# 11.10.2026 FRSC - Special Education, Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee

The Fall River School Committee’s Special Education, Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee met on November 11, 2026. Members considered staffing needs in special education: one additional occupational therapy assistant (COTA) and one physical therapy assistant (PTA), citing rising enrollment, provider caseload limits, and students waiting for services. A motion was made to refer the two positions; the transcript does not clearly capture the vote. The committee also discussed a bilingual special education teacher for the dual-language program, with special education funds identified as the expected funding source and potential circuit-breaker resources noted. A proposed districtwide administrator for specialized programs and student transitions was referred to the full committee, with a recommendation that the administration compare its salary scale with similar neighboring districts; the motion passed unanimously.

The committee discussed the PASS alternative-education program, including concerns about academic services, clinical qualifications, and compliance; follow-up information was requested, but no procurement action was recorded. Members also discussed a possible food truck for culinary programs, transportation needs, a donation of auditorium seats, and a roughly $2 million facilities project as a longer-term capital consideration, without approving a purchase. An out-of-district placement contract was referred to the full committee; members discussed the district’s obligation to fund placements determined by an IEP team, but the subcommittee did not approve the contract. The referral motion passed by roll call, with two yes votes and one no vote recorded in the transcript.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Published:** November 11, 2026

### Sources
- [11.10.2026 FRSC - Special Education, Alternative Education and Early Childhood Subcommittee](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRjkPY_YcSE) - Fall River Government TV