1. Wellesley Public Schools
40 Kingsbury Street Superintendent’s Bulletin
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
http://www.wellesley.k12.ma.us/district/bulletins.htm
Bella T. Wong Bulletin #12
Superintendent of Schools November 20, 2009
The Superintendent’s Bulletin is posted weekly on Fridays on our website. It provides timely, relevant
information about meetings, professional development opportunities, curriculum and program development,
grant awards, and school committee news. The bulletin is also the official vehicle for job postings. Please
read the bulletin regularly and use it to inform colleagues of meetings and other school news.
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday 11/25 Early release -- Thanksgiving recess
Calendar Monday 11/30 Professional Day -- No School for Students
First Day of Practice: High School Winter Athletic Teams
Tuesday 12/01 School Committee, Town Hall, 7:30 pm
NEW -- Conflict of Interest Law
A recently enacted conflict of interest law is scheduled to go into effect this year.
The law applies to all public employees in Massachusetts. It seeks to “prevent
conflicts between private interests and public duties” by informing and training
public employees about the content of the law. In order to comply with this
mandate, after the Thanksgiving break all Wellesley Public Schools employees
will receive a copy of the Summary of the Conflict of Interest Law. Training will be
scheduled later during the winter.
School Committee Agenda Complete School Committee Minutes are posted at
December 1, 2009 www.wellesley.K12.ma.us/schoolcom/PAGES/MINUTES/2009-2010
7:30 pm Personnel Announcements, Consent Agenda, Reports, Citizen Speak Action/Discussion: •Special
Education Audit Review Follow Up •Special Education Presentation •2010-2011 Academic Year Calendar •FY11
Capital Budget 8:50 pm Citizen Speak
2. Empowering Multicultural Initiatives (E.M.I.)
Spring 2010 Course Schedule
EMI One: Anti‐Racist Teaching Practices ‐ Talking about Race
Wellesley Section
A course designed for educators who want to expand their understanding of how race, ethnicity and other forms of
marginalization impact learning and achievement.
Friday March 5 8:30 am
Tuesday March 9 3:30 pm
Friday March 19 8:30 am
Wednesday March 31 3:30 pm
Friday April 9 8:30 am
Wednesday April 14 3:30 pm
Friday May 7 8:30 am
Snow date 4/28 if needed
This 36 hour graduate course focuses on the transformation of curriculum within the pedagogy, and overall school
climate in an effort to improve academic achievement and provide equity for ALL students.
Anti‐racist Action Research
A course designed for educators interested in action research
Saturday January 23 8:30 ‐ 4:00
Saturday February 6 8:30 ‐ 4:00
Saturday March 13 8:30 ‐ 4:00
Saturday April 10 8:30 ‐ 4:00
Saturday May 1 8:30 ‐ 4:00
Wednesday May 5 3:30 ‐ 6:30
This 36 hour graduate course focuses on conceptualizing, organizing, planning, conducting, and disseminating
educational research on academic achievement, racial disparity, and issues of privilege, equity and access.
For those who have already taken the first EMI Action Research course there is an Advanced Action Research
Course that will meet on these same dates.
These courses will equip participants with resources and skills that will increase their ability to engage
with students, parents, other educators and administrators around topics related to race and academic
achievement.
To register, please contact the representative from your district. Registration deadline is December 11, 2009.
Optional 3 graduate credits are available from Framingham State College for $195 per EMI course.
For additional information contact Elli Stern at elli.stern@comcast.net
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3. Congratulations to
Rita Cameron, Elementary Condolences to Marcia Doiron, High
Teacher at Bates, upon the School Family & Consumer Science Teacher,
birth of Matthew Paul, upon the sudden death of her granddaughter,
November 9, 2009. Caroline, November 15, 2009.
Positions Available
Full time or Part time High School English Teacher
High School English Teacher needed starting January 4, 2010 to teach sophomore American Literature and
Senior English. Send cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, transcripts and licensure to: Personnel,
Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481.
Teaching Assistant
Full-time teaching assistant needed for student included in a 2nd grade classroom. Early elementary curriculum
experience required. Salary $17.53 - $21.31/hr. plus medical and dental benefits. Send cover letter, resume,
and three letters of reference to Personnel, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481.
Preschool Paraprofessional ABA Therapist
Immediate opening to work in integrated preschool classrooms. Extensive training in using Applied Behavioral
Analysis and data collection mandatory. School and/or home based experience working with primary-aged
children necessary. Salary $22.53 - $27.39/hr. Position includes health benefits. Please send cover letter,
resume, three letters of reference, and transcripts to Personnel, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street,
Wellesley, MA 02481.
Long-Term Substitute Opportunities Teaching Positions ($166.76/day)
• High School Mathematics Long-term substitute needed to teach Algebra 2 at the ACP level, Algebra 2
and Personal Finance 1 at the CP level and Introduction to Statistics and Personal Finance 2 at the CP level.
starting mid-February 2010. Applicants must have a math background.
• Grade 7 Biology Long-term substitute needed from February 5 to April 26, 2010. Teacher should be
comfortable using technology in the classroom and be familiar with using a SmartBoard.
Please send cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, transcripts and licensure to Personnel,
Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481.
Coaching Positions
Winter Season
• Assistant Coach -- Indoor Track (2-positions)
• Coach -- Middle School Basketball
Spring Season
• Assistant Coach -- Outdoor Track (2-positions)
Please contact Athletic Director John_Brown@wellesley.k12.ma.us
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