Reading Public Schools Community,
I am writing today to share bittersweet news. At the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year, Dr. Milaschewski will leave his position as Superintendent of the Reading Public Schools. He has accepted an offer to join a top independent school in Florida as their new Head of School, an incredible professional opportunity for him and a tremendous personal opportunity for his family as well.
Dr. Milaschewski joined the Reading Public Schools in 2021, and his tenure in Reading has been a tremendous one marked by the development of a strong culture, significant innovation within our district, and outstanding community-focused leadership. He spearheaded the selection and implementation of our new early literacy curriculum, hired fantastic leaders into key positions within the district, built outstanding relationships with our unions culminating in drama-free contract negotiations, and was a champion for new student opportunities like the Innovation Pathways at RMHS.
His remarkably collaborative leadership will be difficult to replace, but I have the utmost confidence in the leadership team we have in the district and their ability to carry on the key initiatives that are elevating the Reading Public Schools into one of the most desirable districts for students and staff anywhere in the Commonwealth. Replacing a talented leader like Dr. Milaschewski is never easy, but Reading will be one of the most attractive opportunities available for Superintendent candidates, and I am optimistic that we will have a number of great applicants.
The School Committee will have initial discussions to initiate a search process at our meeting on December 18th. I anticipate that there will be numerous opportunities for community members to participate in that process, so please stay tuned to our meetings, district newsletters, and social media pages for more information.
There will be plenty of time to reflect on the tremendous impact Dr. Milaschewski has had on the district in the months to come, but in the meantime please join me in congratulating him on his next chapter and thanking him for his outstanding work here in Reading.
Dr. Milaschewski has also written a message to members of the community, which can be viewed here.
Best,
Shawn Brandt
Chairperson, Reading School Committee
