Uxbridge School Committee appoints David Youngberg as superintendent pending contract talks

The Uxbridge School Committee on May 14 voted to appoint David Youngberg as the district’s next superintendent, pending contract negotiations and final agreement. Committee member (S4) made the motion to appoint Youngberg "as the next superintendent of Uxbridge Schools pending negotiations," which was seconded and approved by roll call.

The committee’s deliberations that preceded the vote focused on stability and experience. Members said all three finalists were strong but differed on near‑term needs: several members said Youngberg’s prior experience leading a facilities project and handling finance issues made him the best fit for Uxbridge’s immediate priorities. Others praised finalist Chris Askins for his deep community engagement and "calming" presence during the interviews.

Committee members emphasized next steps: the panel recessed briefly to call Youngberg to confirm that he remained interested, and then authorized two committee members to negotiate terms of employment with legal counsel’s support. The committee also signaled an intent to finalize a contract before announcing an effective start date.

The appointment comes as the district looks to steady leadership after recent turnover and to manage fiscal challenges highlighted during interviews. Committee members noted the importance of community trust and a smooth transition; one member said the candidate had "dispelled any doubt" during the process, reflecting results of reference checks and public feedback.

The committee adjourned after completing the motion and authorizing negotiators. Further details about the negotiated contract and Youngberg’s start date were not specified in the meeting record.