School Committee Delays Vote on Interim Superintendent Hire
Meeting to deliberate and vote on an interim superintendent now scheduled for Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
In Their Own Words: Marblehead Hears from Two Candidates for Interim Superintendent
On Monday evening, October 2, 2023, the Marblehead School Committee conducted public interviews for two candidates selected as finalists for the position of interim superintendent.
Two Candidates Named as Finalists for Interim Superintendent
The Marblehead School Committee released a press release today, September 28, 2023, announcing that the Interim Superintendent Screening Committee has chosen two candidates as finalists.
Michelle Cresta’s Many Hats
Marblehead Beacon's conversation with Michelle Cresta, Marblehead's acting superintendent of schools and assistant superintendent of finance and operations
Book Controversies, Vaping, and Literacy Concerns: Perspectives From Marblehead's Former Middle School Librarian
Elizabeth Lutwak, former Marblehead Veterans Middle School librarian, challenges parents and school administrators to do a better job setting high expectations for students
Opening the Vault: School Committee Releases Executive Session Minutes
Earlier today – August 14, 2023 – the meeting minutes from the two executive sessions held by the School Committee to discuss Superintendent John Buckey’s contract were posted to the “Agendas, Materials and Minutes” section of the Marblehead Schools website.
Marblehead’s Recess Wars: An Update
As Marblehead Beacon reported in the fall of last year, Marblehead has endured significant controversy surrounding the issue of elementary school recess.
Forging Ahead: After Hearing Community’s Complaints, School Committee Talks Next Steps & Other Business
The Marblehead School Committee gathered in open session on Friday, August 11, 2023, its first public meeting since reaching a resignation agreement with Superintendent John Buckey in early August.
What Went Wrong? Perspectives on the Superintendent Saga
The Marblehead community has endured a contentious process culminating in the resignation of John Buckey as Superintendent of Schools.
Michelle Cresta Named Acting Superintendent
The Marblehead School Committee issued a release at 10:15 a.m. today, August 3, 2023, announcing that Michelle Cresta, current assistant superintendent of operations and finance, will serve as acting superintendent of the Marblehead Public Schools.
