The School Committee’s pending flag policy continues to be a source of lively debate for Marblehead parents, students and community members, as was apparent Friday at the Policy Subcommittee meeting via Zoom. Most attendees who spoke during public comment expressed their disapproval of the policy drafted by the School Committee’s attorney, John Foskett of Valeria Dominello … [Read more...] about Town still divided over school flags
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Students express concerns about potential flag policy
The Marblehead School Committee continued gauging public opinions on its potential flag policy Thursday during a student-focused public forum. Jenn Schaeffner, School Committee Chair, began by telling the students she hoped the meeting would be “as much of a dialogue as we can,” as her priority was hearing student feedback. A Marblehead High School senior kicked it off by … [Read more...] about Students express concerns about potential flag policy
Anticipation builds for student forum on flag policy
After extensive discussions surrounding the looming flag policy for Marblehead public schools, the school committee is holding a virtual meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13, to provide students with a platform to share their thoughts, concerns, and opinions on the policy. Currently, there is no established flag policy in Marblehead public schools, prompting the need for one to be … [Read more...] about Anticipation builds for student forum on flag policy
School Committee raises public opinion for flag policy
After an administrator requested a flag policy two years ago, the School Committee has been working to bring one to fruition. But they want to hear what the students and community have to say first. According to the committee, if an administrator requests a policy and there isn’t one in place, the committee is in charge of creating said policy. This is what happened in … [Read more...] about School Committee raises public opinion for flag policy
Flag policy set to fly again
The Policy Subcommittee spoke about the controversial flag policy at their meeting Wednesday morning, when community members heavily voiced their opinions on the matter. Six different community members opened the meeting by defending the students that do not have the opportunity to attend the meeting since it fell during school hours. One community member said that “holding … [Read more...] about Flag policy set to fly again