WRSD School Committee Members

Margaret Watson School Committee Chair 94 Doyle Road Holden, MA 01520 (508) 856-0862 Committee Assignments: Management (Chair), Representative to the Strategic Plan Steering Committee, Ex-Officio Member of all School Committee Standing Subcommittees "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."			Cynthia Bazinet School Committee Vice-Chair 18 Deane Avenue Holden, MA 01520 (508) 829-6706 Committee Assignments: Management, Education (Chair), Liaison to Davis Hill Elementary School Council
Thomas Ackerman 30 Wheeler Road Rutland, MA 01543 (508) 886-7434 Committee Assignments: Business/Finance	Cynthia Ahearn 132 Marshall Street Paxton, MA 01612 (508) 757-2943 Committee Assignments: Management, Education, Liaison to Paxton Center School Council				Robert Carter 9 Blossom Square Holden, MA 01520 (508) 829-7074 Committee Assignments: Management "A School Committee member is elected by the voters to provide the best possible education for our students in a fiscally responsible manner"
Colleen Cipro 13 Forbes Road Rutland, MA 01543 (508) 886-2903 Committee Assignments: Community Outreach, Liaison to 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."	Shirley (Sherry) Conrad One Birch Drive Sterling, MA 01564 (978) 422-8918 Committee Assignments: Business/Finance, Audit Advisory Board (Chair)				Melinda Coyle 8 Keep Avenue Paxton, MA 01612 (508) 753-9374 Committee Assignments: Business/Finance, Community Outreach, Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Review the Regional Agreement
Steven Hammond 142 Jamieson Road Holden, MA 01520 (508) 829-7922 Committee Assignments: Education, Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Review the Regional Agreement, Liaison to 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) 464-2344 Committee Assignments: Management, Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Review the Regional Agreement, Liaison to Thomas Prince SIAM "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."				Mark James 643 Salisbury Street Holden, MA 01520 (508) 829-5057 Committee Assignments: Business/Finance, Liaison to Dawson Elementary School Council
Julianne Kelley 5 Marjorie Lane Rutland, MA 01543 (508) 886-6744 Committee Assignments: Education, Liaison to Glenwood Elementary School Council	Duncan Leith 51 Birchwood Drive Holden, MA 01520 (508) 853-2472 Committee Assignments: Management, WRHS Building Committee (Chair), Liaison to WRHS School Council "I have always been a strong supporter of public education. I want to help the wachusett Regional School District provide the very best education for every student."				Judith Newton 141 Bull Run Holden, MA 01520 (508) 829-5580 Committee Assignments: Business/Finance, Community Outreach, Audit Advisory Board "The quality of education we provide for our children is a direct reflection of our collective values, as well as a determinant of the quality of life within our community. There is no doubt we have all benefited from the excellence of our schools. However, it is imperative that the School District and our municipal partners continue to work together to maximize our resources in the face of the financial uncertainties and restrictions imposed on us by the State's funding mechanisms."
John Nunnari Prescott Street Rutland, MA 01543 (508) 886-6651 Committee Assignments: Management, Education, Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Review the Regional Agreement (Chair), Liaison to Central Tree Middle School Council	Norman Plourde 6 Oakwood Drive Sterling, MA 01564 (978) 422-7740 Committee Assignments: Education, Community Outreach, Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Review the Regional Agreement, Liaison to Houghton Elementary School Council				Michael Sherman 149 Wachusett Street Holden, MA 01520 (508) 829-0998 Committee Assignments: Management, Business/Finance (Chair), Representative to the Strategic Plan Steering Committee, Liaison to Mountview Middle School
Joseph Sova 7 Cynthia Lane Sterling, MA 01564 (978) 422-5143 Committee Assignments: Management, Business/Finance, Liaison to Chocksett Middle School Council		Kathleen Sweeney School Committee Vice-chair 217 Mirick Road Princeton, MA 01541 (978) 464-5925 Committee Assignments: Community Outreach (Chair), Education, Liaison to Thomas Prince SIAM		Marcie Zaharee 19 Hastings Road Sterling, MA 01564 (978) 422-3156 Committee Assignments: Education, Liaison to Special Education Parent Advisory Council "As a WRSD representative, I am dedicated to working collaboratively with other school board representatives in order to achieve Committee goals and objectives."

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