Human Resources Task Force appointed

At an 11:30 press conference this afternoon, interm superintendent Loughlin appointed the Human Resources task force. The members are:

• Tracy Hassett, Chair: Vice-President, Human Resources, WPI
• Nicole Brown: Assistant Dean, Worcester State College
• Russell Vanderbaan: Vice-President, Human Resources, Morgan Construction
  
• Jose Vieira: Assistant Superintendent, Milford Public Schools
• Patricia Webb: Senior Vice-President, Human Resources, UMass-Memorial Healthcare

Superintendent Loughlin introduced the group, then turned the floor over to Mayor Lukes, who commented that the city has "suffered a black eye" from the current and ongoing flap around the schools' Human Resources department. The task force will conduct an "in-depth investigation" and report back to the Superintendent. She commented also that this is a "very professional and qualified group."
Mr. Bogigian and Mr. Monfredo were the other School Committee members there, and both briefly commented. Councilor Rosen also attended, as did several parents of special needs children, who spoke with both the press and the officials after the meeting.