# Woonsocket School Committee 09.23.2026

The Woonsocket School Committee held a meeting on September 23, 2026, focusing on various educational and administrative updates. Key procurement-related discussions included a positive update on the new school construction project, with reports from Downs Construction and JLA indicating the project is on budget and on schedule. The committee also discussed financial matters, including a preliminary fiscal update for June 2026 highlighting budget shortfalls and overages in salaries, medical expenses, and tuition costs, as well as plans for budget amendments and spending strategies for fiscal year 2027. Additionally, the committee reviewed corrective action plans related to graduation rate data management, emphasizing the need for improved data quality assurance and staff training. No new contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but ongoing capital improvement projects and budget allocations were addressed. The meeting also covered policy subcommittee scheduling and special education program updates, with no votes taken on procurement but motions passed to receive and file various reports.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Sources
- [Woonsocket School Committee 09.23.2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WreSWof8KkE) - Woonsocket Education Department