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Chariho school committee votes to advance single unified elementary option to RIDE Stage 2
Summary
After extended public comment and technical briefings, the Chariho Regional School District school committee voted to present a one unified elementary-school option to the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) for a Stage 2 application. The motion passed on a roll-call vote and directs staff to pursue Stage 2 planning and community engagement.
The Chariho Regional School District school committee voted Oct. 21 to advance a single unified elementary-school option to the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) as the district's Stage 2 application.
The committee’s motion, made by member Tyler and seconded by Mr. Luzon, passed by roll call after more than two hours of public comment and committee discussion. Several committee members voiced support for long-term operational savings and improved student services from a single campus; others raised concerns about longer bus rides for some students, the loss of small local schools, site acquisition, and the tax impact on residents.
The superintendent, Gina, told the committee the…
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