Coventry Public Schools honors retired staff during meeting

The Coventry School Committee convened on June 12, 2025, to address various agenda items, beginning with a pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence. Superintendent Cowart provided safety notifications for the meeting, instructing attendees on emergency evacuation procedures.

The meeting proceeded with the executive session report, where three votes were taken. The committee unanimously approved homeschool requests and the minutes from previous executive sessions held on May 22 and June 3. A motion was made to seal the records of the executive session, which passed with a 6-0 vote.

Next, the committee approved the minutes from the May 22 and June 3 meetings, again with unanimous support. The agenda then moved to citizen comments, but no attendees stepped forward to speak, and no hands were raised from the Zoom participants, leading to the closure of this segment.

Superintendent Keller introduced a discussion on retiree acknowledgment, noting that several staff members had retired over the past year without a formal public recognition. He expressed the importance of acknowledging their contributions to the district and proposed to read the names of those retirees to honor their service.

The meeting highlighted the committee's commitment to transparency and community engagement, as well as its recognition of the dedication of staff members who have served the Coventry Public Schools. Further discussions and acknowledgments are expected in future meetings as the committee continues to address the needs of the district and its community.