To Members of the WPS Community, We wanted to give you an update on the status of negotiations with the Wellesley Educators Association (WEA). Thus far we have had two mediation sessions with a state-appointed mediator in an effort to… Continue Reading 3-23-2023 Update on Negotiations
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 03/24/23
Dear Colleagues, There were a number of important activities that occurred this week. On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of participating in the METCO day of legislative advocacy at the State House in Boston. Along with Mr. Cash and Mr.… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 03/24/23
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 03/10/23
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. On Monday evening, I had the pleasure of attending the talk given by author Steve Pemberton as part of a WEF-sponsored speaker series. Steve’s memoir, A Chance in the… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 03/10/23
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 03/03/23
Dear Colleagues, Wishing you a great weekend! Regards, David March 28 – Town of Wellesley Annual Town Meeting April 7 – Good Friday / School Closed April 17-21 – April Break April 24 – School Resumes Spring Reminder Tuition… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 03/03/23
3-1-2023 Letter from the School Committee
Dear Members of the WPS Community: We are writing to provide you with a significant update on the status of collective bargaining with the Wellesley Educators Association (WEA). Representatives from the School Committee and the WEA resumed bargaining on February… Continue Reading 3-1-2023 Letter from the School Committee
2-10-23 Update on Status of Negotiations
Dear Members of the WPS Community, We would like to provide the community with an update on the current status of our ongoing negotiations with the Wellesley Educators Association (WEA). Representatives from the School Committee and the WEA met on… Continue Reading 2-10-23 Update on Status of Negotiations
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 02/10/2023
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. One highlight from this week that I wanted to share was the kickoff to the 8th grade civics projects at WMS. Civics is a relatively new state requirement for our 8th… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 02/10/2023
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 02/03/2023
Dear Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. As I’m writing to you this afternoon, our temperatures continue to drop and I know we can expect a frigid overnight and Saturday. Fortunately, we should warm back up on… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 02/03/2023
2-2-2023 Update from the School Committee on Negotiations
To Members of the WPS Community, We wanted to share a further update on our negotiations with the Wellesley Educators Association (WEA). We are looking forward to meeting with the WEA on Wednesday, February 8, to continue our negotiations and… Continue Reading 2-2-2023 Update from the School Committee on Negotiations
Dr. Kevin McDonald, WHS Choral Director, to Receive State Award
The Wellesley Public Schools Performing Arts Department is excited to announce that Wellesley High School Choral Director Dr. Kevin McDonald has been selected to receive the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) Lowell Mason Award for 2023. The Lowell Mason Award… Continue Reading Dr. Kevin McDonald, WHS Choral Director, to Receive State Award