Rutland City Public Schools
Board of School Commissioners
Longfellow Building
6 Church Street
AGENDA
Regular Meeting April 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM
6:00 pm 1. A. Call to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
D. Board Norms
· Debate, commentary, and discussion are healthy and open
· Listening and speaking are equally important, and both should be done with respect and consideration
· Focus is on students and our schools, not politics
· Assume best intentions in all discussions
E. Approval of Agenda
F. Discussion and Acceptance of Mayoral Board Recommendations (Action Item)
G. Welcome New Board Members, Administration of Oath and Code of Ethics~ Mayor Donahue
1. Ryan Carney ~ Term Expires 3/2027
2. Cathy Solsaa ~ Term Expires 3/2027
6:05 pm 2. Regular Agenda/Consent Agenda (Action Items/Enclosures)
A. Minutes of Previous Meetings
B. Personnel Memo #675
C. Senior Class Activity Donation
D. RCPS Board Expectations
E. Contract for Structured Cabling Infrastructure
F. Flooring Remediation and Installation Recommendations
G. Policy for Second Reading
1. Second Reading Policy ~ 7415 Student Use of Cell Phones and Other Prohibited Devices
6:10 pm 3. Communication
A. Public Input
6:30 pm 4. School/Program Updates
A. Student Representatives’ Report
B. Fine Arts Report ~ C. Baker (Enclosures)
C. Continuous Improvement Plan Updates
• Overview ~ B. McKeen (Enclosure)
• Rutland Middle School and Rutland High School ~ Principals (Enclosures)
D. Activities and Athletics Report ~ M. Norman (Enclosures)
6:45 pm 5. Central Office Reports
A. Superintendent’s Report
7:15 pm 6. Board and Committee Reports
A. Board Report ~ C. Seward
7:30 pm 7. Unfinished Business
7:45 pm 8. New Business
8:00 pm 9. Executive Session ~ Anticipated
8:45 pm 10. Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings:
Regularly Scheduled School Board Meetings Tentative Topics:
1) May 12, 2026
a. Update on Annual Audit Report
b. Technology Report
c. STC Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment Presentation
2) June 9, 2026
a. Recognize Outgoing and Welcome New Student Representatives
b. Acceptance of FY 27 IDEA-B and IDEA Pre-K Grants
c. Summer Hiring Protocol
d. Summer Buildings and Ground Work Plan
e. Strategic Plan Update
f. Tapestry/EPIC Report
g. Rutland School Foundation Report ~ Collin Fingon
Committee Meeting Tentative Dates:
1. Building Committee Meeting ~ May 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
2. Finance and Strategic Planning Committee Meeting ~ May 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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