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Pandemic issues make September new goal
By Madeline Hughes mhughes@andovertownsman.com Apr 22, 2021
5 hrs ago
Because of space issues at Andover High, it s unlikely students will return to classrooms full time this spring, school officials said.
They said the pandemic s social-distancing rules prevent the school s classrooms from providing the space needed for all students to return full time. Groups of students now attend the school on alternate days under the hybrid learning method. They learn remotely online from home on days they don t go to school.
Janet Nicosia, director of facilities for the school district, said officials are hoping social-distancing rules are relaxed by the start of the next school year. That would allow students desks to be placed closer together and classrooms to hold more children.
By Madeline Hughes mhughes@andovertownsman.com Apr 13, 2021
Courtesy photoMagda Parvey was chosen to be the next superintendent for Andover schools.
Andover s School Committee has chosen Magda Parvey to lead the district as superintendent come July 1.
Parvey will replace interim Superintendent Claudia Bach, whose contract with the district ends in June. Bach temporarily replaced Superintendent Sheldon Berman, who resigned at the end of 2020 for personal reasons.
The committee overwhelmingly chose Parvey in a 5-0 vote Monday night. Through a rigorous interview process, Dr. Parvey shared her vision of collaborative leadership and her deep commitment to student-centric decisions, the committee wrote in a statement. She is intent on promoting a culture of continuous learning, positive and professional engagement, and open communication.
Teachers association, district call for targeted approach
By Madeline Hughes mhughes@andovertownsman.com  Mar 11, 2021
Mar 11, 2021
Teachers unions across the Merrimack Valley are celebrating access to the coronavirus vaccine after federal and state officials said educators and other school employees can receive their first COVID-19 shot within the month.
Last week after an announcement from President Joe Biden, CVS pharmacies began opening up appointments to educators and other school staff in the Commonwealth. More appointments were made available starting Thursday, when Gov. Charlie Baker announced eligible to get in line at state-run sites starting March 11.
Thus the hunt for appointments began.