School committee elects officers, approves appointments and facility use pending schedule checks

The Blackstone‑Millville Regional School District School Committee conducted its annual election of officers and handled several appointments and facility‑use items during the April 7 meeting.

Elections and appointments: Aaron Venaco was nominated and elected chair; Tammy Lemieux was elected vice chair; Tara Larkin was elected district secretary; Carrie was elected district treasurer. The committee also approved appointing Ronald Pierre Lewis as assistant district treasurer for the 2022–23 year and reappointed Long & DiPietro as district counsel for 2022–23. Votes were taken by roll call or voice and recorded on the public record.

Consent agenda and minutes clarification: The committee approved the consent agenda (warrants and minutes) after adding a clarifying revision to the Feb. 17 minutes specifying that the district directed administration to purchase a van outright rather than finance it. The consent vote passed with recorded abstentions from Dan and Chuck.

Facilities use and scheduling: The committee approved a facilities‑use request from the youth soccer program contingent on resolving schedule conflicts with contracted football practice dates; administration will coordinate with both organizations and confirm availability with building staff.

Why it matters: The election of officers sets committee leadership for governance and the approved appointments and counsel selections determine who will manage the district’s financial and legal affairs for the coming year. The pending facilities approval highlights active coordination between the district and community leagues.

Ending: Staff will follow up on the youth soccer scheduling conflicts and notify the committee of finalized arrangements.