Deborah Boyd is unanimous choice for Tantasqua Regional School District superintendent
Updated 9:35 PM;
STURBRIDGE The Tantasqua Regional and Union 61 school committees unanimously voted Tuesday evening to promote associate superintendent Deborah Boyd to be the next superintendent of schools.
Committee members said her integrity and candidness are among her best qualities, in addition to being expert on school finance. She has been with the district 20 years, previously serving as finance director.
The district includes Brimfield, Brookfield, Holland, Sturbridge and Wales.
Boyd will succeed Erin Nosek, who was hired in 2012 and was previously the North Brookfield superintendent. Nosek plans to step down at year’s end.
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