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School committee approves $2.5M in bills payable, places hold on $96,849 curriculum software purchase
Summary
The committee approved Bills Payable totaling $2,495,159.03 while placing a hold on a $96,849 purchase (PO25270) for a six‑year Art of Education University curriculum suite pending curriculum subcommittee approval; members requested clearer documentation for outside providers including Coaching4Change.
The Taunton School Committee’s Finance & Law subcommittee reported on procurement card usage and vendor invoices on June 18. Mrs. Moynihan presented P‑card activity (March–May totals and $218,301.31 year‑to‑date) and confirmed per‑diem rules and internal controls.
The committee asked for a service summary from Coaching4Change to verify services provided for the recently presented invoice; the May invoice for Coaching4Change was received and placed on file pending documentation.
The committee approved Bills Payable in the total amount of $2,495,159.03. During discussion, members placed a hold on PO25270 in the amount of $96,849.00 for a six‑year Art of Education University curriculum software purchase so the curriculum subcommittee can review the pilot and approve the purchase before payment.
Committee members clarified several line items in the bills (prom expenses at Gillette Stadium, furniture purchases funded by an emergency homeless grant, food‑safety training, fire cylinder testing and Johnson Controls service contracts). The vote to approve bills and adopt the subcommittee recommendation carried with all present voting in favor and one member absent.
Next steps: curriculum subcommittee review of the Art of Education University proposal before the district releases the $96,849 payment; Mrs. Moynihan will also request detailed service documentation from outside providers as requested.
