Due to the ongoing strike, interim superintendent John Robidoux has made the decision to cancel all sports and extracurricular activities for students. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the School Committee held a press conference to address the strike, for a brief moment they also addressed the extracurricular activities being canceled. “He has our support for that,” School … [Read more...] about The loss of extracurriculars is striking
Marblehead Education Association
Students walk out in support of their educators
The students of Marblehead High School have decided to take action. On Thursday, Nov. 7, students held a walkout to show support for Marblehead faculty and staff ahead of their vote to strike on Friday, Nov. 8. Since March, the Marblehead Education Association (MEA) has been negotiating with the School Committee over issues such as higher wages, fair parental leave, and … [Read more...] about Students walk out in support of their educators
School Committee sees some progress being made
The Marblehead School Committee and the Marblehead Education Association (MEA) did not reach an agreement on a new contract over the long weekend, resulting in a strike by the MEA. Tuesday, Nov. 12, marked the first day of the strike, with no school, sports, or extracurricular activities. While the MEA was ready to begin negotiations early Tuesday, the School Committee did … [Read more...] about School Committee sees some progress being made
Marblehead School Committee setting goals
The Marblehead School Committee Goals and Evaluations Subcommittee, consisting of Alison Taylor and Brian Ota, met at 1:30 p.m. on Friday to discuss all goals they have prepared to bring to the next School Committee meeting. Throughout the meeting they discussed three main goals: reviewing and updating all School Committee policies, improving School Committee communication, and … [Read more...] about Marblehead School Committee setting goals
Teachers’ contract negotiations stall over wages
The Marblehead School Committee Bargaining Sub-Committee met yet again with the Marblehead Educations Association (MEA) on Tuesday to continue negotiations for a new contract. This meeting was focused on Unit A, the teachers. Another meeting went by without a reached agreement by the end. In a press release from the Marblehead School Committee it was stated that the MEA … [Read more...] about Teachers’ contract negotiations stall over wages