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Public Schools
School Committee & Superintendent
The Superintendent
Dr. Margaret Marotta, Ed.D.
Dr. Margaret Marotta has served as Superintendent of Haverhill Public Schools since July 2018. She came to Haverhill with about 25 years of experience in education and human services, having spent much of her career in district-wide urban leadership roles.
Before Haverhill, Marotta worked for the Salem Public Schools as director of pupil personnel services and, most recently, as an assistant superintendent. Earlier in her career she served as assistant director of special education for the Boston Public Schools, as a special education team chairperson for the Peabody Public Schools, and with the Federation for Children with Special Needs. She is supported by Assistant Superintendent Bonnie Antkowiak.
| In office | Since July 2018 |
|---|---|
| Office | Haverhill Public Schools, 4 Summer Street, Room 100, Haverhill, MA 01830 |
| Phone | 978-374-3400 |
| Website | haverhill-ps.org |
The School Committee
The Haverhill School Committee has 11 members: seven elected by ward, three elected at-large, and the mayor, who serves as chair by virtue of office. Members serve two-year terms. Mayor Melinda E. Barrett chairs the committee. Half of the elected committee took office as newcomers in January 2026, the largest turnover in the board’s modern history.
Melinda E. Barrett
Penelope Guerrero
Josiah E. Morrow
Toni A. Sapienza-Donais
Mirca Zoraida Rivera
Robert R. Brown III
Maura L. Ryan-Ciardiello
Amanda J. Basiliere
Dr. Jill T. Story
Yonnie Collins
Thomas W. Grannemann
Members without a direct line above can be reached through the School Committee office: Secretary Beverly McGillicuddy, 978-852-7663, City Hall Room 100.
The District at a Glance
- Enrollment: about 7,000 students district-wide.
- Schools: a full set of elementary and middle schools plus Haverhill High School (grades 9–12), the district’s sole comprehensive high school.
- DESE district code: 01280000.
- State profile: enrollment & performance data from the Mass. Department of Elementary & Secondary Education.
Meetings & Participation
- When: the School Committee meets regularly during the school year; schedules, agendas, and recordings are posted by Haverhill Public Schools.
- Public comment: meetings provide time for residents and families to be heard.
- Get involved: families can also connect through the district’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) and school-based groups.
Curious how Haverhill’s students are doing? Explore enrollment and performance data for the district.