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Votes at a glance: March 17 Smithfield School Committee meeting
Summary
The Smithfield School Committee on March 17 approved the consent agenda (minutes, bills and homeschooling), an overnight boys varsity lacrosse trip and a SLAM architect contract; it also voted to enter executive session under Rhode Island law.
The Smithfield School Committee recorded several formal votes during its March 17 meeting. Outcomes below reflect motions made on the public agenda.
Consent agenda approved The committee approved the consent agenda, which included approval of open minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting and approval of executive session minutes from Feb. 27, 2025; approval of bills; and approval of homeschooling requests. Financial items on the consent agenda, as presented in the meeting packet, included: - Regular bills: $169,479.54 - Direct checks (March 1–14): $131,031.44 - Lunch bills: $74,456.17 The motion to approve the consent agenda was made and seconded; the chair called for a voice vote and the ayes prevailed.
Overnight boys varsity lacrosse trip approved The committee approved a motion to permit the high school boys varsity team to make an overnight trip to Bangor Lane. Athletic director Glenn Sigliano presented the paperwork and the committee voted to approve the trip by voice vote.
SLAM architect contract approved The committee approved SLAM’s contract for up to $205,400 for emergency projects, stage 2 documentation and a 10‑year facilities cost assessment. The motion was “subject to final legal modifications to be completed tomorrow” before final execution.
Motion to convene executive session The committee voted to go into executive session under Rhode Island law (Rhode Island General Laws § 42‑46‑5) to discuss personnel matters, evaluation and contract matters regarding the superintendent, legal advice regarding an employment contract, school security, and review of executive session minutes from March 6, 2025. The roll call recorded: Miss Fabbitt — Aye; Miss Sowell — Aye; Miss Hogan — Aye; Mister McFadden — Aye; Chair — Aye.
Votes and motions (summary) - Consent agenda (minutes, bills, homeschooling): approved (voice vote; ayes have it). - Overnight high school boys varsity lacrosse trip to Bangor Lane: approved (voice vote; ayes have it). - SLAM architect contract, not to exceed $205,400, subject to final legal review: approved (voice vote; ayes have it). - Motion to convene executive session under R.I. Gen. Laws § 42‑46‑5 for personnel, legal advice and security matters: approved by roll call (5–0).
Ending Several items will return to future public agendas with follow‑up materials: the Boyle Project financial breakdown is due April 3; staff will present fund‑source recommendations for architect fees and scheduling updates tied to RIDE deadlines for the SLAM work.
