What was decided

Members approved a general contractor contract for the new PreK-8 dual language building and $200,000 for 767-771 Lonsdale Avenue. They continued the FY 2027 budget book and tabled the Superintendent Evaluation Policy. The special education update and the first reading of an artificial intelligence policy did not include votes.

Show all 12 votes in order

• Approved The minutes of the August 11, 2026 meeting, with six in favor and one abstention. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved The general contractor contract for the new PreK-8 dual language building by voice vote, with none opposed. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Withdrawn An earlier motion to approve the FY 2027 budget book contingent on updates. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Continued The FY 2027 budget book to the next meeting by voice vote, with all in favor. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved Substituting the updated document for the previous Superintendent Evaluation Policy draft. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Tabled The Superintendent Evaluation Policy until the next meeting so members can review the updated document. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved The athletic trainer services contract with University Orthopedics, subject to technical changes. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved Sending the Board development survey to members by voice vote. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved The RCWP carpentry pre-apprenticeship program by voice vote, with all in favor. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved The School Resource Officer contract with the Central Falls Police Department by voice vote, with all in favor. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved A $200,000 appropriation from the district fund balance to demolish and develop 767-771 Lonsdale Avenue, by unanimous voice vote. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Took no vote on the first reading of the artificial intelligence policy; staff will bring more information before the second reading. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

• Approved General contractor contract, new PreK-8 dual language building The general contractor contract for the new PreK-8 dual language building by voice vote, with none opposed. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Withdrawn FY 2027 Budget Book An earlier motion to approve the FY 2027 budget book contingent on updates. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved Athletic trainer services contract with University Orthopedics The athletic trainer services contract with University Orthopedics, subject to technical changes. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved RCWP carpentry pre-apprenticeship program The RCWP carpentry pre-apprenticeship program by voice vote, with all in favor. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved School Resource Officer contract with Central Falls Police Department The School Resource Officer contract with the Central Falls Police Department by voice vote, with all in favor. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved $200,000 appropriation for 767-771 Lonsdale Avenue A $200,000 appropriation from the district fund balance to demolish and develop 767-771 Lonsdale Avenue, by unanimous voice vote. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Artificial intelligence policy, first reading Took no vote on the first reading of the artificial intelligence policy; staff will bring more information before the second reading. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

Put off or sent to committee

• Continued FY 2027 Budget Book The FY 2027 budget book to the next meeting by voice vote, with all in favor. p. 9page 9 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

Also voted on

• Approved The minutes of the August 11, 2026 meeting, with six in favor and one abstention. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved Substituting the updated document for the previous Superintendent Evaluation Policy draft. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Tabled The Superintendent Evaluation Policy until the next meeting so members can review the updated document. p. 10page 10 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
• Approved Sending the Board development survey to members by voice vote. p. 11page 11 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

Agenda

The meeting will cover a $200,000 appropriation for a Lonsdale Avenue project and a general contractor contract for a new PK-8 Dual Language building. It also includes a carpentry training program, a school resource officer contract, a University Orthopedic contract, and a first reading of an artificial intelligence policy.

Show the agenda's 19 items

• Right to be heard: public comment limited to agenda items
• Consent agenda: salary warrants
• Consent agenda: expense warrants
• Civic use of buildings: Panthers Car Wash, September 5th, 2026
• Civic use of buildings: CFPD Car Seat Safety Event, September 19th, 2026, 10am
• Civic use of buildings: City's Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, October 7th, 2026, 5:30-8pm
• Correspondence
• Superintendent's report: school opening updates, SMART Smile, special education
• Personnel recommendations and/or decisions
• Award of general contractor contract for new PK-8 Dual Language building
• FY27 budget book: motion to substitute updated budget book and publish it
• Second reading on policy on superintendent evaluation
• Contract with University Orthopedic
• School board work session frequency and schedule
• Carpentry Pre-Apprentice Training Program with XXX
• Contract with Central Falls Police Department for school resource officers
• $200,000 from district fund balance toward partnership with City of Central Falls to demolish and develop 767-771 Lonsdale Ave. for pedestrian safety and parking
• Artificial Intelligence Policy, first reading
• Community comment

Meeting details

Where

135 Hunt Street, Central Falls, RI, 02863

Terms used here

abatement

A reduction or cancellation of a property tax bill, granted by the assessors, for example after an error in the assessment.

ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal law on access for people with disabilities.

consent agenda

Routine items, such as minutes and reports, voted on together in one motion without discussion. A member can ask to take any of them up separately.

first reading

The first time a council or board takes up an ordinance or other measure. It usually votes on it at a later meeting.

RIGL

Rhode Island General Laws, the state's laws.

tabled

Set aside by a vote, to take up later. A tabled item comes back when the board votes to take it off the table.

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