Superintendent Bolgen Vargas has named Sarah Jacobs, to the role of Acting Communications Coordinator for the District, effective immediately. In this role, Jacobs will apply her relationship building expertise, communications and project management skills and her community focused approach to provide communications leadership for the District. “District communications, Vargas said in a statement, “is a very important function.  Ms. Jacobs expertise in this area will be tremendously valuable.” 
Jacobs bring with her more than twenty years of experience in education and community engagement.  Most recently she served as the Director of Strategic Initiatives at UNH Manchester, where she focused on partnership development and community initiatives. She is a graduate of Northeastern University and Fitchburg State University and is actively involved in the NH community serving on various boards of directors, advisory boards and committees.
“Having partnered with the school district for many years, I am delighted to be coming on staff. The Manchester School District is doing much great work and I am eager to share the incredible work of our students and educators and to engage with our community on new opportunities. ”   
Jacobs’ appointment was approved by the Board of School Committee on Monday night.