Superintendent John Robidoux earned strong marks from the Marblehead School Committee, which commended his professionalism, calm leadership, and commitment to rebuilding trust in the district following a turbulent year. Committee Chair Al Williams read the results of the evaluation during the School Committee meeting Thursday evening, describing the process as one that … [Read more...] about Marblehead’s Super passes the test
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Clucas appointed to fill vacant school committee seat
During a joint meeting between the Select Board and the School Committee, members voted to appoint Melissa Clucas to fill the vacancy left by Brian Ota. Three other candidates – Sara Fox, Yael Magen, and Mark Schwartz – also applied for the role. The Select Board and the School Committee did a roll call vote where each person nominated one of the candidates, and the candidate … [Read more...] about Clucas appointed to fill vacant school committee seat
School Committee continues to make efforts to improve communication
The School Committee Communication Subcommittee met to discuss updates and strategies on communication, including improving the efficiency of responses to public comment. To make sure the voices of Marblehead residents are heard, committee members Brian Ota and Al Williams discussed ways to revise the public comment process to give everyone an opportunity to … [Read more...] about School Committee continues to make efforts to improve communication
Marblehead Public Schools welcomes interim Superintendent Robidoux
The School Committee voted unanimously to approve a two-year contract for interim Superintendent John Robidoux. During the discussion before the vote, Committee member Al Williams asked why the contract had a no-cause early-termination payment of $50,000 and why Robidoux would be able to leave within his first 90 days in the district. “For us to terminate someone without … [Read more...] about Marblehead Public Schools welcomes interim Superintendent Robidoux
LTE: Congratulations to the School Committee’s newest member
To the editor: I would like to applaud the eight community members that stepped up to interview for the vacant School Committee seat!! What incredible resumes I read. Congratulations to Mr. Al Williams. Mr. Williams, thank you for accepting this incredibly tough job. My advice is to be true to yourself. Communication has to be a main point to work on within the … [Read more...] about LTE: Congratulations to the School Committee’s newest member