CITY OF BOSTON OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR BOSTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Two four-year terms on the Boston School
Committee are set to expire in January
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced applications are now being
accepted for two 4-year terms by the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel.
The Nominating Panel is a thirteen-member panel composed of parents, teachers,
school leaders and representatives of the business and higher education
communities. Applications for these positions are due Tuesday, November 22nd,
2022 at 11:59 p.m.
The Boston School Committee is the governing body of the Boston
Public Schools (BPS). The School Committee is responsible for:
- Defining
the vision, mission, and goals of the Boston Public Schools;
- Establishing
and monitoring the annual operating budget;
- Hiring,
managing, and evaluating the Superintendent; and
- Setting
and reviewing district policies and practices to support student
achievement.
The seven members of the School Committee are Boston residents
appointed by the Mayor. The Mayor appoints members from a list of candidates
recommended by the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel. The School
Committee also includes a non-voting student member of the Boston Student
Advisory Council.
The School Committee meets approximately twice per month during
the school year to adopt, review and modify policies and practices that support
teaching, learning and improved student achievement. With the exception of
executive sessions, Committee meetings are open to the public, feature public
comment periods and are broadcast on Boston City TV.
Interviews for selected candidates will be held on the week of
November 28, 2022, between 3:00 - 6:00 pm. Interviews will be conducted
through a hybrid format of in-person and virtual options. Please direct all
questions and submit completed applications to scnominatingpanel@boston.gov or
mail/deliver to Room 603 of Boston City Hall. You can learn more about
the Boston School Committee online.
Applications are available in English, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.
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