SC Meeting October 13 2026

The Pawtucket School Committee met on October 13, 2026. The committee received a construction update on the new high school from Colliers and Shamut, including progress on structural steel, utilities, fireproofing, roofing, drainage, and athletic fields. Members discussed protecting the roof membrane, stormwater management, permeable paving, and the design and placement of the athletic-field concession stand; the stand was described as an alternate, and additional restroom options were still under consideration. No construction award or new spending approval was recorded. Building Futures described apprenticeship and hiring commitments connected to the project, including a 15% apprentice labor-hours goal; committee members requested data on the program’s results, which the organization said it would provide by the next committee meeting.

The committee unanimously approved a memorandum of agreement with Rhode Island Taekwondo Center for a four-week school physical-education program; no dollar amount was stated. A proposed virtual-instruction plan allowing up to five days was held for further answers, including on services and materials for students with special education needs. The superintendent presented a proposed Mass Insight agreement to support Tolman High School, capped at $62,000 through June 30, 2027, funded entirely through the school’s CSI allocation with no local-budget impact. Members raised concerns about staff consultation and communication and suggested postponing the item; the transcript ends before a final vote or disposition is captured. The meeting also addressed assessment results, school improvement needs, and district budget-related staffing cuts.