6/11/2026 School Committee Meeting

The Coventry RI Public Schools Committee meeting on June 11, 2026, included recognition of the STEM Teacher of the Year and discussion of future STEAM travel opportunities for students. The committee approved the use of approximately $32,000 in impact fees for paving and playground improvements at Hopkins Hill School, including repaving blacktop areas and replacing basketball hoops. The meeting also addressed compliance with a new state law requiring a policy on the exclusion of cell phones on school property, resulting in the adoption of a related policy. Significant attention was given to staffing decisions, particularly the replacement of behavior specialists with psychologists and social workers to better address students' social-emotional needs. The committee approved updated purchasing and ethical procurement policies to comply with federal and state requirements following an audit of federal fund usage in the school lunch program. The meeting concluded with scheduling the next meeting for July 23, 2026, at the Administration Office.