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Sec. 1101. - School Committee.#
There shall be a non-partisan School Committee consisting of five (5) members, elected "at-large" for four (4) year terms. Terms shall be staggered so that no more than three (3) expire every two (2) years. School Committee members shall be elected at the General Election in even numbered years. School Committee members shall be electors of the Town and shall not hold other elected town offices or be employees of the Town. Should a Committee member fail to meet the above qualifications, or become disqualified from continuing in office under the provisions of the State Constitution, State Law or this Charter, his/her office shall be deemed to have become vacant. The vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided in the provisions of this Charter. The School Committee shall annually elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and such other officers as they deem appropriate. Copies of the minutes of School Committee meetings shall be on file in the office of the Town Clerk. (a)
Powers and Duties. The School Committee shall be responsible for the general care and management of the Tiverton Public School System, including the selection of the Superintendent of Schools. The School Committee shall prepare and submit its budget, inclusive of expenditures and any state educational general revenue estimates to the Town Administrator, in accordance with Article III, section 301(b)(3) of this Charter. Additionally, the School Committee shall have all other duties, responsibilities and powers as provided for in State Law. For all labor or collective bargaining agreements requiring approval of the School Committee, the details of any tentative agreement shall be made public at least three days prior to the meeting at which the final approval vote is to be taken.
(Charter Amend. of 11-6-18(1); Res. No. 2022-0014, (General Election of 11-8-22))
Sec. 1102. - Buildings and Grounds.#
At the request of the School Committee, and subject to agreement of the Town Council in consultation the Town Administrator, the Department of Public Works may be assigned to assume the responsibility for maintenance and care of school property, provided the costs of such maintenance and care are charged against the appropriations for the public schools.
Sec. 1103. - Required Financial Reporting to Town Administrator and Town Council.#
The Tiverton School Department shall submit monthly financial reports to the town administrator and town council related to the annual operating budget and capital budget of the department. The financial reports shall include, by budget category, all actual expenses and expenditures, and all revenues received, from any source, related to the operation of the Department. By ordinance, the Town Council, may require any other additional information necessary to implement the intent and purpose of this section.
(Res. No. 2025-0001, 7-31-24, elec. of 11-5-24)