Wachusett Regional School District Committee
Membership

Front row, left to right: Colleen Cipro, Michelle Sciabarrasi, Margaret Watson, Chair, Cynthia Bazinet, Stacey Jackson, Dawn Torres-Gale; Back row, left to right: Norman Plourde, Michael Pantos, Robert Imber, Robert Pelczarski, Duncan Leith, Steven Hammond, Robert Carter, Joseph Sova, Kristine Goodwin. Not pictured: William Clute, Shirley Conrad, Julianne Kelley, John Nunnari, Kori Stuart
Margaret Watson, Chair 94 Doyle Road Holden, MA 01520 (508) 856-0862
margjkw@aol.com Years of service: 2002 to present Committee Assignments: School Committee Chair, Management (Chair)
"Every American child has a right to free
public education. In the Wachusett District, we strive for quality
education as well. Our children will become citizens, consumers,
parents, spouses, and taxpayers. They have important decisions to make
for themselves and their community. The quality of their decisions
will reflect the quality of the education we provide them." |
John Nunnari, Vice-chair Prescott Street Rutland, MA 01543 (508) 886-6651
Years of service: 1989-1996, 1998 to present Committee Assignments: School Committee Vice-Chair, Education, Management, Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for Impact Bargaining with the Superintendent
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Cynthia Bazinet 18 Deane Avenue Holden, MA 01520 (508) 829-6706Years of service: 2004 to present
Committee Assignments: Education (Chair), Management, Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for Impact Bargaining with the Superintendent
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Robert Carter 9 Blossom Square Holden, MA 01520 (508) 829-7074RSCarter@charter.net Years of service: 2005 to present
Committee Assignments: Business/Finance, Community Outreach, Liaison for Davis Hill Elementary School Council
"I believe the Wachusett Regional School District should provide its students with an absolutely outstanding education, conditioned only by taxpayer affordability." |
Colleen Cipro 13 Forbes Road Rutland, MA 01543 (508) 886-2903colleencip@charter.net Years of service: 2007 to present
Committee Assignments: Community Outreach (Chair), Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for Impact Bargaining with the Superintendent, Liaison for Naquag Elementary School Council
"I believe that every child has the
ability to learn and the rate of learning and level of complexity
mastered is as unique as the child himself. It takes innovative, creative
educators working closely with committed parents to produce
academically sound, well-rounded students. I believe that it is the
responsibility of all members of our community to ensure the Regional
School System is successful in its mission." |
William Clute 496 West Street Paxton, MA 01612 (508) 755-1973clute39@charter.net William.Clute@MultiPlan.com
Years of service: 2009 to present
Committee Assignments: Business/Finance, Liaison for Paxton Center School Council
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Shirley (Sherry) Conrad One Birch Drive Sterling, MA 01564 (978) 422-8918Years of service: 1992-1997, 2005 to present
Committee Assignments: Business/Finance, Audit Advisory Committee (Chair), Co-Liaison for Houghton Elementary School Council
"Educating our children to reach their full potential should be a top priority in this country. As a school committee member I see that as my top priority. I'll work to meet this goal in a cost-effective way." |
Kristine Goodwin 32 Laurel Hill Lane Holden, MA 01520 (508) 829-0788Years of service: 2009 to present
Committee Assignments: Community Outreach, Liaison for Mountview Middle School Council
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Steven Hammond 142 Jamieson Road Holden, MA 01520 (508) 829-7922Years of service: 2006 to present
Committee Assignments: Education, Liaison for Dr. Leroy E. Mayo Elementary School Council
"Despite the challenges we have before us, the "golden age" of humanity is in the future, ahead of us. To reach this future we need communities of open minds, shared resources, and fresh ideas. We must teach our children, not only facts about how our world works, but to tackle problems vigorously. This means continuous learning, engaging peers, sharing ideas, and a willingness to push the boundaries." |
Robert Imber 1 Clearings Way Princeton, MA 01541 (978) 464-2344rjimber@gmail.com Years of service: 2006 to present
Committee Assignments: Education, Management, Co-Liaison for Thomas Prince School Council
"I am interested in using my experience as a taxpayer, parent, and educator to guide my service. I have two children who are, or have been, students in the District. I also have a background in policy analysis, administration, and teaching with students from all economic backgrounds in rural, urban, and suburban schools, independent and public, with student populations ranging from severe special needs to those categorized as gifted and talented." |
Stacey Jackson 182 Flagler Drive Holden, MA 01520 (508) 829-8061
Years of service: 2008 to present Committee Assignments: Education, Liaison for Special Education Parent Advisory Council, Liaison for Early Childhood Center Council
"All children have the right to a quality education which will capitalize on their strengths and minimize their weaknesses. It is our responsibility to prepare these students for the world of tomorrow by giving them the tools they need to make good decisions, seek knowledge, and become production citizens." |
Julianne Kelley 5 Marjorie Lane Rutland, MA 01543 (508) 886-6020jmfkelley@aol.com
Years of service: 2007-2008, 2009 to present Committee Assignments: Management, Liaison to Glenwood Elementary School Council
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Duncan Leith 51 Birchwood Drive Holden, MA 01520 (508) 853-2472
Years of service: 1986-2006, 2007 to present Committee Assignments: Business/Finance (Chair), Management, Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for Impact Bargaining with the Superintendent, Liaison for Wachusett Regional High School Council, Wachusett Regional High School Building Committee (Chair)
"The Wachusett Regional School District should strive to provide the best education possible for all of our students. We must be mindful of the residents' ability to pay for this education, but at the same time, once we have lost a year in a student's education, we never get that year back." |
Michael Pantos 19 Watson Lane Rutland, MA 01543 (508) 886-2664
Years of service: 2008 to present Committee Assignments: Business/Finance, Liaison for Central Tree Middle School Council
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Robert Pelczarski 7 Brigham Road Paxton, MA 01612 (508) 799-6997
Years of service: 2008 to present Committee Assignments: Education, Community Outreach,
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Norman Plourde 6 Oakwood Drive Sterling, MA 01564 (978) 422-7740
Years of service: 1994-2000, 2003 to present Committee Assignments: Education, Management, Ad-Hoc Subcommitte for Impact Bargaining with the Superintendent (Chair), Co-Liaison for Houghton Elementary School Council
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Michelle Antaya Sciabarrasi 24B Calamint Hill Road North Princeton, MA 01541 (978) 464-0421
Years of service: 2009 to present Committee Assignments: Business/Finance, Community Outreach, Co-Liaison for Thomas Prince School Council
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Joseph Sova 7 Cynthia Lane Sterling, MA 01564 (978) 422-5143
jsova@fidelitybankonline.com Years of service: 2007 to present Committee Assignments: Business/Finance, Audit Advisory Committee, Liaison for Chocksett Middle School Council
"I believe that strong public education is the foundation of our community, and we as members of this community have a responsibility to give our students the finest and fullest educational experience possible. The District has built a reputation for academic excellence. As we face difficult economic times in the years to come, we must continue to fulfill our educational mission while managing the District's finances in a fiscally prudent manner." |
Kori Stuart 51 Lucas Road Sterling, MA 01564 (978) 422-6907kori.stuart@JTEKproperties.com Years of service: 2009 to present
Committee Assignments: Management, Community Outreach"I believe our children deserve a well-rounded education, which includes the arts, music, the world's languages, along with physical education, to stay competitive in a high-paced growing business world."
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Dawn Torres-Gale 148 General Hobbs Road Holden, MA 01520 (508) 210-0086marisa22@charter,net Years of service: 2009 to present
Committee Assignments: Education, Community Outreach, Liaison to Dawson Elementary School Council "Successful education has, at its core, a dynamic partnership between student, parents and teachers. It is my job as a school committee member to ensure that the District and the larger community does everything it can to support this relationship." |
Last updated: December 10, 2009
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