League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle announces a Forum on Choosing a new Superintendent of Schools

The League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle announces a forum from 7:00-8:45 PM on April 27th, at the Sanborn Middle School, 835 Old Marlboro Road, Concord. The public will have a unique opportunity to join the League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle in a discussion facilitated by Dr. Tom Scott, Executive Director, Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, and William J. Hurley, Chair, School Committee, Lexington Public Schools.

Tom Scott was formerly both the Principal of the Concord Middle School and the Superintendent of the Concord Public Schools; he, therefore, brings a uniquely well-informed, professional perspective to our discourse. Bill Hurley brings an equally impressive resume to our discussions, for he has served as the Superintendent of the Marshfield and Sudbury Public Schools. He has also recently been involved in the Town of Lexington’s search for a new superintendent.

With both men as commentators and facilitators, the public will enjoy an opportunity to consider how the selection process works and the public’s role in that process, while discussing our essential educational values. Choosing a leader to help our school community achieve its goals is central to our educational future. We will also consider the current climate for a school superintendent search and what superintendents look for in a school district.

Please join us for this free event that is open to the public. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, issues-oriented organization of women and men that encourages informed and active participation in government. Visit LWV of Concord-Carlisle at www.lwvcc.org. Please send any comments, questions, or feedback – before or after the event – to Questions@lwvcc.org.

This event is partially funded by the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts Citizen Education Fund.