The CUMBERLAND SCHOOL COMMITTEE is a dynamic organization that nurtures and contributes to an exemplary learning community which prepares students for life and career. It identifies and responds to emerging educational trends in, and beyond, the Town of Cumberland. The committee promotes community engagement in and dialogue about education. Members ensure a level of rigor that exceeds state standards and allows students to achieve beyond the standards. It creates a safe and healthy environment that supports learning, maintains an environment that nurtures positive attitude, and encourages accountability among all within the Cumberland Public Schools.

School Committee Members

 

Donald J. Costa, Chairperson

DISTRICT 3

23 Ohio Avenue

Cumberland, RI 02864

donald.costa@cumberlandschools.org

(401) 333-1203

 

Daniel Pedro

DISTRICT 1

14 Blackstone Street

Cumberland, RI 02864

daniel.pedro@cumberlandschools.org

(401) 258-2689

 

Earl T. Wood, Vice Chairperson

DISTRICT 5

48 Farm Drive

Cumberland, RI 02864

earl.wood@cumberlandschools.org

(401) 658-1643

 

Brian Kelly

DISTRICT 4

8 Hayfield Lane

Cumberland, RI 02864

brian.kelly@cumberlandschools.org

bkelly60@hotmail.com

(401) 334-2837 (401) 868-7821

Ryan Pearson, Clerk

AT LARGE

1427 Diamond Hill Road

Cumberland, RI 02864

ryan.pearson@cumberlandschools.org

(401) 744-5558

 

Lisa Beaulieu

AT LARGE

196 Hines Road

Cumberland, RI 02864

lisa.beaulieu@cumberlandschools.org

(401) 334-1704

 

Jeff Mutter

DISTRICT 2

15 Kent Street

Cumberland, RI 02864

jeff.mutter@cumberlandschools.org

(401)726-5941 (Home)

(401)744-5277 (Cell)

(401)722-5940 (Office)

 

 

 

 


   The Cumberland School Committee has established the following goals:

1. The School Committee will work to broaden the communication efforts between the administration, staff, students, parents  and community through the implementation of the District Communication Plan.

2. The School Committee will update policies in order to support the Strategic Plan.

3.  The School Committee will advocate for student achievement as a top community priority.


School Committee Agendas and Calendar

     Effective January 1, 2008, all school committee meetings will be held in the Cumberland High School Auditorium.

     Cumberland High School is located at 2600 Mendon Road.

     2009-2010 School Year

     School Committee Meeting Agendas

     Archived Meeting Minutes


  School Committee Policies

    

Over the next few weeks, we will be uploading documents to this site.  Until the document uploading is complete, you can obtain specific School Committee policies at the district administration building.

    Cumberland School Committee Policy Manual 

Affirmative Action Plan 2010-2011

Anti-Bullying Policy

Camera Surveillance Policy

Field Trips of Long Duration Policy

Food Allergy Policy

Fundraising Policy

Head Lice Policy

High School Graduation Requirements

Interscholastic Sports

Job Share Policy

Key Control Policy

                Key Control Implementation Procedures

Medication Policy

Nutrition and Physical Activity Policy

School Committee Meetings Minutes

School Community Relations Policy

Special Education Staffing Policy

Transportation Policy

Use of School Facilities Policy, Fees and Applications July 1, 2009 thru June 30, 2010

                Application for Use of Fields

                Application for Use of School Buildings

                Application for Use of Wellness Center

Fundraising & Flyer Distribution Packet

                Cumberland Fundraising Application

                Cumberland Flyer Distribution Application