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School Committee & Superintendent
The Superintendent
Brian Allen
Brian Allen became Superintendent of the Worcester Public Schools on July 1, 2025, appointed by the School Committee to a three-year term. A Worcester native and graduate of South High Community School, he had spent more than three decades with the city — most recently as Deputy Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operations Officer — before taking the top job. He leads one of the largest and most diverse districts in Massachusetts, serving about 24,800 students across 47 schools. The Superintendent is hired by and reports to the School Committee.
| Role | Superintendent of Schools |
|---|---|
| In office | Since July 1, 2025 |
| District office | 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609 |
| Phone | 508-799-3115 |
| Website | worcesterschools.org |
The School Committee
Worcester’s School Committee has nine members: the Mayor, who chairs; two members elected city-wide; and six from districts. The district seats are a recent change — first elected in November 2023 — that broadened neighborhood and minority representation on the committee. The Committee sets district policy, adopts the school budget, and hires and evaluates the Superintendent.
Joseph M. Petty
Maureen F. Binienda
Susan M. Mailman
Molly O. McCullough
Vanessa Z. Alvarez
Dianna Biancheria
Alejandro Guardiola, Jr.
Kathleen L. Roy
Jermaine L. Johnson
The District at a Glance
- Enrollment: about 24,800 students, PreK–12.
- Schools: 47, including five comprehensive high schools and Worcester Technical High School.
- Diversity: a majority-minority district where students speak dozens of languages; most are classified by the state as high-needs.
- State data: DESE profile (code 03480000).
Meetings & Participation
- When: twice monthly; agendas posted on the district and city meeting portals.
- Public comment: residents may address the Committee — check the agenda for sign-up details.
- Watch: meetings air on the city’s government channel and are available on demand.
- Subcommittees: much detailed work happens in standing committees on finance, governance, and student support.
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