Central Falls school building committee approves bond payment requests as high school nears turnover The committee approved bond requisition and reimbursement payments and received a final owner's project management update on the new high school, including commissioning status, move dates, and a March ribbon-cutting. The OPM flagged closeout tasks, contingency use for recent change orders and state-awarded FEI items.

The new high school in Central Falls is on track for a grand opening, with students moving in by February 24 and a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for March 9!

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State Senator John Acosta urges support for local bills, cites path to restoring school governance State Sen. John Acosta updated the council on several bills he sponsored or backed — including pay-transparency legislation and a tourism license-plate bill to fund Blackstone Valley River cleanup — and said a joint commission should soon meet to advance returning local control to Central Falls.

State Senator John Acosta is championing crucial bills that could transform funding and governance in Central Falls—are you ready to find out how these changes could impact your community?

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Central Falls building committee hears high-school progress, approves $2.09M bond payment The committee was told the new Central Falls high school is roughly 60 days from completion; members approved bond requisition #29 for $2,089,195.95 and were briefed on a $5.35 million retaining-wall change order carried outside the high-school budget.

The new Central Falls high school is just 60 days from completion, with over $2 million in bond payments approved and a host of final touches underway!

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Central Falls trustees approve two-year teachers contract; Council 94 ratification delayed The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a two-year contract with the Central Falls Teachers Union that includes revised inclusion language, academic prep time in place of some unassigned periods, limits on leaving the building during prep, and protections against disruptive midyear vacancy cascades. A separate Council 94 contract was not ratifed

The Central Falls School District has just approved a groundbreaking two-year contract with teachers, focusing on enhanced collaboration and student success!

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Central Falls sees enrollment decline, wins grants and modest RICAS gains; district outlines supports Superintendent reported enrollment near 2,400 (down from 2,680 at end of last school year), new grants for McKinney-Vento students, applied-for NFL Foundation funds for high-school fields, near-complete new high school construction, and modest districtwide improvements on state RICAS assessments (math +2.8 points; ELA +2 points; median ELA SGP 44).

Central Falls is facing enrollment challenges but has secured new grants and seen promising gains in RICAS assessments, raising hopes for the future!

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Central Falls board holds executive session on superintendent performance; public urges delay on any contract extension The Board of Trustees met in executive session to discuss the superintendents job performance and returned to public session with no executive-session action. Speakers during public comment and several board candidates urged trustees to postpone any long-term contract decisions until newly elected and appointed members are seated.

The Central Falls School Board faced community backlash as residents urged a pause on the superintendent's contract extension until new governance takes office.

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School Building Committee Advances Track Replacement Project and Approves New Central Falls Invoices Committee updates on track replacement, concession building, and approves new invoices for payment.

Central Falls is making strides in education with exciting updates on the track and field replacement and a dual language pre-K through 8 initiative!

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School Committee Evaluates Demolition and Prefabricated Gym Options for New High School Committee discusses separate demolition submission and cost-effective gymnasium building solutions.

The Central Falls School District is making bold moves towards a new high school, but will cost-effective gym options compromise student needs?

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School Board Approves Six Homeschool Applications Amid Enrollment Challenges Superintendent reviews increased cohort of Warrior Fellows and discusses student enrollment trends.

The Central Falls School District is tackling enrollment declines and staffing challenges head-on while making strides in construction and educational programs.

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Central Falls High School reports 65% student engagement in CTE pathways Central Falls High School analyzes student college application and attendance trends.

Central Falls High School is seeing a remarkable 65% of students engaged in Career and Technical Education pathways, paving the way for enhanced career readiness!

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Committee prioritizes air conditioning project for Raices classrooms Committee agrees to install air conditioning in Raices classrooms before other renovations.

Central Falls School District is taking a major step to ensure students can learn comfortably by prioritizing air conditioning for the underutilized third floor of Raices.

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District celebrates young thespians and highlights early childhood attendance challenges District honors Lion King production and addresses chronic absenteeism in early education programs

Central Falls School District celebrated remarkable achievements, from a life-changing scholarship to a captivating "Lion King" performance by young talents, while also tackling challenges in early childhood attendance.

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Central Falls seeks approval for $15M bond to improve school facilities City aims to finance renovations and expansions for dual language program in schools.

Central Falls is poised to transform its educational landscape with a bold $15 million bond aimed at enhancing schools and supporting the Dual Language Program for families.

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