JOINT STATEMENT OF THE UXBRIDGE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND SUPERINTENDENT DAVID LJUNGBERG

The Uxbridge School Committee and Superintendent of Schools, David Ljungberg, announce that Mr. Ljungberg has submitted his resignation as Superintendent of Schools, as he pursues other professional opportunities. Mr. Ljungberg's final day in the District will be December 31, 2026.

Mr. Ljungberg joined Uxbridge on July 1, 2025. The Committee thanks him for his service and his commitment to the students, staff, and families of Uxbridge, and will share information about interim leadership and next steps in the coming weeks.

The School Committee remains focused on what matters most: our students and the future of Uxbridge Public Schools. As a Committee, we are committed to moving forward with transparency, thoughtful leadership, and a continued focus on doing what is best for our school community.

A message from Superintendent Ljungberg:

"Serving as Superintendent of the Uxbridge Public Schools has been a privilege. After careful thought, I have made the difficult decision to step away from the position of Superintendent so that I can pursue other opportunities, and so the district can begin its next chapter.

I am proud of what we accomplished together in a short time. We built the FY27 budget from the ground up using a zero-based approach, and Town Meeting approved it with strong support. We also secured capital funding for important investments in our schools, including new instructional technology, a district network upgrade, a refurbished gym floor at Whitin, and planning for improvements to our athletic facilities.

We reached a successor agreement with our teachers. We stabilized our financial systems, strengthened our special education practices, and resolved a transportation capacity challenge that had left students waiting for seats. We also commissioned an independent review to guide future transportation decisions. And we made school safety a shared priority, partnering closely with the Uxbridge Police and Fire Departments on new emergency response training and tools for every school.

Uxbridge has a strong foundation to keep building on: a capable and dedicated leadership team, a sharpened focus on student attendance and achievement, and important facilities work underway. I am confident the district will continue to grow and serve every student well.

I am grateful to the Uxbridge community, to our families who place their trust in our schools every day, and to the town partners who have supported our students.

I want to thank the faculty and staff of the Uxbridge Public Schools. Teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, food service staff, bus drivers, nurses, secretaries, and central office staff: you are the heart of this district. Your care for children shows up every day in classrooms, hallways, and buses, and often in ways no one sees. It has been an honor to work alongside you. Thank you for all you do for Uxbridge's children.

Most of all, I want to thank the students of the Uxbridge Public Schools. Watching you learn, compete, perform, and grow has been the best part of this work. Keep asking questions, keep supporting one another, and keep aiming high. Your future is bright."