DCA Membership

With the exception of school personnel, members of the DCA will serve two-year term limits once appointed.  The duration of the term begins on the date of the appointment. 

Should a member of the DCA resign from their appointment, a written resignation addressed to the Assistant Superintendent is requested so that the DCA may conduct a search for the member’s replacement.

Appointment of Parent Representatives:  In September, the District will post openings for Parent Representatives through its newsletter. Parents who wish to be part of the DCA will notify the Assistant Superintendent of their interest in writing. The Assistant Superintendent will work with schools (through School Councils) to hold elections for each of the openings.*

Community at Large Representatives: Community “at large” representatives must reside within the town of Dedham.  These representatives do not have children attending the school district but are members of the Dedham community with a vested interest in contributing to the success of the school district. In September, the District will post openings for Community at Large Representatives through its newsletter. Community members who wish to be part of the DCA will notify the Assistant Superintendent of their interest in writing. The Assistant Superintendent will work with schools (through School Councils) to hold elections for each of the openings.*

* Should a position open up during the middle of the school year, the district will coordinate with schools to fill the position.