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Votes at a glance: Walpole School Committee actions, May 1, 2025
Summary
Summary of formal motions and recorded outcomes from the May 1 Walpole School Committee meeting, including budget adoption, contract ratification, field-trip approval and calendar and committee-designation votes.
The Walpole School Committee recorded the following formal votes on May 1, 2025. All votes listed below passed unanimously (5–0–0) unless otherwise noted.
- Not to become a school-choice district for the 2025–26 school year. Motion: "Motion to not become a school choice district for the 2025–26 school year." Mover: Mr. Breen. Second: Mrs. Gallivan. Outcome: approved, 5–0–0.
- Approve out-of-country student field trip to Rwanda in February 2026. Motion: "Motion to approve the out-of-state, out-of-country field trip to Rwanda in February 2026." Mover: Miss Denizio. Second: Mr. Breen. Outcome: approved, 5–0–0. Trip price stated: $6,269 per student (plus estimated tips).
- Ratify memorandum of agreement between the Walpole School Committee and Walpole Teachers Association (09/01/2025–08/31/2028). Motion: "Motion to ratify the memorandum of agreement between the Walpole Teachers Association and the school committee for the 2025–2028 school year." Mover: Ms. Sabrine. Second: Miss Denizio. Outcome: approved, 5–0–0. Key contract terms summarized at the meeting: COLA 2.5%, 2.5%, 3%; top-step adjustment; leave provisions; ESP/VIP pay adjustments.
- Approve revised FY2026 school budget of $57,955,945 (align with town administrator’s recommended budget). Motion: "Motion to approve a FY2026 school budget of $57,955,945." Mover: Mrs. Gallivan. Second: Ms. Sabrine. Outcome: approved, 5–0–0.
- Designate Superintendent Dr. Goff as the district’s voting representative to the Bi-County (BICO) collaborative for 2025–26. Motion: moved and seconded; outcome: approved, 5–0–0.
- Reappoint Mrs. Gallivan as the district representative to the Tech Collaborative board for 2025–26. Motion: moved and seconded; outcome: approved, 5–0–0.
- Approve FY25–26 school-year calendar with December 23 as a half day. Motion: moved and seconded; outcome: approved, 5–0–0.
- Approve payroll and accounts-payable warrants, gifts and donations, and meeting minutes as listed in the agenda (various warrant and donation numbers were read and approved). Motion(s): moved and seconded; outcome: approved, 5–0–0.
The meeting closed after approval of warrants, donations and minutes; an adjournment motion carried 5–0–0.
