Reimagining NBPS

Dear NBPS families,

At Monday evening's School Committee meeting, I had the opportunity to share the findings, themes, and key takeaways from our "Reimagining NBPS" initiative.

Over the past three months, North Brookfield Public Schools engaged staff, students, and families in meaningful conversations about the future of our district and how we can continue to strengthen the educational experiences we provide for all students.

In total, 34 students, 27 staff members, and 12 family members participated in these discussions and workshops, while additional stakeholders shared their perspectives through surveys.

The feedback was both insightful and encouraging. In many ways, it validated the important work already taking place across our schools, while also introducing new ideas and opportunities that will help shape our priorities moving forward, particularly at North Brookfield Jr./Sr. High School as we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year.

I want to sincerely thank everyone who participated in this process. Your perspectives, honesty, and willingness to engage in thoughtful dialogue will directly influence our planning and decision-making in the years ahead.

One immediate outcome of this work is the decision to post a 1.0 FTE Spanish teacher position to better support our middle and high school students. This recommendation emerged consistently across all three stakeholder groups and was especially strongly supported by our students.

We are excited to continue building upon the many strengths of NBPS while thoughtfully pursuing new opportunities that reflect the needs and aspirations of our school community.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us reimagine the future of North Brookfield Public Schools together. You can access the entire slid deck by clicking the electronic button below.

Sincerely,

Tim McCormick
Superintendent, North Brookfield Public Schools