The Holliston School Committee would like to share an update on the Superintendent Search and outline the next steps in the process as we work toward selecting our district’s next leader.
We are grateful for the strong engagement from our community throughout this search and remain committed to a thoughtful, transparent, and rigorous process that reflects Holliston’s values and priorities.
Where We Are Now
The Superintendent Screening Team was announced at School Committee meetings last fall and includes:
Hilary Bresnahan – Holliston School Committee/Parent
Keith Buday – Ret. Assist Superintendent of Finance & Operations/Community Member
David List – Holliston High School Principal
Dawn Neborsky – Holliston School Committee/Parent
Jaime Slaney – Placentino Elementary Principal
Ben Sparell – Holliston Select Board/Parent
Alex Strum – Holliston Teacher/Holliston Federation of Teachers Representative
Jariel Vergne – Holliston Director of Social Emotional Learning & Equity
At this time, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) is actively recruiting, reviewing applications, and conducting reference checks in order to prepare a slate of well-qualified individuals for consideration by the Screening Team. They report that this is a highly competitive search, and we are encouraged by the strong interest from a diverse pool of strong candidates.
What’s Next
By late January, the Screening Team will meet with the slated candidates. Each candidate will participate in an interview, with all candidates asked the same questions during a 90-minute session.
Opportunities for Community Engagement
There will be multiple opportunities for community engagement and feedback throughout the search process. Finalized details will be shared as they are confirmed.
- January 10, 2026: School Committee Office Hours at Coffee Haven, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
- January 13, 2026: School Committee Office Hours at Holliston Public Library (Gilman Room), 7:00–8:00 p.m.
- During the Finalist District Visit/Interviews: Community meet and greet opportunities and a feedback survey will be distributed
Search Timeline
- January 26, 2026 (tentative): Finalists Announced
- January 27-29, 2026 (tentative): Finalists will come to Holliston for a full day visit. The schedule for the full day visit will include meetings with school administration, teachers, students, parents, community, and town administration. They will be interviewed publicly by the School Committee at the end of their visits.
- Early February (date to be communicated later): The School Committee will vote on the next Superintendent of Schools subject to contract negotiations.
We appreciate the community’s continued interest and support throughout this important process. Updates will continue to be shared as we move through each phase of the search.
Sincerely,
The Holliston School Committee
