Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I wanted to thank WPS METCO Director Stephanie Holland and her peers, for hosting another powerful METCO Director’s Association Conference last week. This year’s conference was spread across two days,… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/13/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/6/24
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. It was certainly a busy one! I want to start by thanking Assistant Superintendent Sandy Trach and our Teaching and Learning team for their work to facilitate our professional learning… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 12/6/24
FY26 Budget
The FY26 Recommended Budget was presented to the School Committee at its December 10 meeting (see presentation slides and meeting recording). The budget hearing is scheduled for January 21, with a vote to follow on January 28.
Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/22/24
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I know this is likely a busy weekend with preparations for Thanksgiving next Thursday. If you are a football fan, there is a chance to see two great teams in… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/22/24
Tour the New Hardy School on November 23
Community members are invited to the the Grand Opening celebration for the new Hardy School this Saturday, November 23. A brief ceremony at 10 a.m. will be followed by self-guided tours of the school, which will be available from 11… Continue Reading Tour the New Hardy School on November 23
Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/15/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. (I know that four-day weeks often feel more frenetic in their pace!) On Wednesday night, the Wellesley Education Foundation hosted its annual spelling bee, which is not only an important fund-raiser… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/15/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/8/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. For the past few days, I’ve been attending the annual superintendent/school committee conference in Hyannis. As you might imagine, everyone has been trying to process and make meaning of Tuesday’s election… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/8/24
Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/1/24
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. Earlier today, I shared a message with our community and staff with regard to the election on Tuesday. I stressed the importance of using the election as a teachable moment to… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin 11/1/24
Calendar Task Force Recommends 4-Holiday Model
On October 19, the Academic Calendar Task Force (ACTF) presented its recommendation to School Committee on the inclusion of religious and cultural holidays in the academic calendar starting in 2025-26. The School Committee is scheduled to deliberate during its next… Continue Reading Calendar Task Force Recommends 4-Holiday Model
2025-26 Voted Academic Calendar
The School Committee voted December 10 to adopt a new model for the inclusion of religious and cultural holidays in the academic calendar, starting with the 2025-26 school year. After deliberating for more than a month on the recommendations of… Continue Reading 2025-26 Voted Academic Calendar