Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)

Board Documents — April 2025

Special Meeting

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Mass Bay Community College*
Auditorium
50 Oakland Street
Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts 02481
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Posted: 4/11/2025 4:00 p.m.

Agenda Items:

  1. Interview Finalists for Commissioner Discussion
    DESE Commissioner Candidate Finalists

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Members

  • Ms. Katherine Craven, Chair, Brookline
  • Mr. Matt Hills, Vice-Chair, Newton
  • Mr. Ioannis Asikis, Student Member, Brookline
  • Dr. Ericka Fisher, Worcester
  • Dr. Christina Grant, Cambridge
  • Ms. Farzana Mohamed, Newton
  • Mr. Michael Moriarty, Holyoke
  • Ms. Dálida Rocha, Worcester
  • Ms. Mary Ann Stewart, Lexington
  • Dr. Patrick A. Tutwiler, Secretary of Education, Andover
  • Dr. Martin West, Newton

Dr. Patrick A. Tutwiler, Interim Commissioner
Secretary to the Board

The BESE meeting will be livestreamed and recorded .

*Parking: follow signage for "Event Parking"

Written comments, and other inquiries may be transmitted by mail, e-mail, fax, or telephone to: Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149, Phone: 781-338-3112, Fax: 781-338-3770, Email: BoardofEducation@mass.gov . Please make any requests for special accommodations or interpretation services at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.

Special Meeting

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
135 Santilli Highway
Everett, Massachusetts 02149
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Posted: 4/11/2025 4:00 p.m.

Agenda Items:

  1. Selection of Commissioner for Recommendation to Secretary — Discussion and Vote

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Members

  • Ms. Katherine Craven, Chair, Brookline
  • Mr. Matt Hills, Vice-Chair, Newton
  • Mr. Ioannis Asikis, Student Member, Brookline
  • Dr. Ericka Fisher, Worcester
  • Dr. Christina Grant, Cambridge
  • Ms. Farzana Mohamed, Newton
  • Mr. Michael Moriarty, Holyoke
  • Ms. Dálida Rocha, Worcester
  • Ms. Mary Ann Stewart, Lexington
  • Dr. Patrick A. Tutwiler, Secretary of Education, Andover
  • Dr. Martin West, Newton

Dr. Patrick A. Tutwiler, Interim Commissioner
Secretary to the Board

The BESE meeting will be livestreamed and recorded .

Written comments, and other inquiries may be transmitted by mail, e-mail, fax, or telephone to: Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149, Phone: 781-338-3112, Fax: 781-338-3770, Email: BoardofEducation@mass.gov . Please make any requests for special accommodations or interpretation services at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.

Last Updated: April 15, 2025