215 Columbia Street. Michelle Brousseau. or anything. 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. 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. All of that existed before the Coronavirus Pandemic. Be Nice. BROAD ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL - A (Precinct 3201), BROAD ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL - B (Precinct 3202), CURTIS CORNER MIDDLE SCHOOL (Precinct 3203), SOUTH KINGSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL (Precinct 3204), WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Precinct 3205), CHRIST THE KING CHURCH - PARISH HALL (Precinct 3206), WEST KINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Precinct 3207), MATUNUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA (Precinct 3209), MATUNUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ALL-PURPOSE ROOM (Precinct 3210), Representative in General Assembly District 33, Representative in General Assembly District 34, Representative in General Assembly District 35, Representative in General Assembly District 36, 1. My oldest child has been intimately involved with the special education system in South Kingstown. A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. If we are going to re-visit and make education a priority we need to reconsider the committee. Mancini said he would not. Emily Cummiskey. Be Truthful. Our basketball court used to be the best in the state, now the high school courts are the fifth oldest in the state. 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. 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. 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. Special thanks to both our BIPOC community members. A: I am an involved parent in the district and have three children in three different SK schools. SOUTH KINGSTOWN This year, four seats are up for grabs on the school committee and eight local candidates are hoping to fill those vacancies. South Kingstown School Committee Meeting Minutes . A: I do support the plans to relocate the high school. The two independents running are former councilor Kevin Maloney and. His contract, approved unanimously by all school committee members present for the special meeting, will pay $800 per day. 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. We have to build a system that ensures all of our students have access to the necessary means for maximum achievement. They are incumbents Jessica Rose, Council President Rory McEntee and Deborah Bergner, plus Michael Marran, Patricia Alley, Jacy Northup and Joseph Sorrentino III. 11 . 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. Even if the operational savings do not materialize in full, the proceeds from the sale of Wakefield Elementary alone will cover 10 years of debt service costs. Kristen Stringfellow - Superintendent. Our community is divided, and that divide is making it difficult to get anything accomplished. A: We are facing some difficult issues in South Kingstown: significant declining enrollment, annual decreases in state aid, and buildings in need of upgrades and repairs. Q: Why should the voters place their trust in you? 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. It is the committees fault. Jacy Northup. Friday, November 30, 2018 . Chance of rain 60%. 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. Two of my children are in the DLI (Dual Language Immersion Program). This building is very big; it is not very community friendly. 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 need buy-in from the teachers, the unions, we need to come together to form a plan and then present it to the community. Beth Violet mentioned LEED for Schools which can provide a nice framework for using the school building as a teaching tool, the sustainability of the site, the materials, etc. RIDE supports the current plan and called it Bold and Visionary. I offer experience and a readiness to serve immediately when addressing these strategic needs. 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. Kate Macinanti. Chance of rain 50%. I am not into politics, I am an educator that understands education. 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 School committee member Jacy Northup, who's sat on the building committee the longest, said she feels "really, really good" about moving forward with the Curtis Corner project. 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. Low 48F. 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. Total votes Pct; . Karen Hans supports the idea. 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. I support the need to maintain all our school buildings to provide safe, warm, and dry schools for our students. Michelle Brousseau. Effective communication, transparency, and enhanced dialogue with the community is more important than ever and I know that I have, at times, not felt that my concerns were heard. I am raising four of my grandchildren and see that many of the challenges that existed a generation ago remain. Alycia Collins . A. If we are going to re-visit and make education a priority we need to reconsider the committee. If we are talking about building schools, we need to have more educators on the committee. Kate Macinanti. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. The issue of the foot traffic on Main Street after school hours was repeatedly raised by the Wakefield Merchants Association in the past. Attendees - other. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Due to this, it was decided to gather the Executive Committee and review the endorsement of Mr. If Mr. South Kingstown School Committee Meeting Minutes . 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. Reach out to Tavern on Main - Wakefield directly regarding career opportunities. 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. Signup today! Attendees - voting members. I believe that all decisions need to be student centered. South Kingstown High School Cafeteria. He thanked members of the current school committee for bringing him back on board and expressed a willingness to help in any way he could to move the district forward. The combination of my professional and personal experience makes me the ideal candidate to meet this moment. Wakefield, RI 02879 . Low 48F. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph.. Mostly clear skies early will give way to occasional showers later during the night. It is how we believe we should arrive there that is different. If we took the current plan to a vote in November it would be defeated badly. In South Kingstown, Democrats will choose five of seven candidates to be on the November ballot for Town Council. Jacy A. Northup (I): 4669 votes, 9.5%; School Committee TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN. Brimer-Weitman-McKay is back.. 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. A: I support the plans to relocate the high school for two main reasons. At the recent League of Women Voters South Kingstown School Committee forum, a lot of information was given by the candidates. 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? Democrats Christie Fish, Cadence Hansen and Paula Whitford will also be on the ballot. Waters after the reports came out, Rhode Island Republican Party Chairwoman Sue Cienki wrote in a press release. 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: We are projected to receive a 50% reimbursement from the State. Brimer also agreed with much of Mancinis sentiment regarding the current council. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. The state primary is set for Sept. 8, with the general election taking place on Nov. 3. There isnt time for her to learn on the job. Creating a new High School campus is also expected to decrease the number of students we have who make the choice to attend our neighboring high schools, resulting in a substantial savings to our District. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism 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. This language led to the appointment of 14 members, 8 appointed by the Town Council. 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. Tuesday, December 10, 2019 . On the other side, Republicans Donald Frederick Robbio and Robert B. Lancia will compete for their partys nomination. Thursday, December 20, 2018 . Would you like to receive our daily news? Vote: Unanimously approved . Jacy A. Northup, Independent. He thinks we need to build a new high school at Curtis Corner and if it is done right, this community will support it and pay for it. In my view, they are matters of significant importance and in some cases urgency. 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. 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. The school committee is responsible for providing a quality education for our students while ensuring decisions are made that properly balance the needs of many constituents. For the Narragansett School Committee, eight candidates are in the running, including three of the five incumbents, Tammy McNeiece, Diane S. Nobles and Justin Skenyon. I will continue to advocate whether Im at the table, the microphone or in the audience. 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 are at a place where the stars are aligning and we have support in our community to do better. 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. Chair Bryant DaCruz called the meeting to order at 9:07am. Collins asked if there is enough space at the Curtis Corner site for an addition. that is degrading to another person. The School Committee brought Scarlett Lewiss Choose Love movement to the district in 2017. 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. Our current high school is too large for the number of students we have in South Kingstown. The biggest issue facing our community today is the divide that exists within it. 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. Rose, Marran, McEntee, Bergner and Alley are endorsed candidates. The unendorsed Democrats are Mancini and newcomer Katherine Anderson. The plan includes a new gym and auditorium, updated science labs and increased space for the music and drama departments, first class spaces for our CTE programs, on site playing fields eliminating the need for after school transportation to practice fields and plenty of on site parking for our student drivers. Wednesday night marked the third in a series of special meetings since Superintendent Kristen Stringfellow offered her official resignation letter. We do need to come together and Im happy to take that on. She expressed concern that the town/school has dropped the ball with permits, etc. Over the past year Ive been collaborating with the Jonnycake Center to bring school administrators and Health Equity Zone Peacedale Partnership members together to analyze school performance data, identify inequities, and develop plans to address them. 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. Students that start strong are less likely to need expensive services year after year. Q: What do you view as the biggest issue facing our community today? Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. 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. We need to create a community vision for our school district that is based on our student achievement. accounts, the history behind an article. 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. Our per pupil expenditure is one of the highest in the state; that cost is even higher in our underutilized elementary schools. You have permission to edit this article. 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 . Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.. Mostly clear in the evening. South Kingstown School Committee Meeting Minutes, Ed Collins Chief Facilities Management & Capital Projects-Cranston Public Schools. Another major concern among members of the community was costs to the district, particularly in such fiscally challenging times when the district is spending money it doesnt have. 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. The role of the School Committee must be to publicly monitor inequity data and engage the community in efforts to address it. 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. This includes tackling discipline, transportation, access to programs and special education. 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. I have proven myself in my last two years on the School Committee to be all the things I said I was during my 2018 campaign. 7:00 PM - Call to Order . 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. 215 Columbia Street. Its also about investing my energy to make a commitment for positive change. Share with Us. 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. 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. 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. I am not convinced the current facility plan will fulfill these goals. The previous story also incorrectly omitted the candidacy of Robert Craven Jr. for state Senate. Declining enrollment over the last two decades dictates that the time is now to right size our high school.
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