I have received numerous requests for an outlet for town employees, taxpayers, and whomever for a forum to report wasteful town spending and to suggest money saving options throughout the town. This is not only for schools but for the entire town. You asked for it, you got it.
So, here it is, go for it. Bad language, slanderous comments, and names will be deleted. Please use careful judgement when reporting and support your observations and/or comments with supporting documentation, pictures, etc. The more the better. I will not personally respond to any of these comments, but others may respond. I will moderate only. Please do not ask for my personal opinion, I will not be able to respond.
Wasteful spending can include a multitude of items; however, what may seem like wasteful spending to one person may not be to another. Please be advised of the consequences. I will accept no personal responsibility for any comments which may appear on this open forum. I can assure you that I will compile and present to the town council and the school committee for review.
Feel free to contact me at donnah88@aol.com
Tuesday, March 27
Wednesday, March 14
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
First, I would like to apologize for the lack of postings. Now that the budget season is upon us, I will open up the blog to accept comments, concerns, suggestions, etc. Please be respectful or I will be forced to close comments.
Last night, the budget submitted by the superintendent was adopted for submission to the Town Council. This budget was adopted with the stipulation that Oak Haven remain as is and all other options for savings will be explored.
Last night, the budget submitted by the superintendent was adopted for submission to the Town Council. This budget was adopted with the stipulation that Oak Haven remain as is and all other options for savings will be explored.
Tuesday, January 23
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING JANUARY 23RD, 2007
The results of the meeting tonight proved to be a very enlightening and educational meeting promoting new ideas, hightlighting the performance and improvements to the Coventry schools, mainly as a result of key staff recruitments and appointments.
All of the schools in town were represented, along with student leaders from the high school.
The students and PTA leaders provided some crucial feedback to the committee and the superintendent regarding positives and negatives within the district. Mr. Michael Hobin, the new high school principal, was given much praise from the students and school representatives for promoting and creating a school environment which is safer, more structured, and generally, "a better school".
All agreed that areas needing improvement were: technology, accountability of students to parents, and increased communication with the school department officials and the parents.
In addition, capital improvements were noted as a high priority for all of the individual schools.
Thanks to all who attended! Feedback from students, parents, teachers, and PTA members is always greatly appreciated.
Formal full list of positives and negatives to follow.
All of the schools in town were represented, along with student leaders from the high school.
The students and PTA leaders provided some crucial feedback to the committee and the superintendent regarding positives and negatives within the district. Mr. Michael Hobin, the new high school principal, was given much praise from the students and school representatives for promoting and creating a school environment which is safer, more structured, and generally, "a better school".
All agreed that areas needing improvement were: technology, accountability of students to parents, and increased communication with the school department officials and the parents.
In addition, capital improvements were noted as a high priority for all of the individual schools.
Thanks to all who attended! Feedback from students, parents, teachers, and PTA members is always greatly appreciated.
Formal full list of positives and negatives to follow.
Monday, January 8
SCHOOL COMMITTEE AGENDA FOR JANUARY 9, 2007
“Working Together To Improve Our Schools”
The Coventry School Department is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of age, color, sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Coventry Public Schools
Coventry School Department Administration 9 Foster Drive, Coventry, RI 02816 Coventry School Committee Members
Kenneth R. Di Pietro, Superintendent of Schools Tel. 401-822-9400 Fax: 401-822-9406 Raymond E. Spear, Committee Chairman
Dr. Vincent J. Hawkins, Asst. Superintendent TTY: 1-800-745-5555 Karlene P. Toppin, Vice-Chairperson
Karen Leach, Interim Director, ULSS Katherine M. Patenaude, Member
Anthony Ferrucci, Finance Director Andrew “Ben” Perra, Member
Brian Steverman, Physical Plant Director Donna J. Hayden, Member
School Committee Business Meeting
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
9 FOSTER DRIVE
TUESDAY
January 9, 2007
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel, Negotiations, Litigation
(Employee Matter, CTA Contract)
4. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:00 p.m.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(Minutes, Leaves of Absence, Field Trips, Fiscal Reports)
6. PERSONNEL
7. AGENDA ITEMS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
8. SCHOOL COMMITTEE PRIORITIES
9. REPORT ON HEALTH INVESTIGATION
10. TOWN BUDGET DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
11. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
(Enrollments, 6th Grade Housing, Truancy Court Statistics)
12. SUB-LEASE OF FLAT RIVER SCHOOL
13. PARENT NOTIFICATION POLICY AMENDMENT
14. MEDICAID ACTION PLAN
15. LIAISON REPORTS
16. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
17. SCHEDULING OF NEXT MEETING
18. ADJOURNMENT
The Coventry School Department is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of age, color, sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Coventry Public Schools
Coventry School Department Administration 9 Foster Drive, Coventry, RI 02816 Coventry School Committee Members
Kenneth R. Di Pietro, Superintendent of Schools Tel. 401-822-9400 Fax: 401-822-9406 Raymond E. Spear, Committee Chairman
Dr. Vincent J. Hawkins, Asst. Superintendent TTY: 1-800-745-5555 Karlene P. Toppin, Vice-Chairperson
Karen Leach, Interim Director, ULSS Katherine M. Patenaude, Member
Anthony Ferrucci, Finance Director Andrew “Ben” Perra, Member
Brian Steverman, Physical Plant Director Donna J. Hayden, Member
School Committee Business Meeting
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
9 FOSTER DRIVE
TUESDAY
January 9, 2007
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel, Negotiations, Litigation
(Employee Matter, CTA Contract)
4. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:00 p.m.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
(Minutes, Leaves of Absence, Field Trips, Fiscal Reports)
6. PERSONNEL
7. AGENDA ITEMS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
8. SCHOOL COMMITTEE PRIORITIES
9. REPORT ON HEALTH INVESTIGATION
10. TOWN BUDGET DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
11. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
(Enrollments, 6th Grade Housing, Truancy Court Statistics)
12. SUB-LEASE OF FLAT RIVER SCHOOL
13. PARENT NOTIFICATION POLICY AMENDMENT
14. MEDICAID ACTION PLAN
15. LIAISON REPORTS
16. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS
17. SCHEDULING OF NEXT MEETING
18. ADJOURNMENT
Friday, December 15
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah to all, peace, health and happiness for the New Year.
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