CURTIS CORNER MIDDLE SCHOOL (Precinct 3203) SOUTH KINGSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL (Precinct 3204) WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Precinct 3205) . I want to be part of the collaborative team that is creating a legacy to ensure that every single student has access to the best and most supportive educational program possible. Fixing these issues that affect our entire school community is my core motivation, not past committee votes, elections, or campaigns. She also sees parking at Curtis Corner as a major issue considering that there are two parking lots at the current high school and still a lot of overflow along Kingstown Rd. South Kingstown School Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, October 28, 2019 South Kingstown High School Cafeteria 215 Columbia Street Wakefield, RI 02879 Attendees - voting members Stephanie Canter - Chair Emily Cummiskey Jacy Northup Kate Macinanti Alycia Collins Michelle Brousseau Absent-voting members Sarah Markey Attendees - Staff In District 31, which covers parts of North Kingstown and Exeter, Democratic State Rep. Julie Casimiro will face independent challenger Gregory Fetland. A: The next school committee will be charged with mending a deep divide in our town. school district! I believe we can improve on efforts to efficiently deliver on our mission in a way that better reflects our community values. We also need to consider the size of the tax burden, Ed Collins mentioned that Cranston is asking for $133M in bonds for 27 schools, we are looking at $80M for 7 schools. Tuesday, May 28, 2019 . SKHS Soccer at School Committee Meeting; The SKP Lottery is open; South Kingstown Redistricting Information ; Ms. Duff Wolstencroft Teacher of the Year! Emily Cummiskey. Students that start strong are less likely to need expensive services year after year. I think the biggest question of this campaign is are 15 people in a town Democratic Party going to influence the (over 20,000) citizens in our community and the (6,543) people who voted for me last election, Mancini said. Search all of Tavern on Main - Wakefield's current and previously listed jobs and positions. I believe that all decisions need to be student centered. Attendees - Other. 11 . She has already heard that community feels like the School Committee is not making decisions and moving forward so she is on the fence as to whether changing gears right now is a good idea or not. copy of trust or other source from which legal fees and settlements may be paid in relation to litigation involving South Kingstown school committee, school department, . For me, this is a calling rather than a position. Low 48F. These conversations have included district teachers, leaders, parents and community members. A: I do support the plans to relocate the high school. To re-configure classrooms at the current HS would be too expensive. Any candidate who, after seven months have passed, still hasnt done the basic research required to answer that question does not deserve to be voted to the School Committee. Serving on the school committee would provide a unique opportunity to make a real difference in South Kingstown, not only for the current students (which includes my own two children) but also for our future students. I'm eager to continue my collaborative work with fellow committee members, the 215 Columbia Street. A: I have been preparing for this work for more than half of my life. Our community is divided, and that divide is making it difficult to get anything accomplished. Based on the recent TC/SC meetings, SK is in a time crunch to get this material in to be considered for the Phase 2 of the bond which is vitally important to potential funding. If re-elected, I will work to bring back Community Conversations which we had until 2018. Stephanie Canter thanked the Superintendent for bringing up this idea, saying that she isnt sure the current plan was being steered by the educational values and student engagement that they want to accomplish. I have upcoming conversations about re-engaging people within the community and fiscal accountability. I am concerned that the issues with the site that were brought up on numerous occasions (ledge, wetlands, traffic, etc) will make completion of the project in the manner envisioned impossible. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI The results are in for the South Kingstown Democratic Primary for Town Council, and according to the Rhode Island Board of Elections, Abel Collins leads the field with . School Committee Vice Chair Sarah Markey reminded Bergner to direct all comments toward her rather than Cummiskey, in the absence of School Committee Chair Stephanie Canter. Total votes Pct; . In South Kingstown, there will be some changes in store for sure on, the Town Council as Vice President Bryant C. Da Cruz and Councilor Joe. We need buy-in from the teachers, the unions, we need to come together to form a plan and then present it to the community. It is being re-run here to correct that mistake. Tuesday, December 10, 2019 . South Kingstown High School Cafeteria. We have not done the necessary due diligence to demonstrate the return on investment that the facility plan will provide. South Kingstown School District is a proud Professional Learning Community built upon collaborative leadership and 21st-century deep learning competencies while developing a culture of equity, openness, and sharing of ideas. He thinks we need to build a new high school at Curtis Corner and if it is done right, this community will support it and pay for it. This last election, a group of four women, Stephanie Canter, Sarah Markey, Emily Cummiskey and Jacy Northrup, calling themselves the "final four" because they were listed last on the ballot, took four of the five open positions on the school committee. Use the 'Report' link on South Kingstown School Committee Meeting Minutes . Wakefield, RI 02879 . No Claim to Original Government Works. If 200 signatures can be gathered, a special election could take place on June 4, according to Town Manager Robert Zarnetske. A: I have a record of being both frugal and pro-child, experience leading under-budget school building projects and school reorganizations (school closing, redistricting, collapsing bus tiers, reorganizing middle schools) that protected programs by increasing efficiency and did not divide, but, rather, brought people together. She feels like this is something the students would be excited to know they were discussing. Jacy A. Northup (I): 4669 votes, 9.5%; Superintendent Savastano began the conversation by stating that she would be discussing the school buildings, student learning, and how to move forward with the facility plan. South Kingstown High School Cafeteria 215 Columbia Street Wakefield, RI 02879 Attendees - voting members Stephanie Canter - Chair Sarah Markey - Vice Chair Michelle Brousseau AlyciaCollins Emily Cummiskey Kate McMahon Macinanti JacyNorthup Attendees - other Kristen Stringfellow - Superintendent Pauline Lisi- Assistant Superintendent But with the current global pandemic, there are many challenges facing our district in the coming year. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. In my time on the School Committee, I have served as the Legislative Liaison to the General Assembly, chaired the Accountability sub-committee, and worked on contract negotiations with our unions, among other tasks. Notably, I currently have three children in the district. With that experience in mind, I believe that elected public officials have a responsibility to be respectful and transparent, seizing every opportunity to educate the community on the impact of each decision made. If Rhode Island Fast Ferry successfully launches its summer service next year, will it impact how often you travel to Block Island? Michelle Brousseau. School committee member Jacy Northup, who's sat on the building committee the longest, said she feels "really, really good" about moving forward with the Curtis Corner project. ** Precincts with more than one ballot scanner may display as 100% reported despite results only being received from one scanner. A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. I support a multi-year, strategic school facility plan that includes our long-term. I am not into politics, I am an educator that understands education. I am invested in equity across the district for all of our students. We need to ensure the building is properly renovated and that meets the expectations from RIDE that all students are safe, warm and dry. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, She stated that community input from the last 2 years discussed learning but not building and that she is all for looking at CCMS. 2. Besides allowing community input on a regular basis, these forums allowed community members to learn and ask questions about initiatives supported by the School Committee before they were implemented. The investing of funds needed to bring full-day Pre-K to SK is a fiscally responsible decision that will yield yearly dividends reducing the school department budget over the long run. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Low 48F. Slight chance of a shower late. Jacy Northup - South Kingstown School District South Kingstown Public Schools 401-360-1300 Home Our District Calendars District Calendar 2022-2023 SKHS Sports Calendar Departments Directions Documents Leadership News What's New Perfect Score on AP Exam SKHS Soccer at School Committee Meeting The SKP Lottery is open The race for the 2020 election is on as candidates for the North Kingstown, Narragansett and South Kingstown town and school committee races filed paperwork last week to officially declare for their respective races. 2022-2023 School Calendar ; Broad Rock Students Change the World; North East Navy Band Brass Quintet; Join a Subcommittee; New Year Same Great Schools; Family Engagement Office Updates A: I am unable to support any project or build without seeing the financials and what that ROI will include. I have proven myself in my last two years on the School Committee to be all the things I said I was during my 2018 campaign. Please help, please contribute, and please reach out to the school committee, Cummiskey said. Error! They are incumbents Jessica Rose, Council President Rory McEntee and Deborah Bergner, plus Michael Marran, Patricia Alley, Jacy Northup and Joseph Sorrentino III. She then turned the meeting back to the school committee for questions. She said Cranstons idea to involve the Alumni Association and the teams in the rebuilding of the fields was very successful. We are projected to receive a 50% reimbursement from the State. We need your experience. 215 Columbia Street. Vote: Unanimously Approved . A: We are facing some difficult issues in South Kingstown: significant declining enrollment, annual decreases in state aid, and buildings in need of upgrades and repairs. She then stressed the importance of sustainable design for a 21st century school. that is degrading to another person. I believe that the future of our district is bright. I support the need to maintain all our school buildings to provide safe, warm, and dry schools for our students. If we are talking about building schools, we need to have more educators on the committee. I pledge to earn the trust of this community by continuing my work and following through on my mission to bridge the gap through equity and understanding. Tarbox property sold, according to real estate firm, Brush fire burns hundreds of acres in Exeter forest, Local father, daughter team up to help children understand Alzheimers, Rhode Island comedians coming together to raise funds to fight ME/CFS, Divisive issues linger for shoreline access. We got the band back, Brimer said with a laugh. Signup today! Reach out to Tavern on Main - Wakefield directly regarding career opportunities. A: Co-Vid 19 aside, I would say the biggest issue facing our community at large is a disagreement on how to move forward fixing our schools. Use the 'Report' link on She may also be known by the following alternative names: Jacy Almeida, J Almeida, Jacy Northup. This language led to the appointment of 14 members, 8 appointed by the Town Council. Her big concern is that we have already spent two years gathering community input and forming a plan. She hears this about the DLI program but wants to hear it about our entire school system. He thinks we need to build a new high school at Curtis Corner and if it is done right, this community will support it and pay for it. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. As someone who has participated in several facility planning and construction projects, on-going communication with stakeholders and taxpayers is vital. Michelle Brousseau. Kate Macinanti brought up the fact that the public may view this change as indecisive but stated that the current Stage II set-up is not very popular so stopping to re-evaluate and change direction if necessary may actually be looked at in a positive manner. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. We'd love to hear eyewitness Be Proactive. Sunshine along with some cloudy intervals. Don't knowingly lie about anyone She also stated that we did look at doing a high school at Curtis Corner briefly but it was not fully vetted so she thinks doing a full study would make a lot of sense. Maryanne Crawford . With the June 24 deadline for candidates to file to run for office now past, the Sept. 8 primaries for both local and statewide elections are now set with a mix of some old and new faces, and a few surprises as well. Threats of harming another Beth Violet mentioned LEED for Schools which can provide a nice framework for using the school building as a teaching tool, the sustainability of the site, the materials, etc. In Narragansett, where both the Town Council and School Committee are non-partisan, the most competitive of all local races in terms of the quantity of candidates is happening as 18 people are vying for the five seats on the Town Council. I am running for School Committee with a focus on Equity, Inclusion, and Engagement in Education. For the state Senate, Democrat Alana DiMario received the party endorsement in the race to replace outgoing State Sen. James Sheehan in District 36, which covers North Kingstown and Narragansett. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Share with Us. School Committee TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN. This and other challenges faced by the School Department will require collaboration with many different members of our community and the willingness to be open to views that may differ from our own. I and other members of the Executive Committee heard from many in our party who were concerned about Mr. During this time, I have attended more than 225 hours of Professional Development for School Committees , and have a 90+% meeting attendance record. Major renovation of a building while it is in use would be very daunting and Id envision substantial program disruptions for students, perhaps with grades 9 and 10 spending multiple years at Curtis Corner. Increasing clouds with showers after midnight. 32 talking about this. CHANGING THE OFFICIAL NAME OF THE STATE. The full School Committee was present at the April 26 meeting, including Stephanie Canter, Sarah Markey, Alycia Collins, Emily Cummiskey, Jacey Northup, Ms. Kate McMahon Macinanti and Ms. Michelle Brousseau. Special thanks to both our BIPOC community members. I know how important it is to have a School Committee that works collaboratively with the community and the administration to find solutions that bring people together and not drive them apart. Over the past few years Ive been troubled by the division in the community regarding the schools and understand how damaging this can be. Michelle Brousseau. Keep it Clean. School Committee. Roland Benjamin stated that the education piece was discussed during the Ed Spec meetings. SOUTH KINGSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL (Precinct 3205) WEST KINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Precinct 3208) NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY (Precinct 3209) . A: There is not one simple answer. Low 48F. Chair Bryant DaCruz called the meeting to order at 9:07am. We need impartial, open-minded realists on the South Kingstown School Committee who will make decisions based on known data. This is my third time traveling through our school system, since I attended myself and raised three children in town. A leadership change caused the building committee to be headed by a Town Council member which took education out of the forefront. In my humble opinion, the High School students would have more ability to patronize the Main St businesses after school, and would have more access to spending money. High 58F. Jacy A. Northup (DEM) Polling place: 137; Mail ballots: 28; Early Voting: 50; 215: 6.6% Share with Us. Be Truthful. I hope to use my experience in working with others to not only make space for all opinions coming from members of our community but to also be professional and timely in my responses. SOUTH KINGSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL (Precinct 3205) WEST KINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Precinct 3208) NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY (Precinct 3209) MATUNUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - ALL-PURPOSE ROOM (Precinct 3210) . South Kingstown High School Cafeteria. I appreciate, Emily, that you were able to speak about some of the divides, said community member Deb Bergner, and that made me start to wonder how we can get past that when you were at Broad Rock Middle School the day Kristen Stringfellow was placed on leave, and you were seen fist bumping teachers saying we did it. To me, I struggle with how that behavior is professional or appropriate in the climate you now want to create.. The South Kingstown School Committee is committed to: Ensure a safe, caring, nurturing, and orderly learning environment Ensure our schools have positive cultures and are housed in high-quality facilities Ensure a clear focus on the district mission, goals, and priorities for student achievement in all deliberations and communications. Jacy A. Northup (Ind) Polling place: 1672; Mail ballots: 1579; Emergency ballots: 1532; 4783: Effective communication, transparency, and enhanced dialogue with the community is more important than ever and I know that I have, at times, not felt that my concerns were heard. President Pro Tempure Jill Lawler and fellow incumbents Richard Lema, Patrick Murray and Jesse Pugh are all back on the ballot, where they are joined by challengers David Avedisian, Deborah Kopech, Ewa Dzweirzynski, Jason Colonies, Joseph Robenhymer, Laurie Kelly, Meghan Murray, Michael Millen Jr., Sara Benn, Steven Belaus, Steven Ferrandi, Susan Cicilline Buonanno and Winters B. Hames III. My oldest child has been intimately involved with the special education system in South Kingstown. I was fortunate to be part of a visioning stakeholders group this spring that was led by educational planner, Frank Locker. Call to Order . Lets keep South Kingstown moving in the right direction forward not backward. All four incumbent members of the council are vying for reelection, with Stacy Elliott having stepped down from her position as Town Councilor effective June 30 and another person to fill the position for the remainder of her term has yet to be named. The legal decision, for now, gives Donadio a victory over competitor Interstate Navigation as well as Block Island officials who attempted the ferry service because of concerns, they said, over public safety with more passengers arriving to the island and the availability of landing space in Old Harbor. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Kaitlin Blachley thanked the committee for bringing up CCMS for the high school and wants to hear that families are moving to South Kingstown for the high school. I see a tremendous opportunity for the school committee to rebuild the trust from the community that they need in order to best support and implement district policies. I'm seeking re-election to the South Kingstown School Committee on November 3rd administration, teachers, staff and families. In light of this pandemic, we need to seriously considerSocial and Emotional Learning in the district because if the students are not emotionally and physically safe, they cannot learn. So, relocating the high school to Curtis Corner makes the most sense to me, both educationally and economically. Raissa Mosher stated that there are a lot of new people involved but she hopes the time and work that was put into the Ed Spec meetings would be looked at and taken into account. Motion made by: Jacy Northup. racist or sexually-oriented language. Declining enrollment over the last two decades dictates that the time is now to right size our high school. Jimmy Champion stated that this idea was brought in front of the school committee 35 years ago. Bergner steered her comment back toward Markey, but called out school committee member Jacy Northup for comments she made last week that were basically a throwdown to the community to file ethics complaints against you for your behavior.. I bring experience in facility and budget planning, facilitation, strategic planning, conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion and curriculum development. South Kingstown School Committee (four selected) Michelle Brousseau (D): 6608 votes, 13.5%; Paula J. Whitford (D): 6976 votes, 14.2%; . He explained that previously the district was spending millions of dollars each summer to fix code compliance issues, yet none of the money was actually impacting the students. Be Truthful. A: No. South Kingstown School Committee Meeting Minutes . A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. Three, the initial renovation plan for Columbia Street had not yet considered a phasing plan, a big unknown. Each of the two major parties also have a newcomer to the race, with Democrat Jennifer Lima and Republican Hannah Zangari seeking seats on the committee. Without penetrating these barriers, progress will continue to be challenging to say the least. A: The most important issue facing our communitys schools is the inequity in outcomes. I think its time for us to build some bridges and all come together as a community and work for our schools.. What that means to me is that we give all children the tools they need to succeed regardless of their background or personal circumstance; that we move beyond diversity to a true uplifting of all cultures in our schools and curriculum; and that by creating a new culture in the schools we can improve community and family engagement across the board. You have permission to edit this article. The building committee needs to be re-vamped. As an incumbent, I am eager to continue the very important work that I have started. Ive been an elementary teacher on almost every grade level in a variety of settings including special education. Jacy Northup . I believe by taking advantage of this incredible opportunity for financial assistance from the State, we will be setting the course for a bright future for the students of South Kingstown. I will continue to be an equity advocate and will encourage Administration and Leadership to continue to reach out to heal and strengthen relationships by working together with the Peace Dale Partnership and TASK (Towards an Anti-Racist South Kingstown). She also stated that Westerly bonds recently did not pass and she does not think the bond would pass right now. Site search Search Signup today! Slight chance of a shower late. Many of our students are not currently at maximum achievement because our vision is not cohesive. Jacy A. Northup (South Kingstown Town Council, Rhode Island, candidate 2022) Jacy A. Northup Democratic Party Candidate, South Kingstown Town Council Elections and appointments Last election September 13, 2022 Submit contact information Send Ballotpedia contact information for this person Full-day Pre-K improves long term outcomes, reduces achievement gaps, and allows all students to start strong. John OMalley stated he was a builder for 18 years before becoming a teacher and he feels that if we are going to spend $50M on a high school, the current high school building may not be the best option. South Kingstown School Committee The mission of the South Kingstown School Department, in partnership with families and the entire educational community, is to educate ALL of our students in the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure readiness and success in college and career. Together, we can do great things in our As an educator, Ive always believed that what happens inside any building is whats most important. Would you like to receive our daily news? Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. accounts, the history behind an article. Too many local students are going to private school and it should not be that way. The previous story also incorrectly omitted the candidacy of Robert Craven Jr. for state Senate. Visit www.jacynorthup.com He also noted he had been removed as an administrator from the committees Facebook page. Each of these focal points are things Ive been advocating for over the past several years. The work done to initiate the design for the new high school was research-based and future oriented. The mission was to transform the space to improve educational delivery, foster greater connections among all members of the school community and also strengthen the relationship of our school within the broader community. 215 Columbia Street. She asked that the School Committee allow the community comments to come before the vote on the School Facilities Plan. Low 48F. Pauline Lisi - Assistant Superintendent. Jacy Northup claimed she was running for School Committee so she could learn about these issues. Ed Collins described the recent renovation to Eden Park Elementary School which entailed revamping one wing (18,000 sq.ft.) A: I am running because I care deeply about our community and feel strongly that we need to do things differently to successfully educate SK students with diverse learning needs and life experiences. A: During my time as interim superintendent last summer I was reminded about how much I care about quality schools in South Kingstown (my grandchildren attend them) and how important the School Committee is in building them. Error! In South Kingstown, Democrats will choose five of seven candidates to be on the November ballot for Town Council. They will no longer be able to easily walk to after school jobs and/or internships. Success! Conversely, if you want to invest in schools youre not being fiscally responsible. Alycia Collins asked if there is enough space at the Curtis Corner site for an addition. It was a good idea then and it is a good idea now. The committee unanimously agreed and Stephanie turned the meeting over to the Superintendent. Additionally, the facility needs of the elementary schools are not met under this plan. 1. He also stated that there is a RIDE requirement for who needs to be on the building committee and also a town charter that has some vague language about appointing the majority of the building committee. Two, the Columbia Street building, due to its age and size, would cost more to maintain and poses a greater risk of costly surprises during construction. Resident Stacey Bodziony, an organizer for Friends of Wakefield Elementary School, thanked the committee for the extra time and effort theyd put in over the past few weeks, and said the group would look to change its focus going forward. Stephanie Canter and current School Committee member Emily Cummiskey completely ignored mountains of hard data. I have served over the past several years as a volunteer soccer coach, CARES mentor, classroom volunteer, special education advocate and most recently as a member of the COVID Mutual Aid and Support Group. No Republican declared for the race but five independents in addition to Northup are on the general election ballot: Jason Colvin, Karen Humes, Paula Bradley, Robert Hicks and Valerie Speredelozzi. Most concerning, however, is our timeline with limited opportunity for shared input, dialogue, revision, and community feedback. The biggest issue facing our community today is the divide that exists within it. The first is that it is fiscally advantageous. 2023 by Clerkbase. Beasley stated that a change to Stage II was long overdue. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Over on the South Kingstown School Committee, Democrats Stephanie Canter, the chair of the SKSC, and Michelle Brousseau are seeking reelection as well as incumbent independent Jacy Northup.

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