# SC Meeting September 15 2026


**Body:** Pawtucket School Department Youtube
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles


The Pawtucket School Committee held a meeting on September 15, 2026, focusing extensively on school operations, staffing concerns, and significant capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on multiple construction projects such as roof repairs, HVAC installations, and the ongoing Pucket High School construction. The committee approved several contract awards for the high school construction packages, including drywall, fireproofing, doors and hardware, school food equipment, and masonry, with contract amounts ranging from approximately $1.3 million to over $15 million. The meeting also addressed project scheduling challenges, supply chain delays for HVAC units, and the importance of performance bonds and insurance to ensure project completion by the December 31 deadline. Additionally, the committee discussed the district's corrective action plan in response to a Rhode Island Department of Education audit on graduation data accuracy, emphasizing improved documentation and accountability processes. The committee approved the continuation of a contract with Mass Insight for instructional support and discussed the transition to digital meeting materials. Motions related to contract awards and project funding were unanimously approved by the committee members present.

**Source:** Pawtucket School Department Youtube