Recognitions of service presented to School Committee members and Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services

Mayor Jeannette A. McCarthy presented recognition of service awards to Waltham school committee members Liz AlJammal and John Frassica and district Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services, Nadine Stein, at the committee’s Dec. 17 meeting.

Frassica and Stein have retired from their positions, while AlJammal did not win her bid for reelection in November.

At the meeting, the last for both AlJammal and Frassica, members of the committee, district and greater Waltham community shared memories and gave thanks to both members for their work on the committee.

Additionally, Stein was thanked and recognized for her dedication to Waltham students and work alongside the committee during her time in the district.

The committee also unanimously approved the six-month appointment of interim Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student Services, Lisa Kingsley, whose contract is set to begin on Jan. 1, to supplement Stein’s retirement. 

Incoming members Tammy Wong-Bigelow and Sabrina DeJoannis are set to be inaugurated into the committee’s two open seats on Jan. 4

As customary in the committee, according to McCarthy, Frassica held the position of school committee chairperson for the meeting’s duration, taking the spot of the mayor.

The committee will hold its first meeting with Wong-Bigelow and DeJoannis on Jan. 7.