Mar 2 2022 · Last Night @ School Committee Recap · Ep. 50

What happens at each Boston School Committee meeting has big implications for our students and our city. In “Last Night @ School Committee,” Jill Shah and Ross Wilson recap the highlights of each meeting, provide commentary and context, and shine a light on the decisions our leaders are making.


Last night was a short, special meeting specifically dedicated to providing an update on the superintendent search process. The meeting covered four main topics: approval of the separation agreement for Superintendent Brenda Cassellius, discussion and approval of a search committee for the new superintendent, outline of the timeline for that search over the next four months, and authorization of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a private search firm. The meeting did not include conversation about big-picture strategy or vision for the district, nor was there information about what type of candidate they are seeking, what their priorities for the next superintendent will be, or how they will work to entice candidates to apply.

The next School Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 16 at 5pm.


Here are some of the questions that we think are worth asking:

  • Will the School Committee be able to meet this aggressive timeline? What is their plan if this takes longer than expected?

  • How will the input of the community be reflected throughout the search process? 

  • How will the district work to attract qualified candidates?

  • And what is the strategic vision that is guiding this whole process?


Ways to Engage and Resources:

  • Attend public listening sessions in the coming weeks on the superintendent search to ensure your voice is heard:

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