To the editor:
Since June, after several turbulent years in Marblehead’s school governance, something remarkable has happened… quietly. Our current School Committee has been doing the steady, unglamorous work of restoring order. It’s not flashy, and it certainly won’t make headlines, but it matters.
Subcommittees are meeting regularly again, minutes are being produced and recordings are being posted to the committee’s YouTube channel. New iterations of the SC newsletters are thorough and informative, and instead of being sent only to parents and staff, they now go to MHS students, and the broader community is invited to subscribe: marbleheadschools.org/school-committee/newsletters.
We’re seeing real progress on the critical high school roof project, which languished for far too long due to avoidable delays and unforced errors. An advisory group of local subject-matter experts is now in place to help steward the project responsibly.
As we head into budget season, the SC is allowing the professionals to do their job with a great team led by Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Mike Pfifferling, and ongoing collaboration with the finance committee.
Marbleheaders talk about the need for town government to improve transparency and build public trust; the current School Committee is doing just that.
As a parent of three Marblehead graduates, I’m grateful to School Committee Chair Al Williams for leading the committee into a new era of accountability. It’s a breath of fresh air.
Respectfully,
Christine Nuccio
Damey’s Way
