District news
Birch Meadow names an interim principal
What happened
The district appointed Assistant Principal Lisa Azzarito as Birch Meadow Elementary's interim principal for 2026-27 and planned to hire an interim assistant principal.
Why it matters to families
The leadership transition changes who is responsible for the school's academic program, staff, and family engagement next year.
The evidence
The June 4 minutes state the appointment and describe Azzarito's move from assistant principal to interim principal.
The source
July 9, 2026 School Committee packetSee the full record for Reading Public Schools.
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