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
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Public heard for first time since super resignation
The School Committee met in public Friday afternoon for the first time since the resignation of former Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Buckey last week. This was also the committee’s first public meeting since the decision to cancel a vote about exercising the early-termination clause in Buckey’s contract. More than 150 participants tuned into the meeting on Zoom, and … [Read more...] about Public heard for first time since super resignation
Public heard for first time since superintendent’s resignation
The School Committee met in public Friday afternoon for the first time since the resignation of former Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Buckey last week. This was also the committee’s first public meeting since the decision to cancel a vote about exercising the early-termination clause in Buckey’s contract. More than 150 participants tuned into the meeting on Zoom, and … [Read more...] about Public heard for first time since superintendent’s resignation
Recess expansion considered in Marblehead
School Committee members met publicly for the first time since Superintendent Dr. John Buckey’s resignation for a Policy Subcommittee meeting to discuss the district’s recess and athletic policies Friday. More than 50 people attended the meeting, which was led by Committee member Jenn Schaeffner. The district’s new acting superintendent, Michelle Cresta, also spoke … [Read more...] about Recess expansion considered in Marblehead
LTE: Observations from a neighbor
Editor's note: This letter is in reference to the School Committee’s last-minute decision to call off a vote regarding Superintendent Dr. John Buckey’s contract last week and was submitted prior to Buckey’s resignation Wednesday. To the editor: I write not as a taxpayer, nor a resident of Marblehead — I understand for some readers, my opinion won’t mean much, so … [Read more...] about LTE: Observations from a neighbor