The Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has found that the School Committee did not violate the Open Meeting Law in July 2023. Campbell's office received a complaint from Cathyann Swindlehurst in October 2023 alleging that the School Committee violated the law. The complaint alleged that the committee entered into executive session for an improper … [Read more...] about NOT GUILTY
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Marblehead teachers’ contract talks stall
The Marblehead Education Association has informed the School Committee that after a meeting scheduled for June 11, it will not be meeting with the committee again to discuss contract negotiations until September. The announcement came after the two sides failed to come to terms on an offer during several meetings. The union’s current contracts are set to expire this … [Read more...] about Marblehead teachers’ contract talks stall
And then there was one
After being named as one of two finalists for the interim superintendent of schools position, Barbara Cataldo has withdrawn her name from the running, leaving John Robidoux as the sole candidate. School Committee Chair Sarah Fox announced Cataldo’s decision at a meeting of the committee. “I was able to connect with Barbara on Monday, and she decided that she, at that … [Read more...] about And then there was one
School Committee begins interviews for interim superintendent
The School Committee is interviewing five candidates to serve as the district's interim superintendent after choosing from a pool of nine candidates. Interviews for the position began Wednesday evening. The committee was also scheduled to interview a candidate for assistant superintendent of finance and operations. After a discussion at the committee’s regular meeting, … [Read more...] about School Committee begins interviews for interim superintendent
LTE: Fox crying wolf?
To the editor: Throughout this spring’s budget season, the School Committee (SC) considered two options: A level services budget of $47,423,851 that would require additional funding through a general override or other procedural maneuvering. A reduced services budget of $45,592,667 that would not require additional funding but would require significant cuts of … [Read more...] about LTE: Fox crying wolf?