12.9.2024 Fall River School Committee - Special Meeting

Fall River Government TV Dec 10, 2024 YouTube Report Issue

The Fall River School Committee held a special meeting on Monday, December 9th, 2024, to discuss the School Year 2024-2025 goal setting for Superintendent Dr. Tracy Curley. Dr. Curley presented three proposed goals, which were recommended by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for first-year superintendents. These goals focused on effective entry and direction setting, maintaining momentum during the leadership transition, and professional practice development through an induction program. Committee members, particularly Mr. Aguiar, expressed concerns that the proposed goals were too generic, lacked specific data, and measurable outcomes, unlike previous superintendents' goals. There was also discussion about the late timing of the goal-setting process, which typically occurs in August. A contentious point arose when Mr. Aguiar moved to request that the superintendent forward the goals approved for her assistant superintendents and principals to the school committee, arguing it was necessary for setting comprehensive district goals. This motion was seconded by Mr. Das. The chairman, Alan Rumsey, opposed the motion, stating it was inappropriate and overstepped the committee's bounds. After a heated debate, the motion failed with a vote of 2 in favor and 4 opposed. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to adjourn.

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