Framingham High Principal Resigns

Framingham High School Principal Adam Goldberg has resigned effective June 30.

Goldberg, who started as Framingham High principal in July, has been on medical leave since December.

Framingham Patch was the first media outlet to report about his leave, in December.

In January, Goldberg issued a statement saying he would be on leave until March.

In late January, Framingham high educators demanded more information on the principal’s leave.

At that time, Superintendent Stacy Scott announced he had hired former Newton Superintendent of Schools Irwin Blumer to mentor interim high school principal and current associate principal Elyse Torbert, while Goldberg was on leave.

Goldberg, never received a mentor paid by the Framingham Public Schools when he was hired as principal, to replace Michael Welch, who left to become Superintendent of Schools in Dedham.

Torbert, was Scott’s other finalist to replace Welch.

Scott said Torbert, who has been serving as interim principal since January, will continue to serve in that role for the remainder of the school year.

It is unknown if a new search will commence for a Framingham High principal.

It is also unknown if Goldberg is being paid until June 30.

“Although my time at Framingham High School was limited this year, I value all of the staff and community members who share in supporting all the students who attend FHS. I could never have foreseen my unfortunate turn of events,” Goldberg stated in his letter of resignation. “While the time on medical leave has allowed my injury to recover, I make this decision at this time so the members of Framingham High School can move forward with stability and consistency, and so the mission of serving all students can move forward.”

“I would like to thank all those who offered support during my leave - and I wish everyone the best of success in the future,” Goldberg said in a statement, which was released by the Framingham Public Schools.

“I wish Adam well in his future endeavors,” Scott said, in a written statement. “It’s an unfortunate position for Adam and I respect and commend his decision to put the needs of the students and staff of FHS above his own.”