Experience, Vision, Leadership

Why ReElect Meg

“Meg is fair, open-minded, pragmatic, and curious. She knows how to get things done and has a demonstrated track record of leadership and commitment to our schools and the town.” - Amy Checkoway, SC Member

I am running for re-election because I want every kid to want to go to Belmont Public Schools and I am excited to continue serving our community and our awesome school district. With new leadership, consistency on the School Committee matters. By serving as Chair, I have been steering the School Committee and making headway to support every student in the district. I want to make sure all the work done continues and we deliver on promises we made to the community.

Meg’s Priorities for Belmont Public Schools

  • Leadership

    Reenergize strong leadership in the district to create a work environment that attracts and retains high quality educators and staff. Build a culture and practices that celebrate and reflect the home languages of our student body, including providing access to translated materials on the district website and in email communications.

  • Sustainable Budgeting

    Systemically rethink how we approach and invest in special education towards better outcomes for kids, increasing parent satisfaction, and controlling costs. Improve our reporting system for the School-Based Medicaid Program to offset the cost of nursing positions. As COVID federal funds end, explore partnership with non-profits including McLean Hospital for additional Mental Health supports.

  • Opportunities

    Nurture a district that offers students a range of opportunities to discover who they are, be challenged, and find joy in learning. Expand real-world internship opportunities for HS students, partner with volunteers to build capacity for a tutoring program so all students can work towards their personal goals.

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Accomplishments as Chair of the School Committee

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Got kids back in school in 2021 by negotiating with unions and supporting the district to improve safe learning spaces.

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Secured new state money by collaborating with state and local representatives in order to retain kindergarten assistants, rent ice time while the new rink is being built, and offset mandated increases in special education tuition expenses.

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Successfully negotiated 4-year contracts (2022–2025) with teachers and school employees to keep kids in school.

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Hired and onboarded new Superintendent during an unprecedented year for school districts throughout Massachusetts seeking to hire Superintendents.

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Conducted substantial updates to SC policies to ensure the operational side of the school district follows best practices that benefit all students, including for recess, nutrition, and mental health and to give the public more transparency into how finances are managed.

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Uplifted student voices by ensuring student representation at all School Committee business meetings.