School Committee

Hanover Public Schools

Additional information about the School Committee, public documents, meetings and recordings, and important updates may be found on the Hanover Public Schools School Committee page.

Please note that meeting agendas are posted on both this page and on the Hanover Public Schools School Committee page.

    Committee Responsibilities

    Policy

    Development of policies as a guide for administrative action and for employing a superintendent who will implement its policies.

    Educational Planning and Evaluation

    Establishment of educational objectives that will guide the committee and staff goals and working together for the continuing improvement of the educational program.

    Budget

    Provision of financial resources that will enable the school system to carry out the Committee's policies.

    Appraisal

    Evaluation of the effectiveness of its policies and their implementation.

    Public Relations

    Providing adequate and direct means for keeping local citizenry informed about the schools and for keeping itself and school staff informed about the needs and wishes of the public. The Superintendent and the administrative staff are responsible for the execution of the district policies and goals.

    Policy Subcommittee

    The Policy Subcommittee was established in May 2022 by the School Committee to review and revise the current Hanover Public Schools Policy Manual. Members included Ruth Lynch and Kristen Cervantes, members of the School Committee, and Field Director Jim Hardy of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees. All policies must reflect best practices, be aligned with State Laws, and must not be in conflict with current contracts and handbooks of the Hanover Public Schools. Staff, parents, and the community will have input into this process. 

    Committee Members

    Name

    Title

    Term Start
    Kristen CervantesChair2022
    Ryan HallVice Chair2021
    Elizabeth CorboMember2015, 2011-2014
    Peter MiragliaMember2020
    Jaclyn JorgensonMember2023