Lenox Seeking New School Committee Member

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LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox School Committee are seeking a resident to fill a now vacant seat on the school committee.
 
The Committee has the responsibility of implementing statutory requirements pertaining to public education while furthering the interests of citizens regarding the education of the community's youth.
 
Duties of School Committee Members include:
  • Review and approval of annual budgets
  • Hiring of the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and Director of Student Services, and evaluation of the Superintendent
  • Engagement of citizens and the wider community on topics of importance to education of youth
  • Monitoring of district progress relative to the five-year strategic plan
  • Participation in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements with employees
  • Review, revision, and creation of school district policy
  • Approval of payment warrants for goods, services, and payroll
The term of this position will expire in May of 2025.
 
To apply, provide an introductory letter as well as a current resume or summary of any relevant experience and qualifications. The letter should describe reasons for interest in serving on the Committee, your knowledge of and interest in PK-12 educational issues, relevant skills and potential contributions to working groups and subcommittees, and any other information that will describe your ability to collaboratively fulfill the responsibilities above. 
 
Voter registration in Lenox is required.
 
Direct applications, correspondence, and questions by 4:00 pm on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 to:
Oren Cass
Chair, Lenox School Committee
6 Walker Street
Lenox, MA 01240
 
Selection will take place per state regulations, by vote in a joint meeting of the Lenox Board of Selectmen and Lenox School Committee on a date to be determined, in the Selectmen's Conference Room located at Town Hall, 6 Walker Street, Lenox.

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Morningside Closed Friday for Flooding Cleanup

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Morningside Community School will be closed Friday, May 8, because of flooding in the building. 
 
According to a post on the Pittsfield Public Schools' Facebook page, a pipe that was damaged in a student bathroom caused a "large amount of water" to seep into carpets and other areas near the bathroom.
 
The post doesn't say how the pipe was damaged but that the flooding occurred shortly before dismissal on Thursday. 
 
Because of the water damaged, the school will be closed Friday so the affected spaces can be properly cleaned and dried.
 
The post states the school's custodial team will be preparing the building so students and staff can safely return on Monday, May 11, and that additional information will be posted as needed. 
 
All other schools will be open for regularly scheduled classes. 
 
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