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Endorsing Ellen Scordino

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Dear Neighbors,

I write this letter of support for Ellen Scordino as an early childhood educator, local owner of a small business and mom of five children in our schools. On paper the candidates for School Committee appear similar. Both candidates are excellent people who care deeply about our schools and are working moms who have volunteered in numerous ways. It is the role they have played and the positions they have taken on the key issues that differentiates them.

As a SC member you must be willing to put aside your personal interests and focus on the general will of the people. Like an overwhelming majority of Hopkinton residents, Ellen is not willing to entertain the option of districting now or in the future. Ellen understands the unique fabric of our community and will work to keep us united as one.

Class sizes are a concern for all parents. Ellen is committed to reviewing class sizes as a system wide initiative and institute policies that allow the school district to adjust annually based on growth projections and actual enrollments. School Committee officials are charged with disseminating information and implementing policies that impacts thousands of students across all grade levels. Ellen has the vision to look beyond her immediate radar screen to the broader school community and its collective needs.

I am convinced that Ellen will be a strong voice for the majority due to her background and ability to build consensus. She understands that we want top schools, but we cannot cut anyone a “blank check” to achieve that end. Ellen is also an adept public speaker and won’t get flustered when facing tough issues. Ellen is level headed, articulate and efficient. If there is duplication and waste- Ellen will uncover it and problem solve to eliminate or reduce it. She will offer a new voice and help us work as ONE town together to find solutions for the next generation of learners.

Please join me and vote for the candidate that represents the views of the majority of Hopkinton residents, Ellen Scordino, on Monday May 20th! Thank you!

Mary Murphy
Elizabeth Rd

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