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Henry Turner appointed Reading superintendent
What happened
The School Committee appointed Dr. Henry Turner as superintendent and later approved his contract beginning July 1, 2026.
Why it matters to families
The superintendent sets districtwide priorities and leads budget, staffing, curriculum, and school operations.
The evidence
The April 4 minutes record the appointment after a public finalist process, and later minutes in the same official packet record unanimous approval of Turner's contract.
The source
May 11, 2026 revised School Committee packetSee the full record for Reading Public Schools.
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