Brookline committee appoints Dr. Karen Schmuckler as deputy superintendent for student services

The Brookline School Committee voted to appoint Dr. Karen Schmuckler to the role of deputy superintendent for the office of student services for a three‑year term.

A committee member (S8) moved the appointment and the motion included direction that the school committee chair negotiate the contract. The motion was seconded and members spoke briefly in favor before the roll‑call vote; multiple members recorded 'yes' and the motion passed.

Members congratulated Dr. Schmuckler and welcomed her to the leadership team. The chair and committee agreed the chair will complete contract negotiations and return with any required documents.

Provenance: Motion and vote are recorded in SEG 846 through SEG 894 in the meeting transcript.