RIASC's 2011 ANNUAL MEETING
 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!
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!
 Congratulations to the school committee members who recently completed RIASC's Leadership Development Academy. The graduates are: Michael Araujo, Melvoid Benson, Kate Brody, Mario Celico, Kathleen Crain, Scott Fuller, Stephen Furtado, Thomas Hetherman, Joseph Knight, Liz Morris, William Mudge, Brenden Oates, Claudine Pande, Nina Pande, Lianne Russell, Robert Shea, Jim Sullivan and Thomas Vadney. The Graduates will receive recognition from the RI Board of Regents at our Annual Meeting on April 30, 2011. You too can become a graduate by completing 15 hours of RIASC professional development! Start now by signing up for our upcoming sessions.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE 101 WELL ATTENDED
 Over 100 members, seasoned and new, attended RIASC's School Committee 101. Attendees received an overview of the RI Open Meetings Law, Ethics and Conflicts of Interest, the latest reforms and regulations from the RI Department of Education, and school committee members fiscal legal requirements. Commissioner Gist delivered an informative message and spent time answering school committee members questions and addressing their concerns. Those who attended fulfilled their mandatory six-hour professional development requirement and are on their way to the 15-hour requirement to graduate from RIASC's Leadership Development Academy.
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