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"Frenette then suggested keeping as options the creation of two middle schools and two magnet high schools with ninth grade academies and the creation of three two-school campuses (middle and high), incorporate grade 6 and the reorganization of secondary schools to magnet schools with ninth grade academies." ~~ Has this not been the plan all along?? I remember reading about this very thing some 8 years ago? How much money has been paid to this company for them to say the very same thing as this inept School Committee and Administration?

"Frenette said consolidation decisions can be based on where kids are, not the condition of buildings, “which is a good thing because that supports neighborhoods.”" ~~ Sure, let's keep the kids together in unsfe conditions...Makes total sense...

“We saw a lot of patterns. The buildings are old, but they’re well maintained, clean, and functioning as well as can be,” he said. “Similar problems were seen over and over, things repeat themselves. Ventilation is a big issue.” ~ isn't that what WISE (in part) is for? Building Maintenance? Why are these schools in such terrible physical condition??? Where does the money go?

"Shifting the discussion back to magnet schools, which are schools that attract students from across the city by offering programs with a specific focus, such as environmental learning, arts and humanities, STEM [science, technology, engineering and math], or business administration/economics, some expressed concerns with such a model." ~~ Or, in other words, the way schools used to be ~ before all the quality programs were cut...What the???

"“If we bring up the instructional delivery in our system, schools will be viewed at a higher level and their status will be viewed as better schools and it will draw more people to the city and school system, thereby increasing property value,” School Committee Chairwoman Jennifer Ahearn said in response." ~~ See above point.... How 'bout STOP SPENDING ALL THIS MONEY ON BOMBASTIC INEPTITUDE & PUT THE MONIES BACK INTO REAL EDUCATION? GET RID OF SURPLUS ADMINISTRATION AND GIVE SUPPLIES AND FREEDOM BACK TO THE TEACHERS TO TEACH IN THE WAY MS. AHEARN ALLUDED TO!

"Frenette said if schools are well maintained and well run at a high level, then property values will stabilize and improve." ~~ Again, even if brand new, pristine physical plants were built, it would only be a short matter of time before they fell into disrepair as the WISE members do not do their jobs!

"Ahearn said after the options are narrowed from four to two, the School Committee would make a selection in June." ~~ In other words, THIS IS ALL FOR SHOW B/C THE DECISION WAS MADE LONG AGO & when the SC makes it's "selection" in June none of us will be surprised...What a travesty.