School Committee to Discuss Teacher Layoffs, Superintendent Performance May 15

By: Rob Borkowski on May 14, 2018 in News to You, Schools

The Warwick School Committee will meet in executive session 6 p.m. May 15 in the Veterans Middle School Auditorium to discuss teacher layoffs and the performance of Superintendent Philip Thornton before convening in open session at an unspecified time to discuss the layoffs, middle administration/principal appointments, and a number of contract awards.

Bachus Questions ‘Emergency’ Purchase of Gorton Air Conditioners

By: Rob Borkowski on July 25, 2017 in Schools

A $36,000 emergency purchase of air conditioners for administrators at the Gorton School building raised School Committee member Karen Bachus’ ire during the board’s July 11 meeting, but School Finance Director Anthony Ferrucci says it was necessary to quickly prepare for September classes.