By Kate Anslinger
School Committee member Laura Callis recently resigned from her position on the Committee, and the board is searching for a qualified candidate to fill her spot for the remaining two years of the term. For nearly two years, Callis dedicated her time as a committee member and was assigned to several subcommittees including budget, curriculum, and policy.
Her resignation comes with a bittersweet ending, as her family will be relocating to Milton for a career in teaching, which she loves. Since Callis and her husband still have family and property in Winthrop they will continue to have a presence in the community, however; she will have to give up her role as committee member.
“There is certainly a loss with the unique skill-set that Dr. Callis brought to the committee,†said School Committee Chair Dawn Sullivan. “After our recent local election, I am confident there is someone in the community who has been inspired to get involved and will apply for the remainder of her term.â€
In order to keep the momentum going, the School Committee is hoping to fill the position soon. If interested, email letters of interest including any relevant information or experience to [email protected] no later than 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21. A joint meeting of the School Committee and Town Council will be held on Monday, Nov. 27, at 6 p.m. to appoint the new member.
The School Committee is also searching for a new superintendent of schools with the position expected to be filled in the spring. The interim superindent of schools is Lisa Howard.