Word: finn
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...bulk of the meeting was dominated by Deputy Superintendent Carolyn Turk, who presented the findings of the “Report Card Taskforce.” Fowler-Finn had commissioned the taskforce to reduce the number of report card formats used in the system. Currently, the Cambridge schools employ 64 different formats in 13 schools...
This drew criticism from committee members Joseph Grassi and Richard Harding, with Grassi directing harsh words at Fowler-Finn...
...What was the purpose of this exercise if we still have 64 different report cards?” Grassi asked. “I question the educational soundness. I am at a loss at this point, and I’m extremely disappointed with you, Dr. Fowler-Finn, for choosing to ignore this issue...
...Fowler-Finn was defended by Walser, who minutes before had congratulated Fowler-Finn and Turk for their work...
Following the 150 minute session filled with talk about report card reform, a few minutes spent on the achievement report, and no mention of the superintendent’s contract, the committee adjourned to executive session. There it discussed the contracting of an attorney to negotiate the Fowler-Finn contract. The name of the attorney was not disclosed beforehand, and the committee—over Walser’s objection—did not cap his fees...