MONAMI D. ROY

MONAMI D. ROY

Name: Monami Roy
Address: 36 Bertwell Road
Precinct: 7
e-mail address: monamidroy [at] gmail.commichaelschanbacherlexpb [at] gmail.com (
)phone number: 781-354-2686

Community Activities: 

Current Roles

  • Vice Chair of the Lex250 Commission
  • Executive Board Member of iGIG
  • Active Member of Lexington’s Collaborative Reform Group (CRG)
  • Core Team Member of Indian Americans of Lexington (IAL)
  • Founder of SHAC’s Neurodiversity Subcommittee
  • CEL Nonprofit Engagement Committee member

Past Work and Leadership 

  • Chair of Lexington’s Human Rights Committee
  • Served six years on the WDMS PTA
  • Co-Chair of Fiske Fair’s Grill Committee
  • Co-Chair of Bowman’s Family Math Night
  • Lexington SEPAC Board
  • Town-Wide Mental Health Task Force
  • Community Coalition
  • Dyslexia Task Force 

The School Building Committee has approved a plan, “Bloom” for the new high school and building on the current playing fields in the Center. Do you support this decision? If not, what would you propose as an alternative?

I support the School Building Committee’s decision to move forward with the “Bloom” design for Lexington High School because it is the only option that prioritizes student well-being, equity, and long-term fiscal responsibility.

As a long-time disability and mental health advocate, I cannot support a phased approach that would subject students to years of disruptive construction, overcrowded classrooms, and inadequate facilities—especially our most vulnerable students, including those in the ILP autism program. Students who already had their education upended by a once-in-a-century pandemic should not have to endure an active construction site for much of their high school experience.

Bloom’s initial capacity for 2,395+ students, with expansion for nearly 850 more, ensures we can meet future enrollment needs, even with new housing developments. Unlike a phased approach, Bloom minimizes disruption, avoids the wasteful cost and footprint of temporary modulars, and provides a fully accessible, modern learning environment from day one.

The current LHS is already failing our students—it’s overcrowded, lacks adequate space for IEP services, has inadequate areas for students to eat or study, and forces them to navigate an outdated California-style campus that is neither weatherproof nor disability-friendly. A phased plan would extend these problems for years, while Bloom solves them efficiently, safely, and with a manageable annual tax impact spread over 30 years.

We must make decisions that center students, not just short-term costs. Investing in a safe, accessible, and future-ready high school isn’t just the right choice—it’s the responsible one. 

While I fully support Bloom, I also recognize the need for responsible budgeting and continuous evaluation. I will carefully assess the town’s financial landscape and listen to all perspectives before casting my final vote. My core values remain unchanged—ensuring educational excellence, supporting mental health, and providing accessible, future-ready facilities for our community.