Despite more than 800 people signing a letter to the editor that gave the School Committee a failing grade in four separate categories, three of its members gave themselves Bs during the committee’s public forum on Thursday. Following the letter, the committee held a discussion at which community members were allowed to ask questions directly to the committee on a number of … [Read more...] about School Committee gives itself passing grade at public forum
Alison Taylor
School Committee to go forward with moderating forum themselves
The School Committee decided during its Zoom-only meeting on Monday to hold a community forum on Thursday that will be run by its members, rather than going forward with the League of Women Voters' suggestions to wait and hold a joint forum later in March. The forum, which Committee Chair Sarah Fox labeled a “conversation with the committee,” will take place on Thursday, … [Read more...] about School Committee to go forward with moderating forum themselves
Residents send message to Marblehead School Committee
Dozens watched last Thursday night at Marblehead High School as former School Committee Chair Amy Drinker presented a petition directly to the School Committee, which has garnered more than 750 signatures online and demands that the committee take the initiative to fix its missteps. Drinker submitted the documents to be entered into the public record for the committee’s … [Read more...] about Residents send message to Marblehead School Committee
Interim Super on track to start in November
A week after selecting Theresa McGuinness as Marblehead Public School's next superintendent following Dr. John Buckey's departure, the School Committee is working to expedite the change in leadership. Committee Chair Sarah Fox said on Monday, Oct. 16 that contract negotiations are underway and could be finalized within the coming days. While factors such as the duration of … [Read more...] about Interim Super on track to start in November
What’s the deal between the superintendent and the School Committee?
Now that the dust has settled from the resignation of Superintendent Dr. John Buckey, let’s focus on the School Committee. It’s been nine weeks since Buckey’s departure on Aug. 2, and yet we are no closer to understanding why the School Committee wanted him gone. It's only natural that community members have come up with their own explanations, connecting dots that may or … [Read more...] about What’s the deal between the superintendent and the School Committee?