Holliston's Brad Jackson Picked As Shawsheen Tech Superintendent

BILLERICA, MA — The Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Committee voted Tuesday to name Holliston Superintendent Brad Jackson the school's new superintendent-director, subject to contract negotiations.

The Committee voted nine to zero in favor, with one abstention.

Jackson, a Wilmington resident and former School Committee member, is the current Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year. He has been the Holliston superintendent since 2004.

Jackson was not one of the final four candidates for the position. He was a candidate early in the search process, but withdrew his name, because he believed the Committee was looking for a long-term superintendent.

After the Committee suspended their search for in early April, to look for new candidates, Chair Patricia Meuse asked Jackson if he was interested in a shorter contract, and he agreed.

Multiple members said they were not happy with the process of bringing Jackson forward for an interview without going through the normal process, but other members said they wanted to get a superintendent in place quickly, given the situation with the new coronavirus school closure.

Former Superintendent Tim Broadrick left the district at the end of last school year.

The full meeting video is available here from WCTV.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.