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
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 |
September 30, 2024 Committee Meeting