ADAM FEDERICO
Assistant Superintendent
By DAN TOMASELLO
LYNNFIELD — The School Committee unanimously voted to extend Assistant Superintendent Adam Federico’s contract during a recent meeting.
Federico, who succeeded former Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Kevin Cyr last fall, received a contract extension through July 30, 2028. He will be earning an $180,250 salary in fiscal year 2026.
School Committee Chair Kristen Grieco Elworthy commended Federico’s work as assistant superintendent.
“We are in favor of continuing on with Mr. Federico in his assistant superintendent role,” said Elworthy.
Elworthy said she is “very excited” to continue working with Federico. She said the feedback Federico has received from the community, the School Committee and Superintendent Tom Geary “has been wonderful.”
“Thank you for a great first year,” said Elworthy.
Federico thanked the School Committee for extending his contract in an email sent to the Villager.
“I am so pleased that the School Committee and Superintendent Geary chose to approve my contract extension,” said Federico. “I am proud of our work with the students, educators and families here in Lynnfield. I am looking forward to continuing to work hard to ensure all Lynnfield students, educators and families have a positive and engaging educational experience, and appreciate the support I have received so far.”
Geary also thanked the School Committee for extending Federico’s contract in an email.
“I’m absolutely thrilled that the School Committee has unanimously chosen to extend Assistant Superintendent Adam Federico’s contract,” stated Geary. “Adam brings an exceptional blend of leadership, innovation and a deep commitment to student success. In just a year with us, he has already played a pivotal role in strengthening our curriculum, supporting educators and advancing initiatives that directly benefit our students and families. His work ethic, professionalism and passion for education make him an invaluable member of our team. I look forward to continuing our strong partnership as we move the district forward toward future success.”
Before a prior School Committee appointed Federico as assistant superintendent last summer, he previously served as Danvers High School’s principal from July 2021 through August 2024. He began his Danvers Public Schools tenure working as Holten Richmond Middle School’s principal, a position he held from July 2012 to June 2021.
Federico worked as Lynnfield Middle School’s assistant principal from July 2008 to June 2012. He taught special education and social studies at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School from December 2000 to June 2008.
During Federico’s public interview with the School Committee in August 2024, he explained why he wanted to work for Lynnfield Public Schools both in 2008 and 2024.
“Bob Hassett, who was actually my high school biology teacher, became the superintendent in Lynnfield,” said Federico last year. “Lynnfield seemed like a great place to begin an administrative career. I applied and was lucky enough to be appointed as Lynnfield Middle School’s assistant principal. I worked with Principal Steve Ralston, and learned so much there. I found Lynnfield Middle School to be a wonderful community. I have a lot of positive and fond memories, and I am really proud of the work we did. We had a great team, and the collaboration that existed from superintendent down to custodian in the Lynnfield Public Schools was just amazing. I wasn’t looking for a different job, but when the opportunity came up to come back to Lynnfield and work with a number of people who are still here including Tom Geary, I felt like it was something I had to explore.”
While the School Committee unanimously voted to extend Federico’s contract, the school board voted 3-2 to extend Geary’s contract in June. Elworthy, School Committee Vice Chair Jim Dillon and School Committee member Kate DePrizio voted to extend Geary’s contract. School Committee members Kim Baker Donahue and Jamie Hayman both voted no.
According to Geary’s contract, he will continue serving as superintendent of schools through June 30, 2029. He will be earning a $222,360 salary in FY26, which represents a 2 percent increase over his FY25 salary.
Geary’s four-year contract is longer than all five School Committee members’ respective terms.