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Superintendent highlights CNA program success, AI guidance and staffing changes
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Solito told the committee the CNA summer program with Zamberano had eight students complete and one student pass certification; administrators said AI and phone policies will be reviewed with legal counsel to align with an updated Rhode Island law.
During the Sept. 9 Burrillville School Committee meeting, Superintendent Dr. Solito reported a positive start to the school year, administrative staffing changes and progress in career-and-technical education programs.
Dr. Solito said a certified nursing assistant (CNA) program run in coordination with Zamberano produced eight students who completed the summer program; one student who took the certification exam passed. "So, just wanted to mention that and give a shout out to Mister Ferraro and all of our friends over at Zamberano for coordinating the program," he said, calling it a valuable career pathway for local students.
Committee members asked whether the program is open to juniors or seniors and whether it runs only in summer. Administrators described the offering as run outside regular school hours this initial year (a summer program), and discussed the substantial clinical hours required by the program and potential scheduling challenges for running it during the school year. The meeting included some inconsistency in the discussion of minimum age — one administrator said the minimum was 17, and a subsequent clarification referenced 18 — and the committee did not settle a new, single written minimum during the meeting.
On artificial intelligence and other policies, Dr. Solito said the district adopted AI protocols last year that align with legal guidance and that he had asked attorney Scunzio to review any changes in law and to meet with the administrative team to consider any necessary policy updates, including new guidance on cell phones and attendance tied to Rhode Island law. "So we'll be ready for that next year," he said.
The superintendent's report concluded with general praise for the staff, new principals and returning administrators, and a note that administrators will keep the committee informed about policy changes and implementation steps.
