Belmont Public Schools: Belmont School Committee Open Seat

Press release from Belmont Public Schools:

10/27/2021

An unusual opportunity has become available for a temporary appointment to the Belmont School Committee.  This critically important volunteer board of six members establishes goals, policies, and the budget for the Belmont Public Schools. The School Committee also participates in collective bargaining with employee organizations and evaluates the Superintendent.

All Belmont residents age 18 and over are encouraged to apply via the Town’s website.  The selected candidate must be a registered voter of Belmont. School Committee members have included parents, lawyers, business people, scientists, educators, researchers, and a variety of other backgrounds. 

To apply, please click on “Volunteer Opportunities” on the home page, click on the link for appointment to a Belmont Committee, and click yes to “Are you interested in specific committees.”  Type “School Committee 2021” in the box labeled “Interested in a Committee not listed above?”  You can then fill out the rest of the short form and upload a CV or resume.  Please include a concise statement of interest in the text box.

Link to “Volunteer Opportunities” available here as well: Town Volunteer Opportunities

For further information, please email the chair Amy Checkoway acheckoway@belmont.k12.ma.us or any member of the committee.  Their contact information is available at Belmont School Committee.

Deadline for applications is November 8, 2021 at 5PM.

This press release was produced by Belmont Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author’s own.