Dear Members of the WPS Community, We wanted to send you a brief update on the status of the School Committee’s negotiations with the Wellesley Educators Association (WEA). Late Friday afternoon, January 27, we received a letter from the Department… Continue Reading 01-28-2023 Update on Status of Negotiations
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/27/2023
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I write to you with a heavy heart after a week framed by violence that has had a profound impact on our Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/27/2023
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/20/2023
Dear Colleagues, Wishing you a great weekend, stay warm! Best, David Calendar February 20th Presidents’ Day – Schools and Offices Closed February 20 – 24 (Monday- Friday) February Break No School Last chance to sign up! As part of… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/20/2023
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/14/2023
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. Following our staff preview of the FY24 budget on Monday, we presented the Administration’s recommended FY24 Budget to the School Committee on Tuesday evening. The full budget document is posted on… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/14/2023
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/06/2023
Colleagues, Happy new year and I hope you each had a productive return from our December break. This week I’ve been thinking a great deal about grading structures in schools. In reflecting on my own preparation for teaching, I don’t… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 01/06/2023
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/23/22
Colleagues, After dealing with sickness, stress, and the everyday demands of our work, I’m sure everyone is looking forward to the December break, which will begin this afternoon. Please know how grateful I remain for your good work throughout our… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/23/22
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/16/22
Dear Colleagues, Have a nice weekend, everyone. Best, David Wellesley Scholarship Foundation Needs You for the Boston Marathon! We are looking for a WPS faculty or staff member to run the Boston Marathon on our behalf! We have the number…we… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/16/22
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/09/22
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. Lots of activity happening throughout the district as we approach the December break in just two weeks. First, I want to thank the METCO Directors Association for hosting a terrific annual… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/09/22
December 7, 2022 Statement from the Wellesley School Committee on Status of Negotiations with the WEA
To the WPS Community: After months of extensive good faith negotiations in which progress was made to improve working conditions, pay, and benefits for our educators, negotiators for the Wellesley School Committee notified the Wellesley Educators Association on December 7… Continue Reading December 7, 2022 Statement from the Wellesley School Committee on Status of Negotiations with the WEA
Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/03/22
Colleagues, I hope you each had a productive week. I wanted to thank the members of the Teaching and Learning Team for all of their work to support our district-wide day of professional learning on Monday. I also thank the… Continue Reading Superintendent’s Bulletin: 12/03/22