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What’s New:

Academic Calendar Task Force: On March 19, 2024, the School Committee appointed a task force to make recommendations regarding the observance of religious and cultural holidays within the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Academic Calendar. The task force includes a variety of stakeholders, including members of the School Committee, members of WPS faculty and staff, WPS parents, and Wellesley High School students, and is subject to the Open Meeting Law. Please see the dedicated page for the Academic Calendar Task Force.Ìý

School Committee Statements and Resolutions:

About the School Committee:
The School Committee is a legislative body comprised of 5 members elected during town elections in March and who serve 3-year terms. In addition to supporting the core values, vision and mission of the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½, the Committee’s responsibilities are to:

  • Develop and manage
  • Support the allocation of resources by overseeing budgetÌý&²¹³¾±è;
  • Hire and review superintendent of schools
  • Advocate for the school district

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To send a message to the School Committee & Superintendent, please email: School_Committee@wellesleyps.org

School Committee Members:

Linda Chow, Chair
Niki Ofenloch, Vice Chair
Sharon Clarke, Secretary
Christina I. Horner, M.Ed., Member
Craig E. Mack, Ed.D., Member

School Committee BiosÌý– Click on a name above to see their bio

METCO Representatives to School Committee:Ìý Nicole DaleyÌýandÌýDr. Joanne DaSilva Moreira


Student Advisory Committee:Ìý Armita Hamrah, Evelyn Harrison, Sofia Dobado, Alex Budson-McQuilken, and Stephanie Xia


Meeting Times and Materials:

Meetings are held primarily on Tuesdays remotely online via Wellesley Media. Please check the and for up-to-date information on meeting dates and agendas. Refer to Agendas, Presentations & Minutes Ìýfor materials from meetings that have already taken place.

Watch School Committee Meetings on Wellesley Media:


Comcast 8 & 9
Verizon 39 & 40

Monthly Office Hours

The School Committee is pleased to offer Office Hours virtually, once a month during the school year.Ìý Office Hours provide the community an opportunity for engagement with one or two members of the Committee. The next office hours will be on November 20, 2024 from 10-11:00 AM. Please sign up for a time slot Ìý

Community members who wish to engage with the Committee but cannot attend office hours are encouraged to participate in Public Comment at a future meeting, or email the Committee and the Superintendent atÌýschool_committee@wellesleyps.org.

Members also participate in monthlyÌýCentral Council meetings to discuss relevant issues.