An Essex Superior Court judge has denied a request from a former Marblehead Public Schools employee who sought to keep her two children enrolled in the district after her termination. In a decision issued in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Kelley Ferretti v. Marblehead Public Schools, the court rejected Kelley Ferretti’s motion for a preliminary injunction, finding she did … [Read more...] about Court rejects former HR Director Ferretti’s motion
Education
Abbot Public Library Events: Sept. 4 – 10
Friday, Sept. 5 Coffee at the Library 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Stop in to Abbot Public Library on Friday mornings to relax with a cup of coffee or tea. Find your next great read, chat with your neighbors, or just enjoy a quiet morning. Locally brewed Atomic Coffee from Marblehead’s Blue Canoe Cafe will be provided, as well as coffee fixings and a selection of tea. Bringing your … [Read more...] about Abbot Public Library Events: Sept. 4 – 10
Program registration opened at Grace church
Grace Community Church will restart its weekly Awana program for children on September 10, with registration now open, according to pastor Rex Schaffner. Awana, an international Christian program founded in the 1940s, is offered in tens of thousands of churches worldwide and engages millions of children in faith-based learning and activities. Locally, the Marblehead church … [Read more...] about Program registration opened at Grace church
Policy subcommittee meeting discusses updates
The Marblehead School Committee’s Policy Subcommittee met last week to tackle an extensive review of district policies, with members working to bring the manual up to date with recommendations from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC). Among the policies highlighted for review were updates to civil rights complaint procedures for child nutrition … [Read more...] about Policy subcommittee meeting discusses updates
Teachers Union fights back against time change
Superintendent John Robidoux announced new arrival and dismissal times for Marblehead Public Schools last week, a change intended to streamline schedules for students and families. The adjustments, presented at Thursday night’s School Committee meeting, will take effect at the start of the school year. Robidoux said the changes are aimed at improving consistency across the … [Read more...] about Teachers Union fights back against time change