To the editor: I am writing in regard to the School Committee’s insistence on retaining control of the Coffin School. Previous School Committees analyzed data in their decision-making; current enrollment, projections of future enrollment, and the capacity of our school buildings should be the basis for deciding whether additional schools will be needed in the future. In … [Read more...] about LTE: School Committee should not retain control of the Coffin School
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LTE: School Committee has to prepare to fully fund the district
To the editor: During Thursday’s School Committee budget hearing, teachers and parents requested the School Committee “fully fund” the Marblehead Public Schools. Chair Sarah Fox stated that she will not stop fighting until our schools are fully funded. The elephant in the room was, and remains, what does it mean to “fully fund” our schools? It’s easy to get parents and … [Read more...] about LTE: School Committee has to prepare to fully fund the district
LTE: A call to action
To the editor: Well, the countdown has begun. 12 days and counting for the Marblehead School Committee Public Forum, hosted by the LWV. The last few days, I have received texts and emails asking me to wear red to the meeting. Can you call your senior citizen friends to convince them the teachers need support? The schools need more monies to keep or fully fund all … [Read more...] about LTE: A call to action
LTE: Questions about the School Committee’s superintendent search
To the editor: We sent a letter to the School Committee on Thursday, March 7 including questions about the superintendent search we hoped would be addressed during that evening's meeting. Rather than giving any pertinent answers, the School Committee chair instead focused on how we submitted the questions. The community deserves better. As elected officials, SC members … [Read more...] about LTE: Questions about the School Committee’s superintendent search
LTE: School Committee responsible for the district’s chaos
To the editor: Really? I said on Feb. 15 that I was hopefully writing my last letter to the editor. I guess I spoke too soon! Alison Taylor stated, and sharing from The Daily Item, “that she does not believe the committee is at fault for any of the controversies that have clouded the district in recent months.” "We have people here that really do care. That seems to be … [Read more...] about LTE: School Committee responsible for the district’s chaos