Middle School Restructuring Committee

The Pittsfield Public Schools Middle School Restructuring Committee will form small working groups that are tasked with providing well-informed recommendations to the Pittsfield School Committee on a range of critical areas. These areas include but are not limited to determining the appropriate grade span for our middle grades, evaluating and proposing effective educational models, and suggesting necessary policy adaptations to support these recommendations. The committee's goal is to ensure that any changes made are aligned with the district's commitment to providing high-quality education and meeting the diverse needs of all students. Through thorough research, community engagement, and thoughtful deliberation, the committee will present recommendations that enhance our students' academic and developmental outcomes in the middle grades for implementation in the 2025-2026 school year. 

Middle School Restructuring Committee
Committee Members
Chrissy Bossana City of Pittsfield Community Member
Joseph McGovern City of Pittsfield Community Member
Vicky Smith City of Pittsfield Community Member
Sara Hathaway City of Pittsfield Elected Official
Matt Bishop PPS Central Office Member
Melissa Brites PPS Central Office Member
Jeanne Lemmond PPS Elementary Staff Member
Bullock, Sara PPS High School Staff Member
Margaret Esposito PPS High School Staff Member
Michael Taber PPS High School Staff Member
David Bowler PPS Middle School Staff Member
Justin Bolio PPS Middle School Staff Member
Deb Roloson PPS Middle School Staff Member
Sarah Muil PPS Parent / Caregiver
Shereene Kissoon PPS Parent / Caregiver
Amy Jones PPS Parent / Caregiver PPS Elementary Staff Member
Chaquoya PPS Parent / Caregiver
David Weiner PPS Parent / Caregiver
Lara Denmark PPS Parent / Caregiver
Diana Belair PPS Parent / Caregiver
Diana Dalton PPS Parent / Caregiver
Faith Santspree PPS Parent / Caregiver
Harlow-Harris PPS Parent / Caregiver
Jacquelyn Sykes PPS Parent / Caregiver
Jessica Hall PPS Parent / Caregiver
Laura Fuller PPS Parent / Caregiver
Michelle Henderson PPS Parent / Caregiver