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Votes at a glance: school committee approves contracts, grants, technology purchase and a 2% cap on state virtual schools
Summary
At its Feb. 10 meeting the Fall River School Committee approved multiple routine and substantive items including a large technology contract, several grants, the Durfee program of studies (see separate article) and set a 2% cap on Commonwealth virtual‑school enrollment.
The Fall River School Committee took a series of formal actions during its Feb. 10 meeting. Below is a concise list of key votes, outcomes and immediate follow‑up directions referenced during the public meeting.
Key votes and outcomes
- Approval of minutes and routine items: The committee approved multiple sets of minutes and routine agenda items by roll call early in the meeting (unanimous where recorded).
- Travel‑reimbursement policy: The committee voted to authorize the superintendent to create (and implement) a district procedure for travel reimbursements and per‑diem amounts immediately, subject to later review by the policy subcommittee. The motion passed by roll call; members said the procedure would be brought to policy for formal adoption.
- Donations: The committee accepted two donations: Stop & Shop and Market Basket gift cards for Green Elementary attendance initiatives and a Rotary Club of Fall River donation (Happy Feet) of sneakers for Fonseca Elementary students. Votes to accept the donations passed by roll call.
- Grants: The committee approved several grants including English…
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