Woonsocket School Committee 03.11.2026

The Woonsocket School Committee held a meeting on March 11, 2026, focusing primarily on educational and operational matters within the district. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of field trip and homeschooling requests, though purchases and transfers were not available for review at this meeting. The committee also discussed the district's 2026-27 academic calendar, approving it with no significant changes. Additionally, the committee addressed the request for a 180-day waiver from the Rhode Island Department of Education due to multiple snow days and other closures, with plans to extend the school year to June 18, 2026, to meet instructional minute requirements. Security and climate updates were provided, including the implementation of Yondr pouches to restrict cell phone use during school hours, which received positive initial feedback. No contract awards or vendor selections were reported, and the finance subcommittee did not meet, deferring financial discussions to the next meeting on March 25, 2026.