Cumberland committee approves invoices, bills and personnel items totaling $1.93 million
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Summary
On Jan. 8 the Cumberland School Committee approved multiple routine items: agenda and consent agenda (both 6–0), a personnel slate, invoices for Gabba Memorial and B.F. Norton, and payment of bills totaling $1,927,842.59; a motion to seal executive minutes failed 3–3.
The Cumberland School Committee on Jan. 8 approved routine business items including personnel announcements, two construction‑related invoices and payment of bills totaling $1,927,842.59.
Key votes at the meeting included: - Agenda approval: motion carried 6–0. - Consent agenda: included minutes and reports; approved 6–0. - Motion to seal executive‑session minutes: failed on a 3–3 vote (motion did not pass). - Personnel: one resignation (Stephanie Vinge) and two appointments (Taylor Lai and Nancy McEachern) announced; appointments effective early January 2026. - Invoice approvals: resolution SCPR 12‑20‑25‑160 (Gabba Memorial Elementary invoice from Collins) approved 6–0; B.F. Norton December architect invoice (SCPR 1‑2026‑001) approved 6–0. - Payment of bills: committee approved payment of bills totaling $1,927,842.59 (motion by Mr. Dean, second by Mrs. Feather); vote 6–0.
The committee recessed final business and adjourned following confirmation that no further executive session was required.