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Key votes and actions taken (motion seconded and carried unless noted):

- Approve minutes of the regular meeting on Aug. 27: Motion carried.
- Approve executive session minutes (Pro-B section of Rhode Island state law cited): Motion carried.
- Approve consent agenda items: Motion carried.
- Approve submission to the Rhode Island Department of Education for North Providence High School building envelope improvements (seeking an 80% reimbursement rate): Motion carried. (See separate article.)
- Approve district distance-learning plan for 2025–26 (to permit up to five days of distance learning for inclement weather or emergencies): Motion carried. Committee discussion requested that staff report attendance data and impacts on elementary, middle and high school levels when days are used.
- Approve three-year extension of the superintendent's employment agreement (maximum term allowed by state law): Motion carried. Committee members praised district accomplishments under the superintendent's leadership.
- Approve the 2025–26 school committee meeting schedule as submitted: Motion carried.
- Approve bid for new lettering at North Providence High School; funding to be shared among the high school, athletic department and district: Motion carried.
- Approve bid to replace fencing at the high school athletic field (district to phase work across two years; partial reimbursement expected from the Rhode Island School Building Authority): Motion carried.
- Approve removal of obsolete textbooks from North Providence High School as submitted: Motion carried.
- Approve bills and use-of-property requests as presented: Motions carried.

Most votes were recorded as voice votes with the chair calling for \"Aye\" and stating \"Motion carries.\" No roll-call tallies with named member votes were recorded in the meeting transcript.

The committee adjourned following approval of routine business items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","NPSD School Committee | Sept 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The North Providence School Committee approved multiple motions at its Sept. 26 meeting, including a submission to RIDE for high school envelope improvements, a three-year superintendent contract extension and several routine bids and administrative items.","taxTitle","North Providence, School Districts, Rhode Island","taxId",61196,"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},6461361,"North Providence early childhood program earns BrightStars 4 rating; leaders plan steps toward 5",718,1853000,2571000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824386-3dca745ea944b903ed96207ad85f783b&start=1853&end=2571","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824386-3dca745ea944b903ed96207ad85f783b/thumbnail_1853000.jpg","/articles/6461361/North-Providence/School-Districts/Rhode-Island/North-Providence-early-childhood-program-earns-BrightStars-4-rating-leaders-plan-steps-toward-5","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461361-813dc7317b858dd58604cd16308c8b1b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773137961&Signature=Q7rnY-lNjcmwAdEldWSW0NQEPa8l6Q0I8ZS~7vLCIqB0w3U5cANrmWJ9UqdNfWRqSy2gpih5MhF7TPsIstON7Rz4GsA8R74FZhrdSh-MAou6-XBM6Bt8Dwbi1BaCxlpAadfGVjXFIvINlKWH3rCS62rTzo6TcP~Wl1sLvGTvkCpkXZE9XMJsU4H7vZm9fGM9ppGZgdpKij6qcNSwYzgzl0MusybguFYhtAWKprGqqBjUiCdbIgrU3lHXl57XvuLOx~1TY6BTS~cKGnchmI88S1r73NjG6P8EA09nCgKAqvLiOAnGPhX~~Hib7tKmPpcU-Hvxl~o0zTNdH2OxbW8bmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","North Providence school officials announced that both district early learning centers earned a BrightStars rating of 4, marking a substantial quality improvement that places the district close to the rating's top level.

Casey Ferrara, the district's early childhood director, said reviewers assessed learning environments, staff-child ratios, curriculum and assessment practices. \"We were 1 of the first [inclusive] classrooms...to do this BrightStars rating...and we proved differently,\" Ferrara said. She told the committee both schools scored 4 overall and that the district submitted a small quality-improvement plan focused on minor items; Ferrara said some required professional-development re-training has already been completed.

Van Avery, director of student services, described operational changes the district implemented to support early screening and intervention, including rescreening community learners and performing trimester progress checks so teachers and special-education teams can more quickly identify needs. \"I rescreened every kid this year just to make sure we weren't missing anything,\" Avery said.

Ferrara said the programs meet or exceed recommended staff-child ratios for three- and four-year-olds and that all teachers and principals are credentialed. She also described partnerships with local providers including Tri-County and Head Start programs to support children with special needs in community childcare settings.

Committee members asked about funding stability. Avery said BrightStars participation is federally funded through national and state early-childhood initiatives and that some state funding has been added; she reported a district figure of $23,226 to support pre-K programming from the state. Committee members urged staff to include pre-K funding scenarios in upcoming budget discussions in case federal funds change.

Administrators called the 4-star outcome \"a huge testament\" to teachers' and leaders' work and said they are taking concrete steps to reach a 5-star rating in a future review.","District officials said both early learning centers earned a BrightStars 4 rating after a recent review. Administrators described improved assessment practices, staff-child ratios and partnerships with local early-childhood providers; they also flagged reliance on federal funding and modest state allocations.",{"_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},6461365,"North Providence High reports 75% AP pass rate, district leaders cite growth since program start",757,751000,1508000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824386-3dca745ea944b903ed96207ad85f783b&start=751&end=1508","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824386-3dca745ea944b903ed96207ad85f783b/thumbnail_751000.jpg","/articles/6461365/North-Providence/School-Districts/Rhode-Island/North-Providence-High-reports-75-AP-pass-rate-district-leaders-cite-growth-since-program-start","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461365-5d09e67b54c6de9b07123e11f684844e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773137961&Signature=nX~WvZQF-jXy2Jh2eV2DScZBA4HBs69NDG3y1sP3p5i9QpW3fAYi3UOFbLX5Qnkx3cc8wgCs2BhNt0iUOp1s6mVkpEfXJpdPShEy~qBNM4q0i5OjQfzeanWUE7bi-QUD-RsTS2OhodgeaMp9hhtRp~PwZ2jwose5478tUr2A~65Atk2PUs1zbHCZwpmwl4EEI1JkjkgxTuqQBamuUbFIrroGG~~k6YuL191mgrpiYTExrpzXJQuJNeDS9yKJ6OXKT2~KMgssDgVoJbe0OIoIr3m9JS-Kv~6Wroj5GMDPcSqVNocaEaNCQLhcmhiwXwF3xlgjlcBZgg0h9pG7XxC~rA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","North Providence High School leaders presented the school's strongest Advanced Placement results to date, reporting a 75% overall pass rate on AP exams and steady growth in student participation.

Kristin McGill, principal of North Providence High School, said the program began in 2015 and has grown to offer as many as 15 AP courses. \"We are now offering up to 15 courses at this time,\" McGill said, and described the results as \"record high levels\" with subject areas including precalculus, literature, U.S. history and physics posting scores above state and global averages.

Crystal Bozigian, social studies department chair and AP coordinator, provided detailed figures: 150 students sat for AP exams this past spring, taking a total of 274 exams. Of those exams, 205 scored 3 or higher, the threshold that most colleges accept for credit or placement, producing the 75% pass rate. Bozigian said the school recorded its highest-ever number of scores of 5 and that nine subjects had at least one 5. The school also reported an increase in AP Scholar recognitions: 16 AP Scholars, six with honors and five with distinction (based on cumulative AP careers).

Bozigian and McGill emphasized equity of access and outcomes across student groups. McGill said pass rates were consistent across demographic groups, noting Hispanic and Asian students and students receiving free or reduced-price lunch performed at competitive levels. Bozigian added that the state covers AP exam fees for the district, reducing cost barriers for families.

Officials credited program growth to expanded course offerings (including use of Virtual High School for subjects the school does not teach on campus), intentional student identification and a multi-year approach that introduces students to AP-style work earlier in high school. The AP coordinator said the school uses College Board \"AP Potential\" data and PSAT results to identify students who may succeed in AP courses but have been under-enrolled.

Committee members praised staff and noted the results support both college and career pathways at the comprehensive high school. There was no formal action tied to the presentation.","North Providence High School leaders reported a 75% overall AP exam pass rate in the most recent results, with 150 students taking 274 exams and 205 exams scoring 3 or higher. School officials highlighted sustained program growth and expanded access since the AP program began in 2015.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6461370,"North Providence committee approves submission to RIDE for high school window and envelope upgrades",426,323000,749000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824386-3dca745ea944b903ed96207ad85f783b&start=323&end=749","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824386-3dca745ea944b903ed96207ad85f783b/thumbnail_323000.jpg","/articles/6461370/North-Providence/School-Districts/Rhode-Island/North-Providence-committee-approves-submission-to-RIDE-for-high-school-window-and-envelope-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461370-69729a256081735debe5b066f528c48c/orig.mp4?Expires=1773137961&Signature=iF6BZbqLWHSJTKdABcB6PWjgZgWd~kvCnh4ztMRtVF~z0hYodJLNnmJMS2~FrlNahnYdpz74vaSW~-sBM-qFQzdzrmga3qd4~Epp9JCUYTO5f4OkFJF1hzhecNBs35KKSRAJHXkg6LxHK-PSUJex-FfRj4sFnuCfB9ihu4MKulRZxk3rf7KUuRHko8lyjoSdjiPg4NbVE-e8cUybrtfXm4hM7zMl5-svBq5YOkKVg-D4l0oT1iOdcqYRewNKuYdusat4jq-jXRqngpQuhWKkarF3CsKXdTi1gi7b78637pGDN1e-UOmA1EzUVaGUrICQdLZWDNQy213sQNAlBruP~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Providence School Committee on a unanimous voice vote approved a submission to the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) to seek reimbursement for a high school building-envelope project that will prioritize replacement of original windows and address leaking skylights.

Superintendent Goho and Philip Conte, an architect with Studio Jade, told the committee the work is intended to improve energy efficiency, stop water infiltration and protect recent investments in the facility. \"These windows will be insulated low e. It will have an operable component,\" Conte said, describing planned insulated, operable units for the oldest portion of the building. Conte also said the gymnasium windows \"are far beyond their useful life\" and will be prioritized as budget allows.

Superintendent Goho told the committee the existing windows on the original side of the school were installed about 35 years ago and are no longer serviceable. \"Many of them, they're not functioning. They don't open. They don't close. But the important thing is that we can't get parts,\" he said, adding that some skylights have been covered with plastic roofing for more than a decade because they leak.

Committee members asked procedural questions about timing and funding. The administration said the submission is a procedural step required to secure the RIDE reimbursement at an 80% rate if the project proceeds. Phil Conte said the team plans to continue design, bidding and preconstruction work through fall and winter so construction can start in spring and finish over the summer, if funding is available.

The motion to approve the submission was made and seconded; the chair called for the vote and the motion carried.

The committee did not adopt final construction contracts at the meeting; members approved only the submission to RIDE that preserves the district's ability to seek the stated reimbursement rate.

Looking ahead, district staff said they plan to use available contingency funds and bond-authorized allocations to expand work at the high school where feasible. The administration also flagged that additional design and procurement steps remain before construction contracts are awarded.","The North Providence School Committee voted to submit plans to the Rhode Island Department of Education seeking 80% reimbursement for building-envelope work at North Providence High School, prioritizing replacement of aging windows and repairs to leaking skylights.","actionData","errors"]

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