Ad-hoc committee on the superintendent

If you stayed longer than my unintentionally dramatic exit with children in tow, please add comments if there was anything further said that is relevant to the school budget!

Tonight was the first of two public hearings on the new superintendent of schools. The ad-hoc committee is looking for public input on what we need in a superintendent. In her introduction, Mayor Lukes spoke of having "a vision to excel in the education sector."

The first speaker was Richard Kennedy, president of the Worcester Chamber of Commerce. He said that the first question asked by any company they are attempting to get to relocate to Worcester is "Tell us about your school system." They want to know what the opportunities for their children are. He closed by saying that the Chamber is "very, very supportive of an exceptional school system."

This sounds like the opening of a conversation with the business community regarding school funding!