
According to the communication from the New England School Development Council (NESDEC):
The School Committee of Natick, MA invites dynamic and innovative qualified candidates to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools.
Natick, which is located 20 miles west of Boston, was founded in 1651 and is currently home to approximately 37,000 people. A suburban setting that is home to many historical landmarks, Natick Soldier Systems Center, and miles 8-12 of the Boston Marathon, Natick is located on the beautiful Charles River and offers convenience to Boston and Worcester via the two MBTA stops. Within the Town are varied scenic areas with lakes, ponds and the Massachusetts Audubon’s Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Town also has many wonderful restaurants, shopping and a performing arts center in the Natick Cultural District in the center of town.
Representative Town Meeting is the governing body for Natick which is led by an appointed Town Administrator and elected Select Board. The current Town Administrator and School Superintendent have a positive and cooperative working relationship.
Natick Public Schools are overseen by a seven-member School Committee. The Natick Public School District is a comprehensive PK-12+ system serving more than 5,300 students. The district is comprised of eight schools including a preschool, four K-4 elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school and an 18-22 program. Several of the schools have been rebuilt in the past 15 years, including a state-of-the-art Kennedy Middle School which houses a planetarium and hydroponics lab. Natick also has submitted an application to renovate an elementary school with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA.)
The official notice from NESDEC is in pdf form below and the application can be accessed on the organization's website.
Invitation to Apply for Natick Superintendent.pdf