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Easthampton schools has lost its latest pick for superintendent after students alerted the town’s mayor to evidence that finalist Erica Faginski-Stark had posted “conservative and transphobic rhetoric” on Facebook, according to a recent Boston Globe article. Faginski-Stark withdrew her candidacy just days after being selected. Evidence included a post from March 2021 where she stated, “…surprised by the silence out there relative to Title IX and the lack of advocacy by women on behalf of equality for women and women’s sports” and shared a link to a “Defend Title IX Now” petition. The Easthampton School Committee’s first pick, Vito Perrone, had his offer rescinded after addressing future colleagues as “ladies” in a negotiation e-mail. Jordan asked for your thoughts.