Brookline Looking To Fill Vacancy On School Committee

BROOKLINE, MA — The Town of Brookline has announced that it is working to fill a vacancy on the School Committee and that residents are invited to apply for the position.

The position on the nine-member committee opened up last month when Nancy Rhei-Gorer stepped down. She had been elected in 2022.

Rhei-Gorer's replacement will be appointed by the School Committee and Select Board and will serve until the May 2024 Town Election. Newly elected committee members serve three-year terms.

The applicant must be a registered voter in the Town of Brookline.

Those interested in applying for the role are asked to submit a resume and letter of interest to the School Committee by noon on Oct. 20. The information can be emailed to Betsy Fitzpatrick, executive assistant of the School Committee, at betsy_fitzpatrick@psbma.org.

At 7 p.m. on Oct. 23, the School Committee and Select Board will hold a joint convention to conduct interviews with candidates for the position. A decision on a new committee member could be made that night, according to officials.

The School Committee's primary responsibilities include: the evaluation of the superintendent of schools, the review and approval of budgets for education, and establishing educational goals and policies for The Public Schools of Brookline.

According to Brookline.news, Rhei-Gorer resigned to spend more time closer to her son, who attends high school in a different state.

"Making the decision to leave was one of the hardest decisions I've ever made," Rhei-Gorer told the publication. "I think the School Committee, the mix that we have right now, is amazing. These people are dedicated, and their agenda is just for the betterment of Brookline Public Schools."