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Superintendent announces $172,000 in auditorium grants; distance-learning plan placed on agenda
Summary
Superintendent reported Burrillville received a $72,000 federal arts grant and a $100,000 Chaplin grant to complete auditorium upgrades, and placed a virtual instructional/day plan on the agenda for approval as an emergency option for extended closures.
During the superintendent's report, the district announced two grants intended to complete auditorium renovations: an arts grant of $72,000 from federal sources and a Chaplin grant of $100,000, together cited as $172,000 to finish sound and lighting upgrades at both the middle and high school auditoriums.
The superintendent also explained the district is awaiting the RIDE (Rhode Island Department of Education) calendar before finalizing the district calendar and said the joint school committee and town council budget meeting is scheduled for Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. in the Town Council chambers (location to be confirmed by the town clerk).
The superintendent previewed a virtual instructional-day plan intended for emergency use only. The committee later voted to approve that distance-learning plan as a procedural option should the number of weather-related cancellations exceed the threshold that triggers discussion of virtual days.
Committee members asked questions about notification procedures for snow days and were advised families should ensure contact information is current in Skyward.
