School Committee retreat examines governance amid superintendent concerns
Wellesley School Committee convenes for governance retreat as community voices superintendent concerns. On May 13, resident Kayla Newman presented a community poll on Superintendent David Lussier's contract showing 82 percent of 243 respondents opposed renewal versus 15 percent supporting it, with
School Committee · Meeting of May 13, 2026
Wellesley School Committee convenes for governance retreat as community voices superintendent concerns. On May 13, resident Kayla Newman presented a community poll on Superintendent David Lussier's contract showing 82 percent of 243 respondents opposed renewal versus 15 percent supporting it, with 3 percent unsure. The poll generated 85 written responses citing communication breakdown, staff turnover, and unaddressed feedback.
The Committee voted unanimously, 5-0, to enter executive session to discuss contract strategy.
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Source: the School Committee meeting of May 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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