new bedford school committee

One Local Stake Holder tells Brian about some of the recommendations, and her feelings about New Bedford Schools Superintendent Pia Durkin's dinner plans.

New Bedford School Committee man Chris Cotter comes in to the Brian's Beat studio. The hot topic is the lack of control New Bedford residents, taxpayers, families and the elected school committee have over their schools.

The New Bedford School Committee is expected to take steps Monday night, attempting to improve academic achievement at the struggling Hayden-McFadden Elementary School. The school has been designated "level four" for several years. Recently a stakeholders committee was formed to decide on a list of reccemndations for turning around the school's performance...

Marlene Pollock is stepping down as a member of the New Bedford School Committee and will be leaving January 4.

Two incumbent members of the New Bedford School Committee easily won re-election on Tuesday. Bruce Oliveira and Jack Livramento were returned to the school board, along with newcomer and New Bedford Police Officer Chris Cotter. During his campaign, Cotter said he would raise questions when necessary, and seek more dialogue on the issues...

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The New Bedford School Committee has voted to approve a three year contract extension and a pay hike for Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin. The vote took place late Monday night, with the Committee voting 6-0 in favor. Committee Member Jack Nobrega was not present...

Long time educator Marlene Pollock says she will not seek re-election to the New Bedford School Committee this fall. Pollock served eight years on the board and says, its time now for a break. "Its a lot of work to be on the School Committee and do a good job and I just felt like eight years is a good chunk of time," said Pollock...