Falmouth voters have a clear choice on June 13: reelect school board members Jen Libby and Matt Pines. Each candidate possesses credentials as child educators and willing volunteers. In June 2020, during the onset of the pandemic, each of these professionals emerged to provide leadership and insight to the board to stabilize our most precious […]
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Letter: Johnson would bring experience, fresh eyes to Falmouth School Board
On June 13, we have an opportunity to elect a dedicated, competent mom of two who will bring a wealth of policy experience and lived knowledge to our school board. Alicia Johnson has spent her adult life supporting children and teachers. As the vice president of fundraising, she helped raise over $300,000 for Oakland public […]
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Letter: Johnson’s history is proof of fit for Falmouth
I want to introduce my friend, Alicia Johnson, who is running for the Falmouth School Board. Alicia is newer in town, so her name might not be so familiar. When I heard earlier this year that there were openings on the school board, I reached out to her because I knew how deeply involved she […]
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Falmouth candidates on ballot for school board focus on communication
Voters will select three members for the board in the June 13 election.
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Letter: Libby is a bridge builder for Falmouth schools
In Falmouth, we value our children’s success and the work of the educators we entrust our children to each day. We all want the best to sit on the school board to represent all that is good in our schools. Having served with Jen Libby on the school board previously, I can say she is […]
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Larson, Martin launch write-in campaign for Falmouth School Board
Analiese Larson and Emily H. Martin last week launched a write-in campaign for the Falmouth School Board. They hope to unseat Jen Libby and Matt Pines, who are running for reelection on the June 13 ballot. Neither Larson nor Martin could be reached for comment before The Forecaster’s deadline. In a press release announcing their […]
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Letter: Former superintendent backs Larson, Martin for Falmouth School Board
When I learned that two women I know well are running for the Falmouth School Board, I decided to weigh in. Analiese Larson was chairperson of the board during my tenure in Falmouth as superintendent and I came to greatly admire and appreciate her leadership qualities. She brought professionalism, positive energy, savvy interpersonal skills, and […]
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Letter: Larson would return balance to Falmouth School Board
The Falmouth school system is a community cornerstone whose role and value enriches my hometown. Oversight of that system is rooted in taking a balanced approach which serves both the students and the broader needs of Falmouth. Having had the privilege of serving on the School Board, I know firsthand the requirements to effectively be […]
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Letter: Vote Larson and Martin for responsible Falmouth School Board
I attended the May 15 Falmouth School Board meeting. Board members and administrators joked about financial literacy. I did not find it funny. One task of a school board is to adopt an annual budget. This year, our School Board appeared to rubber-stamp a central office-favoring budget. Then, the board haggled with our highly skilled […]
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Letter: Falmouth teachers deserve better, write in Larson, Martin
Thirteen years ago, we chose Falmouth for its schools. We have marveled at how our kids’ teachers have supported, challenged and inspired our children. We were therefore embarrassed by how our elected School Board treated those teachers in the recent contract negotiations. When teachers cried about the real-world impact of benefit cuts, the board was […]