May 8, 2007
To: Gloucester City School Board President Louisa Llewellyn
Members of the School Board,
Superintendent Dr. Mary Stansky,
I received a letter on May 3, 2007, (it was dated April 16, 2007) stating that you were eliminating the position of Gloucester City School District Attendance Officer, a position I presently hold.
The position of Gloucester City School District Attendance Officer also known as Truant Officer has been a part of the school district for 80 years or more. Incidentally I have held that position for 18 of those 80 years.
I would like someone to explain why this job is being eliminated? Even if I didn’t hold the title I would argue it was a necessary job in these trouble times in our society.
On a personal note, over the years I have saved the Gloucester City School District more than my present salary by ensuring that out of district students do not receive an education at the local tax payers’ expense.
I hope you will reconsider your decision. Thank you for allowing me to speak to you tonight.
Sincerely, Shirley Cleary
Note: the letter was submitted in person to the Parties above at the School Board meeting
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