Committee OKs calendar, URI SMILE partnership, assessment renewal and cybersecurity purchase
May 13, 2026 | Newport, School Districts, Rhode Island
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The committee approved several routine items during the meeting: the 2026–27 school calendar (adjusted primary/professional development timing), renewal of the Renaissance Star assessment platform for 2026–27, and the University of Rhode Island SMILE participation agreement, all described by staff as standard instructional supports.
The committee also approved a Barracuda email-filter purchase at an annual cost of about $17,000 to reduce phishing risk and provide student protections. Members noted the city uses similar tools and described the purchase as a reasonable cybersecurity investment.
The committee also approved a Barracuda email-filter purchase at an annual cost of about $17,000 to reduce phishing risk and provide student protections. Members noted the city uses similar tools and described the purchase as a reasonable cybersecurity investment.
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