What’s New:
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:
Craig E. Mack, Ed.D., Chair
Catherine Mirick, Vice Chair
Christina I. Horner, M.Ed., Secretary
Linda Chow, Member
Leda Eizenberg, Member
School Committee Bios – Click on a name above to see their bio
Student Advisory Committee: Niles Bowditch, Sofia Dobado, Evelyn Harrison, Armita Hamrah, and Ivy Wang
Meeting Times and Materials:
Meetings are held primarily on Tuesdays, in the Felix R. Juliani Meeting Room, Wellesley Town Hall. 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
Public Outreach:
The School Committee is pleased to continue its Office Hours virtually. Office Hours provide the community an opportunity for engagement with one or two members of the Committee. Community members who wish to engage with the Committee should sign up at this link or email Diane Zinck at zinckd@wellesleyps.org for a time slot. The next scheduled session is Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 10:00 am. We look forward to hearing from you.
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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