The RIASC Annual Meeting attendees represented over 20 districts as they met at Save the Bay on May 5. The presentations were informative and many RIASC members were recognized for their achievements.
This year's Howard Kay Award recipient was John Saviano of the Bristol/Warren School Committee. The Award was given posthumously to Debra Stockwell and Raymond Trinque accepted the award, which will be presented to her son.
The Leadership Academy graduates Sarah Baines, Bethany Furtado, Deidre Gifford, Frank Hyde and Kimberly Page received their Rhode Island Board of Regents' certificates in recognition of their commitment to ongoing professional development.
Master's Academy graduates also received certificates that day in recognition of their participation in 50 to 100 hours of professional development. The members of the Master's Academy are: Sally Black, Kate Brody, Maureen Cotter, Michael Crowley, Liana Fenton, Sandra Flowers, Jo Eva Gaines, Patrick Guida, Jean Harnois, Cathy Kaiser, Scott Mueller, Diane Nobles, Katherine Patenaude, Mary Anne Roll, John Saviano, and Nancy Sprengelmeyer.
The day ended with the election of RIASC's new president, Katherine Patenaude.
Plan to attend RIASC's Annual Meeting at Save the Bay Headquarters in Providence on May 5, 2012.
Attendees will learn about the new Connecticut governance model--NextEd. The Georgia School Boards Association will be on hand to roll out their program for paperless board meetings and for uncluttering the lives of school committee members. Dr. Steve Sobel will be giving an informative and lively presentation during our luncheon.
Our Annual Meeting program also includes the presentation of Rhode Island Board of Regents' certificates to all of our Leadership Development graduates. We also announce the Howard Kay Award winner. The winner will be presented with a plaque for their outstanding school committee service.
This year we will be honoring RIASC members who have graduated from our Master's Academy. These members have achieved 50 to 100 hours of professional development.
At the end of the day, we conduct our annual business meeting and election of officers and Board members.
Registration brochures have been mailed to all members. Register today and earn 6 professional development credits for attending!
RIASC's 2011 Annual Meeting was held on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Save the Bay Headquarters in Providence. The theme of this year's meeting was Student Centered Funding. Attendees heard from experts on equity and student based budgeting, using resources to effectively improve student learning, and student needs with regard to collective bargaining. Our thanks to Allan Odden, Ellen Foley, and Ben Scungio for their presentations. During the luncheon program, graduates of RIASC's Leadership Development Academy received recognition from the Rhode Island Board of Regents. Attendees also received an update from Commissioner Gist on current RIDE programs and initiatives. A hightlight of the day was when Jean Harnois, RIASC President, presented the Howard Kay Award to Michael Crowley. The Howard Kay Award is given annually to an outstanding school committee member. Congratulations Mike!
