Town Government
School Committee & Superintendent
The Superintendent
Juliette Miller
About 3,551 Stoughton students start their day in this district, and one person answers for all of it. Juliette Miller is the Superintendent of Stoughton Public Schools. She proposes the school budget, sets academic priorities, and runs a system of eight schools day to day, from the Edwin A. Jones Early Childhood Center up through Stoughton High School. The Superintendent is hired by and reports to the elected School Committee, which evaluates her each year, so the line from your household to the person running the schools passes through five people the town votes for.
| Role | Superintendent of Schools |
|---|---|
| Selection | Hired by and reports to the elected School Committee |
| Website | stoughtonschools.org |
The School Committee
Stoughton’s School Committee has five members, all elected town-wide to staggered terms. The committee sets district policy, approves the school budget, and hires and evaluates the Superintendent who runs the schools day to day. Its meetings are public, which means a Stoughton student who shows up can speak.
Christine A. Shannon
Jillian Distefano
Charlene C. Hollins
Karen Powers
Jennifer Sears
The District at a Glance
- Enrollment: 3,551 students, PreK through 12.
- Schools: eight, including Stoughton High School.
- Graduation rate: about 88.6% over four years.
- State data: DESE profile (code 02850000).
Meetings & Participation
- When: on the schedule posted with agendas on the district website, stoughtonschools.org.
- Public comment: residents may address the committee. Check the agenda for sign-up details.
- Subcommittees: much of the detailed work on budget, policy, and facilities happens in subcommittees.
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