BWRSD School Committee 10/5/26

The Bristol Warren Regional School Committee’s October 5, 2026 meeting included a construction update on the district’s approximately $186 million school project. More than $94 million had been spent to date; the project was about halfway complete, with 56% contingency exposure and just over 7% in authorized change orders. The high school phases remained scheduled for May and December 2027, while Colt Andrews and Rockwell were scheduled for August 2027; Rockwell was described as 99% complete for its summer scope. The committee also discussed unresolved roof work at Kickemuit and the possibility of repricing a previously discussed project, estimated at about $2.5 million, before bringing it back for consideration. No construction contract award or new spending approval was recorded in this update.

The committee heard Audio Enhancement’s presentation on a proposed Colt Andrews system covering intercom/paging, classroom audio, and staff safety alerts, including installation, training, and warranty. The transcript does not record a vote or award on that bid. Members also discussed issuing an RFP for a strategic-planning consultant, with estimated fees ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 and possible funding from the district’s reserve/surplus; a motion to table the item passed, so no RFP authorization or consultant selection was made. The committee approved the budget timeline and the FY2026 gate-receipts report, and discussed formalizing an annual set-aside for turf replacement and potentially reviewing gate pricing when the new school opens. Other agenda business largely concerned policy reviews and revisions.