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School committee approves $500,000 addition to CIP to repair lower Broad Rock Middle School roof
Summary
Members approved Capital Improvement Program Revision 2 to allocate an additional $500,000 toward repairing the lower section of Broad Rock Middle School's roof; the committee discussed fund-balance impacts and possible town reimbursement.
The South Kingstown School Committee approved a revision to the district's fiscal year 2025-26 capital improvement program that adds $500,000 to address the lower roof at Broad Rock Middle School.
Superintendent Pedraza told the committee the entire roof will eventually require replacement but the lower section is the most pressing need; HVAC work planned for the summer informed the decision to focus on the lower roof now. The superintendent said funds previously budgeted for the current year are now expected to be unspent, allowing the district to redirect money toward capital needs.
Committee members asked for a follow-up accounting of the district fund balance after the $500,000 addition and discussed the possibility of seeking reimbursement from the town. A committee member noted the potential for a partial town reimbursement (discussed in the meeting as a reimbursement/gift percentage), and the superintendent said he would provide updated fund-balance figures at the next meeting.
A motion to approve the FY25-26 CIP revision passed by voice vote; the transcript records the motion passing and notes one member (Brad Shear) stepped out and did not participate in the vote.
