Ads for Town of Lenox - Lenox Public School in Lenox, MA

PUBLIC NOTICE: VACANCY SCHOOL COMMITTEE, LENOX PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Lenox School Committee seeks a collaborative, thoughtful, and dedicated individual to serve the town as a School Committee member. The Committee has the responsibility of implementing statutory requirements pertaining to public education while furthering the interests of citizens regarding the education of the community's youth. Duties of School Committee Members include: - Review and approval of annual budgets - Hiring of the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and Director of Student Services, and evaluation of the Superintendent - Engagement of citizens and the wider community on topics of importance to education of youth - Monitoring of district progress relative to the five-year strategic plan - Participation in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements with employees - Review, revision, and creation of school district policy - Approval of payment warrants for goods, services, and payroll The term of this position will expire in May of 2025. To apply, please provide an introductory letter as well as a current resume or summary of any relevant experience and qualifications. The letter should describe reasons for interest in serving on the Committee, your knowledge of and interest in PK-12 educational issues, relevant skills and potential contributions to working groups and subcommittees, and any other information that will describe your ability to collaboratively fulfill the responsibilities above. Voter registration in Lenox is required. Please direct applications, correspondence, and questions by 4:00 pm on Monday, August 5th, 2024 to: Oren Cass Chair, Lenox School Committee 6 Walker Street Lenox, MA 01240 ocass@lenoxps.org Selection will take place per state regulations, by vote in a joint meeting of the Lenox Board of Selectmen and Lenox School Committee on a date to be determined, in the Selectmen's Conference Room located at Town Hall, 6 Walker Street, Lenox. POSTED: SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS 7/25/2024 Ad# 86990 07/27/2024