Why does NAU recommend that you vote for both Stan Limpert and Chris Nobile for School Committee?

NAU’s research shows that Stan Limpert and Chris Nobile are the best candidates for School Committee because they demonstrate the following:

• Comprehensive understanding of the varied and complex issues
• Strong management and financial experience
• Proven collaborative solutions approach 
• Personally invested in the North Andover School System

Mr. Limpert regularly attends School Committee meetings, has served on the Facilities Review Committee and has taught tech-ed at North Andover High School. Mr. Nobile has been in discussions with current School Committee members, state legislators, Superintendent Marini, Special Ed Director Joyce Laundre, and teaching staff about the complex issues involving North Andover’s schools.  Both individuals have strong financial experience in their professional careers and are committed to leveraging these skills to ensure fiscally prudent management of our School Department budget.  Most importantly, their commitment to North Andover schools is evident as they both have children who attend or have graduated from the North Andover School system.  

In stark contrast to Mr. Limpert and Mr. Nobile is the third candidate for School Committee, Michael Quinlan.  Mr. Quinlan does not demonstrate the important qualifications listed above.  He calls for higher standards and lower budgets with no realistic means to achieve these oft stated goals.  Amazingly, he has signed a petition to abolish the Massachusetts state income tax and, when asked, could not explain how North Andover schools would be funded without any state income tax.  Equally disconcerting is the fact that Mr. Quinlan seeks a seat on the School Committee, yet he has chosen not to educate any of his five children in North Andover public schools and instead home-schools them.