Preserving the Integrity of Tiverton Schools
Five Schools Strong
5 Schools Strong is a collective of Tiverton community members (parents, teachers, students, administrators, relatives, and friends) who believe in preserving and protecting our current school structure which includes FIVE successful separate school buildings. Our goal is to uphold the integrity of our schools and our small town for our children and for future generations. Together we can make a difference!
Vote for option 3
We are excited to share a new option with all of you that we are referring to as OPTION 3. We have given the school department several weeks to respond to our questions and revise the budget however we have gotten little to no response. In an attempt to offer an alternative to the poorly conceived plans that were presented (Options 1 and Option 2), we are proposing this new option that will save positions, maintain the integrity of our five schools, and bring down the overall deficit. This plan is based upon input given during the last three weeks during the town meetings and online forums.
Please note the following:
- While an elementary Guidance Counselor position would be eliminated, there would still be a Social Worker available for students.
- We would be reducing the number of Speech Pathologists from 5 to 4 in the district which means that some would need to travel between schools.
- The benefits on the full time positions were estimated. We hate to eliminate any positions but unfortunately, given the current situation, we feel that we are left with no choice.
- Eliminating one Reading Specialist and one Math Specialist at the Middle school would not completely take away support from our students. The Middle School would still have one Reading Specialist, one Math Specialist and the Bridge Program to support struggling students who are not identified for Special Education services.
- The majority of the budget lines that are in option 3 were increased dramatically from FY24 to FY25. These budget lines have all been reduced to bring down the overall deficit.
- We hope that fundraising could support the Assistant Coach positions. If the new facility is funded through capital projects, perhaps the fundraising can go to athletic programming.
We believe that OPTION 3 should be submitted by a collective and not by individuals so we are looking for your help in signing a petition asking the School Committee, the Town Council, and the Superintendent to consider this option.
We will be ready to collect signatures on Saturday, April 6th! You can sign at the following locations:
George’s Gas and Services on Stafford Road- all day Saturday
Longplex- Saturday from 12:00pm-3:00pm
We hope you come out to support our plan!
How to help
Review Past Meetings
View past video recordings of the Town of Tiverton Meetings. Including Town Council, School Committee and Budget Committee.
Yard Signs & Tees
Order yard signs and tees to spread the word. 100% of the revenue generated from purchases will be contributed to the initiative voted on by the community.
Upcoming Meetings
School Committee Meeting - THS Library - 7pm
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Tiverton High School Library
Previous Meetings
What happens to the proceeds from this website?
All signage, labor, and website materials associated with this community initiative website have been donated by Tiverton residents Brett and Jordan Reilly. Although the entity is not registered as a 501(c) non-profit organization, 100% of the revenue generated from purchases will be contributed once a significant amount is accrued. The community members will have the opportunity to vote on the allocation of the proceeds as a contribution to the community initiative of their collective choice.