Capital Projects

In November 2018, Rhode Island voters approved the Statewide School Construction Bond, which allowed RIDE to incentivize districts with additional reimbursement bonuses of up to 20%, upfront funding to reduce the district’s total bond amount and reimburse interest on district construction bonds.

The state of Rhode Island is committed to this once in a generation initiative to create 21st century learning environments across the state.

In November, 2023, voters in Bristol and Warren approved the school bond for up to $200 million to replace Mt. Hope High School and renovate Kickemuit Middle School and the three elementary schools (Hugh Cole, Rockwell and Colt Andrews) in the district.  RIDE approved our capital plan with a guaranteed 63%, but potential for a remarkable 83%,  of reimbursement costs from the state of Rhode Island.  All capital projects need to be finished within five (5) years from approval.  

Please explore this area of the Website, to learn more about the process for School Construction, our School Building Committee meetings and materials, and the developing plans and progress on improving all of the BWRSD facilities.