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
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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
LTE: Working together will improve our schools
To the editor: With the start of another school year about a month away, we believe that the recent change in leadership will not have an immediate impact on our students. The 2023-24 school year planning is already underway with the teachers and the Office of Teaching and Learning working together to plan professional development. Toward the end of August, … [Read more...] about LTE: Working together will improve our schools