March 6, 2023
The Natick School Committee would like to congratulate Dr. Nolin on her new position as the next superintendent of the Newton Public Schools. She has been an outstanding leader for our district and we are deeply grateful for the nearly 20 years of service she dedicated to the Natick Public Schools.
While there are too many accomplishments from her tenure to note here, we do want to thank her specifically, on behalf of the district and the town, for her strong and unwavering leadership during the pandemic. Because of this leadership, she leaves our district in a solid position to continue our recovery from this unprecedented global event. In addition, we are thankful for her work in building a strong administrative team of experienced central office leaders and school principals who will guide us through this transition. Thank you and best of luck, Anna!
As a School Committee, we are prepared to begin the search for the next leader of our terrific school system. We are fortunate to enter into this process with a sound educational program, as well as strong social-emotional supports, for our students. Our multi-year strategic plan provides a solid roadmap for the district as we navigate this transition. The Natick Public Schools are in a strong financial position and we are grateful for our collaborative working relationship with town leaders. Finally, we are extraordinarily fortunate to have a strong partnership with our unions and will count on their guidance, input, and support throughout this process.
We have determined that we will appoint an interim superintendent for the 2023-24 school year and have established a task force of three School Committee members to initiate this process. Over the next few weeks, we will work in partnership with district administrators and union leadership to understand their vision for an interim leader who will guide our district over the next year.
Then, in early summer and extending through next fall, we will begin the process of conducting a deep and thorough search for the next permanent leader of our district. The search process will include meaningful and extensive staff, family, and community engagement and feedback. Most importantly, our superintendent search will be transparent and the School Committee will provide regular updates throughout the process.
We look forward to partnering with faculty, staff, families, and the community in this search process. Thank you for your continued support of the Natick Public Schools.
Sincerely,
The Natick School Committee