1. She hears this about the DLI program but wants to hear it about our entire school system. We need School Committee members who do their research before asking questions. The question why expand other schools when we have a perfectly good fourth school is asked rhetorically, as if there couldnt possibly be an answer. If we are talking about building schools, we need to have more educators on the committee. I am willing to listen fully, whether I agree or disagree, fully investigate all issues and make final decisions based on what is best for the students of our district. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Jacy Northup . Visit www.jacynorthup.com Maryanne . Students that start strong are less likely to need expensive services year after year. High 58F. Low 48F. Jacy A. Northup (DEM) Polling place: 797; Mail ballots: 111; Early Voting: 219; 1127: 7.8%: Joseph Sorrentino, III (DEM) Polling place: 795; Mail ballots: 94; Early Voting: 237; 1126: accounts, the history behind an article. 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. I support the need to maintain all our school buildings to provide safe, warm, and dry schools for our students. I have upcoming conversations about re-engaging people within the community and fiscal accountability. Beasley stated that a change to Stage II was long overdue. 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. I have said this before but it deserves mentioning again: We have sorted ourselves in groups that seemingly have immovable walls around them. I am a leader that believes all members of our community have a right to express their thoughts about our schools. or anything. SOUTH KINGSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL (Precinct 3205) WEST KINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Precinct 3208) NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY (Precinct 3209) MATUNUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - ALL-PURPOSE ROOM (Precinct 3210) . 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. Stephanie Canter and current School Committee member Emily Cummiskey completely ignored mountains of hard data. A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. 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. Waters. South Kingstown School Committee Meeting Minutes . I believe a person can be socially just, financially responsible and put our students first in every decision. No Republican declared for the race but five independents in addition to Northup are on the general election ballot: Jason Colvin, Karen Humes, Paula Bradley, Robert Hicks and Valerie Speredelozzi. In Narragansett, where both the Town Council and School Committee are non-partisan, the most competitive of all local races in terms of the quantity of candidates is happening as 18 people are vying for the five seats on the Town Council. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. On the other side, Republicans Donald Frederick Robbio and Robert B. Lancia will compete for their partys nomination. To learn more about this business and its most recent offers. South Kingstown School Committee The mission of the South Kingstown School Department, in partnership with families and the entire educational community, is to educate ALL of our students in the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure readiness and success in college and career. 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. I believe by taking advantage of this incredible opportunity for financial assistance from the State, we will be setting the course for a bright future for the students of South Kingstown. All of that existed before the Coronavirus Pandemic. If Mr. These are serious times that require serious people to lead us. The superintendents report on our school ratings highlighted this, noting that it is exactly what is holding us back. Use the 'Report' link on Michelle Brousseau stated she is very interested to see what the students, teachers and community have to say but she does have concerns. Will the addition of Fast Ferry service departing from Quonset impact how often you travel to Block Island? A: The most important issue facing our communitys schools is the inequity in outcomes. Independent candidateLenine P. Camacho also declared for the race. As part of the Policy Review Sub Committee we are working to address key issues that exist within our policies and practices that hinder equity. Jacy A. Northup (South Kingstown Town Council, Rhode Island, candidate 2022) Jacy A. Northup Democratic Party Candidate, South Kingstown Town Council Elections and appointments Last election September 13, 2022 Submit contact information Send Ballotpedia contact information for this person The building committee needs to be re-vamped. We need your experience. There will, of course, be mistakes, and mistakes are allowed, but we need to own them and learn from them in order to move forward. James Lathrop is the sole Republican to declare for the race, and five independents, Alex Petrucci, Charles Sweet, Ciro Scotti, David Laudati and Dorald Beasley, will compete in the general election. Wakefield, RI 02879 . South Kingstown High School Cafeteria. Use the 'Report' link on We also need to take into consideration 21st century energy needs. racist or sexually-oriented language. Although the topic of school structure is important, elementary consolidation will not solve all of our problems, and it could potentially create new ones., Difficult times were always in our future, she continued. Stephanie Canter - Chair. A: As you discover what strength you can draw from your community in this world from which it stands apart, look outward as well as inward. 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. Q: What do you view as the biggest issue facing our community today? Tuesday, March 26, 2019 . Another candidate, Democrat Katherine Macinanti, was also elected. 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. That requires having School Committee members with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Emily Cummiskey. administration, teachers, staff and families. Transparency and communication create grace and allows a community to better navigate through the inevitable painful points and stumbles. Click here to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting. of the school. Error! Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Deep cuts would have been made no matter what had happened. By contrast, the additional operational cost of keeping four schools is projected to be $10 million, the projected proceeds of selling the Wakefield Elementary property is $3 million, and the needed maintenance of Wakefield Elementary over 10 years is approximately $5 million. Don't knowingly lie about anyone I am not afraid to stand up for what is right, to ask meaningful questions, and to engage in collaborative, productive discussions to come to an agreement. Over on the South Kingstown School Committee, Democrats Stephanie Canter, the chair of the SKSC, and Michelle Brousseau are seeking reelection as well as incumbent independent Jacy Northup. She may also be known by the following alternative names: Jacy Almeida, J Almeida, Jacy Northup. Digital copies of emails of Jacy Northup during May, June, July, August, 6/2/2021 136 5/25/2021 SOLAS . Any candidate who, after seven months have passed, still hasnt done the basic research required to answer that question does not deserve to be voted to the School Committee. Editors Note: Due to an error with the Secretary of States website, an earlier version of this story omitted several candidates. 2022-2023 School Calendar ; Broad Rock Students Change the World; North East Navy Band Brass Quintet; Join a Subcommittee; New Year Same Great Schools; Family Engagement Office Updates Building trust is not easy but transparency and communication are where we must begin. Stephanie Canter and current School Committee member Emily Cummiskey completely ignored mountains of hard data. I believe this experience would allow me to be an immediate asset to the School Committee as we face complex decisions in the years to come, and I am ready to serve. The difference in the districts share of bond amounts between Option A and Option B is about $6 million, which creates additional debt costs of approximately $3.5 million over 10 years. If we are going to re-visit and make education a priority we need to reconsider the committee. Don't Threaten. Reach out to Tavern on Main - Wakefield directly regarding career opportunities. 2023 by Clerkbase. SKHS Soccer at School Committee Meeting; The SKP Lottery is open; South Kingstown Redistricting Information ; Ms. Duff Wolstencroft Teacher of the Year! Brimer said that the Republicans were feeling optimistic and confident about their chances and that McKay and her had accomplished many of the set goals they had from the previous election, in particular addressing the towns historic buildings and holding their line on taxes. 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. Many of our students are not currently at maximum achievement because our vision is not cohesive. All candidates were asked if they would end their campaigns if they did not receive the party endorsement. meeting of the South Kingstown School Building Committee was held on Wednesday May 22, 2019 at 9am at the South Kingstown School Department Administration Building, 307 Curtis Corner Road, Wakefield, Rhode Island. 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. Some urged the committee to reconsider closing Curtis Corner sooner than planned, while others argued that it was not so simple, and takes time, planning and approvals from the Rhode Island Department of Education. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. 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. Two of my children are in the DLI (Dual Language Immersion Program). 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. I believe the divide is due to philosophical differences regarding how best to invest in our educational system and how to spend our tax dollars. His contract, approved unanimously by. JACY NORTHP The work done to initiate the design for the new high school was research-based and future oriented. The mission was to transform the space to improve educational delivery, foster greater connections among all members of the school community and also strengthen the relationship of our school within the broader community. We have to build a system that ensures all of our students have access to the necessary means for maximum achievement. 7:00 PM - Call to Order . Over the past few years Ive been troubled by the division in the community regarding the schools and understand how damaging this can be. President Pro Tempure Jill Lawler and fellow incumbents Richard Lema, Patrick Murray and Jesse Pugh are all back on the ballot, where they are joined by challengers David Avedisian, Deborah Kopech, Ewa Dzweirzynski, Jason Colonies, Joseph Robenhymer, Laurie Kelly, Meghan Murray, Michael Millen Jr., Sara Benn, Steven Belaus, Steven Ferrandi, Susan Cicilline Buonanno and Winters B. Hames III. . His contract, approved unanimously by all school committee members present for the special meeting, will pay $800 per day. Keep it Clean. 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. 215 Columbia Street. 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. 32 talking about this. Three, the initial renovation plan for Columbia Street had not yet considered a phasing plan, a big unknown. I'm seeking re-election to the South Kingstown School Committee on November 3rd I am not convinced the current facility plan will fulfill these goals. 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. South Kingstown School Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, October 28, 2019 South Kingstown High School Cafeteria 215 Columbia Street Wakefield, RI 02879 Attendees - voting members Stephanie Canter - Chair Emily Cummiskey Jacy Northup Kate Macinanti Alycia Collins Michelle Brousseau Absent-voting members Sarah Markey Attendees - Staff During an unprecedented election season that has shaken up the way candidates would usually canvass their fellow community members, candidates for town council and school committee were invited to take part in a question and answer opportunity. 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I was surprised by it and thats all Ive got to say, Mancini said. A: My professional experience working for a South Kingstown based, family-owned business has taught me the importance of every decision I make and how it impacts people's lives in ways that include but also goes beyond financials. During this time, I have attended more than 225 hours of Professional Development for School Committees , and have a 90+% meeting attendance record. I believe we can improve on efforts to efficiently deliver on our mission in a way that better reflects our community values. Would you like to receive our daily news? My votes have always put the children of the district first, while being respectful to the taxpayers whose tax dollars fund the District. Now we are in need of additional cleaning supplies, increased staffing levels in the custodial and maintenance departments as well as additional school nurses. I recognize that rebuilding the trust that has been broken in our community will be vital to moving forward in shared collaboration. The gap between educational outcomes of those who qualify for free and reduced lunch and those who do not. There are renovations to the existing structure that are needed in order to move this plan forward. It should have an engineer/construction professional on the committee to answer questions. 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. On the Republican side, former State Rep. Doreen Costa is the partys candidate, while, as previously mentioned, Mannix is running as an independent. Signup today! John OMalley stated he was a builder for 18 years before becoming a teacher and he feels that if we are going to spend $50M on a high school, the current high school building may not be the best option. I fear that the existing building which, according to The Jacobs Report, needs significant repairs will not get any more than a coat of paint. that is degrading to another person. Jacy Northup stated that she likes the idea of switching gears and thinks that taking the time to do this right is very important. 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. If we took the current plan to a vote in November it would be defeated badly. Chance of rain 50%. I hope to use my experience in working with others to not only make space for all opinions coming from members of our community but to also be professional and timely in my responses. Linda Savastano said that while she does not have specifics tonight because she needed to gauge interest before pursuing an in-depth study, she imagines that with adjustments such as moving the tennis court or a field house or possibly using the Admin building as well, she believes it is possible. The board said they. Attendees - Voting Members. 28-06-1971 is her birth date. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph.. Mostly clear skies early will give way to occasional showers later during the night. Success! Share with Us. We are projected to receive a 50% reimbursement from the State. My oldest child has been intimately involved with the special education system in South Kingstown. We got the band back, Brimer said with a laugh. Q: Why should the voters place their trust in you? I believe my job is to help bridge our divide. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Be Proactive. Why or why not? NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. An investigator's report released by the North Kingstown School Committee late Monday night shows that former high school coach Aaron Thomas' naked "fat tests" of . He also noted he had been removed as an administrator from the committees Facebook page. 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. There isn't time for her to learn on the job. Why or why not? It is being re-run here to correct that mistake. Threats of harming another For example, the current plan does not include any bathroom updates or renovations - which are desperately needed. She said Cranstons idea to involve the Alumni Association and the teams in the rebuilding of the fields was very successful. 2. She feels like this is something the students would be excited to know they were discussing. South Kingstown School Committee Meeting Minutes. She also stated that we did look at doing a high school at Curtis Corner briefly but it was not fully vetted so she thinks doing a full study would make a lot of sense. Especially now, when theres a probability of a referendum that could cut the school budget by over $400,000, she said. The two independents running are former councilor Kevin Maloney and. Unfortunately, the facilities application is due less than three months after the election. There was an error processing your request. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, I see a tremendous opportunity for the school committee to rebuild the trust from the community that they need in order to best support and implement district policies. Resident Stacey Bodziony, an organizer for Friends of Wakefield Elementary School, thanked the committee for the extra time and effort theyd put in over the past few weeks, and said the group would look to change its focus going forward. 215 Columbia Street. Without penetrating these barriers, progress will continue to be challenging to say the least. RIDE supports the current plan and called it Bold and Visionary. Tuesday, May 28, 2019 . A: I do support the plans to relocate the high school. 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. SOUTH KINGSTOWN As of Wednesday night, former superintendent Bob Hicks will be taking on the role of interim superintendent for the foreseeable future. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Call to Order . We'd love to hear eyewitness Trust is a necessary component of that. 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 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.. Designed and hosted by Company 50, a Rhode Island website builder. Welcome to the South Kingstown School Department! As a member of the School Building Committee I have been through the process and have been honored to collaborate with the Department of Education, our Administrative team, faculty as well as folks from the Town and the community. 215 Columbia Street. Linda Savastano then reviewed the current facility improvement program and asked for the committee to reflect on how they want to move forward. A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. A. Comments from the Community. Slight chance of a shower late. Three of the six local state representative races are uncontested, with Democrats Robert Craven and Carol McEntee and Republican state Rep. and House Minority Leader Blake Filippi not facing challengers in Districts 32, 33 and 36 respectively. 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. We need to seriously look at the inequities that exist among our four elementary schools. She asked, considering the acreage of the site, if they should think about putting an addition on Curtis Corner and making it the high school and eventually closing the high school instead. He also stated that there is a RIDE requirement for who needs to be on the building committee and also a town charter that has some vague language about appointing the majority of the building committee. The following Friday, May 3, the school committee voted to offer Hicks the position and decided on a legal counsel to conduct the investigation. I believe, subjectively, that this Town Council has done more for this town than probably the past three to four Town Councils put together.. Kate Macinanti. The issue of the foot traffic on Main Street after school hours was repeatedly raised by the Wakefield Merchants Association in the past. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Seven previous addresses found, including 34 Cobleigh St . The full School Committee was present at the April 26 meeting, including Stephanie Canter, Sarah Markey, Alycia Collins, Emily Cummiskey, Jacey Northup, Ms. Kate McMahon Macinanti and Ms. Michelle Brousseau. We lack an analysis of current versus future operating expenses and a solid understanding of the effects this plan will have on the schools annual operational budget.The current plan lacks any meaningful community engagement and thus does not truly represent a community supported goal.
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