I was asked to provide a letter of support as a member of the School Committee and my collaboration with the Food Services staff on initiating the kosher food program to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources for a Food Security Infrastructure Grant. We pointed out how important the grant is for enhancing our school nutrition program and the Commonwealth's food security goals. We are thrilled that the grant was awarded in the amount of $460,631. Just terrific for the District! See the letter I provided by foloowing the link below.
See the letterIn my capacity as the Chair of the Finance and Capital Subcommittee, I was named by the School Committee leadership as the new liaison to the Building Commission. This Commission is responsible for reviewing and approving plans and specifications, proposals, and contract awards. The Commission also oversees the Town's building program.
Learn more about the CommissionFollowing a state mandate to update our Civil Rights Policy, our subcommittee worked collaboratively with District staff to create a modernized Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying Policy for Students. While there were some disagreements about language and format, unanimous votes by both the Subcommittee and the full Committee were realized.
See the policyThe existing PSB policy on Instructional Materials was highlighted when the School Committee passed the May 2025 resolution about the MTA's curricular materials (post the October 7, 2023, Hamas Massacre). Our policy subcommittee worked collaboratively with the Office of Student Learning to create a bold and inclusive updated policy.
See the policyI was invited to join the Food Services staff at the BHS Greenough Cafeteria to represent the School Committee as the student-driven, vegan-plant-focused Forward Food Pop Up was happening.
Food Pop UpSee the dashboard that I have been working on to enable online exploration of actual PSB non-salary expenses.
PSB Expense Explorer →Following 17 months of collaborative work with PSB Food Services, we rolled out kosher lunches for students across the district.
'The Cypress' News Article (January 2026)Following a successful year of support and collaboration in my liaison role between SEPAC (Special Education Parent Action Committee) and the School Committee, I was honored to be named a 2025 SEPAC Hero. SEPAC has great volunteer leadership and I enjoy advocating for them in whatever way I can.
See the citation →Introduced and championed a formal resolution addressing recent actions by the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA). The resolution focuses on maintaining district neutrality and ensuring that educational leadership remains focused on student outcomes and community values.
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