by Bill Hurley, former School Committee Chair

I am pleased to write this letter of support for EIleen Jay as candidate for reelection to the Lexington School Committee. Having served as a member of the committee with Eileen for two years, I witnessed first hand her commitment to the advancement of student growth in all areas during that time. In fact, I know that Eileen has long been an active student advocate. Her involvement as a volunteer citizen advocating for the intellectual and emotional well being of all our students even predates her election to the committee.
The role of a school committee is to work hand in hand with a superintendent to develop and implement clear policies of the Committee that address challenging and safe procedures to enhance learning environments for all students and staff. Eileen is sensitive to the complexities involved in this charge. In addition, members need to enhance the working relationship with a superintendent while holding the superintendent to high standards in oversight of a budget and policies approved by the committee.
During this past year EIleen has served as Chair of the Lexington Committee and established a positive and collaborative relationship with Dr. Julie Hackett to the benefit of the school system. I am confident she will continue to serve at a high level in her role as a school committee member and urge all voters to vote Eileen to another three year term.
Bill Hurley, Young Street