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Everett School Committee refers draft response on superintendent credentials back to sponsor after debate
Summary
The Everett School Committee discussed a drafted statement rebutting public comments that questioned Superintendent William Hart’s licensure and unanimously voted (8-0) to refer the draft back to its sponsor for revision, after debate about naming an individual and free-speech limits.
The Everett School Committee on Dec. 1, 2025 debated a draft statement intended to rebut public comments made at a Nov. 24 city council meeting that alleged Superintendent William Hart lacked the required licensure. After an extended discussion and legal advice, the committee voted unanimously to refer the draft back to its sponsor for revision.
The item was introduced by Chairperson Hurley, who read a prepared statement that said a public speaker had "continued to deliberate efforts to damage the reputation of the Everett School superintendent William Hart using lies and misleading information…
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