To the editor:
Really? I said on Feb. 15 that I was hopefully writing my last letter to the editor. I guess I spoke too soon!
Alison Taylor stated, and sharing from The Daily Item, “that she does not believe the committee is at fault for any of the controversies that have clouded the district in recent months.”
“We have people here that really do care. That seems to be lost on a lot of people lately, and I think that’s unfortunate,” Taylor said. “I don’t disagree with the chaos, I don’t disagree that we have a lot of work ahead of us, but I don’t think it is the people sitting at this table who are at fault for that chaos.”
Alison, who do you think is responsible??
Let’s start from the beginning. Who wanted Dr. John Buckey gone? Other than Megan Taylor, you all voted for his removal.
The media, that’s their job, to report the truth.
The stakeholders, that members on this committee called “lunatics!”
Me?
I would have to agree with you. I tried to make this committee accountable for the chaos. Here is a word of advice. Don’t ever think a Lynn girl will ever let go of issues they deem unfair. We are very persistent.
Mrs. McGuinness, for changing her mind and not taking this job permanently? I think this committee’s antics at the “workshop” showed what was coming down the road.
Wait, how about Ms. Cresta, is it her fault that she is leaving in the middle of budgets and teachers contracts? Again, we were warned about financial instability last year without an override. She has had enough, and she is saving herself before the ship sinks.
Oh, is it the assessor’s office fault for raising taxes before we could ask for an override? Yes, I know we haven’t had one since 2005.
Ms. Pollender for removing the BLM Flag? I agree, she has caused heated disagreements.
How about your cohort, Jenn Schaeffner, for causing the controversy concerning the flag policy? Her using Hadley’s school policy as an example? I called 21 communities AROUND Marblehead and they don’t have one.
Mr. Ota not revealing he had filed complaints against the town and Dr. Buckey with the state?
Alison, you mentioned you all were overwhelmingly voted in. I wonder if he would have won if he told the truth. I heard from members in the community that it was deceptive.
You mentioned after seeing the 750-plus signatures on the petition for no confidence in this committee, it was disheartening to see people’s names you thought were your friends on this list.
Well, here is some advice, pull up your big-girl pants, stop your whining, and get to work!! Politics is not for the faint of heart.
Your to do list:
Budget, teacher and staff contracts. Dealing with issues related to METCO, SEPAC, the antisemitic, racist, homophobic, and bullying that is a problem within our schools.
Please listen to Glen about hiring a new superintendent. He is pretty much telling you to get your act together.
Your community is sending you a message loud and clear that they are watching and listening to you all.
This is your Hail Mary pass, because if we had a recall in place, your seats at the library would be vacant!!
Mary McCaristan