Central Falls board approves one-time administrative vacation payouts to align contracts with policy

The Central Falls School District board voted April 28 to approve a one-time payout to five administrators whose vacation accruals exceed the district cap after contract language and policy timing created a misalignment.

Superintendent explained the board-approved contracts from summer 2025 unintentionally left several administrators with greater vacation accruals than the district policy permits. To honor the contracts while aligning with policy, the superintendent recommended a one-time payout for the five affected administrators rather than a permanent change to accrual caps.

Staff described the individual payout range as between $13,000 and $33,000 depending on the employee; the transcript records an incomplete total figure and does not supply a fully specified aggregate amount. The superintendent said the 40-day accrual cap remains the policy standard and the payout is a one-time remedy tied to the contract alignment.

A motion to accept the superintendent's recommendation passed unanimously.