On Friday, April 26, 2019, the South Kingstown School Committee held an emergency meeting that was called to order at about 10:00 a.m. in the South Kingstown Administration Building conference room. It appears the notice for this emergency meeting was posted one day after there was an announcement on social media [April 23, 2019] that South Kingstown School Superintendent Kristen Stringfellow accepted a similar position with the Norwich, Connecticut School Department and on... Continue Reading →

In a political situation where multiple variables are involved, those with the clearest message generally succeed. Clear messages are easily understood, and tend to generate empathy with the cause if not actual alignment. The problem with this truism is that those who succeed aren't always right. This is the issue that unions, especially those involving... Continue Reading →

by Gary Chapman The South Kingstown 2019-2020 preliminary Town Budget has been adopted by the Town Council.  They will make final budget decisions on April 29. There are wants and needs all around us shouting for more tax dollars.  What is the answer? Let’s begin with the school budget.  Since the schools get 73 cents... Continue Reading →

Why do we hire experts for their opinions and experience when we completely disregard them as it suits our own personal agendas? After watching the last several school committee meetings to say I have concerns feels like an understatement. The current majority on the school committee is not listening to the administrative staff that is... Continue Reading →

Over a month ago, the Building Committee held a meeting that was notable for several reasons. First, the committee (with community members in attendance) held a Skype meeting with Dr. McKibben, RGB's chosen demographer. Second, the committee was made aware of RIDE's decision to push our application to the November deadline. Finally, it is notable... Continue Reading →