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Lenox Seeking New School Committee Member
LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox School Committee are seeking a resident to fill a now vacant seat on the school committee.
The Committee has the responsibility of implementing statutory requirements pertaining to public education while furthering the interests of citizens regarding the education of the community's youth.
Duties of School Committee Members include:
Review and approval of annual budgets
Hiring of the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and Director of Student Services, and evaluation of the Superintendent
Engagement of citizens and the wider community on topics of importance to education of youth
Monitoring of district progress relative to the five-year strategic plan
Participation in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements with employees
Review, revision, and creation of school district policy
Approval of payment warrants for goods, services, and payroll
The term of this position will expire in May of 2025.
To apply, provide an introductory letter as well as a current resume or summary of any relevant experience and qualifications. The letter should describe reasons for interest in serving on the Committee, your knowledge of and interest in PK-12 educational issues, relevant skills and potential contributions to working groups and subcommittees, and any other information that will describe your ability to collaboratively fulfill the responsibilities above.
Voter registration in Lenox is required.
Direct applications, correspondence, and questions by 4:00 pm on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 to:
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