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Committee approves several Slater Middle School renovation contracts; district outlines CTE conversion work
Summary
The committee approved awards for replacement gym doors ($13,500), library painting ($43,450) and new library flooring ($12,754) as part of the Slater Middle School redesign to create a CTE exploratory lab; funding comes from a braided mix of state facility grants and Title IV funds.
Administration asked the committee to approve multiple summer renovation contracts at Slater Middle School that support the school’s redesign and a planned CTE exploratory conversion of the former library. Dr. Andre described the scope: replacement of two fire‑rated gymnasium exit doors with new frames and hardware ($13,500 recommended to Construction Junction, funded via a Facilities Opportunity Initiative grant); turnkey painting and ceiling tile replacement to ready the library space for conversion ($43,450 recommended to CertaPro Painters, braided funding from the Facilities Opportunity Initiative, a Rhode Island Health and Education Building Corporation grant, and Title IV); and new commercial carpet tile flooring ($12,754 recommended to Floor Coverings International, braided funding) including asbestos encapsulation details noted for a small area.
Committee members asked about funding sources and whether work would delay summer schedules. Administration explained the braided funding approach and the need for turnkey contractors to keep summer schedules on target. The committee approved the recommended awards and confirmed the projects will support the Slater redesign implementation when students return.
