Woonsocket School Committee 08.19.2026

The Woonsocket School Committee held a meeting on August 19, 2026, focusing on educational staffing, budget amendments, and procurement approvals. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of non-union employee contracts with a fiscal impact of approximately $107,000 plus benefits, and the approval of bids for athletic medical supplies and athletic supplies for the upcoming fiscal year. The committee also reviewed and approved the FY27 general fund budget amendments, which included restoring two instructional coaching positions (continuous improvement specialists) with a combined salary and benefits cost exceeding $1.2 million, and allocating additional funds for HVAC repairs and textbooks. The financial update highlighted a projected small surplus for FY26, adjustments in state and local funding, and challenges with transportation and out-of-district tuition costs. The committee approved a multi-vendor educational staffing bid to secure pricing for contracted services to fill vacancies. No votes were taken in closed session, and the meeting concluded with all motions passing by roll call vote.