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.
PLAN TO ATTEND SCHOOL COMMITTEE 101
Plan to attend this vital session, where you will hear presentations by experts on current RIDE initiatives and regulations, Open Meetings and Ethics Laws, Legal Requirements for School Committee Service, and Fiscal Requirements. School Committeee 101 is being held on Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 8:30 to 4:30 PM at the Radisson Hotel, 2081 Post Road, Warwick. Register by email at jspremulli@ri-asc.org or through this website.
GUBERNATORIAL INTERVIEWS
Tim Duffy, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Association of School Committees, recently interviewed all seven RI gubernatorial candidates, asking each one 14 questions on hot button education issues. As a service to our members, Tim taped these interviews and has made them available for viewing. Just click the hyperlinks and watch at your convenience. Frank Caprio - Democratic PartyGeneral Treasurer Frank T.
School Committee Members Honored
RIASC's 2010 Annual Meeting was held at Save the Bay Headquarters on May 8, 2010. Attendees were impressed by the facility that is located on Narragansett Bay, in spite of the torrential downpours and the lightening show! Attendees heard presentations on the state of Rhode Island's economy and the Fiscal Stresses Impacting State Government. Commissioner Gist presented on the status on the state's Race to the Top application. Leadership Development Academy graduates received their Board of Regent's recognition that day. The graduates were Denise Arsenault, Sandra Flowers, David Patten, Mark Rafanelli, Lisa Tomasso, and Richard Welch. Also, two school committee members received the Howard Kay award for outstanding school committee leadership -- Katherine Patenaude of Coventry and Louis Sposato of Westerly. Congratulations to all! RIASC appreciates your commitment to professional development. Thanks to all attendees who gave their time to attend this informative, and timely program.
Ernest Marcure Receives 2009 Howard Kay Award
Ernest Marcure, Scituate school committee Chair was honored with the Howard Kay Award at the 2009 RIASC Annual Meeting held in Providence. The award was presented to him by fellow Scituate school committee member, Patricia Archambault. Upon receipt of the Award, Ernie thanked his colleagues and most importantly his family who were present at the award ceremony. Congratulations Ernie!
MICHAEL CROWLEY ELECTED RIASC PRESIDENT
Michael Crowley, Chair of the Middletown School Committee, was elected President of the Rhode Island Association of School Committees at the Association's 2008 Annual Meeting. Crowley has served on the RIASC Executive Committee since 2002. A former History teacher and member of the Peace Corps, Mike has pledged to provide professional development opportunities for school committee candidates prior to the upcoming elections.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
The Rhode Island Association of School Committees would like to welcome over 60 new school committee members. Most new members took advantage of the opportunity to attend our New Member Training meeting on November 22, 2008. Meeting the responsibilities of being a school committee member requires a wide variety of skills, knowledge, and abilities. The New Member Training meeting assists both new and seasoned school committee members by providing pertinent and timely information on the essentials of their governance role.
Jo Eva Gaines and Rosa Quinonez Crowley Achieve Professional Development Recognition Status
The Rhode Island Association of School Committees (RIASC) commends the following school committee members for participating in over 15 hours of school committee professional development through RIASC's Leadership Development Academy: Jo Eva Gaines of Newport Rosa Quinonez Crowley of Cumberland. We are proud of all of our members who have made the commitment to ongoing professional development to improve their effectiveness and meet the challenges of their governance role.
Ted Crowley and Joanne Bonollo Graduate from RIASC's Leadership Development Academy
The Rhode Island Association of School Committees (RIASC) commends the following school committee members for participating in over 15 hours of school committee professional development through RIASC's Leadership Development Academy: Ted Crowley, Cumberland School Committee chair and Joanne Bonollo, Pawtucket School Committee member. In 2004, RIASC was instrumental in passing a law calling for a voluntary professional development program for school committee members. After a year of planning and a national survey of school committee training, the program was unveiled.
Five School Committee Members Achieve Professional Development Recognition
The Rhode Island Association of School Committees (RIASC) commends the following school committee members for participating in over 15 hours of school committee professional development through RIASC's Leadership Development Academy: Patrick Guida of Barrington; Jean Harnois of Smithfield; Scott Mueller of South Kingstown; Nancy Sprengelmeyer of Coventry; and Deborah Thurston of Barrington. In 2004, RIASC was instrumental in passing a law calling for a voluntary professional development program for school committee members.
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