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Beverly school committee appoints Peter Cushing as superintendent, 5-2, subject to contract
Summary
After extended debate over hiring an interim versus a permanent superintendent, the Beverly Public Schools School Committee voted 5-2 to appoint Dr. Peter Cushing as superintendent, contingent on successful contract negotiations; the committee then moved into executive session to begin bargaining.
The Beverly Public Schools School Committee voted 5-2 on April 17 to appoint Dr. Peter Cushing as superintendent, subject to the successful negotiation and signing of an employment contract.
The vote followed more than two hours of committee remarks that ranged from praise for both finalists to deep concern about community divisions, recent labor disputes and the district's budget constraints. Committee member Miss Robinson made the motion to appoint Dr. Cushing; School Committee President Rachel Abel later told the public that she had reached Dr. Cushing by phone and he was "so excited for the opportunity." The committee moved into executive session afterward to begin contract negotiations.
Committee members said the decision was informed by the candidates' interviews, the screening committee's work and stakeholder feedback. Several members argued for hiring an experienced…
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