A Message from the School Committee Chair

Dear NAPS Community,

Dr. Gilligan has offered his voluntary resignation pursuant to an Agreement between him and the School Committee. We thank him for his many years of service to North Andover Public Schools and his dedication to the students of our community.

These last several months have not been easy and more work remains. With the receipt of MRI’s Management Letter, and the forthcoming CLA financial audit report, the Committee is confident that the policies and practices needed to prevent future budget crises will be implemented and met.

While the Committee convenes on the next steps, Ms. Lathrop will continue at the helm as Acting Superintendent. I have been deeply impressed by her commitment to NAPS’ overall wellbeing, to its faculty and staff, and to this year’s incoming students.

In the weeks to come, the Committee will be scheduling meetings to discuss the process of selecting the District’s next Superintendent of Schools, as well as having open and transparent discussions as to both the root causes of the District’s budget crisis, and more importantly what changes need to be made moving forward. The public’s participation in these meetings will be welcomed and valued.

With respect and kindness,

Alissa Koenig

School Committee Chair