School Committee selects Dr. Michael Caira for superintendent
Littleton School Committee selects Dr. Michael Caira for superintendent following extended search process. The five-member Committee voted 3-2 initially to offer Dr. Caira the position, pending contract negotiations and an anticipated July 1, 2026 start date, with Chair Justin McCarthy and Clerk
School Committee · Meeting of April 9, 2026
Littleton School Committee selects Dr. Michael Caira for superintendent following extended search process. The five-member Committee voted 3-2 initially to offer Dr.
Caira the position, pending contract negotiations and an anticipated July 1, 2026 start date, with Chair Justin McCarthy and Clerk Elaine P Santelmann initially opposed. McCarthy then led a unanimous second motion affirming the selection. Each Committee member delivered prepared statements grounded in community survey results, stakeholder forums, and references.
The Committee dissolved its search subcommittee and entered executive session to prepare for superintendent contract negotiations.
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Source: the School Committee meeting of April 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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