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Students, alumni and parents urge Salem School Committee to reverse decision removing longtime music teacher
Summary
Current and former Salem High students, alumni and parents told the Salem School Committee on June 17 that Cynthia Napierkowski’s removal after decades in the district will harm the music program and students’ wellbeing. Committee members heard multiple public comments but did not take immediate action on personnel decisions.
Annie Bednar, a public commenter, told the Salem School Committee on June 17 that the district informed the Salem High School music department that Cynthia Napierkowski, a teacher who held a 0.2 position, would not return next year because of budget cuts. "Missus Napierkowski has devoted 38 years to the children of the Salem Public School District and her impact will never be matched," Bednar said.
Why it matters: Commenters said Napierkowski’s work supports students beyond music instruction and that losing her will weaken a district program that alumni and staff say has produced strong academic and social outcomes. Multiple speakers tied the decision to recent budget actions and urged the committee to reconsider or to identify alternatives to…
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