According to the Marblehead Education Association (MEA), the Marblehead School Committee has indicated that they plan to request mediation from a state-appointed mediator and not go back to bargaining with the custodial unit. “This is after only two bargaining sessions, since the custodian contract expired on June 30,” MEA Co-President Jonathan Heller said. The MEA … [Read more...] about Custodial bargaining stalls while teacher bargaining continues
Jenn Schaeffner
Marblehead puts flag policy on pause
Members of the School Committee decided to delay discussion on the proposed draft of the school district’s flag policy until early September. Community members spoke out about the draft at a committee meeting and said that more time should be given to discuss the policy. Resident Renee Ramirez Keaney had questions around the implementation of the policy. “Are you … [Read more...] about Marblehead puts flag policy on pause
School Committee meeting ‘Zoom bombed’
The School Committee Policy Subcommittee presented its proposed flag and banner policy before having to end the meeting early due to explicit content being sent to the committee through Zoom. Explicit content has been recently sent through Zoom on two other occasions. One time at a select board meeting and at another other school committee meeting. The proposed flag and … [Read more...] about School Committee meeting ‘Zoom bombed’
School Committee approves various agenda items
Monday’s School Committee meeting saw the committee approve a number of agenda items. The committee voted 4-0 in favor of increasing hourly wages for cafeteria workers by $3 to $5 per hour. Chair Jenn Schaeffner explained that doing so is good for job retention and said the committee is able to vote on this issue because the cafeteria workers are no longer … [Read more...] about School Committee approves various agenda items
Town to investigate alleged discrimination in schools
An independent investigator will be procured by interim Superintendent John Robidoux by July 19 to determine the merit of internal discrimination allegations between district personnel. The School Committee granted permission to Robidoux in a vote, allotting $25,000 toward the initiative. In an email to the district, former interim Superintendent Theresa McGuinness said … [Read more...] about Town to investigate alleged discrimination in schools