Dedham Offers Framingham High Principal its Superintendent Post

By Susan Petroni

The Dedham School Committee unanimously voted to offer the Dedham Superintendent position to Framingham High School Principal Michael Welch.

Welch, a Framingham resident, has been principal at Framingham High since 2005. He sent an email to them this morning about the job offer:

"Late last night I received a phone call from the Dedham Search Committee consultant notifying me that I had been selected as their choice for the position of superintendent of schools. I am very flattered to receive such an endorsement. The next step in the process is to enter into negotiations in an attempt to reach an agreement on a contract. I am not sure how long this process will take, but I expect it to begin next week. The position has an expected start date of July 1."

Welch added, "I am humbled and very appreciative of the support I have received from all of you throughout this lengthy process. I will do my best to keep everyone informed of next steps."

The Dedham School Committee on Thursday began final deliberations on the hiring of a new superintendent to replace current superintendent June Doe, who is set to retire at the end of the school year. 

When Welch announced to staff and parents he was a finalist for a superintendent post he wrote, "While I love Framingham High School and my current job as principal, the opportunity to provide leadership to an entire district at this point in my professional career and personal life is very appealing to me..."