Town Government
School Committee & Superintendent
The Superintendent
Dr. Margaret Ferrick
About 1,061 students start their day in this district, and one person answers for all of it. Dr. Margaret Ferrick leads the Georgetown Public School District, proposing the school budget, setting academic priorities, and running a system of three schools day to day. The Superintendent is hired by and reports to the elected School Committee, which carries out an annual evaluation. Because Georgetown runs its own single-town district, that committee answers to Georgetown voters alone.
| Role | Superintendent of Schools |
|---|---|
| District office | 51 North Street, Georgetown, MA 01833 |
| Phone | (978) 352-5777 |
| Website | georgetown.k12.ma.us |
The School Committee
The Georgetown School Committee has five members, all elected town-wide by Georgetown voters, serving staggered three-year terms. The committee sets district policy, approves the school budget, and hires and evaluates the Superintendent who runs the schools day to day. The meetings are public, which means a Georgetown student who shows up can speak.
Joe Maribito
Stacy McMaster
Michael Hinchliffe
Cheryl A Lachendro
Brittany Kee
The committee meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in the CATV studio on the third floor of Town Hall.
The District at a Glance
- Enrollment: 1,061 students, PreK through 12.
- Schools: three, including Georgetown High School.
- Graduation rate: 93.9%.
- State data: DESE profile (code 01050000).
Meetings & Participation
- When: the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm, with agendas posted on the district and town websites.
- Public comment: residents may address the committee. Check the agenda for sign-up details.
- Watch: meetings are carried on the town’s public access channel and posted online.
- Subcommittees: much of the detailed work on budget, policy, and facilities happens in subcommittees.
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