School Board
Board Members
Ms. Dulcie Madden Lipoma, Chair, dlipoma@sau66.org 2027
Ms. Andrea Folsom, Vice Chair, afolsom@sau66.org 2029
Mr. Jonathan Cohen jcohen@sau66.org 2027
Ms. Suzanne Carmichael scarmichael@sau66.org 2028
Mr. Jonathan Dunlap, jdunlap@sau66.org 2029
2026-2027 Student Representatives: Jillian Dunlap, Class of 2027
Lucy Beardmore, Class of 2027
District Officials:
Michael Rollo-School District Moderator
Sarah Palermo-School District Clerk
Dave MacKenzie-School District Treasurer
Public Comment
Public comments for school board meetings may be delivered in person during the meetings or by emailing sbpubliccomment@sau66.org at least 30 minutes prior to the meeting.
2026/2027 School Board Goals
Curriculum & Assessment ● The School Board, working through the Superintendent, will support the ongoing development of Curriculum and Assessment work, including through potential budget apportionment, grade and building level leadership, focused intervention, and ongoing committee level work. ● The School Board, working through the Superintendent, will continue to support the development of the District’s Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 levels of support and make recommendations on future systems and needs for materials and professional development. ● The School Board, working through the Superintendent, will assess the role of screen-based technology in general curriculum facilitation and deliver a report to the Board by June 1, 2027. Finance ● The School Board, working through the Superintendent, will continue to support stabilization of the year-over-year tax rate and explore additional mechanisms for doing so. ● The School Board, working through the Finance Committee, will analyze trust options with a report to the full Board by January 15, 2027. ● The School Board, working through the Finance Committee, will analyze transportation options and related costs for extracurricular and career exploration activities, with a report to the full Board by January 15, 2027. Safety & Security ● The School Board, working through the Safety and Security Committee, will support the integration and support of students’ durable skills, development, and intervention. Communication ● The School Board, working through the Superintendent, will take steps to understand, develop, and support the changing and varied needs of Hopkinton families across the District. (Strategic Plan: Culture & Climate - Goal 3, Objectives 1 and 2) Culture & Climate ● The School Board, working through the Superintendent, will proactively continue to address and support student inclusivity across developmental ages and stages. (Culture and Climate - Goal 1, Objective 1) Sustainability ● The School Board, working through the Energy Management Committee, will take steps to implement the district’s Sustainability Policy, particularly related to curriculum, instruction, and purchasing.