On Tuesday, May 28, the Rhode Island Council on Elementary and Secondary Education (RI CESE) voted to approve more than $1.3 billion in new school construction projects across Rhode Island, including Barrington’s $250 million school building project.
This is a significant milestone for Barrington, as it means funding for the renovation and construction of four like-new schools has officially been secured from the State. It also allows the Barrington School Building Committee and the Committee’s team of architects and project managers to continue working toward Stage III of the Rhode Island Department of Education’s (RIDE) Necessity of School Construction application.
In total, the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education approved 59 projects across 11 local education agencies (LEAs) impacting more than 30,000 students in the state. State funding will improve student outcomes and enhance the educational experiences at dozens of schools in Rhode Island, including Barrington High School and three of Barrington’s elementary schools.
Learn more about Barrington’s transformative school building project by visiting the project’s website, www.barringtonschoolsproject.com. Additional updates on the project are also provided during the bi-weekly meetings of the Barrington School Committee and the monthly meetings of the Barrington School Building Committee.