Rhode Island General Laws Title 45. Towns and Cities § 45-9.1-6. Exemptions

(1) Reject or alter any collective bargaining agreement or any obligations thereunder including, but not limited to, payment of wages and benefits;

(2) Eliminate or alter any rights or obligations, as provided in chapter 9.3 of title 28 (“certified school teachers' arbitration”) or 9.4 of title 28 (“municipal employees' arbitration”) including, but not limited to, the duty to bargain;

(3) Hire or terminate school department personnel;  or

(4) Impact projects funded by bond proceeds or make any decisions related thereto, including, but not limited to, construction of new high schools.