This is FU

THIS POST IS INCOMPLETE AS THERE ARE A FEW FOIA REQUESTS THAT STILL NEED TO COME IN.

Basic backstory.

A guy who works for HR, Renan Pinhiero and assists the mayor as a photographer and with her social media outreach, who also sits on the Human Relations Commission of Framingham, applied for a creative communication job in the Framingham Public Schools. He is well liked by his coworkers and is highly deserving of the promotion.

Per policy 44, implemented earlier this year by Spicer, HR, and the Diversity Equity and Inclusion officer, because he met the minimum qualifications and was the most diverse candidate, the job was his.

However the hiring manager did something else.

She sent the work of the final two candidates out to the community as a survey to be judged. The hiring manager was confused, she made this contest about skill, and not minimum qualifications and race as policy 44 stipulates. The hiring manager made the job offer to the less diverse candidate… the white girl.

SEE OUR VIDEO ON POLICY 44 EXPLAINED BY ONE OF IT’S AUTHOR

Now the city is looking at being sued.

At the end of the day – neither applicants were hired, and the school has had to start their search over, because their search resulted in a diversity rule breaking job offer.

It seems that the outgoing mayor is assisting her soon to be former social media director and photographer, in his quest to sue the city through a MCAD (Massachusetts Commission against Descrimination) claim.

POLICY 44 TEXT:

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THE FOLLOWING EMAILS PROVE DISHERANCE TO POLICY 44 AND WILL BE THE BASIS FOR A LAWASIT AGAINST THE CITY. INTERSPERSED WE INCLUDE GRAPHICS AND NOTES OF RELEVANCE. THE COLORS INDICATE THE SENDER OF THE EMAIL. THE EMAILS ARE CHRONOLOGICALLY ORDERED.

Subject: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Candidates
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 8/24/2021, 4:55 PM
To: Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us, Tiago Gadens
tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hi Bob and Tiago,
A quick update before I take any next steps! In addi􀀁on to the normal job pos􀀁ng, we will also
be pos􀀁ng to The Ad Club (where designers and copywriters look for jobs – usually in Ad Agencies).
I also sent emails to 50+ Graphic Design Professors / Department Chairs at all of our local colleges
with the job descrip􀀁on and a plea to share with their alumni networks. Lastly, I posted the job to
Handshake which is the pla􀀂orm colleges use to post internships and jobs to students / alumni.
We’ve received 19 applicants and I’ve iden􀀁fied 4 that I believe showcase a design eye / skill that
would help us with our crea􀀁ve communica􀀁on.
Tiago and I can chat about the next steps on Friday (phone screen, interview, test project, and when
to loop in the commi􀀄ee to par􀀁cipate in interviews) – but I just wanted to pass along the top 4 at this
moment. Please see a􀀄achments.
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Candidates
From: Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 8/25/2021, 3:18 PM
To: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Thanks, Rochelle, I will take a look!
Best,
Bob

On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 10:56 AM Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us wrote:
I have three more people to add to the list and would love to start planning ini􀀁al phone
screens, followed by first round interviews.
Please see material for Renan Pinheiro, Cynthia Schilling, and Sierra Decatur a􀀃ached. I will
send a separate email invi􀀁ng a few more people to par􀀁cipate in the interview process. Please
be on the lookout!
Best,
Rochelle

On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 11:13 AM Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us wrote:
Awesome.
Can you start working on the questions?
I am including Inna in this email as she will be creating the process for us.

On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 12:36 PM Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us wrote:
Hi Rochelle,
It sounds to me like you screened the applicants so you won’t have a screening commi􀀃ee. When
are you thinking of holding interviews? Are you going to have the members of the interviewing
commi􀀃ee contribute ques􀀁ons? We should have a training as soon as possible for the screening
commi􀀃ee members – who will be on it?
Inna

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Candidates
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/1/2021, 12:48 PM
To: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us, Robert Tremblay
rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us
Thank you Inna – If you mean looked at all of the applicants’ documents and narrowed down to the 7 I
would like to talk to, yes I screened them 🙂
At the very least, I would like to invite Bob, Tiago, and Joe to par􀀁cipate in the interview process as
this is the group who played a major role with the branding effort and whose departments may need
the most support. If you think I need to add more people, I will – but I want to move as quickly as
possible and am nervous to compete with several schedules. (I am sure for the group I selected this
may already be a challenge).
I would like to hold interviews as soon as next week if we can. I would be happy to take ques􀀁ons
from Bob, Tiago, and Joe. I will start compiling some now.
Let me know what comes next.
Thank you!
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Candidates
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/1/2021, 12:48 PM
To: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us, Robert Tremblay
rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us
Thank you Inna – If you mean looked at all of the applicants’ documents and narrowed down to the 7 I
would like to talk to, yes I screened them 🙂
At the very least, I would like to invite Bob, Tiago, and Joe to par􀀁cipate in the interview process as
this is the group who played a major role with the branding effort and whose departments may need
the most support. If you think I need to add more people, I will – but I want to move as quickly as
possible and am nervous to compete with several schedules. (I am sure for the group I selected this
may already be a challenge).
I would like to hold interviews as soon as next week if we can. I would be happy to take ques􀀁ons
from Bob, Tiago, and Joe. I will start compiling some now.
Let me know what comes next.
Thank you!
Best,
Rochelle
On

Subject: Re: Folder shared with you: “Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer”
From: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/1/2021, 5:31 PM
To: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us, Monta Connolly
mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hi Rochelle,
I am ccing Monta for a 30 minute mee􀀁ng as soon as possible so we can get going!
Inna

Subject: Re: Folder shared with you: “Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer”
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/1/2021, 5:55 PM
To: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us, Tiago Gadens
tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Thanks Inna! Looking forward to it!

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Candidates
From: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/2/2021, 6:36 AM
To: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Amy Kane akane@framingham.k12.ma.us, Monta Connolly
mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us, Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us, Tiago
Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Ok! Everyone except for you has gone through the mandatory training so I’m going to send you the presenta􀀁on to review. I’m ccing Amy Kane to figure out dates for the interviews. Can you meet at 2 or 2:30 today? I just want to make sure I have the process as you want.
Inna

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Candidates
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/2/2021, 7:25 AM
To: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Amy Kane akane@framingham.k12.ma.us, Monta Connolly
mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us, Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us, Tiago
Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Eeeek! Yes, please send the presenta􀀁on!
I can do any 􀀁me that works for you! 2 or 2:30 are great.
Thank you!
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer: TIME SENSITIVE
From: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/2/2021, 6:35 PM
To: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us, Najee Nunnally
nnunnally@framingham.k12.ma.us, Amy Kane akane@framingham.k12.ma.us, Tiago Gadens
tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us, Joseph Corazzini jcorazzini@framingham.k12.ma.us, Rochelle
Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us

HI Everyone:

We are so excited to embark on the process for obtaining a Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer for our district.

1) We are looking to do virtual interviews on 9/13 (4 – 6:30) and 9/14 (4 – 6:30). We have 7 candidates.

Each interview will have a 30 minute long interview with a 10 minute break in between candidates.

One night will have 4 candidates and the next night will have 3 to allow 􀀁me for a discussion. Please see the a􀀂ached document – Monta can send out the emails (see the document) if that is ok with everyone and verify 􀀁mes. Also please send invites.

2) The 30 min interview will be 􀀁med with 8 questions (3 min each), and the remaining 􀀁me for the candidate to ask ques􀀁ons. If you have any feedback on these ques􀀁ons, please let us know by Wed 9/8.

3) Candidates will be asked to complete two assignments .

4) Bob (and possibly others) will par􀀁cipate in Round 2.

5) Rochelle will complete this training because she has not done it before.

Thank you, everyone.
Inna

Subject: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer
From: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/13/2021, 2:31 PM
To: Jennifer Hanna jenniferhannadesign@gmail.com
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Good a􀀂ernoon Jennifer,
Your interview for the Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Posi􀀁on is scheduled for tonight, 9/13 @
5:20 PM.
Please use the following Zoom link for your interview: https://fpsed-org.zoom.us
/j/84876633019?pwd=NVhITVRpN2RBNG1HWHVMY2VlWlBZdz09
The Interview Commi􀀃ee is composed of 3 individuals, you will a􀀃end a 30-minute interview (done
via zoom) and then par􀀁cipate in an assignment that will be provided to you electronically and which
you can submit electronically as well. The 30-minute interview will have about 8 or so 􀀁med
ques􀀁ons (meaning you will have about 3 minutes to answer each ques􀀁on) and then you will have
􀀁me to ask the Commi􀀃ee ques􀀁ons as well.
We look forward to mee􀀁ng with you!
Best,
Monta

Subject: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer
From: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/13/2021, 2:33 PM
To: Cynthia Schilling cynthiaschilling1@gmail.com
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Good a􀀂ernoon Cynthia,
Your interview for the Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Posi􀀁on is scheduled for tomorrow night,
9/14 @ 5:20 PM.
Please use the following Zoom link for your interview: https://fpsed-org.zoom.us
/j/84206324611?pwd=TXRpT0VVTkN6SERHM0M5alhpbHZ6QT09
The Interview Commi􀀃ee is composed of 3 individuals, you will a􀀃end a 30-minute interview (done
via zoom) and then par􀀁cipate in an assignment that will be provided to you electronically and which
you can submit electronically as well. The 30-minute interview will have about 8 or so 􀀁med
ques􀀁ons (meaning you will have about 3 minutes to answer each ques􀀁on) and then you will have
􀀁me to ask the Commi􀀃ee ques􀀁ons as well.
We look forward to mee􀀁ng with you!
Best,
Monta

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer
From: Cynthia Schilling cynthiaschilling1@gmail.com
Date: 9/13/2021, 2:51 PM
To: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hi Monta,
Thank you for le􀀂ng me know. I look forward to the interview tomorrow!
Thank you,
Cynthia

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer
From: Renan Malkavian renandiplomata@hotmail.com
Date: 9/14/2021, 6:03 PM
To: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Good a􀀁ernoon Rochelle and Monta,
I appreciate you taking the 􀀂me to meet with me today about the crea􀀂ve communica􀀂ons designer job
opportunity.
I enjoyed learning about the role. I feel confident my experience with graphic design and social media will
translate into similar success as your new designer.
I am highly interested in joining your team and contribu􀀂ng to our diverse community. If you have any more
ques􀀂ons or need addi􀀂onal informa􀀂on from me, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Again thank you for your 􀀂me.
You can find my por􀀄olio on the following website:
h􀀅ps://renanmalkavian.onuniverse.com/
Sincerely,
Renan Y Pinheiro
Pronouns: he, him, his
508.816.0965
RenanDiplomata@hotmail.com

On Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 10:30 AM Sierra Decatur sierra.decatur@gmail.com wrote:
Good morning,
Thank you very much for your 􀀁me on Monday evening, I enjoyed speaking with you all and ge􀀂ng
a be􀀃er feel for the Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer posi􀀁on!
Below is a link to a Google Folder in which you can view the completed assignments. This includes a
video as well as a suite of graphics. There is also a compiled PDF that briefly outlines the
crea􀀁ve/thought process behind the designs and it will allow you to see them all in one place which
can be helpful in ge􀀂ng a be􀀃er feel for the way they work as a whole.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GhKfplstp8L3yaCeRt3S_VFZ8y814K9M?usp=sharing
Please let me know if you have any ques􀀁ons. Thanks!
Best,
Sierra Decatur

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Interview Assignments
From: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/15/2021, 11:05 AM
To: Sierra Decatur sierra.decatur@gmail.com
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us, Tiago Gadens
tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Thank you, Sierra, for comple􀀁ng this project! We will review it as a team and get back to you!
Have a great,
Monta

From: Jennifer Hanna jenniferhannadesign@gmail.com
Date: Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Interview Assignments
To: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hi Monta,
I have completed the projects, I decided to do the “Back to School” graphic and the promo postcard.
For the postcard, I want with what I thought was an edgier design because of the dark background
color and big, bold, highlighted words. I stuck with an illustra􀀁on theme within both projects to stay
consistent but they do have very different feels.
The back to school graphic is lighter and more welcoming in my opinion. Again, s􀀁cking to the
illustra􀀁on theme to give that note book feel, the doodles would just move around and poten􀀁ally
scale up or down depending on which social media pla􀀃orm you would be using.
Let me know if you have any ques􀀁ons or comments, I hope to hear from you soon!
Best,
Jennifer Hanna

From: MWalczak
Date: Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 2:52 PM
Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Interview Assignments
To: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hi Monta,
Thank you for the though􀀃ul and engaging interview the other day. I felt like you all knew what you
were looking for and had put a lot of considera􀀁on into the ques􀀁ons. I appreciated that from the
other end of things. I hope I’m chosen to go further in this process, but regardless I think you’re
on the right track to a great school year.
I have a previously scheduled ac􀀁vity with my daughter this a􀀄ernoon, so I wish I had more 􀀁me to
work on these projects, but I’m happy with where I got to and I hope you are too. Please let me
know if you have any ques􀀁ons, and I hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks,
Ma􀀂 Walczak

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer
From: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/15/2021, 4:03 PM
To: Renan Malkavian renandiplomata@hotmail.com
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hi Renan,
Thank you so much for mee􀀁ng with us yesterday and thank you for providing us with a link to your
por􀀂olio as well!
Best,
Mona

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Interview Assignments
From: Renan Malkavian renandiplomata@hotmail.com
Date: 9/15/2021, 11:01 PM
To: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us, Tiago Gadens
tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us, Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Dear Interview Commi􀀁ee,
Once again, thank you for your 􀀂me on Tuesday. I am sincerely grateful. Here is the link to the Google folder
I created with the assignment you requested.
If you have any ques􀀂ons, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Renan Y Pinheiro
Pronouns: he, him, his
t: 508-816-0965 | Renandiplomata@hotmail.com
h􀀁ps://renanmalkavian.onuniverse.com/

From: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2021 8:34:25 AM
To: Renan Malkavian renandiplomata@hotmail.com
Cc: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us; Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Interview Assignments
Thank you so much, Renan! We will review your projects as a team and get back to you as soon as
possible!
Have a g

On Thu, Sep 16, 2021 at 3:29 PM Cynthia Schilling cynthiaschilling1@gmail.com wrote:
Hi all,
I enjoyed mee􀀁ng with you and hearing more about FPS and the design posi􀀁on. I’m a􀀂aching the
design assignments to this email (the postcard PDF is double-sided).
Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon!
Best,
Cynthia

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Interview Assignments
From: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/16/2021, 4:02 PM
To: Cynthia Schilling cynthiaschilling1@gmail.com
CC: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us, Rochelle Santos
rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Thank you so much, Cynthia! We will review your projects as a team and get back to you as soon as
possible!
Have a great day!
Monta

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Interview Assignments
From: Renan Malkavian renandiplomata@hotmail.com
Date: 9/16/2021, 6:40 PM
To: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us, Rochelle Santos
rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Sounds great, thank you!

Good afternoon Matt,
It is my great pleasure to invite you for the final interview for the Creative Communications Designer
Position. We would like to meet with you, in person, on Thursday, September 30th @ 1 PM.
The Interview Committee is composed of 6 individuals, and we are hoping to have you attend a 45-minute
interview. The 45-minute interview will have a number of timed questions and then you will have time to
ask the Committee a couple of questions as well. Please bring with you to your interview any printed
portfolio items/materials for review by our committee.
Please let me know as soon as possible if you are able to attend and I will provide you with additional
details. Thank you so much!
Best,
Monta

Subject: Final Interview for Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Posi􀀁on
From: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/22/2021, 4:19 PM
To: Renan Malkavian renandiplomata@hotmail.com
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Good afternoon Renan,
It is my great pleasure to invite you for the final interview for the Creative Communications Designer
Position. We would like to meet with you, in person, on Thursday, September 30th @ 3 PM.
The Interview Committee is composed of 6 individuals, and we are hoping to have you attend a 45-minute
interview. The 45-minute interview will have a number of timed questions and then you will have time to ask
the Committee a couple of questions as well. Please bring with you to your interview any printed
portfolio items/materials for review by our committee.
Please let me know as soon as possible if you are able to attend and I will provide you with additional
details. Thank you so much!
Best,
Monta

Subject: Final Interview for Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Posi􀀁on
From: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/22/2021, 4:19 PM
To: Sierra Decatur sierra.decatur@gmail.com
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Good afternoon Sierra,
It is my great pleasure to invite you for the final interview for the Creative Communications Designer
Position. We would like to meet with you, in person, on Thursday, September 30th @ 2 PM.
The Interview Committee is composed of 6 individuals, and we are hoping to have you attend a 45-minute
interview. The 45-minute interview will have a number of timed questions and then you will have time to ask
the Committee a couple of questions as well. Please bring with you to your interview any printed
portfolio items/materials for review by our committee.
Please let me know as soon as possible if you are able to attend and I will provide you with additional
details. Thank you so much!
Best,
Monta

FIRST ROUND PROJECT SUBMISSION BY SIERRA DECATAUR

From: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 4:19:54 PM
To: Renan Malkavian renandiplomata@hotmail.com
Cc: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Subject: Final Interview for Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Posi􀀁on
Good
afternoon Renan,
It
is my great pleasure to invite you for the final interview for the Creative Communications Designer Position.
We would like to meet with you, in person, on
Thursday, September 30th @ 3
PM.
The
Interview Committee is composed of 6 individuals, and we are hoping to have you attend a 45-minute
interview. The 45-minute interview will have a number of timed questions and then you will have time to ask
the Committee a couple of questions as well.
Please bring with you to your interview any
printed
portfolio items/materials for review by our committee.
Please
let me know as soon as possible if you are able to attend and I will provide you with additional details.
Thank you so much!
Best,
Monta

FIRST ROUND PROJECT SUBMISSION BY RENAN PINHEIRO

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AND ADDITIONAL DESIGNS:

Subject: Re: Final Interview for Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Posi􀀁on
From: Renan Malkavian RENANDIPLOMATA@HOTMAIL.COM
Date: 9/22/2021, 5:54 PM
To: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Thank you, Monta. I’m very excited for this opportunity. I will be there.
Best,
Renan Pinheiro

Subject: Re: Final Interview for Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Posi􀀁on
From: Ma􀀂 W
Date: 9/22/2021, 11:48 PM
To: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hi Monta,
I am very happy to hear that I’m in the next round, and I am available 9/30 @ 1pm and excited to do
the final interview.
I will bring as many printed examples of my work as I can find, though unfortunately I have moved
twice in the past 2 years and I’ll need to do some digging around in storage.
As the father of a yet-unvaccinated 5-year-old I would love to know if the interview commi􀀂ee are
themselves vaccinated (I am), and if we will be wearing masks during this interview. I have been extra
careful lately with Delta on the rise, and my daughter’s vaccine so close to being available.
Thank you, and I’m looking forward to this next step,
Ma􀀂 Walczak

Subject: Re: Final Interview for Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Posi􀀁on
From: Sierra Decatur sierra.decatur@gmail.com
Date: 9/23/2021, 4:02 PM
To: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Good a􀀂ernoon Monta,
Apologies for the delayed response, you caught me on a busy couple of days! I’d be happy to join the
commi􀀃ee for an in-person interview on the 30th at 2pm with por􀀄olio materials in hand.
Looking forward to it!
Thank you,
Sierra Decatur

Subject: Re: Final Interview for Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Posi􀀁on
From: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/24/2021, 12:15 PM
To: ma􀀂czak@gmail.com
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hi Matt
Great, thank you! I can assure you that everyone on the interview commi􀀂ee will be wearing masks
and will be socially- distanced in the room.
Your interview will take place in our new office loca􀀁on. Our office is located inside of MassBay
College (Farley Building), located on 19 Flagg Dr. Framingham, MA. 01702. You can enter through door
1 or door 33 and someone will meet you downstairs. If for some reason you don’t see me (or
someone else) there is an individual at the front desk that can point you in the right direc􀀁on.
We look forward to mee􀀁ng in person with you! Please let me know if you have any ques􀀁ons.
Best,
Monta

Subject: Re: Final Interview for Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Posi􀀁on
From: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/24/2021, 12:16 PM
To: Sierra Decatur sierra.decatur@gmail.com
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hi Sierra,
Great, thank you!
Your interview will take place in our new office loca􀀁on. Our office is located inside of MassBay
College (Farley Building), located on 19 Flagg Dr. Framingham, MA. 01702. You can enter through door
1 or door 33 and someone will meet you downstairs. If for some reason you don’t see me (or
someone else) there is an individual at the front desk that can point you in the right direc􀀁on.
We look forward to mee􀀁ng in person with you! Please let me know if you have any ques􀀁ons.
best,
Monta

Subject: Re: Final Interview for Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Posi􀀁on
From: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/30/2021, 10:47 AM
To: Sierra Decatur sierra.decatur@gmail.com
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us, Tiago Gadens
tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Good morning Sierra,
Just a friendly reminder that your interview for the Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer posi􀀁on is
scheduled for this a􀀂ernoon, 9/30 at 2PM. Please remember to bring with you to your interview any
printed portfolio items/materials for review by our committee.
Your interview will take place in our new office loca􀀁on. Our office is located inside of MassBay
College (Farley Building), located on 19 Flagg Dr. Framingham, MA. 01702. You can enter through door
1 or door 33 and someone will meet you downstairs. If for some reason you don’t see me (or
someone else) there is an individual at the front desk that can point you in the right direc􀀁on.
Please let me know if you have any ques􀀁ons.
Best,
Monta

Subject: Re: Final Interview for Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Posi􀀁on
From: Matt W
Date: 9/30/2021, 12:58 PM
To: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us, Tiago Gadens
tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hi Monta,
I just tried to call. I went to 19 Flagg Dr., where Mass Bay college should be, but I’m at a state
police sta􀀁on. Please give me a call back at 617-459-0409.
Thank you,
Matt

Subject: Re: Final Interview for Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Posi􀀁on
From: Sierra Decatur sierra.decatur@gmail.com
Date: 9/30/2021, 1:00 PM
To: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us, Tiago Gadens
tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Yes, I’m ready to go and will see you soon!
Thanks,
Sierra

Subject: Re: Final Interview for Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Posi􀀁on
From: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/30/2021, 10:46 AM
To: ma􀀂czak@gmail.com
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us, Tiago Gadens
tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Good morning Matt,
Just a friendly reminder that your interview for the Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer posi􀀁on is
scheduled for this a􀀃ernoon, 9/30 at 1 PM. Please remember to bring with you to your interview any
printed portfolio items/materials for review by our committee.
Your interview will take place in our new office loca􀀁on. Our office is located inside of MassBay
College (Farley Building), located on 19 Flagg Dr. Framingham, MA. 01702. You can enter through door
1 or door 33 and someone will meet you downstairs. If for some reason you don’t see me (or
someone else) there is an individual at the front desk that can point you in the right direc􀀁on.
Please let me know if you have any ques􀀁ons.
Best,
Monta

On Thu, Sep 30, 2021 at 4:41 PM Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us wrote:
Good evening Sierra,
Thank you so much for your interest in the Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer posi􀀁on here at
Framingham Public Schools, and for taking the 􀀁me to come in and meet with our commi􀀂ee.
We have narrowed the search down to two candidates and are excited to invite you to complete
one more assignment to showcase your skills and knowledge.
We will provide you with one final assignment tomorrow a􀀅ernoon and you will have the weekend
to complete this assignment. This assignment will be due by 5 PM on Monday, October 4th.
Please let me know if you have any ques􀀁ons or concerns.
Best,
Monta

From: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2021 4:41:09 PM
To: Renan Malkavian renandiplomata@hotmail.com
Cc: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Subject: Thank you – Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer
Good evening Renan,
Thank you so much for your interest in the Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer posi􀀁on here at
Framingham Public Schools, and for taking the 􀀁me to come in and meet with our commi􀀂ee.
We have narrowed the search down to two candidates and are excited to invite you to complete one
more assignment to showcase your skills and knowledge.
We will provide you with one final assignment tomorrow a􀀄ernoon and you will have the weekend to
complete this assignment. This assignment will be due by 5 PM on Monday, October 4th.
Please let me know if you have any ques􀀁ons or concerns.
Best,
Monta

Subject: Thank you – Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer
From: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 9/30/2021, 4:41 PM
To: mattczak@gmail.com
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Good evening Matt,
Thank you so much for your interest in the Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer posi􀀁on here at
Framingham Public Schools, and for taking the 􀀁me to come in and meet with our commi􀀂ee.
While we were all impressed with your skillset and knowledge, we’ve decided to move forward with
another candidate.
Thank you again for the 􀀁me you invested in applying and interviewing for this role. We wish you the
best of luck in your job search and all future endeavors.
Best,
Monta

Subject: Re: Thank you – Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer
From: Sierra Decatur sierra.decatur@gmail.com
Date: 9/30/2021, 4:52 PM
To: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hello Monta,
Sounds like a plan! I’m actually en route to the airport right now for a li􀀂le weekend trip and didn’t
bring my laptop thinking I’d be all set, and of course I need it now, go figure!
I should be able to access whatever apps I’ll need by signing in and downloading them on my
husband’s laptop. I return Monday morning so I will have my computer for a few hours before the due
date if all else fails. Just wanted to make you aware so that if there are any unexpected roadblocks,
you’ll know why!
Thank you for the 􀀁me today, it was wonderful speaking with you all and ge􀀄ng a be􀀂er feel for this
posi􀀁on!
Best,
Sierra

Subject: Re: Thank you – Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer
From: Renan Malkavian renandiplomata@hotmail.com
Date: 9/30/2021, 5:29 PM
To: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Dear Commi􀀂ee,
It was great mee􀀁ng with you for a second interview today! My enthusiasm for this posi􀀁on has
grown even stronger since our first discussion. Once again, I felt a strong connec􀀁on with the culture
of FPS, and believe I would make a great all-around fit. My skills and advanced experience in content
crea􀀁on solidify my belief that I am a great fit for this exci􀀁ng posi􀀁on.
Thank you again for taking the 􀀁me to meet with me. I look forward to hearing back for more details
regarding the next assignment.
Renan Pinheiro

Subject: Final Project Brief for Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer
From: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/1/2021, 2:33 PM
To: Sierra Decatur sierra.decatur@gmail.com
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Good afternoon Sierra,
Thank you again for coming in to meet us and congratulations on making it to the final part of the interview
process. You’ve already done so much to show us your skills, experience, and knowledge and we
appreciate your time and effort in this final step.
Please see this creative brief outlining a project that will be utilized/pursued if you are hired as the Creative
Communications Designer. The final deliverables are due by 11:59pm on Monday, October 4th. If you
have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Rochelle: 774-388-7121 (text / call / email is fine.)
We look forward to seeing what you come up with!
Best,
Monta

Subject: Final Project Brief for Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer
From: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/1/2021, 2:33 PM
To: Renan Malkavian renandiplomata@hotmail.com
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Good afternoon Renan,
Thank you again for coming in to meet us and congratulations on making it to the final part of the interview
process. You’ve already done so much to show us your skills, experience, and knowledge and we
appreciate your time and effort in this final step.
Please see this creative brief outlining a project that will be utilized/pursued if you are hired as the Creative
Communications Designer. The final deliverables are due by 11:59pm on Monday, October 4th. If you
have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Rochelle: 774-388-7121 (text / call / email is fine.)
We look forward to seeing what you come up with!
Best,

Subject: Re: Final Project Brief for Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer
From: Renan Malkavian renandiplomata@hotmail.com
Date: 10/4/2021, 10:56 AM
To: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Dear Interview Commi􀀁ee,
Here is the link to the Google folder I created with the assignment you requested. I recommend
downloading the video to watch with the highest quality.
If you have any ques􀀂ons, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Renan Y Pinheiro
Pronouns: he, him, his
t: 508-816-0965 | Renandiplomata@hotmail.com
h􀀁ps://renanmalkavian.onuniverse.com/

Subject: Communica􀀁on Task Force: Share Your Opinion – Graphic Design Project Poll
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/5/2021, 2:09 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
BCC: bpuffer@alumni.tu􀀃s.edu, Catherine Allen catherinehenryallen@gmail.com, Don Taggart
dontaggart134@gmail.com, esilverm@bu.edu, greg@palmermail.org, jstockless@gmail.com,
kim.comatas@gmail.com, laura@laurarichards.co
Dear Previous Communica􀀁ons Task Force Members,
It’s been a long 􀀁me since our mee􀀁ng at Perini (December 2018) and I hope you are all doing well
despite the challenges of the last 19 months. You may or may not be aware, but we are in the process
of hiring a Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer for the district. We have narrowed down to two
candidates and would love your input on the final project deliverables.
This person will create content for parents/students, staff, and future FPS families. Some of it will be
for social media and digital pla􀀅orms – some of it will be print. We are looking for community input
from a select group of community members (in this case, previous Comms Task Force par􀀁cipants) to
see which of the submi􀀆ed project designs are more favorable.
If possible before 4pm today, can you simply respond with your preference of Op􀀁on 1 or Op􀀁on 2 for
each of the visuals. You can provide open ended feedback as well. The results of this poll will be taken
into considera􀀁on along with the 1st and 2nd round interviews, candidates’ prior experience and
educa􀀁on, and at-home assignments.
Project Poll: https://www.surveylegend.com/s/3mqp
Best,
Rochelle

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VIDEO OPTION 1:

https://youtu.be/l9uBbs3z_Lg

VIDEO OPTION 2:

https://youtu.be/TQnL44KUiAc

Subject: Graphic Design Candidates – Project Poll
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/5/2021, 1:59 PM
To: “@ADMINISTRATIVE-COUNCIL”
Dear Friends and Colleagues!
As many of you know we are in the process of hiring a Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer. We have
two candidates and would love your input on the final project deliverables.
This person will create content for parents/students, staff, and future FPS families. Some of it will be
for social media and digital pla􀀄orms – some of it will be print. We are looking for community input
from a select group of community members (in this case, Admin Council) to see which of the
submi􀀅ed project designs are more favorable.
If possible before 4pm today, can you simply respond with your preference of Op􀀁on 1 or Op􀀁on 2 for
each of the visuals. You can provide open ended feedback as well. The results of this poll will be taken
into considera􀀁on along with the 1st and 2nd round interviews, candidates’ prior experience and
educa􀀁on, and at-home assignments.
https://www.surveylegend.com/s/3mqp
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Local Facebook Admins – Please Share Your Opinion in a Graphic Design Project Poll
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/5/2021, 3:40 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
BCC: “Nancy Novo O’Connor” nancynovo18@gmail.com, Jenn Moshe jennmoshe@gmail.com,
badler73@yahoo.com, debhurowitz@yahoo.com, jonniker@gmail.com, Sarah Guernsey
sguernsey@framingham.k12.ma.us, mverma.agrawal@gmail.com, cgordon09@comcast.net, Kate
Broderick Crossman katebroderick76@gmail.com, lorabell78@hotmail.com,
jennifer5533@yahoo.com, cheryl.cormier3@gmail.com, carried01760@hotmail.com
Dear Local Facebook Group Admins,
I hope this message finds you well! I apologize for the short no􀀂ce and somewhat random email as I
haven’t met many of you in person!
The district is in the process of hiring a Crea􀀂ve Communica􀀂ons Designer and we’ve narrowed down
to two candidates. Because you are a leader of a local group u􀀂lizing Facebook to connect with (y)our
community, I am seeking your input on the final project deliverables.
Background: In 2018 when I was new to the District we invited FB Group Moderators to join a
Communica􀀂ons Subcommi􀀃ee mee􀀂ng to get and share insight with the communica􀀂on plans for
the District. I was trying to determine which parent groups to contact with this small-scale effort and
was inspired by that idea. With that being said, this is not meant to be shared within your groups, as
this par􀀂cular poll was designed for internal purposes and is not translated.
The person that we hire will create content for parents/students, staff, and future FPS families. Much
of it will be for social media and digital pla􀀅orms – some of it will be print. We are gathering input
from different stakeholder groups to see which of the submi􀀃ed project designs are more favorable.
School and District Leaders, members of the PR and Communica􀀂ons Task Force from 2015, School
Commi􀀃ee Members, and Middle School students through the Flyers A􀀆er School Program have also
been invited to share input. It is not a large-scale, community-wide effort as the candidates have
already gone through a robust process to showcase skills and experience.
If possible before tomorrow morning, can you please respond with your preference of Op􀀂on 1 or
Op􀀂on 2 for each of the visuals? There is also a place to provide open-ended feedback. The results of
this poll will be taken into considera􀀂on along with the 1st and 2nd round interviews, candidates’
prior experience and educa􀀂on, and completed at-home assignments.
Project Poll: https://www.surveylegend.com/s/3mqp
Thank you for your 􀀂me and considera􀀂on!
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: A􀀁er-School Students / Poll
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/5/2021, 2:14 PM
To: Bradley Groleau bgroleau@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hi Brad,
I know I men􀀂oned we are in the process of hiring a Crea􀀂ve Communica􀀂ons Designer for the
district. We have narrowed down to two candidates and would love student input on the final project
deliverables.
This person will create content for parents/students, staff, and future FPS families. Some of it will be
for social media and digital pla􀀅orms – some of it will be print. We are looking for community input
from a select group of community members (in this case, media students who are also social-savvy) to
see which of the submi􀀆ed project designs are more favorable.
If you have access to students today – before 4pm today, could you possibly share the project poll with
them so we can document their preference of Op􀀂on 1 or Op􀀂on 2 for each of the visuals? There is a
place to provide open ended feedback as well. The results of this poll will be taken into considera􀀂on
along with the 1st and 2nd round interviews, candidates’ prior experience and educa􀀂on, and athome
assignments.
Project Poll: https://www.surveylegend.com/s/3mqp
Thank you for considering – if you have the chance!
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Share Your Opinion – Graphic Design Project Poll
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/5/2021, 4:40 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
BCC: Kimberly Eckhardt kimsrobot@gmail.com, Sarah Bowers laruebowers@gmail.com, Sco􀀁
Alberg salberg@framingham.k12.ma.us, Jeremy Flagg jflagg@framingham.k12.ma.us, Rob Levine
rob@levinedesign.net, Peter – Alltype Digital Graphics peter@alltype.com, Bradley Groleau
bgroleau@framingham.k12.ma.us, Mark Ainscow mark@ainscowux.com
Dear Friends and/or Fellow FPS Parents,
I hope this message finds you well! I appreciate your support with previous crea􀀄ve tasks associated
with FPS Communica􀀄on and wonder if you might be able to share your opnion with a new request.
We are in the process of hiring a Crea􀀄ve Communica􀀄ons Designer to expand to a true
communica􀀄ons team (yay!). We’ve narrowed down to two candidates through a series of interviews
and at-home projects. I am not doing a large-scale, community-wide effort to publicize our current
status – but I am seeking basic feedback from select stakeholder groups including staff, parents,
students, community members on the final project deliverables.
The person that we hire will create content for parents/students, staff, and future FPS families. Much
of it will be for social media and digital pla􀀆orms – some of it will be print. If possible, before
tomorrow morning, can you please complete the poll and share your crea􀀄ve preferences? There is
also a place to provide open-ended feedback.
The results of this poll will be taken into considera􀀄on along with the 1st and 2nd round interviews,
candidates’ prior experience and educa􀀄on, and completed at-home assignments. (meaning the
results of this poll alone do not determine the chosen candidate.)
Project Poll: h􀀁ps://www.surveylegend.com/s/3mqp
Thank you for your 􀀄me and considera􀀄on!
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Share Your Opinion – Graphic Design Project Poll
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/5/2021, 4:18 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
BCC: Richard Finlay rfinlay@framingham.k12.ma.us, Sco􀀂 Wadland
swadland@framingham.k12.ma.us, Adam Freudberg afreudberg@framingham.k12.ma.us,
Beverly Hugo bhugo@framingham.k12.ma.us, Geoffrey Epstein
gepstein@framingham.k12.ma.us, Tiffanie Maskell tmaskell@framingham.k12.ma.us, Priscila
Sousa psousa@framingham.k12.ma.us, Jessica Barnhill jbarnhill@framingham.k12.ma.us,
William LaBarge wlabarge@framingham.k12.ma.us
Dear School Commi􀀁ee Members,
I hope this message / update finds you well! I appreciate your support in ge􀀄ng to this point and am
excited to share the following informa􀀅on and next step.
We are in the process of hiring a Crea􀀅ve Communica􀀅ons Designer to expand to a true
communica􀀅ons team (yay!). We’ve narrowed down to two candidates through a series of interviews
and at-home projects. I am not doing a large-scale, community-wide effort to publicize our current
status – but I am seeking basic feedback from select stakeholder groups including staff, parents,
students, community members on the final project deliverables.
The person that we hire will create content for parents/students, staff, and future FPS families. Much
of it will be for social media and digital pla􀀆orms – some of it will be print. I have shared the poll link
below with School and District Leaders, members of the PR and Communica􀀅ons Task Force from
2015, a few parents who’ve volunteered in crea􀀅ve / photography tasks, Local Facebook Group
Admins, and Middle School students through the Flyers A􀀇er School Program.
If possible before tomorrow morning, can you please complete the poll and share your crea􀀅ve
preferences? There is also a place to provide open-ended feedback. The results of this poll will be
taken into considera􀀅on along with the 1st and 2nd round interviews, candidates’ prior experience
and educa􀀅on, and completed at-home assignments.
Project Poll: h􀀁ps://www.surveylegend.com/s/3mqp
Thank you for your 􀀅me and considera􀀅on!
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Re: Local Facebook Admins – Please Share Your Opinion in a Graphic Design Project Poll
From: Jenn Moshe jennmoshe@gmail.com
Date: 10/5/2021, 3:59 PM
To: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hi Rochelle,
Thank you for including me in this email. As much as I would love to help, I would like to pass this
along with your permission to my co-admin, Nancy O’Conner. I am not sure that I should fill this out as
an admin due to the fact I am running for school commi􀀂ee in district 3.
Please let me know if you would be ok with me sharing to Ms. O’Conner.
Kind Regards,

Subject: Re: Local Facebook Admins – Please Share Your Opinion in a Graphic Design Project Poll
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/5/2021, 4:02 PM
To: Jenn Moshe jennmoshe@gmail.com
Hi Jenn,
Thank you for taking the 􀀁me to respond. I actually shared this with Nancy as well so if you decide not
to par􀀁cipate, you’re all set 🙂
As an aside, I understand part of your pla􀀂orm is communica􀀁on focused. As long as nothing changes
in the future, I look forward to hearing your feedback in a different capacity.
Talk soon 🙂
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Re: Local Facebook Admins – Please Share Your Opinion in a Graphic Design Project Poll
From: Jenn Moshe jennmoshe@gmail.com
Date: 10/5/2021, 4:09 PM
To: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
You’re welcome.
I am sure you will be hearing form me regarding communica􀀁on. I want to really learn and
understand priori􀀁es and how things are decided when communica􀀁ng.

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 4:24 PM Nancy Novo O’Connor nancynovo18@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Rochelle. Just double checking that the second video is supposed to be only one that is 12
seconds long? Since it says “stories”a􀀂er it I thought there would be more…
Thanks!

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 4:27 PM Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us wrote:
Yes! The ask was broad and sought a video for social media.
One candidate did a robust, scripted, casted video and the other offered a Facebook/Instagram
story video to coincide with the graphic campaign. Two very different approaches 🙂 [Stories just
referred to it’s intended placement]
Best,
Rochelle

On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 4:40 PM Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us wrote:
Dear Friends and/or Fellow FPS Parents,
I hope this message finds you well! I appreciate your support with previous crea􀀂ve tasks
associated with FPS Communica􀀂on and wonder if you might be able to share your opnion with a
new request.
We are in the process of hiring a Crea􀀂ve Communica􀀂ons Designer to expand to a true
communica􀀂ons team (yay!). We’ve narrowed down to two candidates through a series of
interviews and at-home projects. I am not doing a large-scale, community-wide effort to publicize
our current status – but I am seeking basic feedback from select stakeholder groups including
staff, parents, students, community members on the final project deliverables.
The person that we hire will create content for parents/students, staff, and future FPS families.
Much of it will be for social media and digital pla􀀄orms – some of it will be print. If possible,
before tomorrow morning, can you please complete the poll and share your crea􀀂ve
preferences? There is also a place to provide open-ended feedback.
The results of this poll will be taken into considera􀀂on along with the 1st and 2nd round
interviews, candidates’ prior experience and educa􀀂on, and completed at-home assignments.
(meaning the results of this poll alone do not determine the chosen candidate.)
Project Poll: h􀀁ps://www.surveylegend.com/s/3mqp
Thank you for your 􀀂me and considera􀀂on!
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Re: A􀀁er-School Students / Poll
From: Bradley Groleau bgroleau@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/6/2021, 6:38 AM
To: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Sorry I had to leave early yesterday and just seeing this now!
Bradley Groleau
Tv Productions
Framingham High Studios Executive Producer

Subject: Re: A􀀁er-School Students / Poll
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/6/2021, 7:11 AM
To: Bradley Groleau bgroleau@framingham.k12.ma.us
No worries! I think I’ve made my choice, but if you have students today that are interested in taking a
poll on social media content, please feel free to share it with them!
I love the opportunity to get student input.
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Re: Share Your Opinion – Graphic Design Project Poll
From: S BoweRs laruebowers@gmail.com
Date: 10/6/2021, 8:04 AM
To: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
So excited you’ll get a team, Rochelle!!! 😀
Completed the survey – let me know if you need anything else 🙂

Subject: Re: Share Your Opinion – Graphic Design Project Poll
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/6/2021, 8:05 AM
To: S BoweRs laruebowers@gmail.com
Thanks so much!
I am also excited!
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: RE: Local Facebook Admins – Please Share Your Opinion in a Graphic Design Project Poll
From: cgordon09 cgordon09@comcast.net
Date: 10/6/2021, 8:31 AM
To: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hi! I’m so sorry, i won’t get to look at this and focus on it un􀀁l tonite (let me know if too late).
Thanks,
Cheryl Gordon

Subject: Re: Final Project Brief for Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer
From: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/6/2021, 8:40 AM
To: Sierra Decatur sierra.decatur@gmail.com
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Thank you, Sierra! We will review this as a commi􀀂ee and get back to you as soon as possible.
Best,
Monta

Subject: Re: Thank you – Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer
From: Matt W
Date: 10/6/2021, 10:43 AM
To: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
I’m sorry I wasn’t chosen for the posi􀀁on, but thank you Monta and Rochelle (and commi􀀂ee) for
considering me, and I hope this new posi􀀁on works out well. Would you mind sharing what aspects of
my interview, background, skills, etc might have resulted in my not being chosen?
Thank you,
Matt Walczak

On Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 2:37 PM Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us wrote:

Hi Bob, Inna, and Monta,

In this document I have tallied the results of our community poll and also shared my decision tree for the designer posi􀀁on.

At this point I am recommending Sierra Decatur for the posi􀀁on and would love to understand next steps.

• I have not called references and would like guidance if I should do this and if there are
things I cannot say/ask.
• I can reply to Matt who asked for informa􀀁on on why he wasn’t chosen
• At the appropriate time, I would like to have a conversa􀀁on with Renan to thank him so much for above and beyond effort in this process.

Please let me know what happens next.
Thank you again for all of your help with this process.
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer – Recommenda􀀁on
From: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/6/2021, 2:59 PM
To: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us, Monta Connolly
mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hi Rochelle,
I am concerned. It seems like Renan did equally well if not better in some categories
(including in the overall category!) – how are we justifying this? If candidates are the
same, we should be going with the BIPOC candidate. This will be hard to justify in an MCAD
case.
Inna
Inna Kantor London

On Thu, Oct 7, 2021 at 8:00 AM Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us wrote:

Hi Inna,

Thank you for taking the time to chat with me last night. I revamped the document I initially shared with you to outline the reasoning for my recommendation. Please take a look and let me know if you have any questions: Creative Communications Designer Recommendation.

Please keep me posted on next steps following your feedback or that of our atiorney. Thank you

again for all of your help with this process.

Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Re: Decision Making Explana􀀁on
From: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/7/2021, 8:40 AM
To: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us

Hi Bob,

Rochelle and I spoke yesterday and I indicated that I would like to share this with Dave to ensure we will not end up in MCAD per my earlier concerns. Let me know if you would like me to proceed or if you would like to reopen the search.

Inna

Subject: Reference Check – Sierra Decatur
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/21/2021, 10:54 AM
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
BCC: lansara@simplydentalmanagement.com, suzanne_carlson@waters.com
Hello,
I tried calling the number provided to chat with you as we are in the process of hiring a Crea􀀁ve
Communica􀀁ons Designer. Sierra is one of two finalists!
If you have any 􀀁me today to chat or would prefer to answer the ques􀀁ons below by email, I would
really appreciate it.
What is your rela􀀁onship with the candidate?
Can you describe the candidate’s job responsibili􀀁es?
What advice can you provide to work with the candidate successfully?
What type of environment do you think the candidate would thrive in (describe culture, team,
management, autonomy)?
How did the candidate handle stress/conflict/pressure?
What else should I know about the candidate that I didn’t ask?
Thank you so much for taking the 􀀁me to respond or to speak with me. I can be reached at the office
or cell number listed below.
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer – Final Recommenda􀀁on
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/22/2021, 11:25 AM
To: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us, Robert Tremblay
rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hi Inna and Bob,
I have thoroughly reflected on all parts of the interview process and again the skill sets presented by
the candidates. At this 􀀁me, I would like to pursue making an offer to Sierra.
This decision does not come lightly. I look forward to con􀀁nuing my working and/or collabora􀀁ve
rela􀀁onship with Renan in any capacity. He absolutely went above and beyond in this process,
delivered a great video and his knowledge and experience in the Framingham community would be
unmatched to any candidate. However, he does not possess or did not showcase the ability to meet
our print collateral needs or an understanding of best prac􀀁ces in the area of digital media graphics
(QR Codes on Social Media) or accessibility (Color Contrast). These are the major areas where the
candidates’ skill sets differ and are essen􀀁al core competencies required to the job as outlined.
If Sierra accepts, I would love the opportunity to talk to Renan about the decision. Can you please
help me to understand next steps and 􀀁ming?
Thank you for your support.
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer: Offer+
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/22/2021, 3:13 PM
To: sierra.decatur@gmail.com
CC: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hi Sierra,
As I men􀀁oned on the phone, I am excited to offer you the Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer
posi􀀁on with a star􀀁ng salary of $66,500.
Please send any ques􀀁ons that you have regarding benefits and/or paid 􀀁me off to Tiago who is
cc’d on this email.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Best, Rochelle

From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2021 10:54 AM
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
BCC: lansara@simplydentalmanagement.com, suzanne_carlson@waters.com

Hello,
I tried calling the number provided to chat with you as we are in the process of hiring a Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer. Sierra is one of two finalists!

If you have any 􀀁me today to chat or would prefer to answer the ques􀀁ons below by email, I would really appreciate
it.

What is your rela􀀁onship with the candidate?

Can you describe the candidate’s job responsibili􀀁es?

What advice can you provide to work with the candidate successfully?

What type of environment do you think the candidate would thrive in (describe culture, team, management, autonomy)?

How did the candidate handle stress/conflict/pressure?

What else should I know about the candidate that I didn’t ask?

Thank you so much for taking the 􀀁me to respond or to speak with me. I can be reached at the office or cell number listed below.

Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer – Recommenda􀀁on
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/22/2021, 11:06 AM
To: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us, Monta Connolly
mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us

Hi Inna,
I recognize your concern and appreciate you being a partner in this effort. The final decision cannot be based on the final project assets or test results alone and I did express that before we pursued this final element. I am considering the cumula􀀁ve results and the en􀀁re interview process with an emphasis on skillset.

I apologize that I am unfamiliar with MCAD and I would never want to put the District in a nega􀀁ve posi􀀁on. If your concern is strong enough to not pursue Sierra for this posi􀀁on, I would probably recommend we look at the candidates in Talented as there are some highly skilled applicants who’ve submi􀀄ed interest since we began the round 1 process.

h􀀄ps://nick-sommer.com/
h􀀄ps://rochellehickey.com/
Ashley Arrecis (need por􀀅olio link)
Chris􀀁na So Tyler (need new por􀀅olio link)

I look forward to your reply and guidance on how to navigate this next step.
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer – Final Recommenda􀀁on
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/22/2021, 11:25 AM
To: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us, Robert Tremblay
rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us

Hi Inna and Bob,

I have thoroughly reflected on all parts of the interview process and again the skill sets presented by the candidates. At this 􀀁me, I would like to pursue making an offer to Sierra.
This decision does not come lightly. I look forward to con􀀁nuing my working and/or collabora􀀁ve rela􀀁onship with Renan in any capacity. He absolutely went above and beyond in this process, delivered a great video and his knowledge and experience in the Framingham community would be unmatched to any candidate. However, he does not possess or did not showcase the ability to meet our print collateral needs or an understanding of best prac􀀁ces in the area of digital media graphics
(QR Codes on Social Media) or accessibility (Color Contrast). These are the major areas where the candidates’ skill sets differ and are essen􀀁al core competencies required to the job as outlined.

If Sierra accepts, I would love the opportunity to talk to Renan about the decision. Can you please help me to understand next steps and 􀀁ming?

Thank you for your support.
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer – Final Recommenda􀀁on
From: Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/22/2021, 12:44 PM
To: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us, Tiago Gadens
tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us

Thanks, Rochelle, for letting us know how you would like to proceed. I’m sure that Inna and Tiago can advise on the appropriate next steps. I’m glad that you will have the support that your office needs.

My best,
Bob

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer – Final Recommenda􀀁on
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/22/2021, 2:37 PM
To: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us, Inna Kantor London
ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us, Lincoln Lynch llynch@framingham.k12.ma.us

Thank you so much for this Tiago. I apologize for the basic ques􀀁on, but is it okay for me to call her and offer her the posi􀀁on verbally at that salary rate? Or is there a documented process for making an offer?

I just want to make sure I am doing the right thing. Thank you again for your assistance.
I also assume I can give her through the weekend to reply.

Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer – Final Recommenda􀀁on
From: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/22/2021, 2:39 PM
To: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us, Inna Kantor London
ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us, Lincoln Lynch llynch@framingham.k12.ma.us

Yes, you call her and make the offer.
It is very likely that she will ask some time to think about it and consult with her family.

Then, you give her the weekend.
Let me know how it goes.

On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 2:50 PM Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us wrote:
Thank you. Is there any follow up informa􀀁on regarding benefits, holidays, 􀀁me-off, etc that we can
follow up with?
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer – Final Recommenda􀀁on
From: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/22/2021, 3:08 PM
To: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us, Lincoln Lynch
llynch@framingham.k12.ma.us, Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us
You can direct her to me.

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer – Final Recommenda􀀁on
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/22/2021, 3:09 PM
To: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us, Lincoln Lynch
llynch@framingham.k12.ma.us, Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us
Will do! Thank you again.
Best,
Rochelle

On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 4:14 PM Sierra Decatur sierra.decatur@gmail.com wrote:
Good a􀀄ernoon Rochelle and Tiago,
Wonderful, thank you again!
Tiago, could you send over a summary of the benefits package for me to review this weekend and get back to you regarding any ques􀀁ons I may have next week?
Thank you!
Sierra Decatur

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer – Final Recommenda􀀁on
From: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/22/2021, 3:10 PM
To: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us, Lincoln Lynch
llynch@framingham.k12.ma.us, Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us
You’re welcome! Good luck

Subject: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer: Offer+
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/22/2021, 3:13 PM
To: sierra.decatur@gmail.com
CC: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us

Hi Sierra,

As I men􀀁oned on the phone, I am excited to offer you the Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer posi􀀁on with a star􀀁ng salary of $66,500.

Please send any ques􀀁ons that you have regarding benefits and/or paid 􀀁me off to Tiago who is cc’d on this email.

I look forward to hearing from you!
Best,
Rochelle

On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 4:22 PM Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us wrote:
Dear Sierra:
Congratulations on the job offer.
Here is our benefits package. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer: Offer+
From: Sierra Decatur sierra.decatur@gmail.com
Date: 10/22/2021, 4:30 PM
To: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us

Thank you Tiago!
Would you also be able to provide some informa􀀁on on PTO and vaca􀀁on, any other benefit offerings beyond insurance plans (401k, 401k match, etc.), as well as current Covid policies?

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer: Offer+
From: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 10/25/2021, 8:41 AM
To: Sierra Decatur sierra.decatur@gmail.com
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hi Sierra
I am very sorry for the late reply.
In this position, you will be getting 20 vacation days, three personal days, and 12 sick days. We do not
have 401K, but we do have 403B and 457 investments available.
In terms of COVID policies, we are providing PCR tests to the staff once a week. We no longer allow
teams to work remotely.
I hope this helps.

On Tue, Nov 2, 2021 at 10:54 AM Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us wrote:
Hi All,
I was wondering when we can reconvene on this? I would like to confirm the process and begin outreach before much 􀀁me passes.
Inna – should I ask Monta for 􀀁me with you to outline a new process – similarly to how we began ini􀀁ally?
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Thank you …. Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer – New Applicants
From: “Inna Kantor London” ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 11/2/2021, 10:54 AM
To: rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Thank you for your email. I am away with no access to email. In case
your question is urgent, please contact Monta Connolly ; otherwise, I
will respond after I return.
Inna

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer – New Applicants
From: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 11/2/2021, 5:54 PM
To: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us, Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us

Yes, Rochelle, please do.

Also, we should have a diversity advocate on the commi􀀂ee. Tiago, can you see if someone from the office of equity is available?

Also let’s include the following candidate: (NOTE THIS IS A POLICY 44 DIVERSITY CANDIDATE)
Viana Yuri 08/21/2021 1829690 Creative Communication De… Hispanic or Latino

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer – New Applicants
From: Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 11/3/2021, 11:11 AM
To: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Thanks for keeping me in the loop on this! I think an in-person conversation with Inna, alone, to express your concerns may not be a bad next step. You
deserve to have your feelings known and I think it is worth understanding how/why this new candidate has been added.
I am also happy to stay entirely out of this next round of interviews and give you full authority to hire who you want. You just let me know how I can be
supportive to you and I will follow your lead.
Have a great day and good luck with this process…again!
Bob

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer – New Applicants
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 11/3/2021, 11:14 AM
To: Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us
Thank you. I’ve asked Monta to set up 􀀁me for us and will be glad to have this conversa􀀁on.
I will keep you posted.
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer – New Applicants
From: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 11/4/2021, 1:36 PM
To: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us, Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us
Hi All
I am checking with Yemi if he can join the team.
I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer – New Applicants
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 11/4/2021, 2:30 PM
To: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Inna Kantor London ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us, Robert Tremblay rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us
Thank you so much, that’s great!
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Posi􀀁on
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 11/6/2021, 6:43 PM
To: Rochelle Hickey rochellehickey@gmail.com
CC: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
Wow! I can’t believe I missed that! Thank you for bringing this to our a􀀂en􀀁on.
I believe it’s fixed. Can you please check at your convenience?
Best,
Rochelle

On Sat, Nov 6, 2021 at 6:43 PM Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us wrote:
Wow! I can’t believe I missed that! Thank you for bringing this to our a􀀂en􀀁on.
I believe it’s fixed. Can you please check at your convenience?
Best,
Rochelle

Subject: Re: Crea􀀁ve Communica􀀁ons Designer Posi􀀁on
From: Rochelle Hickey rochellehickey@gmail.com
Date: 11/6/2021, 9:01 PM
To: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
CC: Tiago Gadens tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
It works! Thank you!
Rochelle Hickey

On Mon, Nov 8, 2021 at 11:16 AM Renan Malkavian renandiplomata@hotmail.com wrote:

Dear Rochelle & Committee,

Thanks for informing me of your decision on the Creative Designer position when you invited me to talk in person at a restaurant on Friday 11/05/2021.

It is certainly a disappointment not to start working with the FPS team, but it was upsetting to receive feedback based on my skill set. With all due respect I’m sure my knowledge and experience would be plenty for the position and even exceed all the expectations.

Creating guides, brochures and anything related to printed materials is what I learned when I was at the Informational Technology school during my high school years. This is one of the things that you told me I was not able to offer based on my skill set. The Adobe Creative Cloud and their products is another example of different tools that I’m fully trained and capable of using it.

If you are willing to provide me with some written feedback, explaining the reason the other candidate was offered the position and how her skill set with some examples are a better fit for FPS than mine it would be greatly appreciated. I would also like to know the results of the survey created for the last assignment.

Thanks again for the opportunity. I had high hopes for this position. I strongly recommend that your process is reviewed since I have the impression the judging criteria for both candidates wasn’t equal.

Sincerely,
Renan Pinheiro

From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Sent: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 8:00 AM
To: Renan Malkavian renandiplomata@hotmail.com
Cc: Monta Connolly mconnolly@framingham.k12.ma.us; tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us
tgadens@framingham.k12.ma.us; ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us
Subject: Re: Feedback – Crea􀀁ve Designer Posi􀀁on

Hi Renan,

Thank you for your 􀀁me and effort during the interview process, as well as for this addi􀀁onal follow-up and feedback a􀀅er Friday’s in-person mee􀀁ng.

Although we were impressed with your final video project, your above-and-beyond effort, and your knowledge of the Framingham community, we offered the posi􀀁on to a candidate with formal design training, recent out-of-the-box print design experience, ADA compliance knowledge, and dis􀀁nct ability to design for the web vs. print collateral. While that offer didn’t result in filling the posi􀀁on, we are reopening the search with a modified process which offers clear emphasis on those immediate and aspira􀀁onal design needs of the posi􀀁on.

I’m sorry I don’t have 􀀁me at this moment to provide wri􀀂en feedback of what we discussed last Friday. I would like to acknowledge the highlighted line in your email below however. We never discussed a survey with regards to the final project on Friday so I am not sure where this request is coming from.

I wish you luck in your current role and your job search if you should con􀀁nue on that path.
Sincerely,
Rochelle

On Tue, Nov 9, 2021 at 10:13 AM Renan Malkavian renandiplomata@hotmail.com wrote:
Good morning,

I would like to formally request access to the other candidate’s work and the procedure used to decide the second assignment. I will do that using FOIA if you prefer. I’m not interested to work for your department a􀀁er experiencing the way a candidate is treated if they don’t get the posi􀀂on.

To be called to an in-person mee􀀂ng at a public space and have your skill set cri􀀂cized, and then to assume that someone doesn’t have knowledge regarding ADA compliance and the dis􀀂nct ability to design for the web vs. print collateral, is not the best prac􀀂ce in my opinion.

In our mee􀀂ng on 11/05/2021 I asked about the video being voted on. This is the usual process for these assignments that a hiring commi􀀃ee is involved in and you told me that my video was well received. My only concern is related to the process that was used to offer this posi􀀂on.

Sincerely,
Renan Pinheiro

Subject: Re: Feedback – Crea􀀁ve Designer Posi􀀁on
From: Rochelle Santos rsantos@framingham.k12.ma.us
Date: 11/9/2021, 10:29 AM
To: “ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us” ilondon@framingham.k12.ma.us, Robert Tremblay
rtremblay@framingham.k12.ma.us

I am not engaging in this any further. He is welcome to submit a FOIA if he wants or either of you can send him the redacted recommenda􀀁on document a􀀂ached. He is Candidate B.
He was happy to meet with me, smiled in my face and accepted feedback (not cri􀀁cism) graciously as requested only to turn this around as if I did something wrong. I went above and beyond to support him in this process and to maintain a posi􀀁ve working rela􀀁onship, certainly I offered him more than any of the other candidates who were passed over.

He did ask me if his video was well received and I said it absolutely was. There was no discussion of a vote, poll, or survey. Someone is feeding him informa􀀁on and fueling the fire here.

Best,
Rochelle