Hingham School Committee elects new leadership and discusses community support initiatives

The Hingham School Committee convened on May 5, 2025, marking the first meeting following the recent town election. The meeting began with a warm welcome to new member John Mooney, followed by the election of new leadership positions within the committee.

The chair position was filled by Jen Benham, who was the sole nominee. After a motion and a second, the committee unanimously voted in favor of her appointment. Michelle Eyre was elected as vice chair, also without opposition, and Allison Anderson was appointed as secretary, completing the leadership elections smoothly.

Next on the agenda was the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on April 7, 2025. The committee discussed the minutes briefly before approving them, with two members abstaining due to their absence from that meeting.

Public comments were invited, but no participants from the audience or online expressed any questions or concerns. The meeting then transitioned to the superintendent's report, presented by Katie, who expressed gratitude to returning members and welcomed John Mooney. She highlighted the successful passage of school-sponsored articles at the recent town meeting, which included funding for various capital projects such as roof repairs and turf field improvements.

Katie also shared updates on the school’s arts programs, noting a successful arts night and upcoming performances, including a spring play at Hingham High School. She emphasized the importance of community engagement in these events and announced an upcoming presentation on cyber safety for families, led by Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz.

The meeting concluded with a reminder about the dedication of the new Foster School Library in honor of former METCO director Camilla Rountree, scheduled for May 19. The next school committee meeting will take place at the new Foster School, continuing the committee's commitment to community involvement and educational excellence.