Public forums cut from hiring process

Megan Doyle, Staff Writer
November 1, 2015
The Board of Education has recently announced that this year’s principal candidates will not be introduced to the public before they are hired. Students and parents will no longer be able to attend a forum to ask questions and learn more about the candidates. Traditionally, there are two forum: one is i...
Principal search on hold while experts are called in

Megan Doyle, Staff Writer
October 5, 2015
The search process for finding a new permanent principal at Staples is changing and is currently on hold until directed otherwise. The Board of Education suggested hiring a search firm to effectively find new, interesting candidates for this important role. Last year, as a way to find applicants, the town of Westport placed ads featured in the New York Tim...