Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)

Board Documents — March 2026

Special Meeting: Board Retreat

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Babson College
231 Forest Street, Olin Hall, Capozzi Room, Babson Park, MA 02457
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Posted: 3/12/2026 3:05 p.m.

Agenda Items:

  1. Welcoming Remarks and Team Building

  2. Discussion of Agency Priorities

  3. Break

  4. Discussion of Board Functions and Roles

  5. Reflections

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Members

  • Ms. Katherine Craven, Chair, Brookline
  • Mr. Matt Hills, Vice-Chair, Newton
  • Ms. Isabella Chamberlain, Student Member, Hudson
  • Dr. Ericka Fisher, Worcester
  • Dr. Christina Grant, Cambridge
  • Ms. Amy Kershaw, Acting Secretary of Education, Boston
  • Ms. Farzana Mohamed, Newton
  • Ms. Dálida Rocha, Worcester
  • Ms. Kristen Smidy, Westfield
  • Ms. Mary Ann Stewart, Lexington
  • Dr. Martin West, Newton

Pedro Martinez, Commissioner
Secretary to the Board

Last Updated: March 12, 2026

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