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City Government
School Committee & Superintendent
The Superintendent
Liam Skinner
Liam Skinner is the Superintendent of the Lowell Public Schools, appointed permanently in January 2024 after serving as interim superintendent from June 2023. He leads one of the largest and most diverse districts in Massachusetts, serving more than 14,000 students across 24 schools. The Superintendent is hired by and reports to the School Committee, and is responsible for instructional leadership, the district budget, personnel, and day-to-day operations.
| Role | Superintendent of Schools |
|---|---|
| In office | Permanent since January 2024 (interim from June 2023) |
| District office | 155 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852 |
| Phone | 978-674-4324 |
| Website | lowell.k12.ma.us |
The School Committee
Lowell’s School Committee has seven members: the Mayor, who serves as chair; two members elected city-wide; and four elected from districts. Like the City Council, this hybrid structure dates to the 2021 voting-rights settlement. The Committee sets district policy, adopts the school budget, and hires and evaluates the Superintendent.
Erik Gitschier
Danielle McFadden
Connie A. Martin
Fred Bahou
Eileen DelRossi
David Conway
Dominik Lay
The District at a Glance
- Enrollment: more than 14,000 students, PreK–12.
- Schools: 24, including Lowell High School — one of the largest high schools in the state.
- Diversity: students speak dozens of languages; Lowell has the second-largest Cambodian-American community in the U.S.
- State data: DESE district profile (code 01600000).
Meetings & Participation
- When: the School Committee meets twice monthly; agendas are posted on the city’s Agenda Center.
- Public comment: residents may address the Committee — check the agenda for sign-up details.
- Watch: meetings air on LTC Channel 99 and are available on demand.
- Subcommittees: much of the detailed work happens in subcommittees on finance, curriculum, facilities, and more.
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