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Divisions surface as committee approves superintendent’s evaluation with a 'needs improvement' composite

Fall River School Committee · December 9, 2025
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Summary

Using the DESE rubric, the committee recorded an overall 'needs improvement' composite for Superintendent Tracy Curley and debated the context and fairness of the rating; several members offered detailed written and oral comments defending or criticizing the superintendent.

On Dec. 8 the School Committee completed a DESE-rubric-based evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Tracy Curley. The composite summative rating recorded during the meeting was “needs improvement.” Committee members who voted to approve the evaluation read individual comments into the record that reflected both criticisms of district performance and contextual support for Curley’s work.

According to the evaluation summary presented on the record, Curley received "needs improvement" in multiple standards (instructional leadership; management and…

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