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Medford School Committee votes to remain a no-school-choice district for 2025–26
Summary
The Medford School Committee approved a recommendation from Interim Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Golusi that the district continue to opt out of Massachusetts school choice for the 2025–26 school year, citing enrollment and capacity concerns and a wait list for the CTE program.
The Medford School Committee on May 5 approved a recommendation from Interim Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Golusi that Medford Public Schools remain a no-school-choice district for the 2025–26 school year, a decision the district must report to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Dr. Suzanne Golusi, interim superintendent, told the committee that under state law a district is assumed to accept school choice unless the committee votes otherwise and that she is recommending continuation of a no-school-choice stance. “It is my recommendation that we continue to not be a school choice district,” she said.
Nut graf: The committee cited limited capacity at several elementary schools and a wait list for the district’s career and technical education (CTE) program as the basis for the decision. Keeping Medford closed to out‑of‑district transfers preserves seats for Medford families and aligns with priorities the committee has previously expressed.
Committee members asked questions and then moved the recommendation to a vote. Member Ntapa moved to approve the no-school-choice designation; Member Graham seconded. Members voted in favor and the motion passed.
Discussion versus decision: The superintendent framed the choice as a reporting and policy decision required by the state; the committee took formal action to adopt the recommendation. No additional conditions or amendments were attached to the motion.
Ending: The district will notify the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education of the committee’s decision within June 2025, as required by state reporting rules.
