What was decided

Updates covered the high school punch list and budget closeout, track and field work, and the Dual Language PK-8 school bids. Members recommended Bacon Construction Co. for the Dual Language PK-8 school construction contract. Members also approved a $3,318,571.79 payment on Bond Series 2025 Requisition #4 and approved the August 5, 2026 minutes.

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• Approved The August 5, 2026 meeting minutes, with five abstentions. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Noted the School Committee's appointment of Jordana Ruggeri as its representative on the committee. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Recommended Awarding the Dual Language PK-8 school construction contract to Bacon Construction Co., Inc. for a base bid of $43,899,700, with alternates up to $2,489,579, to the Central Falls Purchasing Board; all in favor. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved Payment of $3,318,571.79 on Bond Series 2025 Requisition #4; all in favor. p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Recommended Bid 2026-006 Dual Language PK-8 school construction contract Awarding the Dual Language PK-8 school construction contract to Bacon Construction Co., Inc. for a base bid of $43,899,700, with alternates up to $2,489,579, to the Central Falls Purchasing Board; all in favor. p. 6page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved $3,318,571.79 payment, Bond Series 2025 Requisition #4 p. 7page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

Also voted on

• Approved The August 5, 2026 meeting minutes, with five abstentions. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Noted the School Committee's appointment of Jordana Ruggeri as its representative on the committee. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

Agenda

The meeting covers a recommended contract award for the Raices Dual Language School construction. It also includes project updates for Central Falls High School and other projects, and a vote on $3,318,571.79 in outstanding bills.

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• School Building Committee update from Jordanna Ruggeri, CF School Committee Representative
• Owner's Project Manager and Ai3 Architects project updates: Central Falls High School, Raices Dual Language School, and other projects (abatement and demolition, retaining wall, track and field replacement)
• Review and vote on recommendation to award a contract for Bid# 2026-0006, Raices Dual Language School Construction Bid
• Apprenticeship utilization project updates
• Minority/Women Business Enterprise updates
• School Building Committee revolving fund, potential vote, including 26/27 Revolving Fund Subcommittee update
• Public comment
• Vote on payment of outstanding bills: Bond Series 2025 Requisition # 4, $3,318,571.79

Meeting details

Where

934 Dexter Street, 2nd Floor , Central Falls, RI, 02863

Terms used here

abatement

A reduction or cancellation of a property tax bill, granted by the assessors, for example after an error in the assessment.

ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal law on access for people with disabilities.

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Changes since posting

• November 1, 2026Revised minutes were posted.

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