School Committee member Meagan Taylor has resigned, marking yet another change in the school district, which has seen significant turnover in the last several weeks. School Committee Chair Sarah Fox said that she received Taylor’s resignation early Monday morning, with no reason listed. In a statement, the committee thanked her for her service on the committee. “We thank Ms. … [Read more...] about Meagan Taylor resigns from School Committee
Michelle Cresta
Cresta resigns from Marblehead Public Schools to accept position at Manchester Essex
Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Michelle Cresta has submitted her resignation to Marblehead Public Schools after accepting a similar role at Manchester Essex Regional School District. Cresta was announced as a finalist for the position late last year. Her resignation will be effective starting March 22. “I am returning to my roots in regional school … [Read more...] about Cresta resigns from Marblehead Public Schools to accept position at Manchester Essex
School and Finance committees brainstorm on budget
The Finance and School committees came together to discuss the budget for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and beyond on Monday. Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Finance Michelle Cresta began by giving an update on the FY24 budget, relaying that 11.2% of it has been spent so far. Cresta explained how the budget’s biggest obstacle has been the inability to consistently … [Read more...] about School and Finance committees brainstorm on budget
McGuinness sits in on first committee meeting
Newly hired Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Theresa McGuinness was welcomed back to the school district on Thursday during her first School Committee meeting in the position. McGuinness, formerly the principal at Village School from 2012 to 2016, was selected by the School Committee for the position on Oct. 16 after being named one of two finalists on Sept. … [Read more...] about McGuinness sits in on first committee meeting
School Committee flags down banner policy
The School Committee is discussing the institution of a new policy that would give the committee control over what banners and flags are hung up in schools. The committee’s policy subcommittee met on Zoom Friday to discuss the policy after a removal of a Black Lives Matter flag that was hanging in the high school’s cafeteria. Assistant Superintendent of Finance and … [Read more...] about School Committee flags down banner policy