North Kingstown School Committee Meeting: June 2nd, 2026

The North Kingstown School Committee held a business meeting on June 2, 2026, focusing on various educational and administrative topics. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on capital improvement projects such as the high school roof replacement and ongoing construction of the new Woodford Middle School, both part of the district's capital improvement plan. The committee reviewed and discussed revisions to purchasing policies to allow the superintendent to approve change orders related to bond projects, reflecting adjustments needed for ongoing capital projects. Additionally, the committee approved a three-year contract for new special education software (Teachtown) to replace less effective components of the existing Aspen system, with funding coming from the operating budget and the Coordinated Resource Plan (CRP). Budget approval was also addressed, including the incorporation of solar credits approved by the town council. Policy discussions touched on grading policy revisions, school handbook approvals, and the annual update of the school nurse policy. The committee also debated and passed a motion to mandate implicit bias training for all staff, emphasizing the district's commitment to equity and inclusion. No votes were taken in executive session, and several action items related to procurement and budget were approved or scheduled for further review.