Statement of DA Kevin Hayden on the Selection of Mary Skipper as Boston Public Schools Superintendent

BOSTON, June 30, 2022—Congratulations, Superintendent Mary Skipper on your new role leading the Boston Public Schools.  The education, wellbeing and safety of our young people are top priorities for all of us.  The Superintendent of Boston Public Schools holds the great power to shape the policies and environments that allow our children to grow and thrive.  Superintendent Skipper is taking on this challenging role at a time when youth violence and offenses in and around schools have raised concerns for families, community members and officials.  I look forward to working with Superintendent Skipper and the BPS community to address these concerns and to support the safety and education of every student.

 James Borghesani, Chief of Communications

Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office serves the communities of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop, Mass. The office handles over 20,000 cases a year. More than 160 attorneys in the office practice in nine district and municipal courts, Suffolk Superior Court, the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Supreme Judicial Court, and the Boston Juvenile Courts. The office employs some 300 people and offers a wide range of services and programs to serve anyone who comes in contact with the criminal legal system. This office is committed to educating the public about the services we provide, our commitment to crime prevention, and our dedication to keeping the residents of Suffolk County safe.