9/24/2026 School Committee Meeting

The Coventry RI Public Schools Committee held a meeting on September 24, 2026, where key procurement-related topics included discussions on the school food service payment platform changes due to new Rhode Island law capping transaction fees at 2%. The committee reviewed the deactivation of MySchoolBucks and explored alternative payment options, noting an unbudgeted annual fee of approximately $15,000 for the new cost structure. They also discussed a potential vending machine purchase estimated at $17,000 to increase meal participation and revenue, with survey data indicating strong student interest. Budget considerations were emphasized, including the need to reallocate funds to cover these new expenses. Additionally, the committee approved the world language curriculum and an out-of-district student placement with associated tuition costs. Policy updates related to crisis intervention, physical restraint, digital technology use, and student data privacy were also approved. The meeting included a presentation on marketing efforts for the upcoming Career and Technical Education (CTE) open house, highlighting outreach strategies and application tracking to boost enrollment. No formal votes on procurement contracts were recorded, but budget impacts and vendor service changes were key discussion points.