Deadline extended to apply for Boston School Committee

The Citizens Nominating Panel for the Boston School Committee has announced an extension of the deadline to submit nominations. Applications must now be submitted by 12:00 noon on Thursday, November 30, 2006.

The panel is reviewing nominations for two positions on the Boston School Committee. The terms of William Boyan and Alfreda Harris will expire on January 1, 2007. Candidates may obtain an application form by calling 617-635-9504 or by downloading a copy from www.bostonpublicschools.org/bps/news/schcomapp.pdf.

Completed application forms may be mailed or dropped off to Nancy Lo, Boston School Committee Nominating Panel, c/o Inspectional Services Department, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 5th floor, Boston, MA 02118, or sent via e-mail to Nancy.Lo@ci.boston.ma.us.

Applicants must be residents of Boston. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply.

Boston School Committee members are appointed to serve four-year staggered terms. When vacancies exist, the Mayor appoints members from a list of candidates recommended by a 13-member Citizens Nominating Panel composed of parents, teachers, principals, and representatives of the business and higher education communities. Under the legislation that established the appointed School Committee, "the Mayor shall strive to appoint individuals who reflect the racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of the city."

For more information, contact Nancy Lo, 617-961-3434.