11 May, 2022
I am pleased to endorse Holly Morand for the 2-year school committee seat.
Holly brings a depth of knowledge, broad qualifications and proven collaboration to the table for School Committee.
Two things I am impressed with is her past work in town hall with former youth & family services director Denise Hildreth who has endorsed Holly and I respect greatly and to be chosen to be on the Freedom Team's board of directors which is doing incredible work in areas of inclusion & diversity. Being on the board of the Freedom Team is a true collaborative effort of representation from the schools, police, select board, school committee, SACH and more working as a team preserving freedom through unity in the community.
What our community & the world have been through is not "paranoia" or "fear mongering" as I have heard some say, it is a public health crisis not seen in a century.
It is important that we have compassion, science driven data and respect for the other boards in town especially the board of health to glean their expertise. The school committee's scope of governance is for the educational well-being of over 4,000 youth, the largest share of our town's budget, one of town's largest employers and more encompassing than mask/unmask issue that seems to be a social talking point.
The big picture is budgets, strategic growth planning, additional academic resources for students (whether special needs, gifted etc.) and supporting emotional well-being of the students & staff with mental health, anti-bullying resources and I see no one better qualified than someone who has served in our Youth and Family Services office like Holly has.
I am voting for Holly Morand for Hopkinton School Committee; she has a proven collaborative track record and hope you will join me on May 16th.
Darlene Hayes
1 Third Rd, Hopkinton
**This article was written by a group or person in the Hopkinton Community and does not reflect the views of HCAM or any of their Board Members or Employees.**
