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To the editor:
On Tuesday, June 9, voters have the opportunity to elect two highly qualified candidates to the School Committee: Ann-Marie Jordan and Melissa Clucas.
Ann-Marie Jordan is a new face who brings the valuable perspective of an experienced educator. From her career in the Gloucester and Marblehead Public Schools, Ann-Marie understands the needs of students, teachers, and families, including the complexities of special education. Her first-hand knowledge of public education will be a tremendous asset to both the school committee and the broader community.
Of equal value to Ann-Marie’s experience as an educator is the financial perspective Melissa Clucas brings to the school committee – that of a CFO with experience managing multi-billion dollar budgets and working collaboratively with a team to deliver transparent, sustainable outcomes. This year we’ve seen the value of that experience firsthand in Melissa’s work on school committee. Over the course of this spring's high-stakes budget challenges, she built trust between our schools and town leadership with a data-driven approach to decision making. Her financial expertise, transparency, and thoughtful leadership has been a breath of fresh air.
Ann-Marie Jordan and Melissa Clucas offer the ideal balance of educational experience and financial expertise. Together they will strengthen the school committee’s collaborative skills. Join me in voting for Ann-Marie Jordan and Melissa Clucas on Tuesday, June 9th.
Christine Nuccio
Damey’s Way
