Superintendent outlines fall preparations, facilities upgrades and support after student death

Superintendent John Robodeau opened the district updates with condolences to the family of a deceased student and described counseling and support resources the district deployed. Robodeau said counselors are "poised and ready" in middle and high schools and will continue to ensure extra support when school begins.

Robodeau reviewed facilities work completed or in progress: HVAC installation at Glover, repainting and reupholstering in the Vets auditorium, refinishing of floors, exterior tidying by custodial staff, and installation of a new scoreboard at "the village." He said playground rubber surfacing delivery delayed completion but that portions should be ready by the opening of school and that custodial and grounds crews were finishing touches.

He also noted the district took delivery of its first 7D electric van as part of Marblehead's greener-fleet initiative and that leadership institute and staff onboarding sessions are scheduled before students return. Robodeau said staff will receive professional development and principals will hold school-based meetings ahead of Wednesday's opening day.

Robodeau thanked the counseling team and custodial staff for their work and said the district will continue to post updates and finalize remaining work before the start of the year.