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
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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
Marblehead hears from school super candidates
The School Committee interviewed two candidates for the interim superintendent of schools position Monday inside of the Marblehead High School Library. The two candidates, Dr. Theresa McGuinness and Dr. Jannell Pearson-Campbell, were announced as finalists for the position in a press release last week after multiple Screening Committee meetings took place, in which committee … [Read more...] about Marblehead hears from school super candidates
School Committee selects screening members for interim superintendent search
The School Committee gathered on Thursday, Aug. 24 with an agenda highlighted by the ongoing search for an interim superintendent of schools. At its last meeting on Aug. 18, the committee was joined by representatives from the New England School Development Council. NESDEC will be assisting the committee with their interim superintendent search free of charge. The council … [Read more...] about School Committee selects screening members for interim superintendent search
School Committee to search for new interim superintendent, releases executive-session minutes
The School Committee welcomed two representatives from the New England School Development Council to its Friday morning meeting, seeking assistance in the hiring process for an interim superintendent of schools. While Michelle Cresta was named acting superintendent after the resignation of Dr. John Buckey, the committee now plans to hire a different person to serve as … [Read more...] about School Committee to search for new interim superintendent, releases executive-session minutes