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North Kingstown approves construction plans for upgrades at all four elementary schools
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What happened
The School Committee unanimously approved 60% construction documents for elementary-school stabilization work and authorized submission to Rhode Island's education department. The roughly $23.99 million base-bid project is planned for the summers of 2027 and 2028.
Why it matters to families
The plans move a sizable district building project forward and cover all four elementary schools, with improvements to media centers, secure entrances, roofs, accessibility and code compliance.
The evidence
Approved 5-0 at the October 6, 2026 meeting. The minutes say the 60% documents cover district elementary schools and include media-center improvements, secure vestibules, roof work, selected gym dividers, accessibility and code-related improvements; construction is planned across summer 2027 and summer 2028, with an estimated base bid of approximately $23.99 million.
The source
North Kingstown School Committee — MinutesSee the full record for North Kingstown School Department.
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