The outgoing superintendent of the Brockton Public Schools will replace Paul Reville as state education secretary, a top Patrick administration aide confirmed today.
Matthew Malone, a registered Republican who also once headed the public schools in Swampscott, will be among the new Cabinet members that Governor Deval Patrick announces during a State House news conference this afternoon, said the aide, who requested anonymity to speak about the appointment before the governor’s formal announcement.
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One of the jobs that the Education Secretary will have to oversee in terms of setting policy, is settling disputes over residency for parents who cheat on housing requirements for attendance. For example, sometimes parents who don't want to actually live in Boston, but desperately want their kids to attend one of the exam schools will find ways around the system by renting apartments and even setting up false addresses. This type of thing comes into play with high-cost special education placements as well. How can Matt Malone be objective on this front?