Overview
- Jeffrey Szymaniak’s resignation took effect Jan. 1, according to the regional school committee.
- Duval Elementary principal Dr. John Marcus has been appointed acting superintendent.
- The deficit was identified mid-year and led to November layoffs of 23 staff members, including five teachers, according to local reports.
- The teachers’ union issued a vote of no confidence, and hundreds of high school students walked out to protest the cuts.
- Parents continue to press for an investigation into the shortfall as the committee discusses next steps and a leadership search plan.