When I learned that two women I know well are running for the Falmouth School Board, I decided to weigh in. Analiese Larson was chairperson of the board during my tenure in Falmouth as superintendent and I came to greatly admire and appreciate her leadership qualities. She brought professionalism, positive energy, savvy interpersonal skills, and […]
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Letter: Larson would return balance to Falmouth School Board
The Falmouth school system is a community cornerstone whose role and value enriches my hometown. Oversight of that system is rooted in taking a balanced approach which serves both the students and the broader needs of Falmouth. Having had the privilege of serving on the School Board, I know firsthand the requirements to effectively be […]
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Letter: Vote Larson and Martin for responsible Falmouth School Board
I attended the May 15 Falmouth School Board meeting. Board members and administrators joked about financial literacy. I did not find it funny. One task of a school board is to adopt an annual budget. This year, our School Board appeared to rubber-stamp a central office-favoring budget. Then, the board haggled with our highly skilled […]
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Letter: Falmouth teachers deserve better, write in Larson, Martin
Thirteen years ago, we chose Falmouth for its schools. We have marveled at how our kids’ teachers have supported, challenged and inspired our children. We were therefore embarrassed by how our elected School Board treated those teachers in the recent contract negotiations. When teachers cried about the real-world impact of benefit cuts, the board was […]
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Letter: Write in Larson, Martin for Falmouth School Board
The Falmouth School Board has settled the teacher contract and tabled the campus master plan. That’s great news. However, the systemic issues surrounding how these matters were handled have not gone away. Wishful thinking will not work. The system only changes when we change it. There’s an election on June 13. Make a change and […]
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Letter: Falmouth School Board disrespectful, arrogant
I attended the Falmouth School Board meeting on May 15 and witnessed a display of elitism which I have not ever before seen from the board. I stood in line to present my comments in support of the professional educators represented by the Falmouth Education Association. As I waited to speak, I was shocked by […]
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Candidates run uncontested for Falmouth council, school board
Falmouth candidates for Town Council and the school board are uncontested on the June 13 ballot. Incumbent Councilor Peter LaFond and newcomer Bryce Hach, a teacher at North Yarmouth Academy who has been active in the community, are seeking the two available seats on the council. Councilor Ted Asherman is not seeking reelection. The three […]
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Letter: Pay Falmouth teachers fair wages for their work
I am writing a letter of support for the Falmouth teachers and educators, who are mediating a contract with the Falmouth School Board. First, I value the school board’s time and work for our town and am grateful for their service. While I appreciate the school board’s efforts to pass a fiscally responsible budget, I […]
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Letter: Falmouth owes its teachers financial equity
I am a longtime resident of Falmouth, and in recent months I have become increasingly dismayed by the unwillingness of the Falmouth School Committee to negotiate in good faith with teachers for a fair, supportive contract. I wish to offer two reflections based on a lifetime involved in education. Education at its core must be […]
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Falmouth launches first pre-K program this fall
The need for pre-K instruction in town has been discussed for years, but a recent grant from the state has made it financially feasible for the district, the superintendent says.