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by Nathan Phillips | Jan 26, 2014 | Newton | 5 comments
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I believe S.W. is attempting to rebuild Newton’s financial stability but he certainly hasn’t done so yet. Our city faces the same problems as is prevalent throughout the nation.
However, S.W. continues to spend and increase our debt at an alarming rate. His intentions are good but does he really have the knowledge and business experience to make the correct fundamental decisions that will be best for Newton over the next 30 years. Positive economic growth and demographic changes are the biggest factors shaping our financial future.
Setti may think he is capable of leading Newton but he can’t do this successfully by making key decisions without the full imput from the residents of our city.
Also, I am not clear about why Setti believes David F. is a good leader. What has he done that is new and innovative? For me he is a continuation of the 3 previous administrators. He is very good at deflecting concerns of people who ask difficult questions about school policies. He manipulates those who want real changes and makes it seem there is not a viable solution.
@Colleen – Do you know of any school superintendents in the Boston area you think are better? This is a serious question – I’m wondering whether the problem lies in the job and/or the type of person who goes for the job, or whether there are superintendents around here who are different. I’m specifically asking about MA because they’d all be working under the same legal, regulation and governance (i.e., school committee) constraints.
MGWA,
Great Question.
Colleen,
Agreed.
There are some very creative superintendents throughout the state. However I do believe D.F. reflects a specific attitude of many prominent leaders here in Newton. He was hired to continue a set of entrenched policies developed over the past 25 years. Ideals largely formed and promoted by Larner and Heyman.
Their policies are fair but times are changing significantly and we need to rethink how and what Newton children learn.
We also must re-evaluate how money is spent. As the economy changes we all may discover there are real limits to high debt and careless spending practices.
MGWA – the first one that comes to mind is Framinghams Superintendent who was actually a candidate for the position when we chose Inertia and hired DF.