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Stronger students, stronger schools, stronger town

Lexington School Committee 2024

Dear friends and well-wishers, 

Thank you for your support and good wishes. I have been re-elected to School Committee and Town Meeting member (precinct 6). I hope to fulfill your expectations and continue to serve the community to the best of my ability.

As I engage in the work serving the schools and town, I hope you will reach out to me with your feedback, questions and concerns.

Thank you once again,

Deepika Sawhney (March 5th, 2024)

sawhney.lexington@gmail.com

Stronger students, Stronger schools, Stronger town.

 

 

Work done in School Committee

Along with former members Sandro Allessandrini, Scott Bokun, & Kathryn Colburn, current School Committee members, staff and community members.

  • LPS Strategic Plan (2019-2029)

  • LPS Start Times Policy (2018-19)

  • LPS Diverse representation on Working Groups/Committees Policy (2022)

  • Biweekly warrants & Annual Budgets (2018-2024)

  • Community Input teams (CIT) Inclusion Report

  • Contract negotiations (Unit C-2018, Tech-2021, SEIU-2023)

  • Delegate to MASC for successful passing of resolution: sanctuary state status to protect trans youth and their families (2022)

  • Pandemic related work (2020-2021)

Work done in Town Committees

Along with Select Board members, municipal staff and community members

  • Lex 250 Monument

  • Electric School Bus Committee

  • Ad Hoc Transportation Committee

  • Hastings, Clarke & Diamond renovations, Lexington Children’s Place, Police Station, as liaison.