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Catherine elected chair; Valerie vice chair and Laurie secretary; committee names warrant signer
Summary
At its June 9 meeting the committee elected Catherine as chair for 2025–26, Valerie as vice chair and Laurie as secretary. The committee also designated an authorized signer for warrants to match the new leadership.
The Westford School Committee completed organizational business June 9, electing Catherine as chair for the 2025–26 year, naming Valerie vice chair and reappointing Laurie as secretary. Committee members voted unanimously on each appointment.
Why it matters: Annual officer elections determine who sets meeting agendas, chairs subcommittees and signs official school-committee documents, including warrants.
Nominations and votes
- Chair: Catherine was nominated, accepted the nomination and was approved unanimously. - Vice chair: Valerie was nominated and accepted; the vote was unanimous. - Secretary/clerk: Laurie was nominated to continue as secretary and accepted the appointment unanimously.
Authorized signatory for warrants
The committee also voted to designate an authorized signer for school‑committee warrants; the committee decided that the chair will be an authorized signer and voted to name the chair as signer of warrants for committee business.
Ending: Committee members thanked outgoing leadership for prior service and discussed continuity for subcommittee assignments and transition work over the summer.
