By DJ Harding
On Tuesday Mayor Michelle Wu opened the application for the vacant Boston school committee spot.
The vacancy is from now until the end of the term which is January 1, 2024. This was created by the resignation of Lorena Lopera.
To serve as a member for the next full four-year term, individuals will have to reapply later this year. The Boston School Committee Nominating Panel, composed of families, educators, school leaders and representatives of the business and higher education communities, will receive and evaluate the applications and share recommendations with the Mayor.
Applications to fill the upcoming vacancy are now due Monday, July 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Interviews for selected candidates will be held on the week of August 7, 2023, between 4:30-6:00 pm.
The School Committee meets approximately twice per month during the school year to adopt, review and modify policies and practices that support teaching, learning and improved student achievement.
School Committee members themselves are responsible for Defining the vision, mission, and goals of the Boston Public Schools; Establishing and monitoring the annual operating budget; Hiring, managing, and evaluating the Superintendent; and Setting and reviewing district policies and practices to support student achievement.
With the exception of executive sessions, Committee meetings are open to the public, feature public comment periods and are broadcast on Boston City TV.