For the 2025-2026 School Year, TAPA Board Meetings are from 5:30-7pm in person at TAPA on:
Monday, September 8, 2025
Monday, November 10, 2025
Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday, February 9, 2026
Monday, April 13, 2026
June 2026 — final retreat/meeting date TBA
Note: this schedule is subject to change. Final dates, agendas and online meeting links are posted to the RI Secretary of State website, https://opengov.sos.ri.gov/openmeetings
Board Bylaws
TAPA Board Guidebook - English
TAPA Board Guidebook - Spanish
Monday, September 8, 2025
Monday, November 10, 2025
Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday, February 9, 2026
Monday, April 13, 2026
June 2026 — final retreat/meeting date TBA
Note: this schedule is subject to change. Final dates, agendas and online meeting links are posted to the RI Secretary of State website, https://opengov.sos.ri.gov/openmeetings
Board Bylaws
TAPA Board Guidebook - English
TAPA Board Guidebook - Spanish
TAPA Board Members 2025-2026
Larry Kellam – President Reyna Symonds – Treasurer
Jahaira Batista (Parent Representative), Dionne Gomez (Higher Ed), Paul Kettelle (Community),
Aria Melone (Staff Representative) Mr. Mike (Staff Representative), Richardson Ogidan (Trinity Restoration Inc.),
Mary Robbins (Education),
TAPA Founders: Joyce Stevos and Richardson Ogidan
Larry Kellam – President Reyna Symonds – Treasurer
Jahaira Batista (Parent Representative), Dionne Gomez (Higher Ed), Paul Kettelle (Community),
Aria Melone (Staff Representative) Mr. Mike (Staff Representative), Richardson Ogidan (Trinity Restoration Inc.),
Mary Robbins (Education),
TAPA Founders: Joyce Stevos and Richardson Ogidan
TAPA Board Executive Committee
Larry Kellam (he/him), President
Mr. Kellam lives in Rumford RI, with Kurt, his partner. He is a Deacon at the Central Congregational Church on the East Side of Providence. He also teaches confirmation (to youth entering the 9th grade) and works with the Senior High Youth group. Mr. Kellam has a BS in Accounting from Johnson & Wales University. He is currently employed by Waters Technologies Corporation based in Milford MA, as the Director of Sales & Use Tax for the America’s. Prior to Waters, he held positions at EMC, BJ's Wholesales, American Tower, and Fleet Capital Leasing. His hobbies include cooking and working with our Youth Group at Central.
Mr. Kellam lives in Rumford RI, with Kurt, his partner. He is a Deacon at the Central Congregational Church on the East Side of Providence. He also teaches confirmation (to youth entering the 9th grade) and works with the Senior High Youth group. Mr. Kellam has a BS in Accounting from Johnson & Wales University. He is currently employed by Waters Technologies Corporation based in Milford MA, as the Director of Sales & Use Tax for the America’s. Prior to Waters, he held positions at EMC, BJ's Wholesales, American Tower, and Fleet Capital Leasing. His hobbies include cooking and working with our Youth Group at Central.
