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East Providence committee appoints Dr. Perry as superintendent, approves contract
Summary
An East Providence committee voted in open session to appoint Dr. Perry as superintendent and approved their contract. The chair disclosed a May 18, 2026 executive-session vote under Rhode Island General Laws §42-46-4(b) that had approved offering the position; that earlier vote was recorded 3–0, with two abstentions.
An East Providence committee voted to appoint Dr. Perry as superintendent and approved their contract during an open meeting, the committee chair said.
The chair moved for appointment and approval of the contract; a motion and a second were recorded and the chair announced, “The ayes have it.” The transcript does not specify who formally moved or seconded the motion, nor does it record a roll-call tally for the open-meeting vote.
The chair also disclosed that on 05/18/2026 the committee had met in executive session pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws §42-46-4(b) and voted to offer the position to Dr. Perry and to negotiate an employment contract. The chair said that executive-session vote was 3–0, with Mr. Freire and Ms. Beauchene recorded as abstaining.
After the vote the chair and others offered brief congratulations to Dr. Perry. The chair said, “Congratulations, doctor Perry,” and added, “Welcome aboard. We are all happy to have you.”
A motion to adjourn was made and seconded and the meeting closed shortly afterward.
