School Committee approves $25K for investigation, hands it over to new interim super
The School Committee voted Wednesday night to approve up to $25,000 for an independent investigation into antisemitism accusations and counterclaims among district employees. School Committee members also decided to have incoming interim Superintendent John Robidoux select the investigator with a deadline of July 19. Robidoux starts in Marblehead on July 1.
The School Committee’s counsel has proposed three investigative firms to choose from. At an emotional public meeting on June 20 several community members asked to vet the firms before one is selected.
People packed last week's School Committee meeting, which addressed accusations of antisemitism and counterclaims. COURTESY PHOTO / JAMES MARONEY
Wednesday night, School Committee member Brian Ota cautioned against “investigating...