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Haskins said the purpose of his plan is \"to build trust, create transparency, and model collaborative leadership,\" and described steps including one-on-one meetings with school committee and municipal leaders, community World Café sessions, school tours and a three-year fiscal review.

He recommended immediate priorities to support students and families during the Fort Barton elementary school reconfiguration, including tours of receiving schools, staff reflection protocols and structured transition activities intended to honor the legacy of the closed school while integrating students into new settings.

Haskins also described a phased engagement timeline: an initial Listen and Learn period with extensive stakeholder outreach and facility walkthroughs; an Engage and Assess phase that would document themes and produce a 75-day report; and a Phase 3 focused on transparent budget development for FY 2027, including a public budget calendar and opportunities for community input.

On questions about balancing hands-on leadership with strategic responsibilities, Haskins emphasized visibility in schools, structured scheduling and delegation to build capacity at the school level. On bullying prevention he emphasized prevention curricula, a clear reporting process and immediate investigation consistent with Rhode Island law; he described using \"consequential contracts,\" student separation and monitoring when investigations show chronic problems.

Haskins closed by saying Tiverton's size and reputation for successful schools attracted him and that he would bring calm, collaborative leadership if selected. The committee did not take action at the interviews; this presentation was one of three finalist sessions held that evening.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tiverton School Committee Meeting - June 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Christopher Haskins, superintendent of the Paul Cuffee Charter Schools, told the Tiverton School Committee his 90-day plan centers on listening, fiscal review and building trust while prioritizing a smooth transition after Fort Barton reconfiguration.","taxTitle","Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island","taxId",79581,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6206577,"Larissa Doherty emphasizes transparency, phased 90-day plan in Tiverton finalist interview",2196,3518000,5714000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3761583-4c31389e50a1db61b2c0e34a85cd6f64&start=3518&end=5714","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3761583-4c31389e50a1db61b2c0e34a85cd6f64/thumbnail_3518000.jpg","/articles/6206577/Tiverton/Newport-County/Rhode-Island/Larissa-Doherty-emphasizes-transparency-phased-90-day-plan-in-Tiverton-finalist-interview","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6206577-0880c0290bf12dde839d993071379ddd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770449763&Signature=JCoQ-iq2JO9nmViaOhq64Tht~R0gFjp8FWSo4KkD8Jmn0w715rsMo432qP1uzQRvunqqgbJekqyz4liziwJQegU-ftXNoiixzgPCI-pFJn8uDezUEvW2nGM7Ui8TqDC4RGGF~62kPrXdFZM16CYdEcjYxA-R8OLwAGjZBm4D5L1YVFUDj46kmpib2EoX-lyNvzLkX5J8Nv8dCSvBNy1-SNqC8lC7Ae2nZYWUbj7QwL3nmAILDhCzrqLi0GJvK1UVE4HTDmBDckSaCDOW0YdUiEV5KY4zTNkqQ4krBcEkgC2LyF7DTzxGPBHIic5fqBakAaCaQfEqgdmEPTM8osgz0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Larissa Doherty, a continuous improvement facilitator for the Center for Leadership and Educational Equity and a former assistant superintendent in Malden, presented a three-phase 90-day entry plan focused on listening, aligning systems and implementing collaborative actions.

Doherty said her purpose for the initial period is \"to establish trust, to understand the district's strengths and challenges, and to lay the foundation for collaborative student-centered leadership aligned to Tiverton's strategic priorities.\" She described her approach as listening first, then designing small, deliberate changes before implementing agreed actions.

Her Phase 1 would be a 30-day \"listen and learn\" tour including school visits, one-on-one meetings with union leaders and town officials, focus groups and a deep document review of strategic plans, budgets and enrollment data. At the end of that period she said she would publish a public summary of themes and early priority steps.

Phase 2, she said, would focus on redesign and alignment, convening a cross-functional transition team to address the Fort Barton elementary school reconfiguration and ensure instructional coherence during transitions. Phase 3 would move to implementation with an advisory council, formal school-visit protocols and a public year-one action plan tied to strategic priorities.

Doherty repeatedly stressed transparent communication and noted experience closing a school during COVID and writing a playbook later used by Boston Public Schools. \"People will accept bad news if they understand the bad news,\" she told the committee, and she emphasized continuing outreach to municipal leaders about housing trends that could affect enrollment and budgets.

Committee members asked the same set of five-minute questions used for all finalists. Doherty said she balances hands-on operational work and vision-setting by prioritizing classroom presence while completing other administrative tasks outside core hours. On bullying, she described building reporting systems, policy updates and training, and offered an example where creating structure, updating policy and providing staff training reduced future incidents.

Doherty closed by saying she was drawn to Tiverton by the district's \"student-centered and community-grounded\" values and its size, which she said would allow her to be visible and connected to students, staff and families.

No formal action was taken during the interview; it was one of three finalist presentations scheduled by the school committee.","Dr. Larissa Doherty, continuous improvement facilitator and former assistant superintendent, told the Tiverton School Committee her entry plan centers on listening, trust-building, managing school reconfiguration and long-term budget alignment.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6206582,"Assistant Superintendent Michael Whaley presents 90-day entry plan in Tiverton superintendent interview",2192,202000,2394000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3761583-4c31389e50a1db61b2c0e34a85cd6f64&start=202&end=2394","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3761583-4c31389e50a1db61b2c0e34a85cd6f64/thumbnail_202000.jpg","/articles/6206582/Tiverton/Newport-County/Rhode-Island/Assistant-Superintendent-Michael-Whaley-presents-90-day-entry-plan-in-Tiverton-superintendent-interview","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6206582-eb16add378a502f4999de521d1684c5d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770449763&Signature=lhTJFPbSU62DvmQ1jbxh00827iKJ0zJZ3aDjtsLB0gBQqwqvHGCtYXRbgT11bOS6S2-07Prui7kEyFGuOwsIvlR8pUZVyHuz3N~jsJWq-GcUYRqGbPK2H15uua6gebQMrYUSyhqwj8y30EZbXskYb5xBdSs01RdxzPof-uK97jYih6nEB6cDudp1bjwv9DHDZAOilZ1Lv1q1DcBb~KPZn-dL69jVvJ4Lpr4qew39mH8rK0ub78FJHCtYL4sosUB2Lk9o3zOJdgJf~f3w8QwSlEpCA9a5aRH~0ZVFP-OgNCLmSN5WJIsfJ59KjyPEeCAVAqYOP9omfXDSm7nJmjPnMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Michael Whaley, assistant superintendent of West Warwick Public Schools, presented his 90-day superintendent entry plan to the Tiverton School Committee, emphasizing listening, transparency and relationship-building.

Whaley said strong leadership \"begins with active listening, genuine understanding and collaborative engagement,\" and described his plan as focused on information gathering, visibility in schools and developing a foundation for longer-term work.

The opening of his 15-minute presentation set out three goals for the initial period: \"fostering that culture of trust, collaboration, and effective communication,\" addressing \"pressing operational and enrollment related challenges,\" and aligning strategic planning and vision. He told the committee he would spend much of the first three months meeting with stakeholders, reviewing finances and academic programs, and producing a public summary of what he learned.

Why it matters: Tiverton has experienced long-term enrollment decline and budget pressure that committee members said will shape any superintendent's agenda. Whaley cited statewide birth-rate declines and said the district must plan toward FY 2027 rather than treating budgeting as purely annual work.

During the five-minute question period, committee members asked about balancing hands-on operational leadership with strategic oversight, handling bullying and harassment, and maintaining fidelity to state law. Whaley said he is \"hands on\" and able to prioritize and triage operational tasks while keeping strategic responsibilities, citing examples from his work as a principal and assistant superintendent. On discipline, he said strong policy, trained staff and consistent procedures are essential and described using \"safe student safety plans\" and mediation when appropriate.

On enrollment and program development, Whaley recommended strengthening the district's brand, expanding career and technical education (CTE) opportunities and maintaining facilities. He said data-driven decision-making would guide efforts to retain and attract students and that he has experience managing Perkins grant funds and adding approved CTE programs in prior districts.

Whaley concluded by saying he was attracted to Tiverton's small, community-oriented schools and called the district \"small but mighty,\" adding he would welcome the opportunity to serve as superintendent.

The committee did not take public action at the interview; the session was part of the finalist interview process. The interview began with the committee chair outlining time limits and procedures and ended with an invitation for Whaley to provide a closing statement.","Dr. Michael Whaley, currently assistant superintendent in West Warwick, outlined a 90-day entry plan focused on listening, transparency and addressing enrollment and budget challenges during his finalist interview with the Tiverton School Committee.","actionData","errors"]

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