5/14/2026 School Committee Meeting

The Coventry RI Public Schools Committee held a meeting on May 14, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions focused on transportation efficiency and cost savings. The committee reviewed a third-party analysis of the school bus routes and bell schedules, which identified inefficiencies in bus utilization and overlapping routes. A proposal was presented to implement a three-tiered bell schedule to optimize bus runs, reduce the number of buses needed from 38 to approximately 30-31, and achieve estimated annual savings of around $500,000. The committee voted 6-1 in favor of adopting the new school start and end times to enable these efficiencies. Additionally, the committee approved field trips related to SkillsUSA leadership training and competitions. No other contract awards or vendor selections were discussed during the meeting.