Glocester council backs stronger school employee background checks, adopts resolution The Glocester Town Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-02 supporting Rhode Island House Bill 7356 and Senate Bill 2216 to require comprehensive criminal and employment background checks for all school employees and contracted providers, and forwarded the resolution to state lawmakers and education officials.

The Glocester Town Council just took a bold step to safeguard children by backing new legislation for rigorous background checks on school employees.

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Gloucester Council Authorizes School Finance Duties Transfer to Finance Office Staff Council authorizes finance director to assign school accounting duties to improve workflow.

The Glocester Council just made a groundbreaking decision to streamline school finance operations, paving the way for better oversight and efficiency!

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Local Council Delays Tax Increase Vote Amid School Budget Concerns Council postpones taxation decision, citing lack of financial transparency from the school committee.

Glocester's council is holding off on a tax hike as growing concerns over the school budget's transparency leave residents questioning where their money is really going.

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