Raimondo names chairs to education councils

GOV. GINA M. RAIMONDO has named Daniel P. McConaghy chairman of the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education and William Foulkes chairman of the Council on Post-Secondary Education. / PBN PHOTO/MARK S. MURPHY
WITH ONE YEAR TO GO before the next gubernatorial election, a number of politicians are lining up to challenge the expected re-election bid by Gov. Gina M. Raimondo. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MARK S. MURPHY

PROVIDENCE – Daniel P. McConaghy has been named chairman of the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education, and William Foulkes has been named chairman of the Council on Post-Secondary Education.

Gov. Gina M. Raimondo announced the appointments of McConaghy and Foulkes on Tuesday.

“From record funding for K-12 education; the full implementation of all-day kindergarten across the state; and proposals for dual enrollment, last dollar scholarships, loan forgiveness and workforce development – the budget calls for significant investments in education to set our students on a path of opportunity,” Raimondo said in a statement. “Great schools and a pipeline of well-trained, well-educated workers are key to attracting companies to invest and create jobs here. Dan and Bill have the experience and talent to help implement these proposals and build the foundation for success in our schools.”

Both McConaghy and Foulkes said they are honored to be selected as chairmen.

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Said McConaghy, “As a parent of three public school children, I understand firsthand the importance of a quality education from a young age. I am committed to making an excellent public education system accessible for all Rhode Island students.”

Foulkes said he is excited “to get to work with my fellow council members to prepare our students for post-secondary learning and success in a 21st century economy.”

McConaghy is executive vice president for Gilbane Building Co. He is a member of the Phoenix House Executive Committee and the LaSalle Academy Board of Trustees.

Foulkes is a strategic planning and marketing consultant, and a faculty member at the Rhode Island School of Design where he teaches entrepreneurship and business.

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