Dear Bedford Public Schools Community,
I was happy to take part in the Lunar New Year celebration sponsored by the Bedford Free Public Library and the Parents Diversity Council on Saturday, January 25th, which included a Lion Dance performance explained by Sifu Tan of the Gund Kwok troupe. She shared: "The lion’s job is to drive away everything bad. Think of things you want to drive away and bring in the good.” We can all work together to help the lion as we face challenges together as a community. In this spirit, after intensive collaboration with other town officials, at their February 3rd meeting, the School Committee will consider some additional reductions to the FY26 operating budget request, while preserving our commitment to our high standard of excellence and inclusive access to educational opportunities (see below for additional information). As always, please do not hesitate to reach out directly with questions or concerns.
Happy new year!
Cliff Chuang 莊 宏 毅
Superintendent, Bedford Public Schools
Photo Credit: Hundreds Welcome Good Fortune at Bedford’s Lunar New Year Celebration - The Bedford Citizen
- February: Black History Month
- February 3-7: National School Counseling Week
- February 3: 8:00am - School Committee Meeting (Zoom Only)x
- February 4: 6:00pm - Davis Principal Selection Feedback Meeting via Zoom link. RSVP here.
- February 6: Bedford Integrated Preschool Screenings and Registration
- February 11: School Committee Meeting
- February 13: Early Dismissal for Lane & Davis Schools ONLY
- February 17: President's Day - No School
- February 18-21: Winter Break - No School
At the school committee meeting on Tuesday, January 28th, the full FY25 Quarter 2 report was presented, and the committee voted to reduce one-time supplemental appropriation requests for the March annual town meeting. There will be a Zoom Only school committee meeting on Monday, February 3rd at 8am to discuss and vote on a potential modification of the FY26 budget request. The following school committee meeting is on February 11th. The full agenda, schedule, and supporting materials can always be found at School Committee - Meeting Schedule & Supporting Documents.
We are currently seeking exceptional leaders to join our district leadership team, including an Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. If you are passionate about shaping the future of education and making a positive impact in our schools, we encourage you to explore the opportunities available. Visit our Bedford Public Schools District Leadership Job Search Page for the latest updates on open positions, detailed application instructions, and more information about joining our Bedford community. Click here to learn more and apply.
There is still time to submit your interest to join the Assistant Superintendent - Teaching & Learning Screening Committee. If you are interested in being considered for the Interview Screening Committee, please complete this Google Form by February 5, 2025, which contains additional information about the process, time commitment, and expectations: BPS Assistant Superintendent - Teaching & Learning Screening Committee Interest Form. If you have any questions about this process, please contact Gillian Chartier, Director of HR, gillian_chartier@bedfordps.org. Thank you for your support and engagement in this process.
We are seeking feedback from Davis School stakeholders as part of the selection process for the permanent principal. Your feedback is important to help determine the priorities for this important decision, and we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. If you'd like to share feedback, please take a moment to complete the Davis Principal Selection Process Survey. Please note that email addresses are being collected to facilitate potential follow-up regarding the feedback provided. In addition to the survey, the following feedback focus group sessions have been scheduled for Davis parents and caregivers on Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00pm via Zoom Link. Please register here.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Gillian Chartier, Director of Human Resources, at gillian_chartier@bedfordps.org. She will be facilitating this process. Thank you for your engagement and support.