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MSBA enrollment letter advances Hemingway project; superintendent says equity office remains a priority after resignation
Summary
Superintendent reported receipt of an MSBA enrollment letter for the Hemingway project that advances the project toward feasibility and highlighted that the office of equity, belonging and community engagement is being maintained after a recent resignation.
Superintendent Dr. Tremblay told the committee that Framingham has received the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) enrollment and design certification letter for the Hemingway project — a milestone that advances the district toward module 2 (feasibility) in the MSBA process. He said the enrollment figures were better than expected and the letter specifically supports pre-K expansion that the district has prioritized.
Nut graf: The MSBA milestone strengthens the district’s case for state partnership on the Hemingway project and supports the board’s long-range plans to expand pre-kindergarten access.
Dr. Tremblay also confirmed that Anthony Pope resigned from his role leading the Office of Equity, Belonging and Community Engagement effective Dec. 30, 2024. He said the district will continue the office’s work while the administration determines staffing and leadership arrangements, and he reiterated that diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility efforts remain a priority across departments and schools. He said wraparound services continue through the district’s network of more than 120 community partners and that school-based “equity champions” will continue building capacity at the building level.
Ending: The superintendent said the district will continue MSBA work on Hemingway and will report back on staffing and leadership choices for the equity office; committee members did not take a separate vote on either matter.
