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[quote=Anonymous]HoS sent out on 4/1. Anyone know more about why, or what might be "necessary" vs. "nice"?

Dear Colleagues,

Before Spring Break, I wrote to you with a commitment to delivering offer letters to you this week. That timeline has been delayed, and I want to be as open as I can in sharing the reasons.

It is truer than ever before that our school, our mission, our values, and our students are essential to our country and the world, which is why our goal must be to position Lowell for strength as an institution to we are around for another 60 years.

That is why, at last year's State of the School meeting with staff, I shared that the Board and I are working together to strategize about steps we can take over the next five years to position Lowell for the future. The answer lies in taking great care every year to discern what is necessary vs. nice for the year ahead, while at the same time keeping in mind the long-term impact of those decisions.

The task of determining what is necessary vs. nice for the coming school year is taking longer than expected, which is causing the delay.

I know that receiving your letters a month later than usual, without an articulated reason, must be causing questions for some of you. While I will offer more information at the State of the School meeting on April 15, please know that I regret the anxiety this may be causing and that I am thankful for your continued patience. Many people are working "behind the scenes" to finalize our 2026-2027 school year plans so that we can get your letters to you as soon as possible. In the meantime, if you have questions or concerns you would like to share, please reach out to your division director or supervisor, or to Tammy to schedule a meeting with me.

Warmly, Donna

PS - I am writing this email to you from jury duty-an important civic duty that came at an unfortunate time—so I won't be available until later in the week at the earliest.

Donna S. Lindner (she, her, hers)

Head of School[/quote]

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