As instruments of the Massachusetts Legislature, local School Committees function primarily as a legislative body to formulate and adopt policy, by selecting an executive officer to implement policy, and by evaluating the results. They must carry out their functions openly, while seeking comments of the public, students and staff in its decision-making processes.

The Springfield School Committee consists of the Mayor, who is chairman; two members who are elected at-large; and four members who are elected by ward representation. The School Committee operates in accordance with the MGL Ch. 71 and 41, which delegate its authority.

Springfield School Committee Members:

Honorable Mayor Domenic Sarno Committee Member (Chairman) Contact Info	Christopher Collins Committee Member Wards 6 & 7 Contact Info	Denise Hurst Committee Member At-Large Member Contact Info	Barbara Gresham Committee Member Wards 4 & 5 Contact Info
Atty. Peter Murphy Committee Member Wards 2 & 8 Contact Info	LaTonia Monroe Naylor Committee Member At-Large Member Contact Info	Joesiah I. Gonzalez Committee Member (Vice Chairman) Wards 1 and 3 Contact Info

Executive Assistant to the School Committee