CITY OF NEWPORT

NOTICE

 

JOINT CITY COUNCIL

WORKSHOP WITH THE MIDDLETOWN TOWN COUNCIL

TO  DISCUSS THE FEASIBILITY OF NEWPORT AND

MIDDLETOWN SCHOOL REGIONALIZATION

 

JANUARY 12, 2026

5:30 P.M.

WYNDHAM HOTEL, EASTON’S PAVILLION BALLROOM

240 AQUIDNECK AVENUE

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. 02842

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

 

1.     Welcome/Introductions

 

2.     Community updates

a.      Status of Academic Integration Advisory Committee (AIAC)

b.     Draft resolutions by the City of Newport

 

3.     Regionalization timeline update.

 

4.     Discussion and Q&A with Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE).

 

5.     Engagement of Consultant to work with the Town of Middletown, City of Newport and Academic Integration Advisory Committee (AIAC).

 

6.     Legislation

a.      Status – Endowment

b.     Potential Power of Regional School Committee (Tax, Take, Borrow).

c.      Matters related to H 8267 SUBSTITUTE A

d.     Status – Regional School Committee authority

 

7.     Next Meeting

 

Joint meeting with Academic Integration Advisory Committee – proposal February 9, 2026. (Proposed agenda - Joint meeting with AIAC - jointly meet with AIAC in the form of an AIAC “kickoff” meeting. Then the Councils adjourn and leave the AIAC to elect a chair - discuss their vision/mission, establish a meeting schedule, and prepare to coordinate with the consultant.)

 

8.     Adjourn

 

 

(Posted- 1/6/2026)