1. Wellesley Public Schools Superintendent’s
40 Kingsbury Street Bulletin
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
www.wellesley.k12.ma.us/district/bulletins.
Bella T. Wong Bulletin #18
Superintendent of Schools January 21, 2011
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.
Dear Colleagues,
This is proving to be an exciting New England winter! As you may recall I do love lots of snow. I don’t love so
much making the decision to hold school or not. I do, however, always make my best effort to make calls that
will keep you and our students safe while minimizing disruptions to school schedule and plans. I try to make
the call as soon as I feel sure. As you can see, it may be the day before or right about when some of you
need to head into Wellesley. In any case, despite best efforts, I may not always make the right call or it may
not be the best for your particular commute or circumstance. Always, always use your best judgment to keep
yourself safe.
Last Tuesday evening I presented two different lists of potential reductions to close two different budget gap
numbers. A short version of the power point is posted on the website. A summary of potential reductions is
also provided below.
Preliminary reductions voted January 5 in the amount of $188,445:
Elem art reduced 50 to 45 mins/week (.9 FTE)
HS fitness requirement reduced 5 to 4 semesters (.8 FTE)
Funding for library books
Elimination of dedicated private school bus
Potential reductions to the Operating Budget in the amount of $772,346
Change Elem Lib from 45 to 30 mins (1.1 FTE); increase TA from .8 to 1.0
Change HS from 2 Lib to 1 lib and 1 TA
Eliminate Director of Lib (.5FTE)
MS Athletic Fee, $125 to 150
MS Activity Fee, $125 to 150
HS Athletic Fee, $230 to 250
HS Activity Fee, $100 to $150
Freeze daily sub rate
Decrease salary adjustment/turnover
Potential reductions to the Operating Budget in the amount of $1,205,493
Include list from above
Eliminate federally funded regular ed positions:
Elem Math Intervention (.4)
Intervention para (1.0)

2. Eliminate elem section increase (1.0)
Decrease 1 elem section (1.0)
Reduce elem music to 1/wk @ 45 mins (1.0 FTE)
Reduce fitness to 30 mins @ current model (.4 FTE)
Increase HS Athletic Fee from $250 to 270
Decrease 5 acad labs each from Eng and SS (.4 FTE)
Eliminate Humanities (.4 FTE)
Food Service Operational Efficiency
Decrease expenses
Teachers As Scholars (50%)
TEC Collaborative
The gap list of $1,205,493 assumes 0 percent of the Educations Jobs Grant will apply to the Operating
Budget and 100 percent will be applied to the STTI Budget. This is at the suggestion of the Advisory
Committee. I have requested that the School Committee consider a prorated allocation of the federal
Education Jobs Grant since the intention of the grant is to save jobs for the benefit of all students. The gap
list of $772,346 assumes a prorated allocation of the federal Education Jobs Grant according to the ratio of
personnel between the Operating Budget excluding STTI and the STTI Budget. Eighty-two percent of
personnel are covered in the Operating Budget; 82 percent of the Education Jobs Grant is equal to $433,147.
Further consideration of a third gap list of $1,952,698 has been deferred at this time.
School Committee is scheduled to meet at 9 am at Town Hall on Monday, January 24, to vote the two
budgets. School Committee has always voted a budget the first week of January, so this is a late vote for the
Committee. The School Committee is then scheduled to present its budget to the Advisory Committee on
January 26 at 7:30 pm. Each of these is a public meeting.
Next steps include my presentation of potential reductions to the School Committee on January 18. This
presentation should be posted on the website the next day. The School Committee then plans to vote the
FY12 Budgets on January 24, followed by a presentation to the Advisory Committee on January 26. The
Advisory Committee public hearing on the budgets is scheduled for February 9.
Stay warm and safe this weekend.
Calendar
Monday 01/24 School Committee Meeting – 9 am Town Hall
Monday 01/31 Deadline to Submit HRA (Healthcare Reimbursement
Account) Receipts for 2009
Wednesday 02/19 Teachers for Safe Schools – 3:30 pm WMS Rm 245
Feb. 21 – 25 February Vacation Week – no school
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3. Teachers for Safe Schools
Teachers for Safe Schools will meet at the Middle School in Room 245, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. on the
following Wednesdays: February 16, March 16, April 27, and May 18, 2011. The mission of
Teachers for Safe Schools is to consciously create, support and encourage a safe professional and
emotional school climate that allows for staff of all sexual orientations to be acknowledged and
respected.
Graduate Course Reimbursement
Course reimbursement funding of $22,500 is available to distribute in FY12 among
qualified teachers for graduate course work which is done as part of a master’s degree
program to fulfill a teacher’s obligations for the Massachusetts Educators Professional
License and for course work required to achieve the next stage of licensure culminating in
a professional license. To apply for this course reimbrusement, please send, by June 1,
2011, your name, evidence of your enrollment in an applicable master/doctoral degree program,
name and description of the course, evidence of course cost, proof of payment, and transcript to
Valerie Spruill, Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent,
Valerie_Spruill@wellesley.k12.ma.us. You will be notified of the amount awarded to you by July 1,
2011.
Apply Now to Enroll Children of Non-Resident WTA Members in
Wellesley Schools. Children of teachers or nurses residing outside Wellesley shall be
entitled to attend Wellesley Public Schools without charge for tuition on a space available basis.
(Article 12, WTA Unit A Contract). If you are interested in this benefit in the 2011-12 school year,
please contact Valerie_Spruill@wellesley.k12.ma.us, include your child/ren’s name, birth date, and
current grade level. Application Deadline: May 1, 2011
2010‐2011 Professional Development Opportunities
Professional Development opportunities for 2010- 2011 are posted at
http://wps-professionaldev.wikispaces.com. Course descriptions and
registration instructions are included. This link can also be found on the
WPS website under 2010-2011 Professional Development Offerings.
News from the Collaborative for Educational Services:
Discussion and Information Session rescheduled to Wednesday,
January 26, 2011, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Cary Memorial Library (Learning Center),
1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington. MA.
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4. CPI Refresher Training
Prerequisite: Full CPI Training during the 2009-2010 School Year. The cornerstone of CPI
since 1980, this program is considered the worldwide standard for crisis prevention and
intervention training. With a core philosophy of providing for the care, welfare, safety, and security
of everyone involved in a crisis situation, the program’s proven strategies give human service
providers and educators the skills to safely and effectively respond to anxious, hostile, or violent
behavior while balancing the responsibilities of care.
Spring Offering: March 15, 2011 Time: 3:00–6:00 pm Instructor: Adam Diliberto
PDPs: 3 Information regarding location will be posted on Wiki.
To register, go to http://wps-professionaldev.wikispaces.com/ to the online registration form. This is
listed as a new course under “School Safety.”
BABY NEWS !! . . . . . CONGRATULATIONS to Stephanie Cacace on
the birth of her son, Ryan, on December 30, 2010.
WINGS Summer Openings 2011
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Registrar- March 1- July 5: Responsibilities seeking Lead teachers ($39.49 hr based on ’10
include entering all registrations in the rare) for both the morning (8:30-11:30) and
FileMaker Pro database, honoring parent afternoon (12:00-3:00) sessions. Academic
requests while creating equitable classes, courses are offered in the AM only and
answering parent questions via the WINGS teachers must commit to all four weeks.
email address, creating class lists and the Enrichment courses are offered in both the AM
other documents necessary to begin Week 1 and PM and teachers must commit to at least
classes. $3500 stipend two of the four weeks.
Data Manager 7/5/11-7/29/11: Maintain Academic courses will include concentrated
accurate registration information on a daily courses in reading (basic literacy for either
basis; create weekly class lists and daily grade 1 or grade 2; comprehension/fluency for
student nametags. Must be present at WINGS grades 2/3 or grades 4/5) math
from 8:15-9:00 each day with additional work (skills/strategies for grades 1/2, 2/3 or 4/5), and
and copying to be completed off site. $18/hr written language (grades 3-5).
for 7 hrs. /wk
Academic teachers will teach two sections a
Elementary Summer Lead Teacher morning of the same grade level and content.
Openings 7/5/11-7/29/11: The WINGS’11 Teaching experience and license required and
Academic and Enrichment Summer Program is familiarity with WPS learning goals is a plus.
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5. Applicants for positions within the academic listing the grade levels (K-2, 3-5). The
strand must state their preferred grade level enrichment courses will not be run without
and whether they are interested in teaching sufficient enrollment so make your course
literacy, math, or written language. Academic description enticing. Enrichment teachers
courses are not dependent on enrollment. wishing to work a half-day must teach at least
two different courses for the four- week period.
Enrichment teachers will teach two sections a Applicants wishing to work both the AM and
morning or an afternoon. You will define the PM sessions must submit proposals for at
courses as the applicant so feel free to share least four different courses for the four-week
your passions, special interests, and talents period. Courses must be written to target
with students! Applicants must write an students in grades K-2 or 3-5.
enticing description of their proposed course
2/4/11 is the deadline for Registrar, Data Manager and Lead Teacher applications. Preference
will be given to returning WINGS staff, and to current WPS employees. Send you letter of interest
explaining why your are qualified and your enrichment course descriptions to Dr. Gretchen Bravacos,
WINGS Director, 63 Hastings St. Wellesley, MA 02481, or email wings@bach.wellesley.k12.ma.us
DO NOT USE Dr. Bravacos’ WPS email address to respond to this ad.
Coaching Positions
Spring Season 2011
Head Coach - Boys Outdoor Track
Assistant Coach - Varsity Boys and Girls Tennis
Junior Varsity – Baseball Coach
Fall Season 2011
Head Coach – Varsity Boys Soccer
Head Coach – Varsity Field Hockey
Contact Athletic Director : John_Brown@wellesley.k12.ma.us
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6. POSITIONS AVAILABLE
2010‐2011 OPENINGS
Elementary Principal
Wellesley Public Schools seeks an elementary principal to lead a 406 student K-5 school in a
community that strongly supports its public schools. Our core values are academic excellence,
cooperative and caring relationships, respect for human differences and commitment to community.
Candidates must have a Master’s Degree and be certifiable as an elementary school principal. Previous
administrative experience at the building or district level is preferred. The work year is 214 days,
effective July 1, 2011. Current salary range for FY 2011 is $111,927 - $128,408.
Please send a cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, transcripts, and licensure by January 28,
2011 to: Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street,
Wellesley, MA 02481
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Facilities and Grounds Maintenance
Under the supervision of the Director, the administrative assistant performs various accounting,
administrative, secretarial and record keeping tasks to ensure the smooth, efficient operation of the
office. The incumbent evaluates and analyzes current and anticipated expenses in relation to the
departmental budget and ensures that all financial liabilities and payroll requirements are accurately
processed. The incumbent projects year –end expenses in order to close the fiscal year without over
expending the appropriation. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for hiring, supervising, scheduling
and evaluating summer custodial staff and monitoring the schedules for the maintenance staff.
Reporting the to the Director of Facilities and Grounds Maintenance, the Administrative Assistant
oversees the day-to-day operation of the office. The work involves managing the time commitments of
the Director, and processing documents containing time sensitive, financial and/or procurement-related
information. The incumbent will interact with school and town administrators and staff, federal and state
officials, vendors and contractors, and the general public, requiring superior interpersonal and
communication skills
Duties include: Managing day-to-day operations of Director’s office. Maintaining the department’s budget
by assisting in preparation of the budget. Monitor the budget tracking expenditures, evaluate and
analyze current expenses, provide budgetary reports and project year-end expenses. Assist in
determining timely response to any and all emergency situations and dispatching personnel. Interview,
hire, supervise and evaluate all summer custodial staff. Maintain department files and personnel
records. Produce a variety of correspondence.
Minimum Qualifications: Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Excellent telephone,
computer and interpersonal skills required. Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
Work Year: 12 month position Salary Range: $40,013 - $59,858
Candidates who wish to be considered for this position should send a cover letter, resume, and three
letters of reference to: Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA
02481 by January 28, 2011.
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7. LONG TERM SUBSTITUTES NEEDED:
 Long-Term Substitute Grade 8 History Teacher needed starting March 4, 2011 until end of school
year. Curriculum includes the Civil War and Reconstruction and experience with the “Facing
History and Ourselves” curriculum is beneficial.
 Long Term Substitute Preschool Special Educator needed to teach a substantially separate
preschool class beginning May 2, 2011 until the end of the school year and a six-week summer
program, experience working with children with moderate to significant special needs using the
principals of ABA required. Master’s degree and licenses in both early childhood and special education
required. BCBA preferred. (Salary from May 2 to June 2011 $170.10/day). (Salary for the six-week
summer program to be determined).
 Long Term Substitute Preschool Special Educator needed mid-March to early June 2011 to teach
two integrated preschool classes and to function as a member of an assessment team. Must have
experience assessing and teaching young children with special needs, Master’s degree and licenses in
both early childhood and special education required.
 Long-Term Substitute Special Educator needed to teach in moderate special needs classroom
beginning February 28 2011 until May 27, 2011. Certification required Grades K-3, in an elementary
setting.
Salary for Long Term Substitute Teachers is $170.10/day. Send letter of interest, resume, college transcripts,
copy of license, and three letters of reference to Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public
Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or via email to Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us.
TRANSPORTATION
Special Needs Van Monitor needed for approximately 20-22 hours per week. This is a split shift a.m.-p.m. Must
have current CPR and First Aid certification. Salary range $12.17-$13.80 per hr. Must be able to start A.S.A.P.
Candidates who wish to be considered for this position should send letter of interest and resume to Salvatore
Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail
Personnel@Wellesley.k12.ma.us.
Van Driver needed (35-38 hr./week) full year, less hours in summer to transport special education students. The
schedule is a split shift: am./mid./pm. 7D license preferred (not necessary; will train). $12.66 -$15.60 /hr. depending
on experience. Benefits available (health, dental, disability, and retirement). Please send letter of interest to
Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481
or e-mail Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us
Wellesley Public Schools Actively Seeks to Increase the Diversity of its Workforce
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