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Committee reviews warrants, hears playground estimates and accepts $2,274 donation
Summary
Finance chair presented multiple warrants; staff recommended soliciting bids for a Francis Drake playground with an estimated not-to-exceed cost of $250,000 (up to $150,000 general fund, remainder from school choice funds); the committee accepted a $2,274.58 donation from contractor Matt Kidd.
The Leominster School Committee received routine finance reports, heard a recommendation to solicit bids for a Francis Drake playground and accepted a contractor donation during its meeting.
Finance chair (Speaker 6) read warrant numbers and totals for the general fund and grants/revolving accounts. No formal action beyond presentation was recorded for the warrants.
Staff described a plan to solicit bids for a playground replacement at Francis Drake. Administrators and the superintendent indicated they would seek state vendor quotes and work with DPW on excavation; staff estimated the project would not exceed $250,000 and said up to $150,000 could come from general-fund vacancy savings with the remainder from school-choice funds if the committee approves using those funds. The committee asked staff to obtain estimates and return with specifics before a procurement decision.
The committee accepted a $2,274.58 donation from contractor Matt Kidd to be used for educational purposes; the acceptance was made by motion and approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: Capital projects and fund allocations determine whether under-resourced sites receive upgrades; the playground estimate and funding plan will shape next steps for procurement and budget planning.
Next steps: Staff will return with detailed playground cost estimates and procurement options; no contract award was made at the meeting.
