BPS Celebrates Superintendent Mary Skipper as 2026 Pinnacle Award Honoree

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women's Network selected Superintendent Mary Skipper as one of the 2026 Pinnacle Awards honorees.

Boston Public Schools Celebrates Superintendent Mary Skipper as 2026 Pinnacle Award Honoree

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 5, 2025 -The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Women's Network selected Superintendent Mary Skipper as one of the 2026 Pinnacle Awards honorees for Achievement in Management – Government. The annual Pinnacle Awards are one of the region's highest professional distinctions for women leaders, recognizing their achievements in business, government, and management. This prestigious award recognizes Superintendent Skipper's leadership and her commitment to building a stronger, more equitable school district for Boston's students, families, and educators.

"It is an honor to be recognized alongside so many remarkable women leaders who are shaping the future of our region," said Superintendent Mary Skipper. "It takes a village to support our school communities and this award reflects the dedication of our educators, staff, families, and partners who work every day to uplift our students. Boston's youth deserve the very best and I am proud to lead a district of talented leaders and educators who are deeply committed to their success."

Since her selection by the Boston School Committee in 2022, Superintendent Skipper has championed transformative initiatives to modernize school facilities, expand multilingual education, strengthen pathways from school to career, and ensure that every student receives a high-quality education in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment.

Superintendent Sipper will be recognized at the 2026 Pinnacle Awards Ceremony on January 30, 2026, where more than 1,200 business, civic, and community leaders will gather to celebrate this year's honorees.

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About Boston Public Schools

The Boston Public Schools (BPS), the birthplace of public education in the United States, serves more than 48,000 pre-kindergarten through grade 12 students in 121 schools. BPS is committed to transforming the lives of all children through exemplary

teaching in a world-class system of innovative, welcoming schools. We partner with the community, families, and students to develop in every learner the knowledge, skill, and character to excel in college, career, and life.

About the Chamber’s Women’s Network

In the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Network, there is a diverse group of more than 3,000 women and male allies at all levels of their careers, from all backgrounds, sectors, and industries, and professions, with the collective mission to make Greater Boston the best place for professional women to thrive. For 30 years, the Women’s Network has connected female professionals of all backgrounds and career levels. The Women’s Network is the largest in New England, strengthening the professional networks of women.

About the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber is the convener, voice, and advocate of the region’s business community, committed to making Greater Boston the best place for all businesses and all people to thrive. We help our members and Greater Boston succeed by convening and connecting the business community; researching, developing and advocating for public policies that contribute to our region’s economic success; and providing comprehensive learning and development programs designed to grow strong business and civic leaders. Learn more at BostonChamber.com.

Long-Term Facilities Plan

The BPS Long-Term Facilities Plan is our data-driven roadmap for shifting the District’s physical footprint to support the High-Quality Student Experience. It was designed with community input and aims to guide us through this work with greater urgency, an emphasis on transparency, and with an equity lens.

For the full length version of the Long-Term Facilities Plan, click this link.
For translated versions of the Long-Term Facilities Plan, click this link.

Components of the Long-Term Facilities Plan

Plan Outline

Introduction (pages 4-11): This section includes a message from the Mayor, Superintendent, and School Committee Chair, the executive summary, and the demographics of the BPS community.

The High-Quality Student Experience (pages 12-21): This section details how community priorities shaped our definition of the High-Quality Student Experience.

Planning Framework (pages 22-34): This section includes our problem of practice, shares the BPS data story, and describes the Green New Deal for BPS approach to addressing our district’s biggest challenges with urgency.

Current and Planned Projects (pages 51-59): This section includes a summary of all current and planned projects.

A list of recently completed, current or planned infrastructure repairs and improvement projects in BPS facilities is on page 54.
For more information on current new builds, gut renovations, and major school reconfiguration projects visit this link.

Equity Impact Statements / Racial Equity Planning Tool (REPT)

The Equity Impact Statement is a summary of the REPT, which is a holistic assessment of the equity impacts of a certain decision. The Equity Impact Statement is presented to the School Committee when a significant decision requires their approval.

June 17, 2024 — Updated Spring 2024 Proposals Equity Impact Statement (English), Click here for additional translations
May 22, 2024 — Spring 2024 Proposals Equity Impact Statement (English)
May 8, 2024 — Update on Long-Term Facilities Plan Equity Impact Statement (English)
February 28, 2024 — Equity Impact Statement MSBA Core Program Statement of Interest (English), Click here for additional translations
November 15, 2023 — Long-Term Facilities Planning: School Design Study Equity Impact Statement (English)
November 15, 2023 — Racial Equity Planning Tool: School Design Study (English)
May 8, 2019 — Equity Impact Statement Grade Configurations (English)

Additional Resources

Long-Term Facilities Plan Documents

City of Boston

CONTACT

Capital Planning Department

capitalplanning@bostonpublicschools.org