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22nd March 2008

Name your choice for superintendent

Posted by Jackie on March 22, 2008
posted in Education |

The school committee will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 24, at 6:30, televised live on channel 10, to vote on the next superintendent of Lowell Schools. As we gather final information for this important decision, now is your opportunity to express your preference either by emailing the entire committee, writing a comment below, or contacting me personally through the blog’s contact link. Please note that comments for the blog (public consumption) must be positive only and should refer to specific strengths you see in a particular candidate. If you haven’t yet, watch the finalist interviews on streaming video: Paul Schlictman, Wendy Jack, Portia Selene Bonner, and Chris Augusta Scott. The Sun has also run a number of stories on the candidates and their resumes, which are available online, including Friday’s article by Jennifer Myers on the out-of-district visits, and today’s piece by Mike LaFleur on the local candidates. Be part of the process by sharing your thoughts on who you think our next school leader should be. 

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There are currently 5 responses to “Name your choice for superintendent”

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  1. 1 On March 22nd, 2008, Not Scott said:

    Scott has the most inflated resume ok the Internet. Did she actually win any awards?

    Bonner was lovely, but can she handle Lowell politics? At least the two local candidates know what they are getting themselves into.

  2. 2 On March 22nd, 2008, lowellgirl said:

    My choice is Dr. Scott. She seems like a no-nonsense, brilliant woman who also has the ability to become part of the community, relate to kids as well as adults and has a great business mind. We should scoop her up now.

  3. 3 On March 23rd, 2008, Jackie said:

    Please focus on the positive attributes of the candidate you prefer rather than negative comments on the ones you don’t want. Thanks!

  4. 4 On March 24th, 2008, Me said:

    I think Scott is an excellent candidate. She has knowledge of researched-based educational concepts. What I liked in particular was her appreciation for what we’re doing right in Lowell—and we are doing a lot of things right! I think she’s tough enough to handle Lowell politics. Oh, and the Lowell Sun!

  5. 5 On March 24th, 2008, vision said:

    Schlictman had the only clear vision, and I liked it. He thinks we should be competing with Lexington, not Dracut. He looked strong in the interviews, and if he can achieve half of his goals I would be more than impressed. He also has watched Karla Baehr from up-close, and is smart enough to keep her reforms on track.

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