2024-2025 MEETING SCHEDULE
BSBC meetings are scheduled for the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 at BMS (and may meet additionally, as needed).
Agendas will be published on the RI Secretary of State website and linked on this page 48 hours before each meeting in accordance with Rhode Island Open Meeting Laws.
The next BSBC meeting will take place on:
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
6:00 P.M. at Barrington Middle School
All meetings can be attended via Zoom.
PURPOSE OF THE COMMITTEE
In 2019, the District established a Facilities Advisory Committee to identify areas of need in school buildings, establish facilities priorities, and assist in determining long-term solutions. In 2021, the Facilities Advisory Committee became the Barrington School Building Committee.
CURRENT PRIORITIES OF THE SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE
Priority | Progress toward completion |
|---|---|
Develop and submit Stage I Necessity of School Construction application to the Rhode Island Department of Education | Complete: Stage I application submitted in February 2023 |
Interview and hire Owner Project Manager (OPM) to support development and submission of Stage II application and provide construction management services to Barrington Public Schools | Complete: Selected Downes Construction Company as BPS OPM in April 2023 |
Issue RFQ for Architecture/Engineering design services firm in preparation for Stage II application | Complete: RFQ issued in May 2023 |
Interview and select Architecture/Engineering firm to assess Barrington's school facilities and develop construction or renovations recommendations for Stage II application | Complete: Reviewed responses to A/E RFP and selected Tecton Architects as BPS architectural services firm in June 2023 |
Ensure submission of legislation to authorize a Bond Referendum by Barrington Town Council to Rhode Island General Assembly | Complete: Enabling legislation submitted to RI General Assembly in May 2023 |
Host a series of community forums | Complete : Community meetings conducted in September and October 2023 |
Develop Stage II application with support from OPM and A/E firm | Complete: Stage II application submitted on February 15, 2024 |
Prepare for Special Election regarding school construction bond | Special Election took place on November 7, 2023: Bond Approved |
Submit Stage II application to the Rhode Island Department of Education | Complete: Stage II application submitted in February 2024. It was approved by RIDE in May 2024. The Rhode Island Council on Elementary and Secondary Education authorized more than $1.3 billion in school construction projects across the state, including Barrington's school construction project, in May 2024. |
Develop Stage III application for design and construction | In Progress: Summer 2024 |
Commence initial stage of construction by June 30, 2024 to receive additional reimbursement benefits | Upcoming June 2024 |
CONTACT INFORMATION
Committee Members
Robert WargoSuperintendent
Douglas Fiore
Director of Administration & Finance
Matthew Glum
Director of Facilities
Thomas Peck, Sub-Committee chair
Patrick McCrann, School Committee chair
Teresa Crean, Mark Hanchar, Scott Hughes, Marcus Hurley, Sarah Kennedy, Steve Marchetti, Josh Pomeranz, Kimberly Roskiewicz, Gino Sangiuliano, Brian Valentine, Robert Wilmarth