raised by the Wakefield Merchants Association in the past. She also mentioned the possibility of using the South Road School as a place for a CTE program. A: We are at a pivotal time in South Kingstown's history, as a School Committee member I have had the opportunity to be a part of working on the facility plan as well as recreating the way in which we deliver education. Lastly, but most critically, I understand that the essential role of the School Committee is to keep the school department grounded in the community, which is essential in creating unity. The only thing that could be observed about Sarah Markey was that she continued, blatantly, to push her own personal, negative political agenda. Whatever path we take, we must deal with maintenance of all of our buildings. But with the current global pandemic, there are many challenges facing our district in the coming year. I think the biggest question of this campaign is are 15 people in a town Democratic Party going to influence the (over 20,000) citizens in our community and the (6,543) people who voted for me last election, Mancini said. Threats of harming another She feels like this is something the students would be excited to know they were discussing. It wasnt until this years experience guiding one grandchild through her IEP and my work on education policy with the Peace Dale Leadership Council that I felt sure I needed to run for School Committee. We need a strong leadership table that will actively engage our community to build a school system vision for our future. In addition, the three independent candidates displayed a lack of basic knowledge about critical issues, a red flag for the type of preparation and dedication they would bring as school committee members. Ed Collins described the recent renovation to Eden Park Elementary School which entailed revamping one wing (18,000. Let us know in this week's poll question below. We need to ensure the building is properly renovated and that meets the expectations from RIDE that all students are safe, warm and dry. Slight chance of a shower late. Email or phone: She stated that she sees the essential values as Equity, Excellence and the Environment. As an incumbent, I am eager to continue the very important work that I have started. It is important to stay at a high level right now and not get into the weeds of where people will park. Stephanie Canter called the October 28, 2019 School Committee Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. We need your experience. The investing of funds needed to bring full-day Pre-K to SK is a fiscally responsible decision that will yield yearly dividends reducing the school department budget over the long run. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. The Curtis Corner fields are great and should be used by the high school students. copy of trust or other source from which legal fees and settlements may be paid in relation to litigation involving South Kingstown school committee, school department, . SOUTH KINGSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL (Precinct 3205) WEST KINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Precinct 3208) NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY (Precinct 3209) . I further believe they are earned by actions, not just poignant phrases, speeches and posts. A strong CTE program is necessary for not only retaining our students, but attracting students from other districts. 28-06-1971 is her birth date. High 58F. Low 48F. Friends of South Kingstown Schools' Board of Directors released a statement soon after, stating that they unanimously voted Friday to remove Bodziony from her position. or anything. You have permission to edit this article. I recognize that rebuilding the trust that has been broken in our community will be vital to moving forward in shared collaboration. Tuesday, May 28, 2019 . South Kingstown High School Cafeteria 215 Columbia Street Wakefield, RI 02879 Attendees - voting members Stephanie Canter - Chair Sarah Markey - Vice Chair Michelle Brousseau AlyciaCollins Emily Cummiskey Kate McMahon Macinanti JacyNorthup Attendees - other Kristen Stringfellow - Superintendent Pauline Lisi- Assistant Superintendent accounts, the history behind an article. If we took the current plan to a vote in November it would be defeated badly. My commitment is to listen to all citizens, not just the most vocal. We see you out and about, and those things get talked about, and then you wonder why theres obvious distrust for your actions?. One, Curtis Corner is a good location and will result in a tighter facility, better suited to todays learning environments and has the support of the Department of Education. South Kingstown School Committee Meeting Minutes. 215 Columbia Street. It is the committees fault. It should have an engineer/construction professional on the committee to answer questions. High 57F. Would you like to receive our daily news? Her big concern is that we have already spent two years gathering community input and forming a plan. Be Proactive. I am raising four of my grandchildren and see that many of the challenges that existed a generation ago remain. With that experience in mind, I believe that elected public officials have a responsibility to be respectful and transparent, seizing every opportunity to educate the community on the impact of each decision made. Understand that the closure of an elementary school would not have solved the budget crisis.. For example, the current plan does not include any bathroom updates or renovations - which are desperately needed. Such pervasive polarization has prevented us from moving forward. She continued by stating that a number of members on the school committee gave the appearance of impropriety and have an obvious disdain for Stringfellow. I will say that I think the chairman of the committee (James Grundy) did an excellent job with the process and the chairman of thecommittee has been a good chairman and I think hes tried to be fair and I lost..
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