Our school committee is a model of continuous learning. Comprised of community members who volunteer their time serving the students, parents, and community members of our district, our school committee members serve as advocates for our students and public education.
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School Committee News 09.23
Following most regular meetings, School Committee News will be sent to the GMRSD community to summarize the discussions and actions that took place, and provide a glimpse of what’s ahead. The newsletter is also posted on the School Committee’s webpage. Translation and accessibility options are available at the top of the page. Please reach out […]
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MEETINGS
The Committee conducts its business in regular public meetings under the rules of the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. Generally, these meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays during the school year, and once or twice over the summer. School Committee meetings start at 6:30 p.m. in room 228-M at Turners Falls High School, unless otherwise noted.The agendas and minutes for recent meetings can be viewed below.
A live stream of the meeting can still be viewed via Montague Community Television (MCTV) on your local television channel. And a recording is made available on MCTV’s website and below.
Agendas, Packets, Reports, Minutes & Videos
Archived Agendas, Packets, Reports, Minutes & Videos
The minutes and agendas of School Committee meetings will be posted as quickly as possible. Meeting agendas are available at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. The minutes of a meeting are usually approved at the following meeting, and are posted within a few days. The superintendent often writes reports to the committee prior to their meetings. Reports from recent meetings are posted here; contact us if you are looking for a document that is not listed here.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ CONTACT INFORMATION
The Gill-Montague Regional District School Committee consists of nine (9) members, six (6) residents of the Town of Montague and three (3) residents of the Town of Gill. The elected members shall be chosen by all of the voters of the Gill-Montague Regional School District. The Erving School Committee shall have up to three (3) nonvoting advisory members. There is one (1) student advisory representative.
Position: Nonvoting member
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Student Representative
Term ends 2026
Position: Member
Location:
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Montague Representative
Term ends 2027
Position: Nonvoting member
Location:
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Erving Representative
Term ends 2026
Position: Member
Location:
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Montague Representative
Term ends 2027
Position: Member
Location:
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Montague Representative
Term ends 2026
Position: Asst. Treasurer
Location:
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Montague Representative
Term ends 2028
Position: Member
Location:
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Gill Representative
Term ends 2027
Position: Chair
Location:
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Gill Representative
Term ends 2028
Position: Secretary
Location:
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Montague Representative
Term ends 2026
Position: Member
Location:
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Montague Representative
Term ends 2028
Position: Vice Chair
Location:
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Gill Representative
Term ends 2026
2025-2026 Structure & Sub Committee Membership
Roles and Responsibilities
As representatives whose primary responsibility it is to support the needs and interests of the children of the Gill-Montague School District, we set short and long-term goals focused on policy and student achievement. Utilizing data and continuous self-evaluation, we monitor our progress of these goals and revisit areas of concern to adjust our strategy to ensure improvement.
Powers and Duties
Massachusetts General Laws Part I. Title X. Chapter 71: Section 37: The school committee in each city and town and each regional school district shall have the power to select and to terminate the superintendent, shall review and approve budgets for public education in the district, and shall establish educational goals and policies for the schools in the district consistent with the requirements of law and statewide goals and standards established by the board of education.
Public Participation in School Committee Meeting:
Please send an email to Tara McCarthy, the Secretary for the School Committee, indicating which of the following types of communication you wish to send to School Committee:
- Public Comment at School Committee meeting – I would like to make a brief public comment during the School Committee meeting on <please state the date>.
- Sharing Comments with School Committee ONLY– I am sending my comments to School Committee only and do not want my comments to be shared publicly. This may be sent to Tara McCarthy by email or mailed to/dropped off at the district offices at
Tara McCarthy , 35 Crocker Avenue, Turners Falls , MA 01376.
Community Input
The Committee strives to make informed decisions that are in the interests of student learning. The members welcome input from the public. Brief public comments can be made during a designated time at the beginning of each school committee meeting. In addition, informal forums are held during the year to provide time for a more casual dialog with members. Members can also be reached via e-mail or telephone.
- Members’ Contact Information
- Send a Message to the Committee
- Superintendent’s Office Phone: (413) 863-9324
- Superintendent’s Office Fax: (413) 863-4560
- Mailing Address: 35 Crocker Avenue, Turners Falls, MA 01376