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Chariho committee sends elementary school boundary policy to subcommittee; waives fundraising policy so two PTOs can fundraise for playgrounds

3291153 · May 14, 2025
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Summary

The school committee voted unanimously to refer a proposed voluntary change of elementary district policy to the policy subcommittee with an amendment requiring timely consideration; it also approved a waiver allowing PTO fundraising for Richmond and Ashaway playgrounds to proceed.

The Chariho Regional School Committee voted to refer proposed revisions to its voluntary change of elementary district policy to the policy subcommittee and added an amendment requiring the subcommittee to meet in a timely manner or return the item to the full committee’s June agenda.

Chair Louise Dinsmore called for discussion after Member Jessica Purcell presented language she said would address families displaced by recent elementary redistricting and the district’s consolidation from four to three elementary schools. The committee agreed the matter was substantive and better vetted in subcommittee; the…

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