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ARTICLE 11. - EDUCATION

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Bristol, RI.

Local law · Updated June 3, 2026 · 1,402 sections

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--- (3) --- Editor's note— The Amend. of 11-3-98 repealed the former §§ 1101—1109, and replaced them with §§ 1101—1104 as herein set out.

Sec. 1101. - Regional school district.#

In 1991 the Towns of Bristol and Warren agreed to combine their existing school districts in a single district. Beginning July 1, 1992 the school committees were combined into a regional committee whose nine (9) members shall be elected to four (4) year terms by the voters of each town in proportion to the towns' respective populations.

(Amend. of 11-3-98)

Sec. 1102. - Budget.#

It is the responsibility of the Regional School Superintendent to submit a budget to the Regional School Committee each year by the 15th of January. This budget shall be reviewed by the Joint Finance Committee consisting of nine (9) members appointed by the Town Councils of Bristol and Warren in proportion to their respective populations as recorded in the most recent federal census. Members shall include the Town Administrator, the Presidents of the Town Councils and such other persons as the Councils may appoint.

(Amend. of 11-3-98)

Sec. 1103. - District financial meeting.#

A regional district financial meeting shall be called upon petition of six hundred (600) district voters, filed in writing with the regional school committee within fourteen (14) days of the approval of the budget by the joint finance committee.

(Amend. of 11-3-98)

Sec. 1104. - Applicable law.#

All other regulations concerning the operation of the regional school district shall be governed by Rhode Island Public Laws Chapter 91-330.

(Amend. of 11-3-98)