Monday, April 22, 2013
Marlborough Schools are aiming for a safe and normal return to classes this week.
The Marlborough Public Schools are looking to create as normal an environment as possible for students as they return to school following at week of vacation and the Boston Marathon bombing. “It saddens everyone. It is going to sadden our students," said Interim Superintendent Steven Dlott. “We want to assure the kids you are in a safe environment and want to make the day as normal as possible." This event is so close to home for many of the students, he said. Whether it was just watching the TV coverage or students were in attendance at the marathon or knew someone who was, this tragedy affects the whole community. “This one really hits home in a certain sense ... a student may have been at the finish line or known someone affected," said…
Friday, April 19, 2013
A letter issued to Marlborough parents today offers resources to parents and reinforces the district's emphasis on safety.
The safety of students and staff will be paramount as school resumes next week, said Interim School Superintendent Steven Dlott in a letter on the district's website today. "Many have been personally touched by this tragedy, and all of us are impacted by having such an unimaginable event hit so close to home," he said in the letter which appears in three languages on the district's website. "I cannot stress this enough: The safety of our students, faculty and staff is the No. 1 priority for Marlborough schools." School administrators and members of the counseling team have been working together this week to make sure the resources and supports for students are in place on Monday, said Dlott in his letter. In addition, he said, the district…
Friday, December 21, 2012
School and City Officials are reviewing school safety procedures in the wake of the Newtown tragedy.
School and public safety officials are in the midst of a comprehensive review of all school safety procedures. The safety protocols at each individual school were discussed at a meeting with city officials from key departments and a collection of school administrators and principals. They met this week to discuss school safety and security in the wake of the recent tragedy that occurred in Newtown, CT. Joining Superintendent Steve Dlott were Police Chief Mark Leonard, Fire Chief Jim Fortin, Public Facilities Director John Ghiloni, the principal at each of Marlborough’s seven schools, and Dr. Jerry Lewis, who is part of the city’s crisis intervention team. Mayor Arthur Vigeant Safety and security protocols deserve frequent review and …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
The search for a full-time superintendent has begun.
The search for a permanent superintendent for Marlborough is set to kick off tonight as the School Committee reviews three companies who are vying for a contract to help the district find a candidate. The equation is simple, said Interim Superintendent Steven Dlott, and it includes more superintendent positions than there are individuals looking for the position. The solution he gave to the school committee was to begin their search as soon as possible. Dlott said at last week's committee meeting that a vote could occur for the committee as soon as tonight if they feel they have enough information. The search is the result of the resignation of former Superintendent Anthony Pope in July. His resignation followed months of controversy and …
Friday, July 20, 2012
The former Westborough superintendent also served in an interim capacity in Hudson.
The Marlborough School Committee Thursday voted to pursue former Westborough superintendent Steve Dlott to serve as interim schools leader. Dlott, who has also served as interim superintendent in Hudson, was recommended by two committee members who reviewed resumes along with Mayor Arthur Vigeant. The vote was unanimous among those present--member Margaret Dwyer was not at the meeeting Thursday called solely for the purpose of advancing the seach for someone to replace Anthony Pope, who resigned on July 2. Committee members Katherine Hennessy and Michelle Bodin-Hettinger said everyone they spoke to about Dlott gave him high marks as a consensus building and uniter. Since retiring as Westborough's superintendent in 2005, Dlott has held a …
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3:06 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Wow! What ever took so darn long to start this very important process? Was it because legally his contract was not up until recently, or what? Just when the Marlborough School System was getting its act together for a change, and now more delays? Lets hope this is seamless to all students and parents of the District, because if it's not, they'll be issues to contend with, not a doubt about that … more ›