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Salem Public Schools

School Committee & Superintendent

Interim Superintendent Kate Carbone

M. Kate Carbone, Interim Superintendent

M. Kate Carbone has served Salem Public Schools in a variety of leadership roles, most recently as Deputy Superintendent, where she focused on curriculum, instruction, and assessment across the district. She stepped into the role of Interim Superintendent following the departure of Superintendent Stephen Zrike. A permanent superintendent search was conducted through the Collins Center for Public Management at UMass Boston, with community forums held with three finalists on June 15–17, 2026. [Verify: a new permanent superintendent may have been selected. Check salemk12.org for the most current information.]

Role Interim Superintendent of Schools
Phone 978-740-1212
Address 29 Highland Avenue, Salem MA 01970
Website salemk12.org

The School Committee

The Salem School Committee consists of seven elected members plus the Mayor of Salem, who serves as chair. It sets district-wide policy, approves the school budget, and oversees the hiring of the Superintendent. Contact the Executive Assistant to the School Committee and Superintendent, Shirley Dorai, at sdorai@salemk12.org or 978-740-1212.

Chair · Mayor of Salem

Dominick Pangallo

Phone: 978-745-9595

Vice Chair

Beth Anne Cooke-Cornell

Phone: 617-851-9975

Member

AJ Hoffman

Phone: 978-335-0026

Member

Mary Manning

Phone: 978-826-3384

Member

Veronica Joy Miranda

Phone: 857-318-9817

Member

Yamily Byas

Phone: 781-824-2064

Member

Megan Stott

Phone: 978-335-3295

The District at a Glance

  • Total enrollment: 3,889 students (2025–26)
  • Schools: 11 schools, PK–12
  • Hispanic/Latino: 47.9% of students
  • White: 37.7% of students
  • Black/African American: 6.5% of students
  • Multi-race: 4.8% of students
  • Asian: 2.6% of students
  • Spanish interpretation: Available at all regular School Committee meetings
  • High schools: Salem High (960), Salem Prep (22), New Liberty Innovation (54)
  • Upcoming change: Carlton Innovation School and Saltonstall School merging to become the Sarah Parker Remond School

Meetings & Participation

  • Regular sessions: Monthly at 29 Highland Avenue, Room 227, Salem. Check salemk12.org for dates.
  • Virtual access: Available via Zoom and streamed on Salem Access Television (SATV) YouTube.
  • Public comment: Residents may address the Committee on matters within its scope during public participation periods.
  • Agendas & minutes: salemk12.org/about/school-committee

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