SC Meeting August 26 2026

The Pawtucket School Department held a School Committee meeting on August 26, 2026, focusing heavily on procurement and budgetary matters related to school facilities and labor agreements. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the approval of a new collective bargaining agreement with the Pawtucket Teachers Alliance, which was unanimously supported by the union membership and subsequently approved by the committee. The meeting also included detailed discussions on capital improvement projects, particularly the management and use of school housing aid funds and the establishment of a revolving fund to finance ongoing and future school facility renovations. Presenters emphasized the importance of strategic planning for projects such as the Slater Middle School renovation and the Baldwin School warranty issues, including HVAC system repairs and courtyard drainage. The committee reviewed the complexities of capital reserve balances and the need for clear accounting and city cooperation to ensure proper fund allocation. Additionally, the meeting addressed the need for secure storage solutions in classrooms and updates on special education nursing contracts. Motions were passed to approve the collective bargaining agreement and to move forward with capital planning efforts, including a critical stage one application due by September 15, 2026, to maintain state reimbursement eligibility for school projects.