The Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District’s School Committee consists of twenty members, one from each of our 17 sending districts and three representing the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture. School Committee members are appointed by the sending district communities or the Dept. of Agriculture for three-year terms. Contact information for each member is listed below.
School Committee and subcommittee meetings are held monthly in the Maple Street Bistro. All public meeting agendas and packets are posted on this page before the scheduled meeting dates. Subsequent minutes are posted after approval.
Upcoming Meetings
| Meeting Date | Meeting Type | Meeting Time | Remote Meeting Link |
| August 6, 2020 | Policy Subcommittee | 8:30 am | Zoom Link |
| August 6, 2020 | School Committee | 9:00 am | Zoom Link |
School Committee & Subcommittee Documents
Policy Manual
District School Committee Representatives
Student representatives
Sarah Bacci
Sarah Bacci is a junior in Environmental Technology Program. She is a three-season athlete for the Hawks, running cross country, winter track, and spring track.
Sarah is also a co-leader of an after school program called Cru. Cru is an international, faith-based organization, where all students from any faith are welcome. Cru provides students with a safe space for spiritual growth.
Sarah is thankful for all the opportunities Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School has provided to her. She is planning on continuing her education in college after graduating next year.
Carly Bates
Carly is a sophomore and avid learner and in the Information Technology Services (ITS) program. Since joining the district, she has been dedicated to making her classrooms and community the best they can be for both students and staff. She currently participates in her school’s Student Leadership Team, and serves as the student representative on the Mass IDEAS grant team, as well as the Parliamentarian for ENSATS’ SkillsUSA chapter.
Carly spent the beginning of her life in Newport Beach, California, before moving to Marblehead, Massachusetts. Her lifelong interest is in computer technologies, including coding, computer networking, and PC installation. This eventually lead her to Essex North Shore where she continues her passion in the Information Technology Services program. Aside from this, Carly enjoys drawing and reading, taking every opportunity to improve her skills.
Community REPRESENTATIVES
| Photo | Community | Contact Information |
 | Dept. of Agriculture | James P. O'Brien
[email protected]
24 Cottage Street, Peabody 01960
(978) 532-5036
Finance Subcommittee |
 | Dept. of Agriculture | Francis A. Di Luna
[email protected]
80 Killam Hill Road, Boxford 01921
(617) 283-7905
Personnel Subcommittee, Chairperson |
 | Dept. of Agriculture | Unfilled |
| Beverly | Unfilled |
| Boxford | Unfilled |
 | Danvers | Wayne P. Marquis, Vice Chair Person
[email protected]
19 Neal Road, Danvers 01923
(978) 777-0797
Finance Subcommittee, Vice Chair Person,
South Campus Assessment, Negotiations, and Captial Planning Specialty Committee |
 | Essex | Christopher Grant
[email protected]
136 Southern Avenue, Essex 01929
(978) 423-6694
Finance Subcommittee |
 | Gloucester | Valerie H. Gilman
[email protected]
75 Revere Street, Gloucester 01930
(978) 621-4682
Personnel Subcommittee |
 | Hamilton | William C. Lannon, III
[email protected]
56 Lincoln Avenue, S. Hamilton 01982
(508) 631-7425
Personnel Subcommittee |
 | Lynnfield | Gary F. Hathaway
[email protected]
6 Wirthmore Lane, Lynnfield 01940
(781) 956-6653
Policy Subcommittee, Vice Chairperson
Larkin Cottage Renovation Specialty Committee |
 | Manchester-by-the-Sea | Jeffrey Delaney
[email protected]
10 Ancient County Way, Manchester-by-the-Sea 01944
(978) 526-1402 (h)
(508) 284-4707 (c)
Policy Subcommittee |
 | Marblehead | Mark B. Strout, Chairperson
[email protected]
40 Maple Street, Marblehead 01945
(781) 639-1396
Finance, Policy, Peronnel, Subcommittees, Ex Officio
South Campus Assessment, Negotiations, and Larkin Cottage Renovation Speciality Committees |
 | Middleton | Alexandra Liteplo
[email protected]
146 Liberty Street, Middleton 01949
(201) 787-0653
Policy Subcommittee, Chairperson |
 | Nahant | Roxanne Schena
[email protected]
173 Wilson Road, Nahant 01908
(781) 572-2075
Policy Subcommittee |
 | Peabody | Beverley Ann Griffin Dunne, Secretary
[email protected]
10 Colfax Street, Peabody 01960
(978) 531-2427
Personnel Subcommittee, Vice Chairperson |
 | Rockport | Bruce Perkins
[email protected]
1 Shetland Road, Rockport 01966
(978) 846-2356
Finance Subcommittee, Chairperson
South Campus Assessment Specialty Committee |
 | Salem | Dr. James Picone
[email protected]
25 Beach Avenue, Salem 01970
(978) 744-3857
Finance Subcommittee |
 | Swampscott | Alice McDonald
[email protected]
25 Swampscott Avenue, Swampscott 01907
(781) 581-8595
Personnel Subcommittee |
| Topsfield | David Symmes
[email protected]
14 Brookside Road, Topsfield, 01983
(978) 509-9509 |
 | Wenham | John Bucco
[email protected]
73 Topsfield Road, Wenham 01984
(978) 468-4648
Policy Subcommittee |
 | Superintendent-Director | Heidi T. Riccio, Ed.D.
[email protected]Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District
562 Maple Street, Hathorne 01937
(978) 304-4700 x7102 |
 | Business Manager | Marie Znamierowski
mznami[email protected]
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District
562 Maple Street, Hathorne 01937
(978) 304-4700 x7201 |
| District Treasurer | Kathleen S. McMahon
[email protected]
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District
562 Maple Street, Hathorne 01937
(978) 304-4700 x7202 |
 | Recording Secretary | Lisa Coults
[email protected]
4 Presidential Circle, Beverly 01915
(978) 921-1377 |
