After being named as one of two finalists for the interim superintendent of schools position, Barbara Cataldo has withdrawn her name from the running, leaving John Robidoux as the sole candidate.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
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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?
LTE: A path to improvement for the School Committee
Dear Marblehead School Committee, I wish to outline a leadership approach, proven to be effective for guiding organizations toward improvement and, eventually, excellence. Effective leaders steer their teams toward a well-defined objective. For high-performing organizations, this involves establishing clear, measurable performance metrics that reflect stakeholders’ … [Read more...] about LTE: A path to improvement for the School Committee
LTE: The Coffin School property could be used for affordable housing in town
To the editor: Thinking of the three monkeys with hands over their eyes, ears, and mouth. See nothing, hear nothing, do nothing, When it comes to creative thinking, that’s what the School Committee machinations seem like to this local observer. Whether regarding the disposition of the long-vacant Coffin School to unburden the school budget of its carrying costs or thinking … [Read more...] about LTE: The Coffin School property could be used for affordable housing in town