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Cumberland committee approves NCMS elevator project, two resolutions and $191,211.78 in food‑service bills
Summary
At the May 28 meeting the committee approved the NCMS elevator 60% CD submission, two resolutions (SCPR05‑2026‑037 and 038), an off‑cycle food‑service payment of $191,211.78, a homeschool request and motion to seal executive‑session minutes; all recorded votes were 7–0.
Cumberland, R.I. — The Cumberland School Committee approved several agenda items May 28, including a middle‑school elevator project, two resolutions and an off‑cycle food‑service payment totaling $191,211.78.
The committee approved a motion to seal the executive‑session minutes from 5/28/2026 (mover: Miss Shay; second: Miss Goldstein). The motion passed unanimously, 7–0.
Miss Smith reported two resolutions — listed as SCPR05‑2026‑037 and SCPR05‑2026‑038 — had cleared the fiscal subcommittee and the full committee approved both resolutions 7–0 (mover: Miss Smith; second: Mr. Dean). Miss Smith said the resolutions had passed the fiscal subcommittee by a 3–0 vote.
On facilities, Mr. McGrath said the McCourt Middle School (NCMS) elevator and vestibule 60% construction drawings had passed the building committee and were within the approved budget. The full committee approved the 60% submission and project advance by voice vote, 7–0 (motion by Mr. Bacon; second by Miss Shay). "The project's within budget," Mr. McGrath said.
The committee approved an off‑cycle payment for food services in the amount of $191,211.78; Miss Smith made the motion and Mr. Dean seconded. "That amount was $191,211.78," Miss Smith said during the discussion.
New business also included approval of a homeschool instruction request for the 2025–26 school year (motion by Miss Smith; second by Miss Goldstein), which passed 7–0. The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. after confirming no executive session was required.
Why it matters: The elevator project moves forward to construction activities scheduled over the summer and the large food‑service payment reflects monthly operational costs overseen by the fiscal subcommittee. The committee’s unanimous votes clear the listed items for implementation or placement in upcoming work plans.
Next steps: The NCMS project will proceed with summer work; the fiscal subcommittee and administration will manage contracts and payments as authorized by the motions approved May 28.
