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School Committee ordered audit of Neary investigation; Superintendent given “Exemplary” rating and salary bump

by Beth Melo on

Last week, the School Committee agreed to have an audit conducted of the investigation into the actions of a Neary teacher and Principal. 

The committee did not agree to put the NSBORO Superintendent on suspension. And the following night, the combined school committees discussed their evaluation of his “exemplary” performance and approved his contract for the coming school year with a 3% pay increase. Read the full article → from School Committee ordered audit of Neary investigation; Superintendent given “Exemplary” rating and salary bump

Neary Building seeking community input on potentially over $80-$120M project at forum on Tuesday (Updated)

News on the project status, estimated costs, an upcoming forum, and how to stay informed and ask questions.

by Beth Melo on

I’m sharing an update on the big school building project status, including estimated costs, a zoom forum next week, and other ways to stay informed and ask questions. Read the full article → from Neary Building seeking community input on potentially over $80-$120M project at forum on Tuesday (Updated)

Neary controversy update: Parents expected to present petition and make demands at this week’s School Committee meetings

by Beth Melo on

A petition is circulating online to “Demand Transparency, Accountability & Equity in NSBORO Schools”. It includes calling for the dismissal of the Neary School’s Principal and suspension of the NSBORO Superintendent “while an independent investigation is undertaken.” Read the full article → from Neary controversy update: Parents expected to present petition and make demands at this week’s School Committee meetings

Neary teacher on paid leave for allegedly inappropriate behavior (Updated)

A district message referred to reports of a mock slave auction, use of a racial slur, and calling out student for raising issue.

by Beth Melo on

I just learned about alleged racially charged incidents in a Neary School classroom that prompted investigations and led to two educators being put on paid leave this spring — one temporarily and one ongoing. Read the full article → from Neary teacher on paid leave for allegedly inappropriate behavior (Updated)

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