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HI Dan,

The Beacon did not do an investigation, actually they didn't do a story at all. The incident did not even get reported in the Beacon Police Logs despite this incident occurring 15 days before the election. I wouldn't say sour grapes as much as me being upset with such slanted reporting, actually, no reporting by any media outlet.

D'Agostino was put in the position as an interim on an emergency basis. We were able to choose someone on staff that had the requirements. I believe at the time there were only 2 staff members that met the requirements. I would have voted to go out for a search if given the opportunity. During the short time period he was in charge while I was there, I thought he did a good job. The committee after me hired him full time by renewing his contract.

The previous superintendent was notified that his contract was not going to be renewed. If you remember correctly, I did not vote to renew the previous superintendent's contract back in 2010. At the time, I thought we could find someone better. Why would I vote to renew someone's contract if I thought I could find someone better? Three members of the SC thought he should be renewed, 2 did not vote to renew, I was one. I then voted to put him on leave. After my first year on the school committee, I felt we needed a change and that is why I voted not to renew his contract at any time his contract came up for renewal before the committee. I am on record multiple times saying I did not think his contract should be renewed. I voted to not renew it in 2010 and was outvoted. You can review any Warwick Beacon article at the time, the performance of administration was under just as much scrutiny then as it is now. If you thought you could find someone who could perform better, would you renew the person in the position? I know I wouldn't and I didn't.