Mayor, School Committee need to understand the The Difference Between...
In the most simple terms, the School Committee including the Mayor is responsible for oversight and planning and the Supt. and his Administration is management , they take care of the daily...
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Frustration with UTL/Supt. led to this motion
SCHOOL COMMITTEE POWERS AND DUTIESFrom MGL Ch. 71, Sec. 37The School Committee in each city and town and each regional school district: shall have the power to select and terminate the...
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Covid effects being felt by students and municipalities
Those concerned with public education while acknowledging the need for health and safety are being faced with the harsh realization that public education as we have known it will not be returning...
View ArticleNew Department of Education Remote Learning Guidance
This advisory, designed to be informative rather than prescriptive, lays out goals that can assist school leaders, administrators and educators in planning and delivering educational services and...
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Merry Christmas to All..and to ALL a Good Bye!
Merry Christmas ! Time to unwind and relax after 2 years of SC Service and many many years of Blogging. Public Service is hard..harder when you have big mouth opinionated person telling you what...
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Leaving Lowell School System in better shape than I found it!
I had the privilege and it is a Privilege to have served one term on the School Committee. Tomorrow Wednesday Dec. 18th is my last meeting and I will walk out with my head high knowing I am leaving...
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The Season to Give – Radiothon 2019..we need YOU!
This Saturday is again the day the Merrimack Valley comes together for the benefit of the Greater Lowell Salvation Army. The Army helps those in need with food, heating assistance, holiday assistance,...
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Sunday Notes Dec 1st 2019 – PLA Issue NOT going away!
Lowell the City of Rumors – If you listen to the rumor mill it seems that the PLA Issue isn’t dead at all. One rumors says a new School Committee member will bring in a motion to ask the SC to support...
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Sunday Notes ! Sunday Notes ! Sunday Notes !
I’m BACK..sort of! I’m not really a Curmudgeon (a bad-tempered person, especially an old one.) I’m more of a practical – No BS tolerated person who likes to opine on Lowell’s events, people and...
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Disappointed but NOT Totally Unexpected!
Thursday’s (11/7/2019) Sun Editorial I think the Sun was only partially correct about my defeat. The Supt vote was just a small reason, my continued posting about issues here and advocating on radio,...
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Facts Vs Fiction – Remember UTL Radio show is paid Informercial ! -it’s about...
Let’s make the 2019/2020 School Committee race about Fiscal Responsibility! Does the public support a School Committee willing to hold a Superintendent and administration responsible or do they...
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Bad Bills to be presented to Council, School CFO working with Solicitor to...
A “Bad Bill” is an invoice that comes in LATE, after the close of the fiscal year and after the date set by the city to close that fiscal year. I think our current School Administration has done...
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Working on change takes time..smaller classes, better transportation, better...
In my first term I have gained a lot more knowledge than when I was a blogger or a candidate. One of the biggest revelations is making changes in Lowell Schools is like swimming in a molasses pond....
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Fiscal Accountability, Diversity, Equity, Advocacy, Inclusion = Moving Lowell...
I am PROUD that I have played a role in accomplishing the following in the Lowell School System: Fiscal Accountability – Removed an Administration who ran up a $2,000,000 Food Service Debt with the...
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Are ALL Lowell Candidates “Driven to Give”? Five for Five will answer that...
On Saturday October 26th from 6:00 am – 2:00 pm the Gervais Lincoln Dealership along with WCAP will be conducting their “Driven to Give” event to help support the Salvation Army of Lowell. This year,...
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A long and distinguished Family History of Political Service !
My Great Grandfather on my mothers side Fred Cronin was a Ward Councilor here in Lowell. On my fathers side, cousin Bob Maguire was a former City Councilor , former Mayor and former LRTA Executive...
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Proud of helping to Move Lowell Schools Forward…need your help to continue!
As my 1st term winds down I look back with Pride over what I have been able to be part of to move Lowell Schools Forward. 1) Removed an Administration who ran up a $2,000,000Food Service Debt with the...
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Coffee and Conversation with School Committeeman Gerry Nutter
I invite any interested Parents, Staff and Voters to join me at the following times and locations for a coffee and conversation about School Issues. I prefer this method of meeting and speaking with...
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School System has moved forward under this SC and City Manager Donoghue
I believe I and most of my colleagues are doing what we think is in the best interest of the students and district yet some continue painting this committee as dysfunctional, uncooperative and...
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A Heartfelt Message from Councilor Karen Cirillo
(Copied from her FB Post) Good Afternoon Community of Lowell, As I mentioned in an earlier post to you, I have had health issues. I was hospitalized twice in the last month or so. I needed surgery...
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