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“EBeck’s board voted to shut down and liquidate its assets,” district finance staff told the committee, and the collaborative’s largest asset — its office building — was sold; the committee was briefed that member districts each received a $250,000 distribution from the proceeds. The distribution was presented as an unbudgeted member distribution in April’s report.

Superintendent Kenworthy also highlighted planned summer construction work across the district tied to prior bond and maintenance planning. Major projects listed for summer 2025 include replacement of the Hathaway septic system and completion of the Hathaway playground renovation; completion of two restroom projects at Portsmouth Middle School (the final projects tied to the 2021 bond); and replacement of the long‑awaited roof at Portsmouth High School scheduled to begin at the end of the school year. Staff also said an electric panel replacement at PHS is planned and will be staged to keep the building functional.

Kenworthy reminded the committee the district’s last day of school is June 18 and noted summer programming will continue at sites while projects proceed. The superintendent also called attention to an upcoming town budget hearing on June 11 and said the finance report will be posted for the committee’s review.

No formal vote was recorded on the revenue report during the meeting; the presentation was informational and accepted by the committee as part of routine year‑end business.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Committee Meeting: 6.10.25","oneSentenceSummary","Portsmouth School Department reported a $250,000 unbudgeted distribution received in April from the liquidation of the East Bay Educational Collaborative and outlined major summer construction projects at district schools.","taxTitle","Portsmouth, School Districts, Rhode Island","taxId",72703,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6533021,"School committee discusses new policy on education of homeless children and youth; no vote taken",61,2601000,2662000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798974-7c2d559ed2330c9457b759469f49bb5a&start=2601&end=2662","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798974-7c2d559ed2330c9457b759469f49bb5a/thumbnail_2601000.jpg","/articles/6533021/Portsmouth/School-Districts/Rhode-Island/School-committee-discusses-new-policy-on-education-of-homeless-children-and-youth-no-vote-taken","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6533021-8c875999ad285d331edb446b3e126a09/orig.mp4?Expires=1770620942&Signature=OX0KjHIiJvjfcj9WOKfyNuFvVOQ~zxDRv08~g0CTQj5ZxyqDZO2tU3rdef2gKCyvyP-4LhBy6EWdKFEd095mKiD~sWo4SzvVgSaKN0hbRFIDGz7RAxdW80J25QJ3lpooOy7dE0dIjkkJlnRVWxxRxVxmrF96eNQkpKpr6VeXn5m~Rue3VhtJOoxQg8K7m~4B2GZ44FA6zhGjK55-PhTtxvvCccyDxWevYLFJvmGPS2VhCTufJlgmAeMpAfAz6Ywhd~mHIAHghpJYlduBZ58pDr5xxEC0Ike7F7gwWpDp3PygM9f5L8tHlyOa~mbp4KClwQzysYdbQ-qMS8-i6xz06A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Portsmouth School Committee discussed a proposed new standalone policy, Policy JLG: Education of Homeless Children and Youth, after a Title I audit recommended the district separate the topic from its student residency policy. Committee members heard that the policy was adapted from an exemplar supplied to the district and that legal review has taken place; no final vote was held Tuesday.

“During our Title I audit, we had a discussion…and it's a necessary policy to stand alone,” said Doctor Riveros during the committee discussion, noting the policy was previously folded into the district’s student residency language and was flagged in the audit as needing its own standalone policy. The committee’s policy subcommittee reviewed the draft and forwarded it to the full committee for discussion.

Committee members confirmed the draft will return for a formal reading and future vote. There was no recorded motion to adopt the policy on Tuesday.

The committee did not alter the draft during Tuesday’s discussion; legal counsel and subcommittee review were referenced as part of the review process. The district will publish the policy draft for the committee’s first reading at an upcoming meeting, at which a formal vote may occur.","Committee members reviewed a proposed standalone policy on the education of homeless children and youth after a Title I audit recommended the district separate that language from residency policy. The committee discussed the policy but did not vote; it will return for the committee’s first reading at a later meeting.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6533026,"Portsmouth committee tentatively awards OPM, hires athletic director and approves pay and contract renewals",125,2282000,2407000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798974-7c2d559ed2330c9457b759469f49bb5a&start=2282&end=2407","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798974-7c2d559ed2330c9457b759469f49bb5a/thumbnail_2282000.jpg","/articles/6533026/Portsmouth/School-Districts/Rhode-Island/Portsmouth-committee-tentatively-awards-OPM-hires-athletic-director-and-approves-pay-and-contract-renewals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6533026-b6bf0c1606ba9b68dbdbfe316a93a2c6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770620942&Signature=UNwLszUZgWoXD4hpqvWMsQgiUzPAWWM8iDcNXsZoCiHGVbC~GPVrJZ48g5vr86ERVbopTklpezpkCyrdAcXBx~nKjkqOCdld-cEuV6e2DcSMbJHJA9Jpwls32xxKsgPl31BE8caaiaB9ceytqC1RlQM8GG4y05ocTcmn-p8BwYVBFBV-7tXUKxbzsO7dL4lAI4Ed~zfswHTqTNvUEfTYrjqIyGGPqnw1EFsSIamGCsCOVWKyjscNgVBPN453pCoP~~qFv7nfN2gJA~zgAFEILKMTuSoepV7TvRuHMANjmxN-Wec2hsZK9laFTl1i121p6uNKp2F6YOSz1zKvPhJdng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Portsmouth School Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to tentatively award owner’s project manager services for stages 1 and 2 of the district capital plan and approved several personnel and contract items, including a contract renewal for the district athletic trainer and the hiring of a new director of athletics.

The votes, each recorded 7‑0, follow a request by district staff to move several items forward before the summer break. The committee’s action on the owner’s project manager (OPM) is tentative and contingent on successful fee negotiation; staff said they will return the full contract for final committee approval once terms are settled.

District staff presented the OPM procurement as a qualification‑based selection. “The district received 3 proposals,” operations and procurement staff reported to the committee, and an evaluation panel that included district and town representatives “determined that Perrigan Group was the most qualified proposer.” The motion recorded in the minutes specifies a tentative contract award to Peregrine Group for stages 1 and 2 of the application process “subject to a successful fee negotiation.” The committee voted to approve that tentative award and directed staff to negotiate fee terms and return with a final contract.

The committee also unanimously approved a contract renewal for athletic trainer Josh King. Superintendent Kenworthy told the committee Mister King has been “doing an outstanding job,” and the renewal continues the district’s contracted arrangement for trainer services.

On personnel moves, the committee approved the selection of Chris Cobain as the next director of athletics and student activities. Superintendent Kenworthy described Cobain’s background in education and athletics and said the search included “over 20 district and community representatives.” Cobain addressed the committee after the vote, saying the process had been “very, very grueling. It was very fair. It was very thorough,” and that he looked forward to working with students, coaches and families.

The committee also adopted recommended increases to part‑time and substitute pay rates for 2025–26 and approved salary increases for staff on individual contracts. Human resources staff and the personnel subcommittee reviewed regional comparators and recommended the changes; the motions passed 7‑0.

Votes at a glance:
- Tentative award: owner’s project manager services for stage 1 and stage 2 to Peregrine/Perrigan Group (tentative, contingent on fee negotiation). Vote: unanimous, 7‑0. Note: full contract to return for final approval after fee negotiations.
- Athletic trainer contract renewal (Josh King). Vote: unanimous, 7‑0.
- Appointment: Chris Cobain, director of athletics and student activities (new hire). Vote: unanimous, 7‑0.
- Part‑time and substitute pay rates for 2025–26. Vote: unanimous, 7‑0.
- Salary increases for individual contract employees (leadership/individual contracts except superintendent). Vote: unanimous, 7‑0.

Committee members and staff framed the actions as routine end‑of‑year business needed to keep operations on schedule through the summer, and staff emphasized that the OPM award remains subject to a negotiated fee and a later formal contract vote.

The committee did not record any dissenting votes or amendments to the motions.","The Portsmouth School Committee unanimously approved a tentative owner’s project manager award contingent on fee negotiations, renewed the athletic trainer contract, hired a new director of athletics and approved part‑time/substitute rates and salary increases for individual contract employees.","actionData","errors"]

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