Easton School Committee appoints Chrissy Pruett as superintendent, effective July 1

The Easton School Committee voted to appoint assistant superintendent Chrissy Pruett as the next superintendent of the Easton Public Schools, effective July 1, 2026, pending successful contract negotiations.

The committee interviewed Pruett following an advisory committee recommendation to focus the search on the internal candidate. Christina DiNapoli, the district's director of human resources, opened the interview by reviewing legal and procedural constraints for fair hiring, including compliance with federal civil-rights laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Pruett spent roughly 40 minutes presenting her background and leadership approach, describing four guiding pillars—communication, culture and morale, instructional leadership, and strategic fiscal stewardship. "Instruction first, people always," she said, adding that equity would be used "as a lens, not a slogan" to guide budget, policy and instructional decisions. Pruett said she would establish a predictable communications cadence (weekly staff updates; a monthly superintendent newsletter; regular, proactive school committee reports) and make transparency a priority.

Committee members asked detailed questions about measuring staff morale, using anonymous feedback platforms, instructional coherence across classrooms, protecting arts programs during fiscal strain, and supports for students with individualized plans. Pruett proposed mixed methods for tracking morale—secure anonymous surveys, regular in‑school presence, and documented follow-up that closes feedback loops. "If I say I'm going to do something and it's not done, having an explanation matters," she said.

Several members praised Pruett's record in the district and the scope of recommendations she brought from colleagues, families, students and community partners. After brief deliberation, Chair Wiseman moved to appoint Pruett; the motion was seconded and approved by roll-call vote. Committee members announced their votes aloud during the roll call.

Votes at a glance

- Appointment of Chrissy Pruett as superintendent, start date 07/01/2026, pending contract negotiations: motion passed (roll-call recorded in meeting minutes). - Approval of 2026–27 calendar (see separate coverage): motion passed by roll-call. - Approval of meeting minutes for 01/07/2026 and 01/22/2026: motions passed by roll-call. - Motion to enter executive session under Massachusetts law for negotiations and collective bargaining: motion passed by roll-call.

What's next

The appointment is contingent on successful contract negotiations and the committee said it will complete transition and onboarding steps in the coming months. Pruett thanked the committee and advisory members, and expressed appreciation for the district staff and community that supported her candidacy.

Provenance: The interview and related deliberations appear beginning with Pruett's self-introduction and presentation (topicintro: SEG 128) and conclude with the appointment vote and immediate reactions (topfinish: SEG 1972).