400 People Sign Petition For Vote Of No Confidence In Sudbury School Committee

SUDBURY, MA — Dozens of parents attended Sudbury’s School Committee meeting on Monday, while more than 400 people have signed a petition calling for a vote of no confidence in several committee members.

The petition hosted on change.org, a widely used platform for hosting petitions and raising awareness for causes, was launched by an anonymous group named "Stand Up for Students" one week ago. The page has garnered more than 400 signatures in that short time, though it is unclear whether all are from Sudbury residents.

Several parents and Sudbury Public Schools staff shared their thoughts during the Sudbury School Committee's Monday night meeting.

Parents and petition supporters have raised concerns about governance and transparency practices, telling Patch that the School Committee does its job behind the scenes. Those who spoke during Monday's meeting also cited Executive Sessions regarding Superintendent Brad Crozier's contract.

“It is troubling to learn that discussions regarding the superintendent’s contract have occurred without proper public notice, formal agenda placement, or transparent deliberation," said Lauren Lewis, who has worked in SPS since 2020.

Other school leaders spoke, including Sara Harvey, the principal of Loring School, and Stephanie Cohen Mongeon, a fifth-grade teacher at Peter Noyes School, as well as several parents.

“My concern is straightforward: fiscal responsibility and transparency. If the school committee is considering any action that could trigger a superintendent contract buyout or an early leadership transition, the financial implications for this town could be significant, especially considering that Mr. Crozier has 3 years left on his contract and there’s no basis for an early contract termination," one Sudbury parent said during the meeting. “This cost would fall directly on taxpayers in a year when Sudbury is already facing the likelihood of a major override; every dollar matters.”

The petition and an accompanying press release also point to several recent decisions made by the School Committee.

“This petition reflects deeper concerns about governance, fiduciary responsibility, and the erosion of trust between the School Committee and the professional educators and administrators charged with leading the district,” said Sonny Parente, a Sudbury parent.“Strong public schools depend on clear roles, sound financial stewardship, and respect for the expertise of district leadership. When those foundations are called into question, it raises legitimate concerns about the district’s ability to sustain the level of excellence that families in Sudbury have come to expect.”

This comes just a few weeks before the Annual Town Election on Monday, Mar. 30.

" I am aware of the anonymously sponsored petition circulating in our community. While public feedback is an important part of local governance, the claims outlined in this petition are not accurate," Karyn Jones, the chair of the School Committee, wrote in a statement to Patch. "The Sudbury School Committee remains focused on its core responsibilities: supporting academic excellence, exercising responsible fiscal oversight, and operating in full compliance with Massachusetts law, including the Open Meeting Law. All major decisions are discussed and voted in properly posted public meetings. We understand that misinformation can create concern. I encourage community members to review official meeting materials and recordings, which are publicly available, to see the full context of the Committee’s work. Our focus remains on students, educators, and the long-term strength of Sudbury Public Schools."

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