Senior Administrators

Brian Forget

Superintendent of Schools

Purpose of Position:

To act as the district’s chief executive
To advise the School Committee on all matters pertaining to the district’s responsibilities
To prepare policy documents and issue regulations
To ensure that the district has a strategic plan
To recruit, appoint, develop and discipline district staff
To monitor and report on the performance of the district
To prepare and monitor the implementation of the operating budget and the capital program
To ensure that the district has an effective emergency plan in place
To ensure that the district is in compliance with relevant federal and state statutes and regulations
To develop and maintain a safe and positive climate across the district
To maintain positive working relationships with the communities served by the district and other agencies that serve the interests of children and families

Assistant Superintendent

Purpose of Position:

To act on behalf of and represent the Superintendent of Schools as may be necessary from time to time.
To provide leadership and support for the identification and implementation of best practice in teaching and learning, and in the assessment, recording and reporting of student progress
To supervise the efforts of district-wide coordinators and specialists
To provide support for improvement planning and the monitoring of school and district performance
To provide leadership of processes for the evaluation of staff, and the improvement of schools and the district
To act as advisor to building principals on all academic matters
To coordinate the development of professional development programs
To coordinate and oversee district wide instructional technology programs
To lead the winning and management of federal, state and other grants in support of district programs
To keep abreast of current research and new developments that may be of assistance to the district, the improve student achievement, and the development of the whole child
To act as the District Title IX and Civil Rights Officer, including the management of all requirements and compliance
To provide leadership, support, coordination and oversight of Title 1, Section 504, English Language Learner s(ELL), Early Childhood, and Special Programs

School Business Administrator

Purpose of Position:

To manage the development and implementation of the School Committee’s operating budget, and to recommend in-year adjustments as may be necessary.
To provide leadership and support for the district’s business office and its central services in providing efficient and high quality services to service clients and the School Committee.
To ensure that the district’s fiscal practices are in compliance with statute, regulations, and best business practices.
To act as advisor to principals on all financial, operational, and personnel matters.
To provide leadership, support, coordination and oversight of central services provided by the district office including:
Facilities and Grounds
Transportation
Food Services
To act as the district’s Human Resource Officer, including oversight of processes for the hiring and termination of personnel, and maintaining an overview of the personnel needs of the district.
To prepare and oversee the district’s capital program.

Administrator of Special Education

Purpose of Position:

To establish procedures and exercise supervision over the identification, referral, assessment, and evaluation of students in need of special services.
To evaluate existing programs, recommend changes as required, and provide leadership in establishing new programs as needed.
To develop budget recommendations and maintain expenditure controls for all special education services.
To perform duties of special education administrator, as described in 603 CMR 28.00 state regulations.
To act as advisor to building principals, monitoring compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations, district expectations, and the quality of services.
To remain current with legislation and information impacting special education services and transportation.
Evaluate and review placement of students in out-of-district schools, hospital placements and home tutoring programs.