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Dr. Thomas Kenworthy
Superintendent of Schools
kenworthyt@portsmouthschoolsri.org
(401) 683-1039 ext. 6
#DestinationPortsmouthRI
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�Portsmouth School Department
FY 2026 Budget Next Steps
On March 11, 2025, the PSD School Committee approved our district FY 2026 budget proposal. This approval followed several months of budget development and deliberations.
On April 29, 2025, the school department will present this proposed budget along with all other town departments. This will begin the Town Council deliberations on the Town Administrator’s proposed budget for FY 2026.
The Town Council will deliberate on the budget throughout May and June.
There will be one final town public hearing on the budget on June 11, 2025.
The Town Council must approve a budget for FY 2026 by June 30, 2025.
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�Portsmouth School Department
Strategic Plan 2025-2030
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�Portsmouth School Department
Capital Improvement Projects
In November of 2021, Portsmouth voters approved a $22 million health and safety construction bond for schools (with 40% reimbursement from the state)
Summer 2022
Asbestos abatement at Hathaway, Melville, and PHS
Summer 2023
Melville - one set of student bathrooms; roof upgrades
PHS - two sets of student bathrooms; HVAC upgrades in Field House; improvements to Memorial Drive
Summer 2024
Melville - second set of student bathrooms; HVAC upgrades to classrooms
Hathaway - two sets of student bathrooms; HVAC upgrades to classrooms; elevator installation
Summer 2025
PMS - two sets of student bathrooms
* All projects to date have been completed on time and on budget
* What is the next phase of improvements for Portsmouth schools??
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QUESTIONS?