On March 2, 2026, the Town of Lexington held its annual town election. Lexington parent Mona Roy was elected to the School Committee, the body responsible for establishing policies and goals for the Lexington Public school district.
Roy, who has resided in Lexington for over 25 years, has been involved in several community organizations and initiatives. Roy studied biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University and later attended Quinnipiac University for law school. She now works as an attorney specializing in patent and intellectual property law.
Roy has held several roles in the Lexington Community. She previously served as chair of the Human Rights Committee and currently is chairing the Semiquincentennial Commission, which organizes the town’s Lex250 events. She also served as co-chair of the Indian Americans of Lexington (IAL) Education Committee, and helped write a bill that promoted “comprehensive and inclusive curriculum in schools,” which is currently in the state legislative process. Roy also teaches music at a local Bengali school and has worked with Lexington’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC).
Roy decided to run for the Lexington School Committee after years of participating and involvement in local education issues.
“I’ve been engaged in town education issues for decades, as [both] a parent and as a community leader. I hope to make a positive impact in the school committee by bringing my professional and personal experiences to the table,” Roy said.
As Roy begins her first term in the role, she outlined some key priorities for Lexington High School, which includes aiming to make school changes clearer for students and families without piling additional burden on teachers.
“Communication is very, very important, and it’s the fallback of good governance and good community,” Roy said.
Roy placed strong emphasis on student voice, explaining that she wanted students to be comfortable sharing their perspectives and experiences with the committee.
“I will be having office hours, and at least one of those office hours will be accessible after school hours, so that students can find me if they want to. They [also] can always reach out to me for an appointment, and I’ll do my best to accommodate,” Roy said.
Roy also hopes to create a simple and regular feedback system in school. One example includes a yearly survey where students, parents, and teachers list their top three working successes and areas for potential growth.
While acknowledging that there are legal, financial, and infrastructure limits, Roy is committed to listening carefully so the system works in everyone’s best interest. This includes supporting the teachers and promoting inclusive curricula where students feel safe expressing their beliefs and views on different lessons.
With extensive community experience and a strong commitment to inclusion and accessibility, Mona Roy is ready to represent LHS students and families. She aims to ensure every voice is heard, shaping a more responsive future for LHS.
