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Committee approves several contracts and pilots; Chromebook purchase, audit award and solar feasibility among items passed
Summary
The committee approved a set of operational items including an $85,879 Chromebook purchase for Rogers High, awarding a $66,045 audit RFP, permission to pursue a Chartwells contract renewal, an addendum to a Project AWARE contract, and a solar feasibility assessment for city consideration.
At the meeting the Newport School Committee approved multiple action items covering technology, auditing, food service and energy planning.
Technology: The committee approved purchasing 150 Chromebooks for Rogers High School at a total cost of $85,879 to meet state device requirements and support instruction. Committee members asked administration to pursue reuse/sale options for retired devices and to track returns.
Audit and finance: The committee awarded the 2026 staffing and financial services audit RFP to a vendor at $66,045 after a public bid process; members asked that the selected firm meet committee members to align scope and priorities.
Contracts and grants: The committee approved interagency agreements for summer programming and family-support services with Newport Community School and East Bay Community Action Program to be funded by Title I and other sources; the body also approved a time-limited $100,000 addendum to a Project AWARE contract (Effective School Solutions) using rollover grant funding with reporting back to the committee on teacher feedback and outcomes.
Energy feasibility: The committee authorized a Select Energy feasibility assessment to evaluate solar opportunities (roof and canopy) at Rogers High School and Pel Elementary, with the presenter noting a limited federal Investment Tax Credit timeline and utility hosting-capacity limits that affect project sizing.
What’s next: Each contract will return with finalized terms for legal review where required; administration will organize follow-up meetings and workshops for public input on larger items such as solar and start-time changes.
