Committee Reorganizes for 2026-2027, Elects Cornell as Vice Chair
Salem School Committee reorganized for 2026-2027 at a five-minute special meeting Monday morning. Beth Anne Cornell was elected Vice Chair with five votes in favor and one abstention, with the Committee subsequently moving to make the vote unanimous. Shirley Dorai was unanimously elected as
School Committee · Meeting of January 5, 2026
Salem School Committee reorganized for 2026-2027 at a five-minute special meeting Monday morning. Beth Anne Cornell was elected Vice Chair with five votes in favor and one abstention, with the Committee subsequently moving to make the vote unanimous. Shirley Dorai was unanimously elected as Executive Secretary with all six members present voting in favor.
Mayor Dominick Pangallo oversaw the proceeding and the swearing in of three committee members.
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Source: the School Committee meeting of January 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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