Candidate Page ~ School Committee ~ Daniel Hartley Brosgol

> Why are you interested in serving the Bedford community as a member of the School Committee and what issues are of particular interest to you?

We are fortunate to live in Bedford and I am very proud to have served on the School Committee since 2015. I have enjoyed my service on School Committee, as well as on the Capital Expenditure Committee, the Fiscal Planning and Coordinating Committee, the Charter and Bylaw Review Committee, and others; I love giving back to Bedford.

As the student population has grown, and the diverse needs of the students have grown, the School Committee, along with district leadership, has been engaged in a continuous process of reflection, adaptation, and strategic thinking to stay ahead of the challenges that we face as a district. As we consider the next few years in Bedford, I am most interested in addressing issues related to the social-emotional wellness of our students, the growth of our student population, responsible budget management, and fostering excellence and equity for our diverse community of learners.

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> What steps would you support to integrate the new school superintendent into the Bedford community, i.e., not just the school system but the community at large?

The hiring of a new superintendent is a critical task and that is why I volunteered to serve on the search committee for the position. I look forward to working with our new superintendent and showing them how and why Bedford is unique in three key areas.

Bedford educates students from three distinct communities—Bedford, Hanscom Air Force Base, and Boston. The new superintendent will need to meet with and get to know the needs of all three constituencies.

Bedford belongs to three special education collaboratives—EDCO, CASE, and LABB. The new superintendent must understand how we partner with these organizations to serve the needs of our students.

Bedford’s town government and School Committee work collaboratively and amicably to serve the needs of both the schools and the Town. The trust and support of our elected and appointed officials is a tremendous asset.

> What are three specific issues regarding public education in Bedford that are critical issues you want to influence as a member of the School Committee?

Firstly, we must preserve the small-town, nurturing feel of our schools and ensure that the social-emotional wellness of our students is our most important priority. Students report stress and anxiety in greater numbers every year, and we must proactively address these issues in an aggressive fashion, as we did with the hiring of a K-12 Director of Counseling and additional counselors at Davis and BHS.

Secondly, we must continue to address the challenges presented by the growth of our student population. The growth of all student populations—regular and special education, English language learners, and others—has stressed our buildings, required the hiring of new staff, and placed greater pressure on the budget.

Lastly, we must continue to foster student achievement for all learners. Our analysis and use of data in refining our work with all subgroups should inform our practice as we improve outcomes for all students.

 

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