Junior High North Principal James R. Savage was named one of three finalists for Norwood superintendent of schools, alongside Arlington assistant superintendent William J. Birmingham and Rhode Island administrator Nora M. Walker.
FinCom Chairman William F. Collins Stirs Controversy with Shift on School Budget Restoration-August 11, 1978
Finance Commission Chairman William F. Collins announced plans to support restoring $363,000 to the school budget, sparking sharp internal disagreement from commissioners Allan D. Howard and William C. Phipps.
Tight-Fisted Town Meeting Holds Firm On School Department Budget Cuts-June 22, 1978
A deadlocked floor fight over a massive school funding reduction brings threats of lawsuits, board recalls, and a complete municipal showdown.
Town Slashes $428,000 From School Budget-June 20, 1978
A historic fiscal battle forces severe cuts to teacher salaries and administrative lines despite board warnings.
Opening Salvos Fired in School Budget Battle-June 15, 1978
A $126,000 budget variance, classroom ratio disputes, and proposals to redistribute students stir debate at Norwood Town Meeting.
Norwood School Committee Seeks Field Trip Funds and Awards Bus Transportation Contracts-July 29, 1976
Facing budget cuts that eliminated student field trips, the Norwood School Committee voted to appeal to the Finance Commission and special town meeting for restoration funds.
School Committeewoman Rudith M. Berkowitz Decries Use of Unqualified Substitute Teachers-August 14, 1975
Charging that up to 50 percent of substitutes lacked subject proficiency, Norwood school committeewoman Rudith M. Berkowitz criticized administrative hiring practices.
Norwood School Committee Approves Balch School Remedial Class and Eight-Period High School Day-July 31, 1975
The Norwood School Committee approved a pilot transitional first grade and modified kindergarten at Balch School to address kindergarten screening results and language needs.
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
Uncertainty Looms Over Norwood Junior High South Opening Date-July 12, 1974
After three years of double sessions following a 1971 fire, Norwood officials faced the possibility of further delays for the new Junior High South.