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Attendance Policy and D4 Buyback Program
— 8.26.2026 Fall River School Committee - Policy Subcommittee
The School Committee is moving to eliminate the controversial "D4 buyback" program, which automatically reduced a student's passing grade after four unexcused absences.
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Letourneau School Traffic & Parking Plan
— 8.25.2026 Fall River City Council - Committee on Public Safety
In response to numerous resident complaints, officials are implementing a new traffic flow plan and increasing police presence around the Letourneau Elementary School.
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Drug, Alcohol, and Vaping Policies
— 8.26.2026 Fall River School Committee - Policy Subcommittee
Following public complaints about staff behavior, the school administration will reinforce existing rules against smoking, vaping, and littering on or near school grounds.
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Open Meeting Law Complaint
— 8.25.2026 Tax Increment Finance Board
The Tax Increment Finance Board has referred a complaint to the Law Department alleging that two of its members failed to file their required Open Meeting Law certifications.
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Destruction of Property Policy
— 8.26.2026 Fall River School Committee - Policy Subcommittee
A new school policy will require tracking vandalism incidents that cost more than $500 to repair, providing better data on the taxpayer costs of property damage.
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Expense Reimbursement Policy
— 8.26.2026 Fall River School Committee - Policy Subcommittee
The school district is updating its travel policy to use standardized federal per diem rates for reimbursements, simplifying the process for staff.
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MASC Policy Services Contract
— 8.26.2026 Fall River School Committee - Policy Subcommittee
The School Committee is moving forward with its contract with the Massachusetts Association of School Committees to assist in reviewing and updating district policies.
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