School Committee

Front: Deepika Sawhney, Vice-chair, Eileen Jay, Chair, Sara Cuthbertson. Back: Kathleen Lenihan, Larry Freeman, Dr. Julie Hackett, Superintendent.

Eileen Jay, Chair
School Committee Member – 9 years (elected 2016)

PROVEN EXPERIENCE AND IMPACT

Leadership Roles

  • Chair, School Committee – 3 years (2018-20; 2024-present); Vice-Chair – 2 years (2020-22)
  • Chair, Policy Subcommittee – drafted and adopted new policies
  • SC Team Lead – Secondary Education, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Special Education
  • Liaison to School & Town Committees: Select Board, Human Rights Committee, School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), Special Education PAC, PTO/PTA Presidents Council, LEF
  • Trustee, Cary Memorial Library Executive Board of Trustees

Accomplishments

  • LPS Strategic Plan Synthesis Team – developed LPS Strategic Plan that outlines the district’s mission, vision, and core values
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CIT – worked on design of integrated DEI curriculum for all students
  • Co-chair, Superintendent Search Committee that led to hiring of Dr. Julie Hackett, in a transparent process with community & staff input
  • School Building Projects – oversight of new Hastings School, LCP preschool, and middle school additions; planning for high school building
  • Financial Guidelines Working Group – municipal and school advisory group to consider guidelines around financing capital projects
  • Oversight and Approval of LPS Budget – SC approves LPS annual operating budget, reviews expenses and quarterly reports, works with Supt on budget issues and constraints
  • SC Policies Adopted
    • Diverse cultural holidays added to LPS school calendar
    • Field Trip/Travel guidelines
    • Revised technology and cell phone use policies