Superintendent Update
April 10, 2026
Dear Bedford Public Schools Community,
At their April 6th meeting, the School Committee voted to renew my superintendent contract for another 3 years. I'd like to take this opportunity to express my profound appreciation for the opportunity to continue serving the Bedford Public Schools community over the next three years and I do not take it for granted. This past year has not been without its challenges. I am not a perfect superintendent, leader, or person. I have reflected on the areas that require growth and I am committed to doing so. We have heard many voices across our community—those who have offered support, those who have asked hard questions, and those who care deeply about our schools---none of which are mutually exclusive. While we have not always agreed, we share a commitment to the excellence of our schools, and that is what will keep us grounded. As we look ahead, our work is clear. We will continue to advance our strategic plan, strengthen learning outcomes for all students, and build on efforts like the Anti-Hate/Bias Taskforce to ensure every student feels safe, seen, and supported. I am particularly heartened by the leadership of our students in this work (e.g., Bedford Students Participate in Celtics Playbook Initiative - The Bedford Citizen). Even as we navigate real budget challenges, we remain committed to preserving the well-rounded educational experience that makes Bedford special. I am optimistic about what we can accomplish together, and I am ready to lead with focus, collaboration, and a continued commitment to doing what is best for our students.
With gratitude,
Cliff Chuang 莊 宏 毅
Superintendent, Bedford Public Schools
April: Autism Awareness Month, Month of the Military Child, School Library Month
- April 12: Orthodox Easter*
- April 14: School Committee Meeting
- April 20: District Closed - Patriot's Day
- April 20-24: No School - April Vacation
- April 22: Administrative Professionals Day
- April 27: 7:00-8:00pm: Skills Center/AAC Parent Focus Group: Zoom
*Religious and Cultural Holidays Policy applies
At their April 6th meeting, the committee approved an updated SY27 (2026-2027) District Calendar and Religous Obervations, voted not to participate in School Choice for the upcoming school year, and voted to renew the Superintendent's contract through June 30, 2029. The next meeting is Tuesday, April 14th in the Select Board Room at Town Hall and it will be finance-focused, including the FY26 Q2 fiscal update, a FY27 budget update, and a first read of updated finance policies. Meeting agendas, schedules, and supporting documents are always available at School Committee - Meeting Schedule & Supporting Documents.
The District will be hosting a final parent focus group for the JGMS & BHS Skills Center/Academic Achievement program to gather feedback from families. This session is an opportunity to share input as we work to preserve what is working well while thoughtfully considering how to best staff the program. This final virtual session will be held via Zoom on Monday, April 27th at 7pm. We encourage all interested parents and caregivers to participate and share their perspectives. Please RSVP for these events here. We will also be gathering feedback from students and staff. If you are unable to make this session, you are always welcome to reach out to the Superintendent or either Assistant Superintendent to share your feedback in another way.
The Bedford High School Principal search continues to move forward. Earlier this week, the Principal Search Advisory Committee interviewed five candidates and provided feedback to the District Leadership Screening Team. Selected candidates will have a 2nd round of interviews next week by other members of the leadership team and finalists will be identified at the end of next week for site visits slated for the week after April break. For ongoing updates and additional information about this process, please visit our District Leadership Openings page.
SUN Bucks is a federal food benefit that helps low-income families with school-aged children buy groceries when schools are closed for the summer. Please click here for more information.