4/30/2026 School Committee Meeting

The Coventry RI Public Schools Committee meeting on April 30, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. Key topics included an update and vote on the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for an equity initiative grant to fund improvements at the high school auditorium, including stage lighting and sound system upgrades. The committee discussed the need for an extension to complete the project and considerations for contracting processes, including potential use of Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) to meet grant requirements. Additionally, the committee reviewed a transportation report highlighting inefficiencies in current bus routing and discussed potential schedule adjustments to reduce costs, with projected savings up to $500,000. The meeting also covered updates on capital improvement projects such as sprinkler installation at the high school and plans for well drilling at Western Elementary, funded partly through an EPA grant via the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank. Policy updates on school safety and bullying prevention were presented and approved. No new contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the discussions indicated ongoing procurement and capital project activities.