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A heated budget debate in the Fall River School Committee reveals shocking discrepancies in financial reporting that could impact millions in funding for the district.

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Committee asks administration to explore audits and document net‑school‑spending reimbursements after CFO raises discrepancies
The committee instructed the superintendent to solicit RFQs for audits of facilities and HR and asked for documentation on insurance stop‑loss and prescription rebates after the CFO said previous reporting may have omitted reimbursements affecting net school spending.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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Superintendent Curley is shaking up Fall River's finance policies with an AI-generated overview and a call for a working group to tailor rules specifically for the district.

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Fall River school leaders propose working group to overhaul finance policies
Superintendent Curley presented the district's finance policies and an AI-generated overview and asked the school committee to create a working group to review and recommend local revisions to policies many members say were copied from MASC templates.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Fall River parents are demanding transparency from the school committee regarding a troubling lawsuit that raises serious concerns about compliance with open-meeting laws.

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Parents and committee press for transparency after lawsuit; counsel urges caution
Parents and at least one committee member urged the Fall River School Committee to publicly address a lawsuit filed by a former employee; corporation counsel said the committee should refrain from public discussion while the matter is pending and that a formal response to the complaint is due soon.
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October 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Parents at Turfie High School are raising concerns about potential late arrivals for first-period classes, but the Grievance Subcommittee is clarifying the situation.

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Turfie High School Considers Late Arrival Policy for First Period Students
Committee discusses potential late arrival for students during first period classes at Turfie.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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The Fall River School Committee is taking proactive steps to ensure district safety with independent testing and critical compliance deadlines on the horizon.

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Committee Reviews Evaluation Timeline Ahead of December Meeting and Testing Deadline
The committee discussed the evaluation timeline and confirmed an October 13 testing deadline.
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September 28, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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Urgent calls for accountability echo through Fall River as community members demand immediate action on safety violations and leadership failures in their schools.

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Parents Demand Action on Safety Violations at Robert L Maderas Resiliency Preparatory Academy
Parents call for immediate safety assessments and leadership changes amid critical compliance failures.
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September 28, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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The Fall River School Committee is shaking up the superintendent evaluation process to ensure transparency and foster collaboration—are they on the right track?

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Fall River School Committee Revises Superintendent Evaluation Timeline and Process
Committee discusses modifications to the superintendent evaluation process and timeline for improved feedback.
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September 28, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Fall River School Committee members are pushing for student delegates to play a bigger role in discussions, emphasizing that their voices should be heard beyond just reports.

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School Board Discusses Role of Student Delegates in Meetings
Board members seek clarity on student delegates' expected participation in meetings.
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July 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Fall River School Committee grapples with budget shortfalls and inconsistent reimbursement policies that could reshape the district's financial future.

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School Committee Reviews Budget Shortfalls and Moves to Executive Session
Committee addresses budget discrepancies and discusses motions for executive session.
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July 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Fall River School Committee faces urgent challenges as mold issues and budget transparency for the summer program take center stage.

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School Committee Discusses Mold Concerns and Summer Program Budget Transparency
Committee members address mold issues and budget transparency at Durfee High School summer program.
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July 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Residents of Fall River are rallying to keep school committee meetings transparent, urging that all voices be heard in crucial discussions!

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Fall River School Committee Faces Calls to Maintain Subcommittee Participation Rights
Citizens urge Fall River school committee to allow all members participation in subcommittee meetings.
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July 24, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Fall River School District is pioneering a two-day mediation training for support staff to transform conflict resolution and foster a healthier school environment.

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School District trains support staff in peer mediation and conflict resolution strategies
District provides two-day mediation training for staff to enhance conflict resolution skills.
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June 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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A frustrated parent has called out the Fall River School Committee for unprofessional conduct that undermines trust and leaves families feeling unheard.

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Parent Taylor Perry criticizes Fall River school committee for lack of decorum
Taylor Perry urges Fall River school committee to improve communication and respect for parents
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June 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Fall River School Committee members are raising alarms over overcrowded buses and safety concerns, sparking a heated debate on the future of student transportation.

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Durfee school committee debates SOTA transportation safety and meeting decorum concerns
Committee members question SOTA transportation safety and call for improved meeting communication.
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June 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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The Fall River School Committee is tackling food waste and financial transparency in a meeting that could reshape how our schools serve lunches!

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School Committee reviews Whitsons contract and addresses food waste concerns
Committee discusses management fees and potential food waste from school lunches.
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June 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Fall River Schools are bringing back mediation services to empower educators and transform student conflict resolution!

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Brookline Schools reintroduce mediation training through Metropolitan Mediation Services
Brookline Schools approve mediation training for staff to enhance conflict resolution strategies.
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June 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Fall River schools are taking a bold step in student safety with a groundbreaking vaping detection system that promises to transform how we tackle this growing issue.

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School pilots advanced vaping detection system for better surveillance
School implements cloud-based technology for real-time vaping alerts in bathrooms
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June 7, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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The Fall River School Committee is under fire as multiple open meeting law complaints reveal troubling transparency issues—what's at stake for the future of local education?

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Fall River School Committee faces multiple open meeting law complaints by Colin Dias
Colin Dias files complaints over unapproved minutes from several School Committee meetings.
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June 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Fall River School Committee is taking bold steps to hire six new teachers, tackling rising enrollment and special education needs head-on!

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Fall River School Board plans to hire 6 teachers to address rising student enrollment
The board seeks to hire educators to support growing enrollment and special education needs.
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June 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Fall River's City Council grapples with urgent safety issues, including a critical shortage of crossing guards and frustrating traffic management challenges that are affecting local schools.

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City Council addresses shortage of crossing guards and traffic issues in local schools
City officials discuss crossing guard vacancies and street safety concerns affecting local schools.
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May 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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The Fall River School Committee is shaking up the vice chair election process, proposing a name-only voting system that could change the game!

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School Committee votes to adjust vice chair election policy
Committee discusses and votes to simplify vice chair election procedure by name-only voting.
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May 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Fall River's School Committee is at a crossroads, facing fierce opposition over transportation policy changes and shocking allegations of misconduct that could impact student safety.

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Fall River school committee faces backlash over proposed transportation policy changes
Community advocates voice strong opposition to transportation policy affecting student safety in Fall River.
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May 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Fall River School Committee is revamping its transportation policy to better reflect the actual walking distances for students, ensuring essential services remain accessible while aligning with state guidelines.

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School Board revises transportation policy for grades K-8 based on walking distance
Policy now measures transportation eligibility by walking distance instead of direct distance for students.
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May 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Tensions flared at the Fall River School Committee meeting as members debated the critical need for legal counsel amidst serious misconduct allegations.

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School Committee meets without attorney to discuss criminal misconduct claims
Committee debates necessity of attorney's presence amid sensitive misconduct discussions.
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April 22, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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Fall River School Committee makes a bold move to support its booming ESL student population by reallocating budget for a dedicated ESL coach!

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District reallocates budget for dedicated ESL coach amid rising enrollment
School district prioritizes ESL support by converting literacy coach position to ESL coach role
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March 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM