Now that the dust has settled from the resignation of Superintendent Dr. John Buckey, let’s focus on the School Committee. It’s been nine weeks since Buckey’s departure on Aug. 2, and yet we are no closer to understanding why the School Committee wanted him gone. It's only natural that community members have come up with their own explanations, connecting dots that may or … [Read more...] about What’s the deal between the superintendent and the School Committee?
Paul Baker
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
Marblehead School Committee holds intense talks on FY24 budget
A debate over which Marblehead Public Schools positions and services will be cut, as well as how a fiscal year 2023 surplus should be spent ignited at the School Committee's first meeting since the override's failure. The School Committee held the intense discussion on the district’s budget for FY24 on June 29. As a result of the override’s failure on the town-wide ballot, … [Read more...] about Marblehead School Committee holds intense talks on FY24 budget
Paul Baker eyeing school committee seat with newly acquired citizenship
After more than 20 years of Paul Baker residing in Marblehead, the United Kingdom native received his United States citizenship in 2022, granting him the ability to run for election in town. Although he could not run for School Committee until now, Baker has no shortage of education experience. Baker currently serves as the Head of School at the Devereux and … [Read more...] about Paul Baker eyeing school committee seat with newly acquired citizenship