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...while several state educators have praised the Governor's effort, Cambridge school officials have expressed doubt about the efficacy of some of the bill's provisions. "I have a great deal of difficulty" with certain parts of the plan, said Superintendent of Schools Robert J. Peterkin. He added, "I'm not sure the state Department of Education has the capacity to be helpful...
Cambridge School Superintendent Robert J. Peterkin attended the meeting with the Governor and a school spokesman said that he will set up a community meeting for December...
...thought we were making headway." Peterkin said, adding that "negotiations were moving slowly in the spring and summer but recent progress had been rapid...
...only have so much money." Peterkin said, explaining that the school committee could not offer higher benefits because of fiscal constraints placed on his office by Proposition 2 1/2. The 1980 tax-cutting measure limits the revenue Massachusetts cities may collect to 2 1/2 percent of assessed property values...
...Peterkin said the job action should not interfere with classes but that he is worried about the safety of students on school grounds outside the school hours. The superintendent added that he would rely on the principals to insure children's safety even if it means they must break with their union...