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Finalist Chris Askins emphasizes classroom protection, fiscal experience and prevention‑focused bullying policy in Uxbridge interview
Summary
In his Uxbridge screening interview, finalist Chris Askins highlighted school visits, a two‑part budget ethos ('protect the classroom' and 'budget responsibly'), union negotiation experience, a 90–100 day entry plan, and a prevention‑centered approach to bullying.
Chris Askins, one of three finalists for Uxbridge superintendent, used his screening interview on May 14 to summarize his experience and approach to priorities the committee raised.
Askins opened by describing recent visits to Uxbridge schools and praised teachers, student engagement and community support. He said he was attracted to Uxbridge in part because it is "the type of community with 1,600 students roughly, where I feel I can make deep relationships." He described his 11 years as head of the Paul Cuffee Charter School and said that charter leaders are often required to "do more with…
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