Two-Term Medford School Committee Member Running For Re-Election

MEDFORD, MA — Mea Mustone, two-term school committee member and mother of five students in the Medford Public Schools, announced her re-election campaign this week. Mustone and her husband, Tim, are the parents of six children – Quinn, 16, Teagan, 14, Cullen, 13, Nevin, 11, Rowan, 10, and Declan, 6. This fall, Mustone will have a child attending Medford High School, two attending Andrews Middle School and two attending Roberts Elementary School.

In announcing her run, Mustone highlighted the school committee's accomplishments during her first two terms: a new elementary science curriculum, a new middle school math curriculum, math coaches, kindergarten aides in every school and the implementation of a new dyslexia screening.

Mustone wrote:

"My agenda going forward is defined by the many hours I have spent talking with parents at my kitchen table, the grocery store, school plays, and other places throughout the city. The list of areas in need of improvement is long. We have discussed reforms around Styrofoam tray usage, the length of recess, food insecurity, and free breakfast for all. I have heard concerns with regards to security, buildings and grounds maintenance, the sex education curriculum, cursive writing instruction, and our cafeteria food options. Parents have asked me about the concussion protocol employed by our sports teams; bus issues (including overcrowded buses, the location of bus stops and the schedules of middle schools late buses); the amount of homework for K-2 students; eye exams; and snow days."

Mustone added that schools have to improve communication with parents, SPED services, STEM activities, MCAS results, the middle school placement process, the water sampling of school buildings, summer reading options and use of the outdoor spaces at the high school.

"I have used my tenure on the School Committee to be a voice for MPS parents. I ask now
for your continued support," Mustone wrote in a prepared statement. "Please join me in investing in our schools and committing ourselves to a future where every child receives a caring, safe and challenging educational experience."

Get in touch with Mustone via email (meamustone@yahoo.com), online (https://www.mea4medford.com/), or by phone (781-391-5909).