Statement from School Committee Chair Jen McAndrew

The School Committee has been notified that Superintendent Julie Kukenberger will not seek a successor contract with the Melrose Public Schools beyond the current school year. 

The Committee will be announcing next steps surrounding a superintendent search process as soon as possible. We will keep the community informed as details become available, including opportunities to provide input into the process. 

I know that this is a period of challenge for our District and our community. As we move forward in the process of seeking a new leader for our schools, I hope our focus will remain on our students, our educators and the many important priorities before us. I thank the community for continuing to engage with the Committee and for your ongoing strong support of the Melrose Public Schools.