EVALUATING ERIN | FROM PAGE 3 Page 4 superintendent provided the following written statement to The Saugus Advocate: “I am extremely fortunate to have a collaborative and productive working relationship with the School Committee in Saugus. I appreciate and respect their feedback and will continue to work with the Committee to raise the academic expectations in Saugus, and ensure our students develop a sense of belonging in school Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 We Sell Cigars & Accessories R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES CIGAR SMOKERS DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Churchill Size Cigars including a Cohiba - Long wrapped $43.95 SUMMER SPECIALS! HUMIDOR SPECIAL! $99.95 Complete! Reg. 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CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022 so they are ready to learn. “I look forward to building an even stronger relationship with the School Committee and Town of Saugus as we implement our plan to move our district and town from among the lowest performing to the top performing in MCAS scores by 2027. “Among our priorities for the coming school year are: • Continuing to improve communication among all stakeholders — administrators, teachers, staff , students, caregivers and the community-at-large • Establishing our new early college program at Saugus Middle High School • Implementing strategies to create a sense of belonging in the schools “I am committed to helping make Saugus an exemplary district, where staff members are proud to work, and our students receive the educational foundation needed for future success.” A work in progress The superintendent has completed the fi rst year of a fi veyear plan to raise the academic performance of Saugus Public Schools from the bottom 10 percent to the top 10 percent in the state. Several School Committee members said it was “unfair” and “too soon” to expect them to evaluate McMahon in this area. But they noted in their evaluation that “some progress” was made during the superintendent’s fi rst year. Here are some excerpts from committee members’ individual remarks related to McMahon’s fi rst evaluation. Committee Chair Vincent Serino “I feel Erin is doing a good job. THEY SAY SHE HAD A GREAT FIRST YEAR: School Committee Members Joseph “Dennis” Gould, John Hatch and Ryan Fisher – all who voted to hire Erin McMahon as Saugus Public Schools superintendent a year ago — recently gave her a glowing evaluation. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) She is in a tough community as far as expectations. As far as the culture of our schools, students, staff and administrators, it has been in place for a while. This will take more work and communication. Instructional Leadership: “Erin is growing in this community and her focus on our district is outstanding. It has only been a year. We have also had a lot of challenges.” Family and Community: Take Advantage of all our HOLIDAY SPECIALS! Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection “The only thing I would comment on, Erin is one of the hardest workers I know and she wants answers and solutions immediately. She needs to lean on her staff more for help. As far as communication, it is getting better. The website will help this.” Professional Culture: “Erin is building the culture currently and it will get there. Once again, really too early to evaluate.” Committee Vice-Chair John Hatch Instructional Leadership: “The superintendent is very passionate and driven to achieve the district’s number one goal, to get to the top 10 percent. Her positive attitude and focus is infectious. I feel strongly we need more time for a full evaluation.” Committee Member Joseph “Dennis” Gould Overall: “Ms. McMahon has had a year of change, building up the team and changing the way teachers approach their curriculum and daily teachings. She also shares her goals with all teachers, Para’s, clerks and administration and it has been clear all are trying to adapt to her goals and vision but again, it is year one after two very tough years for teachers. I believe Ms. McMahon had a very good year considering the pandemic, the past teacher culture, bringing all teachers together under the same roof for each grade, changing vision and goals. I also believe she has the backing of teachers and administration to make the necessary changes needed to move Saugus upwards with the goal of getting from the bottom 10 percent to top 10 percent in the State.” Instructional Leadership: “Ms. McMahon has a clear vision and goals to meet that vision which she has clearly articulated to all School District Personnel from Top Staff down to Clerks and Para’s. Her positive impact on the same is seen on classroom walls, where her goals are tiered down to each classroom, grade and curriculum.” Management & Operations: “This is tough one to completely rate because we set the policies and Ms. McMahon A NIGHT TO REMEMBER: Saugus Middle High School Principal Brendon Sullivan and Saugus Public Schools Superintendent Erin McMahon presiding over their initial Saugus High graduation ceremony in June. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) EVALUATING ERIN | SEE PAGE 7
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