Town Government
School Committee & Superintendent
The Superintendent
Steven Stone
About 3,456 Dracut students start their day in this district, and one person answers for all of it. Steven Stone has led Dracut Public Schools since 2012, one of the longest runs of any superintendent in the region. He knew the district before he led it, working five years in its central office and serving as its director of special education, then returning to Dracut from a special education post in Peabody to take the top job. He holds a degree from Northeastern University. The Superintendent proposes the school budget, sets academic priorities, and is hired by and reports to the elected School Committee.
| Role | Superintendent of Schools |
|---|---|
| In office | Since 2012 |
| District office | 2063 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut, MA 01826 |
| Phone | 978-957-2660 |
| Website | dracutps.org |
The School Committee
Dracut’s School Committee has five members, all elected town-wide to staggered three-year terms at the May town election. The committee sets district policy, approves the school budget, and hires and evaluates the Superintendent who runs the schools day to day. Its members choose a chair from among themselves each year after the election. The committee meets about twice a month, and the meetings are public, which means a Dracut student who shows up can speak.
Allison Volpe
Linda Trouville
Renee Young
Rebecca Duda
Robert Sheppard
The District at a Glance
- Enrollment: about 3,456 students, PreK through 12.
- Schools: six, including Dracut High School.
- Graduation rate: about 89% in recent state data.
- State data: DESE profile (code 00790000).
Meetings & Participation
- When: roughly twice a month, with agendas posted on the district website.
- Public comment: residents may address the committee. Check the agenda for sign-up details.
- Watch: meetings are carried on Dracut Access Television and available on demand.
- Subcommittees: much of the detailed work on budget, policy, and facilities happens in subcommittees.
Sources
Dracut school committee (dracutps.org). Verified July 2026.
What this seat decides
Your schools
School Committee. Start times, the school calendar, bus routes and stops, the phone policy, athletics and activity fees, and anything in the student handbook. It sets district policy, and the total size of the school budget is voted by Town Meeting, or by your Mayor and Council in a city.
Your principal and your superintendent. The principal for how a school rule works day to day in your building. The superintendent for how the whole district runs. The School Committee hires exactly one employee, the superintendent, so a question about any other staff member goes to the district, not to the board.
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