By Carol Britton Meyer

School Committee member Ernest Minelli resigned from his position at Monday night’s meeting, effective immediately.

He was reelected to the committee for a second term in 2023, which would have expired in 2026.

“I’ve decided to step down for personal reasons,” he said. “I need to dedicate more time to health and wellness goals and to spending more time with my children. I feel this is the right time.”

Minelli, who grew up in Hull, said that during his years on the committee, he enjoyed serving the school district and working with Superintendent Judith Kuehn, the central office leadership team, school administration, educators, support staff, families, students, and the community.

“I fully support incoming superintendent Michael Jette as he begins his leadership of the school district this summer, and I believe wonderful things are happening in the Hull Public Schools,” Minelli said.

Minelli next needs to submit his written resignation to the town clerk, although it is unclear whether the vacancy will be placed on the spring town election ballot, as nomination papers for the May 20 election are only available until March 27. A three-year term on the school committee currently held by Kyle Conley already is on the ballot.

He expressed appreciation for the voters who elected him and gave him the opportunity to serve and wished “continued success and prosperity for the entire HPS community.”

While saying he was disappointed to hear the news, School Committee Chair David Twombly said Minelli has been “a great member of the committee. He was always well-prepared, thoughtful, and respectful, asked very good questions, and worked well with administrators and teachers.”

Twombly also pointed to his efforts with the school consolidation planning process.

“We’ll miss you, but you can always come back [run again] as time allows,” Twombly said.

In response, Minelli said he will continue to be involved as a parent.

Other members of the committee also wished him well.

In other business at the meeting, the committee concluded its public business and entered into executive session to discuss negotiation strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the teachers union.

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