What’s New:
Academic Calendar Task Force: On March 19, 2024, the School Committee appointed a task force to make recommendations regarding the observance of religious and cultural holidays within the Wellesley Public Schools Academic Calendar. The task force includes a variety of stakeholders, including members of the School Committee, members of WPS faculty and staff, WPS parents, and Wellesley High School students, and is subject to the Open Meeting Law. Please see the dedicated page for the Academic Calendar Task Force.
School Committee Statements and Resolutions:
- Reaffirmation of the Wellesley Public Schools Core Values, Mission and Vision approved at the April 11, 2022 meeting
- Anti-Racism Resolution approved at the August 6, 2020 meeting
About the School Committee:
The School Committee is a legislative body comprised of 5 members elected during town elections in March and who serve 3-year terms. In addition to supporting the core values, vision and mission of the Wellesley Public Schools, the Committee’s responsibilities are to:
- Develop and manage school policies
- Support the allocation of resources by overseeing budget & facilities
- Hire and review superintendent of schools
- Advocate for the school district
School Committee Member Roles & Assignments
To send a message to the School Committee & Superintendent, please email: School_Committee@wellesleyps.org
School Committee Members:
Linda Chow, Chair
Niki Ofenloch, Vice Chair
Sharon Clarke, Secretary
Christina I. Horner, M.Ed., Member
Craig E. Mack, Ed.D., Member
School Committee Bios – Click on a name above to see their bio
METCO Representatives to School Committee: Nicole Daley and Dr. Joanne DaSilva Moreira
Student Advisory Committee: Armita Hamrah, Evelyn Harrison, Sofia Dobado, Alex Budson-McQuilken, and Stephanie Xia
Meeting Times and Materials:
Meetings are held primarily on Tuesdays remotely online via Wellesley Media. Please check the Town of Wellesley Agenda Center and Meeting Calendar for up-to-date information on meeting dates and agendas. Refer to Agendas, Presentations & Minutes for materials from meetings that have already taken place.
Watch School Committee Meetings on Wellesley Media:
Online at wellesleymedia.org
Comcast 8 & 9
Verizon 39 & 40
Monthly Office Hours
The School Committee is pleased to offer Office Hours virtually, once a month during the school year. Office Hours provide the community an opportunity for engagement with one or two members of the Committee. The next office hours will be on November 20, 2024 from 10-11:00 AM. Please sign up for a time slot here.
Community members who wish to engage with the Committee but cannot attend office hours are encouraged to participate in Public Comment at a future meeting, or email the Committee and the Superintendent at school_committee@wellesleyps.org.
Members also participate in monthly Central Council meetings to discuss relevant issues.
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