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School committee approves Durfee program of studies; committee also approves competency review process and STEAM job description
Summary
The Fall River School Committee approved the Durfee High School program of studies, a revised competency-determination process for students lacking MCAS-based determinations, and a STEAM job description at its Feb. 10 meeting after discussion in the instructional subcommittee.
The Fall River School Committee voted to approve Durfee High School’s program of studies and several companion items on Feb. 10, following a referral from the instructional subcommittee.
Why it matters: The program of studies governs course offerings and the high school master schedule. Committee members debated whether the document should come as a first read to allow more time for review; the committee ultimately approved it by roll call, with five voting in favor and two opposed.
What the committee approved and why: - Durfee program of studies: Committee members referred the instructional subcommittee’s recommendations to the full committee and then approved the program of studies for implementation after discussion. Superintendent and instructional…
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