The Norwood School Committee supported SNCARC's plan to lease space at the former Willett School building on Westover Parkway for a 12-town habilitation center.
The Selection Process for Norwood’s New Superintendent of Schools-July 20, 1982
The selection process for Norwood's new Superintendent of Schools was a rigorous and meticulous one, involving the careful evaluation of twenty candidates who had submitted their resumes in hopes of … Continue reading The Selection Process for Norwood’s New Superintendent of Schools-July 20, 1982
School Committeeman Pentowski Leads Push to Ban Smoking at Board Meetings-July 23, 1980
Norwood School Committee member Joseph Pentowski is continuing his fight to ban smoking during board meetings, citing health and student example concerns.
Saraca Fights to Conduct Grievance in Open Session-September 6, 1979
School committee member Charles C. Saraca successfully insists that an art teacher's workload grievance be heard in an open public session rather than behind closed doors.
Norwood School Committeeman William Pudsey Proposes Ban on Student Parking at Norwood High School-August 1, 1979
School Committeeman William Pudsey proposed eliminating student parking at Norwood High School, citing safety hazards, reckless driving near the school rotary, and severe parking shortages for visitors.
Second Recall Petition Filed Against Four Norwood School Committee Members-August 28, 1978
A second wave of recall petitions targets four Norwood school committee members over budget cuts, following an initial recall vote scheduled for September 5.
Second School Recall Drive Targets Remaining Four Norwood School Committee Members-August 8, 1978
Parents filed affidavits to recall four Norwood School Committee members over unresolved school budget cuts, expanding an ongoing political dispute.
School Committee Weighs Budget Cuts, Teacher Layoffs, and August Town Meeting-July 28, 1977
The Norwood School Committee debated severe budget reductions, potential teacher layoffs, and legal risks surrounding employment contracts ahead of an August town meeting.
School Committee Approves Shortened High School Day Format-July 16, 1975
The school committee of Norwood last night all but formally approved a switch to a shorter, eight-period day for the high school. The decision was made in response to a … Continue reading School Committee Approves Shortened High School Day Format-July 16, 1975
Norwood School Committee Denies Pay Raise for Superintendent Philip O. Coakley-August 1, 1974
The Norwood School Committee voted 4-1 to freeze Superintendent Philip O. Coakley's salary due to performance dissatisfaction, prompting a walkout by members Rudith Berkowitz and William F. Egan.