Sheffler
Sue Sheffler has been chosen as the Arlington representative to a three-year term on the Minuteman School Committee.
Town Meeting Moderator John D. Leone wrote in a letter that he had reviewed the credentials of several qualified candidates. He called it “a very hard decision, and in making it I spoke with some of the candidates as well as people who knew them or have worked with them in the past.”
He wrote that “several factors went into this decision. Sue has six years of experience on the Arlington School Committee and understands the intricacies of school funding, the number of disparate groups seeking some influence over how school policy and operations unfold, and the vital importance of providing the best possible education for a wide variety of students within a limited budget.
“With this experience she will be a useful committee member, representing the interests of our students and our Town without too steep of a learning curve. This is of critical importance considering the new Regional Agreement status and the anticipated reconstruction of the school building.
“The Minuteman School Committee influences the educational outcomes for many of our students and it directly impacts our Town’s finances.
His letter does not say who the other candidates for the position were. The deadline to apply was June 20.
He thanked Laura Morrissette, the outgoing member for her several years of dedicated service.
This story was published Thursday, July 3, 2014.
