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Matty Potts Foundation donates $52,000 to Richmond playground; committee also approves transportation bid and honors student awards
Summary
The Matty Potts Foundation and URI Greek Life presented $52,000 toward a Richmond Elementary playground; the committee also recognized numerous student athletic and academic awards and unanimously approved a transportation contract with Ocean Transit for FY27–FY29.
At its April 14 meeting, the Chariho Regional School Committee recognized community philanthropy and student achievement and approved an FY27–FY29 transportation bid.
Representatives of the Matty Potts Foundation — including treasurer Melissa T. Joseph and Dan Potts — presented a $52,000 check to support the Richmond Elementary School playground. Joseph described the foundation’s origin following the death of Maddie (Maddie/Mattie) Potts and the community fundraising that accompanied its mission; she said the $52,000 includes $50,000 raised by URI Greek Life and additional private donations, bringing the total Richmond playground fundraising to more than $75,000.
The committee also presented postseason athletic recognition and academic awards across Chariho High School and Chariho Middle School programs, naming multiple student winners and noting qualifications for FBLA Nationals in San Antonio (June 29–July 2). The district announced plans to fundraise to support up to 15 students hoping to attend Nationals.
In business, administration recommended awarding the transportation contract to Ocean Transit for FY27–FY29 to provide student bus service; the motion was moved, seconded and approved unanimously.
The meeting also approved routine consent-agenda items and acknowledged multiple community donations in kind — from local farms and businesses to volunteers who supported school gardens, STEM events, and staff wellness programs.
The district’s superintendent also previewed forthcoming items: a strategic plan presentation by June 1, fund-balance policy work with auditors, and a review of K–6 technology use and instructional balance.
