Three, the initial renovation plan for Columbia Street had not yet considered a phasing plan, a big unknown. Thank you to everyone for coming last night to our forum addressing anti-racism in South Kingstown. Emily Cummiskey expressed her excitement for this idea. 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.. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Mancini said he would not. Jimmy Champion stated that this idea was brought in front of the school committee 35 years ago. I and other members of the Executive Committee heard from many in our party who were concerned about Mr. Her big concern is that we have already spent two years gathering community input and forming a plan. The elementary schools are doing great, Broad Rock is the newest building in the district, but by the time you get to the middle and high school level we need an upgrade. Jacy Northrup Newly elected South Kingstown School Committee members facing harassment and threats An unusual Friday night meeting of the South Kingstown School Committee became contentious over what should have been an easy procedural issue, revealing deep divides within the community. Now we are in need of additional cleaning supplies, increased staffing levels in the custodial and maintenance departments as well as additional school nurses. This last election, a group of four women, Stephanie Canter, Sarah Markey, Emily Cummiskey and Jacy Northrup, calling themselves the "final four" because they were listed last on the ballot, took four of the five open positions on the school committee. Slight chance of a shower late. A: I support sustainable long-term planning incorporating both school and town supported initiatives. Especially now, when theres a probability of a referendum that could cut the school budget by over $400,000, she said. As an educator, Ive always believed that what happens inside any building is whats most important. Search all of Tavern on Main - Wakefield's current and previously listed jobs and positions. Kate Macinanti. 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. Emily Cummiskey. Personally, I believe in leading through example - my actions have and will continue to demonstrate my ability to address issues & conflict professionally, to remain focused on our mission, and to deliver outcomes responsibly & effectively in a way that supports the common good. 1. If we are going to re-visit and make education a priority we need to reconsider the committee. The unendorsed Democrats are Mancini and newcomer Katherine Anderson. Facebook. Our community is divided, and that divide is making it difficult to get anything accomplished. Slight chance of a shower late. But with the current global pandemic, there are many challenges facing our district in the coming year. A: I am unable to support any project or build without seeing the financials and what that ROI will include. I will continue to work hard to make the district the best it can be, she said. Alycia Collins. Jacy A. Northup (Ind) Polling place: 1672; Mail ballots: 1579; Emergency ballots: 1532; 4783: Jacy Northup - Independent Q: Why have you chosen to run for public office? 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. We have some amazing teachers and leaders in our district. 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. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. For me, this is a calling rather than a position. 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. Kristen Stringfellow - Superintendent. 215 Columbia Street. Be Truthful. She stated that community input from the last 2 years discussed learning but not building and that she is all for looking at CCMS. The building committee needs to be re-vamped. 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. 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. Jacy lives at 13 Pine Str, South Kingstown, RI 02879-3520. ** Precincts with more than one ballot scanner may display as 100% reported despite results only being received from one scanner. Special thanks to both our BIPOC community members. 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. 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. Sunshine along with some cloudy intervals. South Kingstown should start planning for a pathway to universal, full-day Pre-K. To begin, SK could pursue existing RIDE grant opportunities, collaborating, if possible, with existing private preschool programs at no cost to the town. A. Comments from the Community. South Kingstown High School Cafeteria. South Kingstown School Committee (four selected) Michelle Brousseau (D): 6608 votes, 13.5%; Paula J. Whitford (D): 6976 votes, 14.2%; . each comment to let us know of abusive posts. If Rhode Island Fast Ferry successfully launches its summer service next year, will it impact how often you travel to Block Island? Alycia Collins. Attendees - voting members. The building committee needs to be re-vamped. Wakefield, RI 02879 . Due to this, it was decided to gather the Executive Committee and review the endorsement of Mr. These are serious times that require serious people to lead us. I bring experience in facility and budget planning, facilitation, strategic planning, conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion and curriculum development. Roland Benjamin stated that the education piece was discussed during the Ed Spec meetings. If we took the current plan to a vote in November it would be defeated badly. 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. Putting 215 Columbia Street. 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. Success! To learn more about this business and its most recent offers. Welcome to the South Kingstown School Department! 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. Threats of harming another 28-06-1971 is her birth date. Since serving in South Kingstown, Hicks has relocated from Exeter to Wakefield. Keep it Clean. I think its time for us to build some bridges and all come together as a community and work for our schools.. She expressed concern that the town/school has dropped the ball with permits, etc. Candidate. A: I have been preparing for this work for more than half of my life. 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. 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. The only thing that could be observed about Sarah Markey was that she continued, blatantly, to push her own personal, negative political agenda. Chance of rain 60%. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. 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 . 32 talking about this. Northup stated that she likes the idea of switching gears and thinks that taking the time to do this right is very important. In all, eight Democrats and five Republicans have filed paperwork to run for the five-member council. This and other challenges faced by the School Department will require collaboration with many different members of our community and the willingness to be open to views that may differ from our own. Its also about investing my energy to make a commitment for positive change. Additionally, the facility needs of the elementary schools are not met under this plan. I recognize that rebuilding the trust that has been broken in our community will be vital to moving forward in shared collaboration. Waters. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. I was fortunate to be part of a visioning stakeholders group this spring that was led by educational planner, Frank Locker. 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. Will the addition of Fast Ferry service departing from Quonset impact how often you travel to Block Island? Attendees - Voting Members . That requires having School Committee members with diverse backgrounds and experiences. or anything. 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. 215 Columbia Street. (MSV 1) 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 Savastano. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. 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. The committee is moving forward with plans to close Curtis Corner Middle School in September 2020, which could save anywhere from $750,000 to $1.5 million a year, according to Cummiskey. She hears this about the DLI program but wants to hear it about our entire school system. Together, we can do great things in our school district! There are renovations to the existing structure that are needed in order to move this plan forward. Attendees - Voting Members. I am running for School Committee with a focus on Equity, Inclusion, and Engagement in Education. At the state level, longtime Rep. Jim Langevin received a last minute surprise challenger in the Democratic primary as Providence assistant city solicitor Dylan Conley jumped in the race. A: I think about the high school relocation as part of a much bigger issue, improving our school facilities. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our top stories each week. Notably, I currently have three children in the district. Most concerning, however, is our timeline with limited opportunity for shared input, dialogue, revision, and community feedback. Maryanne Crawford . I believe, subjectively, that this Town Council has done more for this town than probably the past three to four Town Councils put together.. 215 Columbia Street. Michelle Brousseau. accounts, the history behind an article. A: Im running on several interconnected issues but if I had to pick just one, Id start with gap closing in the early years. I believe a person can be socially just, financially responsible and put our students first in every decision. He also noted he had been removed as an administrator from the committees Facebook page. Jacy A. Northup, Independent. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Kate Macinanti brought up the fact that the public may view this change as indecisive but stated that the current Stage II set-up is not very popular so stopping to re-evaluate and change direction if necessary may actually be looked at in a positive manner. Visit www.jacynorthup.com 7:00 PM - Call to Order . Also present was the School Committee legal representative, Mr. Andrew Henneous, Esq. We'd love to hear eyewitness Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.. Mostly clear in the evening. Diane Paolino thanked the committee for bringing up CCMS as an option for the high school. South Kingstown School Committee Meeting Minutes, Ed Collins Chief Facilities Management & Capital Projects-Cranston Public Schools. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. We'd love to hear eyewitness administration, teachers, staff and families. 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. Be Truthful. Linda Savastano then reviewed the current facility improvement program and asked for the committee to reflect on how they want to move forward. They will no longer be able to easily walk to after school jobs and/or internships. They involved the district staff, students, and families in the discussion before beginning construction. Conversely, if you want to invest in schools youre not being fiscally responsible. 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) . SOUTH KINGSTOWN This year, four seats are up for grabs on the school committee and eight local candidates are hoping to fill those vacancies. A: I am running because I care deeply about our community and feel strongly that we need to do things differently to successfully educate SK students with diverse learning needs and life experiences. Tuesday, December 10, 2019 . Children First I believe we can improve on efforts to efficiently deliver on our mission in a way that better reflects our community values. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. A leadership change caused the building committee to be headed by a Town Council member which took education out of the forefront. I am a leader that believes all members of our community have a right to express their thoughts about our schools. A: I believe the issues we face require a passion for education in addition to a skill set that equips our SC to address the complex issues stated above. Stephanie Canter - Chair. Designed and hosted by Company 50, a Rhode Island website builder. 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. Former South Kingstown Superintendent Bob Hicks was appointed by the school committee to serve at interim superintendent while Kristen Stringfellow is out on administrative leave. "I welcome open dialogue. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. We see you out and about, and those things get talked about, and then you wonder why theres obvious distrust for your actions?. My oldest child has been intimately involved with the special education system in South Kingstown. The Independent regrets the errors. A: I am an involved parent in the district and have three children in three different SK schools. School committee member Emily Cummiskey opened up the discussion at the table by acknowledging a divide within the community but asking everyone to work on moving forward together. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Use the 'Report' link on Error! Don't Threaten. All candidates were asked if they would end their campaigns if they did not receive the party endorsement. Wednesday night marked the third in a series of special meetings since Superintendent Kristen Stringfellow offered her official resignation letter. You have permission to edit this article. The School Committee brought Scarlett Lewiss Choose Love movement to the district in 2017. Keep it Clean. It was a good idea then and it is a good idea now. when it comes to fixing parking lots in the past. I am a person that takes action when I see opportunities for improvement. She expressed concern that the town/school has dropped the ball with permits, etc. It is important to stay at a high level right now and not get into the weeds of where people will park. Attendees - Other. 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. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI The results are in for the South Kingstown Democratic Primary for Town Council, and according to the Rhode Island Board of Elections, Abel Collins leads the field with . Full-day Pre-K improves long term outcomes, reduces achievement gaps, and allows all students to start strong. High quality, universal Pre-K has been shown by RIDE to reduce the total cost to school districts. Be Truthful. Brimer-Weitman-McKay is back.. 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. Vote: Unanimously approved . Transparency and communication create grace and allows a community to better navigate through the inevitable painful points and stumbles. You have permission to edit this article. A: I have always strived to make decisions based on data, and not emotions. Be Proactive. She stated that she sees the essential values as Equity, Excellence and the Environment. Waters after the reports came out, Rhode Island Republican Party Chairwoman Sue Cienki wrote in a press release. that is degrading to another person. A: Our school district is in need of a long term district vision. The sum of their experiences - as well as my own - gives me first-hand knowledge and insights into how to serve our entire school community. 2023 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works. educational vision which is supported by our educators, our administration, and our community. Tuesday, March 26, 2019 . Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph.. Mostly clear skies early will give way to occasional showers later during the night. In my capacity as Legislative Liaison, I have testified several times before various committees of the General Assembly on behalf of the District. Click here to view the entire meeting or click any video icon below to jump to that section of the meeting. Don't Threaten. 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. Absent Voting Members. Wakefield, RI 02879 . This is my third time traveling through our school system, since I attended myself and raised three children in town. 2. How can we get where you want to go, Emily, when we have these behaviors? The five other challengers are Alexander Menzies, Alicia Vignali Henry, Ethan Farrell, Joshua LaPlante and Matthew Ulrickson. Vote: Unanimously Approved . 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. If we are talking about building schools, we need to have more educators on the committee.
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