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The committee voted unanimously, 6-0, to pre-purchase the electrical switchgear for the new B.F. Norton Elementary School from Consigli Construction Inc. for $252,939. The procurement was presented by Deborah Faith of Colliers Project Leaders, who said current lead times for switchgear run 40 to 52 weeks and that early purchase would ensure on-time delivery to the construction site.

Also by a 6-0 vote, the committee awarded phase 1 of the Cumberland High School roof replacement (the auditorium, two-level roof) to Albor Construction Corporation for $393,779, a contract recommended by Colliers and presented by Megan Hunt of Albor.

The committee adopted six purchasing resolutions that had been reviewed and passed 3-0 in the fiscal subcommittee and moved them forward to the full committee for approval; those resolutions were approved 6-0. Separately, the committee approved SCPR 042025-32, a payment to Toronto Architects related to high school roof phase 1 construction drawings, by a 6-0 vote.

On finance, the committee approved payment of the bills totaling $1,303,032.06 (the agenda noted an original total of $1,482,628.20 of which $179,596.14 had been approved previously), by a 6-0 vote.

Student travel: the committee approved an overnight field trip request for five Cumberland High School students to attend SkillsUSA Nationals in Atlanta, Ga., June 22–27, subject to completion of the insurance and medical-arrangement items on the trip form and confirmation that fundraising covers the cost. The motion to approve the trip with those conditions passed 6-0.

Executive-session outcomes: the committee reported three votes taken in executive session earlier the same evening. Each carried 6-0: to resolve a fee dispute with Toronto Architects per counsel\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000recommendation and prepare a memorandum of agreement for an identified item; to issue a subpoena to an assistant executive director at NEARI related to an ICSEA grievance (2024/2025-1); and to submit a response drafted by legal counsel to an Open Meetings Act complaint. The committee also voted 6-0 to seal the executive-session minutes.

Why it matters: the awards advance construction work funded by the district bond package and the switchgear pre-purchase addresses long vendor lead times that could delay the B.F. Norton project. The conditional approval of the SkillsUSA trip preserves students\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000opportunity to attend nationals while requiring documentation and fundraising assurances.

Votes at a glance (items, motion highlights and outcomes):
- Electrical switchgear pre-purchase (B.F. Norton project) — motion to award to Consigli Construction Inc., $252,939; passed 6-0.
- Cumberland High School roof replacement Phase 1 — motion to award to Albor Construction Corporation, $393,779; passed 6-0.
- Six purchasing resolutions (SCPR identifiers discussed in fiscal subcommittee) — moved and passed 6-0.
- SCPR 042025-32 (High School roof Phase 1 construction drawings payment to Toronto Architects) — passed 6-0.
- Payment of bills — $1,303,032.06 approved; passed 6-0.
- Overnight field trip (SkillsUSA Nationals, Atlanta, June 22\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u000027) — approved 6-0, conditioned on completion of insurance and medical-arrangements information and adequate fundraising.
- Executive-session votes reported publicly: fee-dispute MOA with Toronto Architects; subpoena to NEARI assistant executive director for ICSEA grievance; submission of a response to an Open Meetings Act complaint — each carried 6-0. The committee voted 6-0 to seal executive-session minutes.

Meeting procedure: motions and seconds were recorded for the listed actions and all recorded roll-call outcomes were unanimous (6-0). Where individual votes were announced as a tally (6-0) the committee did not read a full roll-call for each item in the audible record.

Clarity notes: several procurement items were presented by Colliers Project Leaders; bids and awards are part of the district bond-funded capital program and costs will be included in guaranteed maximum price (GMP) accounting, as noted during the meeting.

Ending: committee members said the roofing and switchgear awards help keep the high-school and elementary-school projects on schedule, and fiscal-subcommittee members noted the purchasing resolutions had been vetted in subcommittee before full-committee approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cumberland School Committee 4/10/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Cumberland School Committee on April 10 approved several construction and purchasing actions, six fiscal resolutions and payment of $1,303,032.06 in bills, and voted to approve an overnight student trip to the SkillsUSA national competition subject to completion of missing paperwork and fundraising requirements.","taxTitle","Cumberland, School Districts, Rhode Island","taxId",73254,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6606964,"Superintendent highlights student Feinstein Award, McCourt tribute for crossing guard and Community School renovation progress",403,257000,660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956759-6b4d05a8bc25e31877667d8239507013&start=257&end=660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956759-6b4d05a8bc25e31877667d8239507013/thumbnail_257000.jpg","/articles/6606964/Cumberland/School-Districts/Rhode-Island/Superintendent-highlights-student-Feinstein-Award-McCourt-tribute-for-crossing-guard-and-Community-School-renovation-progress","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6606964-41412ba0ad9fc2618e320822b9f30d99/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448523&Signature=jmNeW4s6KUpOapTSceUf1lisTQlpjP98BT0vh60KNFeCHgUb3CNiHScTOIhCGxhY8o0fxgYkdB96TviNikkatRa7Z10LS8rxsUUuzWc1FPdFBlkVG6ZoAh9M~de-a5jW2IRQmPdRVnOlx6uuA6yZ8pWg6yrKKxx7KTGa7Nucpwi28DgRYmoll9jQOofmK46Bdd0d9WgOnVr9g~dXA3Dx-5L5A5wk~ysp6sjXBr4EcXpd~YU02ijAOO1Yn4REopV4rx6jFBqIsu3bAPDGvHE1q667AdXESvq8atHyMtsizmLI4Ftclt61Ixzi~qVOMdvZWqm~yvtecbvHxhsgia~vCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Thornton and school principals used the April 10 Cumberland School Committee meeting to highlight student recognition, a memorial tribute and ongoing renovations at Community School.

Principal Carbonic announced that Chase Corbille, a fifth-grader at Ashton School, was the school's winner of a Feinstein Foundation \"golden ticket.\" The award includes $5,000 for the school and $500 that the student may donate to a charity; Corbille selected Friends of Kids with Cancer.

\"He embodies all those traits,\" Principal Carbonic said of Corbille, speaking of kindness and community service promoted by the Feinstein Foundation. The principal said the foundation aims to promote kindness, end hunger and encourage students to help others.

At McCourt Middle School staff described an outdoor ceremony honoring Dennis Binkowski, the school's crossing guard. McCourt administrator Storm told the committee that students and staff lined Highland Avenue to pay tribute as Binkowski made a final pass by the school, and praised students' respectful behavior during the tribute.

\"He was a daily source of warmth, humor, and kindness,\" Storm said, describing Binkowski's impact on students and staff.

On facilities, district staff reported that Community School's renovation is progressing with the first coat of paint applied in common areas, cabinetry installed in classrooms, the next phase of flooring scheduled during April vacation week, and an above-ceiling inspection completed. The project also includes a new elevator shaft (two floors) and work to replace an old dry well to resolve a persistent water issue at the building's front entrance. Staff estimated that visible progress (walls, flooring, ceilings, windows) will be noticeable in May.

Superintendent Dr. Thornton and staff invited committee members to inspect Community School in May when additional work will be underway.

Ending: Committee members thanked staff for the updates and recognized the combination of community mourning and celebration reflected in the tributes and student recognition.","Superintendent Dr. Thornton and principals reported on a Feinstein Foundation golden-ticket award to an Ashton School student, a community tribute to crossing guard Dennis Binkowski at McCourt Middle School, and progress on the Community School renovation, including new flooring, ceilings and an elevator shaft.","actionData","errors"]

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Cumberland School Committee approves multiple contracts, six resolutions and $1.3 million in bills; conditions SkillsUSA trip

Superintendent highlights student Feinstein Award, McCourt tribute for crossing guard and Community School renovation progress