Holliston School Committee Approves New Assistant Superintendent
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Meeting Date:
07/18/2024
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Recording Published:
07/18/2024
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Duration:
20 Minutes
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Middlesex County
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Towns:
Holliston
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent session, Holliston School Committee voted to appoint Dr. David Jordan as the new Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, pending contract negotiations. This decision comes as a step in the district’s leadership transition, with the Committee expressing confidence in Dr. Jordan’s capabilities to fulfill the responsibilities of the role. Additionally, the meeting addressed the restructuring of the Technology Department, approving a new job description for the Network Specialist position to align with current technological needs.
The appointment of Dr. Jordan followed a discussion concerning his qualifications and the interview process he underwent. Committee members acknowledged the feedback from the community and the thorough evaluation performed by the interview committee. While acknowledging the challenges of finding candidates with extensive experience, the consensus was that Dr. Jordan emerged as the best fit for the position. The Committee also noted the value of having the outgoing staff member available to assist with the transition, emphasizing the importance of knowledge transfer after a long tenure.
In another key action, the School Committee restructured the Technology Department, responding to evolving demands in the district’s network systems. The role of Network Specialist was introduced, with current district personnel ready to step into this new position. The shift aims to better meet the district’s current and future technological needs.
The meeting also included a brief on the upcoming FAQ updates, with the Communications Subcommittee empowered to finalize and circulate the document after incorporating suggestions from various Committee members. The administration will review the final draft to ensure accuracy and consistency before publication.
Looking ahead, the Committee discussed the schedule for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, adding a discussion on updated academic rigor to the first meeting after the summer break. They also acknowledged the potential need for an ad hoc meeting around the time of the override vote scheduled for September 10th.
Dr. Susan Kustka
School Board Officials:
Daniel Alfred, Dawn Neborsky, Amanda Bigelow, Sarah Fitzgerald, Minnie Gupta, Lisa Kocian, Cynthia Listewnik
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Meeting Date:
07/18/2024
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Recording Published:
07/18/2024
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Duration:
20 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Middlesex County
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Towns:
Holliston
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