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Committee approves supervisor of attendance amid concerns about experience and oversight
Summary
The School Committee voted to approve Melissa Freeland as supervisor of attendance, a position required for court representation and attendance enforcement; members questioned the candidate’s experience, the organizational placement of the role, and whether the job description and oversight structure match the enforcement responsibilities.
The Brockton School Committee approved the hiring of Melissa Freeland as supervisor of attendance on March 17 after extended questioning about the role’s duties, reporting lines and candidate qualifications.
Committee members raised multiple concerns during the discussion. One member said the role "sits in the intersection of attendance enforcement, student accountability, and coordination with families, courts, and outside agencies" and argued it required a "seasoned professional" able to…
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