Committee approves bills, observes memorial and hears student spotlights from Glover and Veterans schools
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Summary
The committee approved a bills schedule of $11,584.10, observed a moment of silence for facilities director Todd Bloodgood, and heard presentations from Glover School's community art program and Veterans Middle School's engineering club showcasing student projects and a permanent fused-glass installation.
The Marblehead School Committee approved an identified schedule of bills totaling $11,584.10 and moved on to school spotlights and personal remarks during its open meeting.
The meeting opened with a pledge and a moment of silence after Superintendent Rodell announced the sudden death of Todd Bloodgood, the district’s facilities director since 2018. "Todd was a kind and gentle man who dedicated himself to our district since 2018 and he would be sorely missed," Rodell said. A community member and parent, Derek Box, offered public comment praising Bloodgood’s dedication to school facilities and his role supporting events and projects across town.
The committee then approved the bills schedule; the chair recorded that Kate made the motion and Henry seconded it. The chair announced the motion passed with four votes in favor and one abstention.
Two school spotlights followed. At Glover School staff and students presented a community art project that included a residence by a glass artist and a permanent fused-glass installation composed of more than 1,000 pieces created with student participation. "We made a giant glass lobster that will be a fused glass permanent installation," one presenter said.
Veterans Middle School’s engineering club showcased student work in 3D printing and CAD. Students described projects such as printed fishing lures, drone-repair work, and rebuilding desktop computers for use in club projects. Club advisors and volunteers were credited for organizing equipment and guiding students through problem-solving exercises.
At the meeting’s close the committee voted by roll call to enter executive session to discuss statutory matters including compliance with law, potential litigation, and collective bargaining; the roll-call was unanimous, 5–0. The chair stated the committee would not return to open session for certain items.
The committee adjourned the open session and moved into executive session as recorded by the chair.
