Colleagues, I write to share an update on our school reopening plans following important announcements from the state over the past two weeks. Last Tuesday, Education Commissioner Jeff Riley announced his plan to seek authority from the State Board of… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 03/05/21
Superintendent’s Bulletin 02/26/21
Colleagues, I hope you each had a restful February break. This was a busy week back on many fronts. First, I want to thank the Joint Health and Safety Committee for approving our new COVID Dashboard which will be posted… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 02/26/21
Superintendent’s Bulletin 02/12/21
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week as winter appears to be making a roaring comeback. A few updates from the past few days. First, on Tuesday night the School Committee approved our budget for FY22. This is… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 02/12/21
Superintendent’s Bulletin 02/05/21 (Delayed)
(The following Superintendent’s Bulletin was prepared for release on Friday, 2/5/21, but was delayed due to technical difficulties.) Colleagues, I hope everyone had a productive week and I appreciate your flexibility in adjusting to our early release on Monday and remote… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 02/05/21 (Delayed)
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/29/21
HAVE A NICE WEEKEND – STAY WARM!!! Calendar 2/2/21 – School Committee Meeting – Remote Online – 6:30 pm 2/5/21 – Deadline to Sign Up for Seminar Day 2/9/21 – School Committee Meeting – Remote Online – 6:30 pm 2/15-2/19… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/29/21
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/22/21
Colleagues, On Monday morning, I joined other Town officials and community members for the annual MLK Breakfast event hosted by the World of Wellesley. Among the topics of discussion this year was Dr. King’s “Two Americas” speech. While not as… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/22/21
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/15/21
Colleagues, As we head into the long weekend in which we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it seems appropriate to juxtapose his message of racial unity and human rights within the context of present-day events. The coronavirus… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/15/21
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/18/20
Colleagues, I hope you have had a productive week. It’s been some time since we’ve had a snow storm of this magnitude in December and I appreciate everyone’s flexibility in shifting to a remote learning day on Thursday. I recognize… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/18/20
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/11/20
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I want to provide you with a quick update on our budget process for FY22. Due to the pandemic, our timeline is more extended than usual and we plan to present… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/11/20
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/04/20
Colleagues, I hope you each had a restful and safe Thanksgiving break and that you found inspiration from our Professional Development Day on Monday. Marc Brackett’s work on social and emotional health remains an important topic for us all in… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/04/20