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Smithfield School Committee approves contracts, awards and staffing notices
Summary
On May 7, the Smithfield School Committee approved a package of consent items and multiple procurement awards — including a five‑year transportation contract with First Student, elevator repairs, boiler cleaning, YMCA after‑school program renewals and a grant‑funded truck — and discussed personnel nonrenewals announced in the packet.
The Smithfield School Committee on May 7 approved its consent agenda and a series of contract awards while noting an ongoing budget shortfall that has prompted personnel nonrenewal notices.
The meeting began with approval of minutes and bills totaling $366,366.59, including direct checks of $23,961.03 and lunch bills of $119,661.42. The committee voted to approve the consent agenda, excluding one item taken separately; item 4.1 b was approved in a separate voice vote with one abstention.
Administrators sought and won committee approval to renew YMCA after‑school contracts for Oconee Road and Poteet Elementary for the 2026–27 school year. Facilities staff recommended and the committee approved an award to Atlantic Elevator South for middle‑school elevator repairs, not to exceed $145,000, with work scheduled after July 1 so it falls in the 2026–27 fiscal…
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