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Watertown School Committee introduces incoming Watertown Middle School principal Jeff Gaglione
Summary
The committee introduced Jeff Gaglione as the incoming principal of Watertown Middle School; Gaglione described prior experience in Hudson, Cambridge and Framingham and said he plans site visits before the school year ends.
The Watertown School Committee on March 24 introduced Jeff Gaglione as the district’s incoming principal for the new Watertown Middle School.
Background and selection: Committee materials and discussion said Gaglione has served as principal at Quinn Middle School in Hudson since 2019 and previously worked in urban districts including Cambridge and Framingham. Presenters described a screening process that included a 15-person screening committee, nine interviews and four finalists. Committee members who spoke praised Gaglione’s communication style, community engagement and experience with curriculum and school leadership.
Remarks and transition plans: Gaglione told the committee he has already conducted at least one site visit and plans another before the end of the school year. He said he plans to meet elementary school principals to connect with incoming students. Committee members noted he is already serving on the educational visioning working group for the new middle school, and several members said they were confident he will be an active presence in the community.
Next steps: Gaglione’s start date was not specified in the meeting transcript. The committee and district leadership said they will support his transition and that he will participate in planning for the new middle school building and programming.
