The Brockton School Committee confirmed its 2025 officers on Jan. 7 at an organizational meeting at Brockton High School, affirming Dr. Priya Taheliani in the role of committee secretary and recognizing the mayor as committee chair under the city charter. After three rounds of voting, the committee elected Tony Rodriguez as vice chair for 2025.

The meeting opened with the chair reading procedural items and establishing a quorum. The committee moved to appoint the superintendent as secretary and to confirm the mayor as chair; both actions were put before the body and approved as part of the organizational actions for 2025. "My mantra for '25 is kindness, civility, and working together," the chair said as he outlined expectations for the year.

The contested election for vice chair required multiple ballots. After an initial 4–4 split, the committee held additional rounds and on the third vote Tony Rodriguez prevailed, 6–2. Several members urged the committee to rotate the post annually; others argued the role requires experience and continuity. Rodriguez said he would continue the collaborative approach and assist the mayor as needed.

The committee also approved subcommittee assignments as amended, moving the transportation/negotiations chair to Jorge Vega and designating the committee of the whole to cover several subcommittees where appropriate. The vote on the amended subcommittee slate passed unanimously. Vice Chair Rodriguez said he had emailed members with assignments and invited any member who wanted changes to request them now so committees could meet and begin work.

For representation to community schools, the committee nominated and unanimously approved Anna Oliver and Jorge Vega as the two school committee representatives for 2025. Members also discussed the Brockton Education Foundation (BEF), noting the committee's representatives are nonvoting and that a review of BEF bylaws and structure is needed. Legal counsel said the committee could nominate two nonvoting representatives and would report back if any bylaw conflicts arose.

The committee moved on to other agenda items after completing the organizational business, with the chair urging members to focus on district priorities for the new year.