by village14 | Oct 9, 2016 | School Committee |
The Newton School Committee passed a resolution to oppose the Charter School Ballot Question (Question 2) last week but it not unanimous, The TAB’s Laura Lovett reports. School Committee members Margie Ross Decter, Ruth Goldman, Diana Fisher Gomberg, and Angela... by Gail Spector | Apr 7, 2016 | Charter Commission, Newton, School Committee |
In a straw (nonbinding) vote last night, the Charter Commission voted to extend School Committee term limits from four two-year terms to six. I’m surprised (probably because I haven’t paid close enough attention) because I would have thought they’d... by village14 | Mar 15, 2016 | School Committee, Schools |
TAB school reporter Laura Lovett tweets… Start times in Newton will not be changing this fall. Earlist time for possible changes is fall 2017 #highschoolstarttimes @newtontab — Laura Lovett (@lauralovett7) March 15, 2016 UPDATE: Here’s the TAB’s... by Greg Reibman | Dec 23, 2014 | School Committee |
Andy Levin has the scoop on the Newton TAB Blog and shares this link to the ruling. which says the Committee violated the law in” all the ways alleged. ” UPDATE: Here’s the TAB’s story. by Greg Reibman | Dec 15, 2014 | School Committee |
Newton’s Superintendent of Schools David Fleishman doesn’t actually use the word “redistricting” in this memo to Newton school families today. Dear Newton Families, As many of you are aware, we have begun an exciting time of facilities... by Nathan Phillips | Nov 17, 2014 | David Fleishman, School Committee |
Given that Emily Costello was all over this issue, I do not understand why she didn’t release this document in September when she received it. It contains Matt Hills’ explanation as to what happened regarding the posted meeting times, the lack of detail in... by Allison Sharma | Sep 27, 2014 | Mayor's office, School Committee, Zervas |
A comment on the record-breaking Zervas V14 post exemplifies Newton’s car culture: “Parking spaces are given to important people.” It’s true. Standard practice in Newton’s public schools and municipal buildings is to reserve “first... by Nathan Phillips | Jul 24, 2014 | David Fleishman, School Committee |
Statement from School Committee on Fleishman graduation speech: July 24, 2014 The Newton School Committee has discussed the recent issue regarding Superintendent Fleishman’s high school graduation speeches. We have accepted the Superintendent’s... by Greg Reibman | Mar 24, 2014 | Override, School Committee |
An off-the-cuff rambling by former School Committee member Geoff Epstein on Village 14, may have exposed a violation of the state’s Open Meeting Law, Emily Costello of the Newton TAB reports. Epstein divulged the meetings in a comment on Village 14 and was the... by Greg Reibman | Mar 21, 2014 | School Committee |
Newton School Committee members “were briefed privately at city hall once in the fall of 2012 as the override package was being finalized,” then School Committee member Geoff Espstein divulged on Village 14 yesterday. Setti lead out with 10 minutes on how... by Bruce Henderson | Mar 14, 2014 | School Committee |
Last night the School Committee voted to approve the proposed four-classrooms-per-grade educational program for a new Zervas, which will bring capacity up 50% to 490 students on the current site. To deal with expected traffic issues, the architects are considering the... by Howard Haywood | Mar 12, 2014 | School Committee, Waban |
On Tuesday March 11 a meeting was held titled “Open Parent Forum on Zervas Renovation Project”. From another thread it sounds like “renovation” may mean a new school. The invitation read We invite Zervas parents to join us on Tuesday, March...
