Committee approves routine minutes, donations and SkillsUSA; directs staff to return with playground bid estimates
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Summary
Leominster School Committee approved minutes, accepted a $2,274.58 donation from contractor Matt Kidd and approved a SkillsUSA participation item; the committee also heard a recommendation to solicit bids for a Francis Drake playground project estimated not to exceed $250,000 and asked staff to return with detailed estimates and DPW input.
The committee handled several routine governance and finance items and gave direction on a proposed playground project.
Minutes: A member moved and a second was recorded to approve the Oct. 20 minutes. The chair called for a voice vote and the motion carried by affirmation.
Donations: The committee accepted a donation of $2,274.58 from contractor Matt Kidd for educational use; the donation was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
SkillsUSA: Committee members approved a motion to authorize the SkillsUSA-related item (trip or participation) after a motion and second; a voice vote was recorded in favor.
Playground recommendation: Superintendent Desmond presented a recommendation to solicit bids for a Francis Drake playground project and discussed preliminary funding plans. Staff said they could use up to $150,000 from the general fund and planned to propose using school-choice funds to cover any remaining difference; staff estimated the project would not exceed $250,000. The committee did not make a binding funding commitment but directed staff to obtain state‑vendor quotes, consult DPW about excavation and return with a specific estimate and plan.
Warrants and audit: The finance chair read warrant numbers and amounts for general fund and grants/revolving accounts. Committee materials included an auditor’s report noting the district is in good fiscal condition and budget projections included staffing and program funding pages in the packet.