Hiring a superintendent

Hiring and supervising the superintendent is the major responsibility of the school committee. During my first term on the school committee, Arlington Public Schools hired Liz Homan as the superintendent of schools. Dr. Homan has assisted APS in making positive changes in how APS communicates with parents, prioritizes staff development, and achievement for all students.

School re-opening

During my first term, APS developed and implemented a school reopening plan to safely transition from remote learning to in person learning.

Union Contracts

Arlington has reached collectively-bargained contracts with teachers and other vital staff at times when neighbor districts have been unable to reach timely agreements.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

In the past three years, APS has put numerous policies in place on training and hiring practices to both attract and retain staff.

Communication

In the past three years, I have improved the school committee chats to include more of the community by fostering outreach to more identity groups across our town.

Before school care

• Improved consistency school breakfast experience across APS

• Pilot Before School Care Programs at Thomspon and Peirce

Committee assignments and town service

• Chair, Arlington School Committee, April 2022 - Present

• Vice-Chair, Arlington School Committee, April 2021-April 2022

• Chair, Community Relations Subcommittee, April 2021-April 2022

• Member, Curriculum, Instruction, Accountability & Assessment Subcommittee, June 2020-April 2022

• Member, Community Relations Subcommittee, June 2020-Present 

• Member, APS Negotiating Team for Arlington Educators Association, Unit D, April 2022-Present

• Liaison, Arlington Education Foundation, June 2022-Present

• Liaison, Arlington SEPAC, June 2020 - April 2022

• Town Meeting Member, Precinct 15, 2019-2022, Precinct 13, 2022-2024