For the 2026-2027 School Year, TAPA Board Meetings are from 5:30-7pm in person at TAPA on:
September 14, 2026 — 5:30–7:00 p.m.
November 9, 2026 — 5:30–7:00 p.m.
January 11, 2027 — 5:30–7:00 p.m.
February 8, 2027 — 5:30–7:00 p.m.
April 12, 2027 — 5:30–7:00 p.m.
June 7, 2027 — 5:30–7:00 p.m. (Annual Meeting/Retreat; date likely to change)
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
September 14, 2026 — 5:30–7:00 p.m.
November 9, 2026 — 5:30–7:00 p.m.
January 11, 2027 — 5:30–7:00 p.m.
February 8, 2027 — 5:30–7:00 p.m.
April 12, 2027 — 5:30–7:00 p.m.
June 7, 2027 — 5:30–7:00 p.m. (Annual Meeting/Retreat; date likely to change)
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 2026-2027
Larry Kellam – President Reyna Symonds – Treasurer Jahaira Batista - Secretary
Dionne Gomez (Higher Ed), Magda Leon (Parent Rep, Artist), Judi Drew, PhD (Community), Richardson Ogidan (Trinity Restoration Inc.),
TAPA Founders: Joyce Stevos and Richardson Ogidan
Larry Kellam – President Reyna Symonds – Treasurer Jahaira Batista - Secretary
Dionne Gomez (Higher Ed), Magda Leon (Parent Rep, Artist), Judi Drew, PhD (Community), Richardson Ogidan (Trinity Restoration Inc.),
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.
