School Committee
Chair's Statement:
Welcome to the home page of the Westport School Committee. The Westport School Committee is committed to providing thoughtful, transparent governance in support of a high-quality public education for every student in our community. As elected representatives, we are entrusted with setting district policy, approving the school budget, and hiring and evaluating the Superintendent, who leads the day-to-day operations of our schools.
We believe strong public schools are built through genuine partnership among educators, families, students, and community members. Your voice plays a vital role in shaping the future of Westport education, and we welcome your engagement as we work to make sound decisions that serve our students, support our staff, strengthen our community, and uphold responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
Below, you will find information on school committee meetings, district policies, and our contact information.
We value public participation and thoughtful feedback. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or resident, your engagement strengthens the committee's work and our school district. Thank you for your partnership and support in making Westport’s schools a place where every child can thrive.
With gratitude and a shared commitment to excellence,
Christopher Thrasher
Westport School Committee Chair 2025-2026
School Committee Members
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Christopher Thrasher
Chair
Evan Gendreau
Vice Chair
Fred Melnyk
Member
Caitlin Sampers
Member
Jason Pacheco
Member
Lori Melo
Executive Secretary to the Superintendent & School Committee
Sharon Pinho
Recording Secretary
Westport School Committee
Regular School Committee Meeting
Dates July 2025 – June 2026
Meetings are held monthly on the second Wednesday of the month beginning at 6:30pm in the Westport Middle-High School Auditorium unless otherwise noted. Occasionally, a meeting time may be changed slightly to accommodate joint meetings with other committees or other scheduling needs. Please check specific meeting agendas to confirm the schedule for a specific meeting. Special School Committee meetings and public hearings may be scheduled in addition to the following regular meetings.
July 9, 2025 (7:30 a.m. End of Year)
September 10, 2025
October 8, 2025
November 12, 2025
December 10, 2025
January 14, 2026
February 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
April 8, 2026
May 13, 2026
June 10, 2026
Approved: 4-15-25
Upcoming Meeting Dates & Agendas
School committee meetings are held twice each month on Tuesday beginning at 6:00pm in the Westport Middle-High School Auditorium and are broadcast on Channel 191.
*New Meeting Note (04/17/2025):
Regular meetings of the Westport School Committee are held monthly on the third Wednesday, with additional meetings scheduled as needed to address timely matters or collaborate with other town boards. Meetings are typically held in the Westport Middle-High School Auditorium, and are broadcast on Channel 191. Any changes to time or location will be noted on the posted agenda. Special meetings and public hearings may also be called throughout the year. We encourage the public to review official agendas to confirm dates, times, and topics of discussion.
Agendas: To access links within PDF please click on the link
Helpful Links
School Committee Meeting Videos
Budget Information
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