In partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the Holyoke School Committee is developing a plan to transition from state receivership back to local control. The School Committee plans to build on the district’s accomplishments and listen to stakeholders about their hopes and expectations for the future of Holyoke’s Public Schools and what is important to them as the school system transitions back to local control.
“The Holyoke Public School System is at a critical point in its efforts to realize its vision to become a high-performing school system where students reach their full potential, educators inspire, families are partners, and the community thrives,” said Holyoke Mayor and School Committee Chair Joshua A. Garcia.
The School Committee, with support from DESE, is in the process of writing the transition plan and is seeking input to help inform the direction of their work through the creation of an Advisory Committee.
The role of the Advisory Committee is to help shape the process and content of stakeholder engagement and provide input and feedback on elements of the transition plan.
For anyone interested in serving on the committee, please follow this link.
NOTE: Please know submitting interest to serve on the committee is a public document and will be reviewed by the School Committee at a public meeting.