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Board member of STEM2. Mr. Morrison holds a B.S. in Elementary Education, an M.Ed in Educational
Leadership and is currently enrolled in the Organizational Leadership Studies doctoral program at
Northeastern University. Preceded by an excellent reputation for innovation, motivational speaking, and
commitment to professional development, the District looks forward to many fruitful years of service
from Mr. Morrison.

Additionally, in the summer of 2016, the longtime Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services,
Sharon Stewart, announced her intention to retire. A search committee was formed and the Tri-Town
Union was fortunate to hire Matt LaCava as her replacement. As the former Director of Pupil Services in
the Medfield Public Schools, Mr. LaCava brings a wealth of experience to the position. Prior to his
service in Medfield, Mr. LaCava worked as the Assistant Director of Pupil Services in the Natick Public
Schools, as a School Psychologist in Wellesley and Milford, and as a Special Education Teacher at the
LABB Collaborative in Arlington. Mr. LaCava holds degrees from Providence College and the University
of Massachusetts Boston, and he is currently a candidate in the doctoral program at Northeastern
University.

Closing Statement

The School Committee’s focus is on teaching and learning, measured by increased student achievement in
an environment which recognizes the value of creativity, the arts, culture, innovation and technology. The
world is changing very quickly, and we seek the best way to prepare our children for a global future,
while ensuring that our schools are safe and supportive environments. The best teaching and learning will
happen when all children feel respected and valued.

The ongoing support we receive from the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), the Boxford Elementary
Schools Trust (B.E.S.T), and the Jonathan Tyler Barker Fund, among others, enables the School
Committee to accomplish more than we could within our budget alone. We are grateful to the entire
Boxford community for their support of our schools and the people that make them a special place for our
children.
Respectfully submitted,

Carol Hubbard, Member
Elizabeth Palmer, Member
Terri Teleen, Member
David Rivers, Chairperson
Heather Vaz, Vice Chairperson