Also, by a vote last week , the School Committee majority voted to eliminate a key component of the district's staff development programs, which is particularly bizarre at a time when the United States Department of Education is currently considering Lynn among a dozen school districts around the United States for its National Awards Program for Model Professional Development.
Therefore, I have today taken three actions to protect the 15,000 students of Lynn. First, I have requested an urgent meeting this week with Massachusetts Attorney General Tom Reilly, along with Lynn Mayor Patrick J. McManus and the Superintendent. Second, I have also today consulted with Massachusetts Department of Revenue officials who recently conducted a full audit of Lynn Public Schools. Department of Revenue officials have also indicated their concern of the actions of the Lynn School Committee. Third, I also will request the District Attorney of Essex County Kevin Burke, to review any allegations of violations of the Open Meetings Law by the Lynn School Committee majority.
The decision making by this four-member majority has interrupted the sound and promising direction that Lynn Public Schools is heading in and, ultimately will hurt students. I cannot and will not stand by and allow this to happen."
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