Weston Board appoints Erica Forte as superintendent; contract approval draws board concern over pay and process

The Weston Board of Education on June 25, 2025, voted to appoint Erica Forte as superintendent of Weston Public Schools and separately approved a contract for her employment, with the appointment vote recorded as five in favor, one opposed and one absent.

Board members stressed the appointment and contract were subject to finalization of contract terms. Board Chair Steve called for the motions; the board approved the contract after discussion, and several members who spoke during deliberations raised concerns about salary levels, how the contract was negotiated and the potential long-term fiscal effects on the district.

The board’s vote to appoint Forte followed a formal motion and a roll-call-style tally: the chair announced the appointment vote result as five in favor, one opposed and one absent. Board member David said explicitly, “But I am voting no on this,” and later explained he had “struggled ... with the…