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Tiverton committee accepts $40,000 Math Matters Rhode Island grant for K–8 out-of-school math supports
Summary
The committee voted to accept a $40,000 grant to fund after-school, vacation and summer math programming for K–8; members discussed whether the town council must formally accept funds that the municipality receives.
The Tiverton School Committee voted to accept a Math Matters Rhode Island grant of $40,000 intended to support math programming for students in kindergarten through eighth grade offered outside regular school hours.
Dr. Zenkiano (grant presenter) said the grant, part of a Learn RI governance initiative, requires services beyond the school day—during vacations, after school or in summer—and that last year’s summer programs had significant participation. He asked the committee to accept the $40,000 award so the administration could finalize paperwork.
A committee member asked whether the town council, as the municipal recipient of the funds, should be the body to accept the award because the town receives and holds the money. The administration said school staff prepare the grant application and expense documentation and that the town signs the final acceptance; the committee agreed to accept the grant and the administration said it would follow up with the town council to ensure proper acceptance and reporting.
A motion to accept the grant in the amount of $40,000 was amended and approved; the vote on the motion was unanimous.
Less-critical details: administration said it would finalize the grant paperwork and continue to coordinate reporting with the town administration.
