Seekonk School Chief Gets Favorable Evaluation

Seekonk Public Schools Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell has received passing grades for her job performance.

Kidwell was evaluated in several categories, including student learning, professional practice, district improvement goals, instructional leadership, management and operations, family and community engagement, and professional culture.

School Committee Chair Robert Gerardi said Kidwell’s final rating was “proficient” at Monday’s meeting.

Member Alicia MacManus told Kidwell she was “struck by how much you’ve accomplished in just two years.”

“You’ve developed a really deep understanding of our district,” MacManus noted. “Your commitment to the students and the staff is clear. I’m always impressed by how quickly you can think on your feet and your ability to quickly draw from your knowledge.”

Member Kyle Juckett credited Kidwell for handling the many “challenges” which have been presented in the last two years.

Juckett also was pleased with the level of communication between Kidwell and the town’s Select Board, as well as the School Committee.

Kidwell had previously served as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Professional Development of Rockland Public Schools, and as Director of Technology and Accountability, K – 12, for Braintree Public Schools.