Informing South Kingstown Residents since 2018
I think it is safe to say that everyone’s lives have been changed by COVID 19. We read about new ways of teaching, working, shopping. We hear about curbside pick up and reduced contact with the public. There are layoffs, furloughs, pay cuts and more. The news is constantly sharing the number of new cases and sadly the... Continue Reading →
There is a petition before the town council that will be considered at Monday’s meeting. This petition is not a reduction to the school budget if the savings realized from transportation, meal services, and other programs due to school closure are applied to this year's budget. The petition simply asks the town council to direct... Continue Reading →
“Inclusive, good-quality education is a foundation for dynamic and equitable societies.” Desmond Tutu You will find the following statement twice in the FY 2020-21 South Kingstown School District Budget: “The district is proud of its ability to use our financial resources wisely, purposefully, and responsibly to maintain and enhance a high-quality education for all students... Continue Reading →
All,Several months ago, at the beginning of the budget process, many of you touted a newfound collaborative relationship between the town and school department. I personally didn’t see much of a difference beyond a little extra transparency on the part of the superintendent, but any improvement in this regard is to be applauded. Unfortunately, that... Continue Reading →
To the Editor,I read with great interest David Palazzetti’s letter to the editor last week (March 11th). I’ve been following this story over the past few weeks, and I hadn’t known, until now, the full financial aspects of the project, which are quite disconcerting. The loss and replacement of the trails and disc golf holes... Continue Reading →
If you have not read the most recent bid for services solicited by the South Kingstown School Committee to be presented at the 3/10 school committee meeting, be sure to check it out. You, the taxpayer, are about to pay $35,000 for a marketing campaign on behalf of the school committee run by a company... Continue Reading →
Fact. This is the biggest bond in South Kingstown's history. While our town may be able to afford the bond, it cannot afford a plan that fails to address critical needs or solve known problems identified in other schools or town projects. Fact. The latest Stage 2 plan (we are on our "third set of... Continue Reading →
The Town Council (TC) will be asked by the School Committee (SC) to place the $85,000,000.00 facilities bond on this November’s ballot. Their reason is more people come out to vote during a regular election. I can believe this is true. However they are asking everyone to vote on a plan (not yet created or... Continue Reading →
Typically, I would share notes from the Building Committee meetings with basic statements and facts, but tonight I just wanted to share my thoughts and concerns. I highly suggest community members watch the meeting from today; be prepared for 3+ hours of viewing. It is extremely important to hear and listen to context and inflection... Continue Reading →
Part 1 of this series discussed the current budget year with respect to expected enrollment declines. This article, by contrast, focuses on the future (5-10 years) when our recent elementary enrollment declines start to affect our High School programs. To recap, district administration is framing enrollment declines using grade level averages instead of providing a... Continue Reading →
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