The Superintendent's Bulletin provides updates on the Wellesley Public School district budget and job openings. The School Committee voted on budgets for FY12 that included expense reductions and fee increases. The Superintendent discusses the additional budget changes and the projected budget gaps. The Bulletin also announces professional development opportunities, meetings, and deadlines. It lists current job openings and coaching positions.

1. Wellesley Public Schools Superintendent’s
40 Kingsbury Street Bulletin
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
www.wellesley.k12.ma.us/district/bulletins.
Bella T. Wong Bulletin #19
Superintendent of Schools January 28, 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,
The School Committee voted an FY12 Operating Budget and an FY12 STTI Budget on January 24. Positive
news from the Governor’s proposed FY12 budget supported the School Committee’s decision to forestall
voting on deeper cuts to the school budget than might have happened. The Governor has proposed an
increase in Chapter 70 funds. These are monies that go directly to the town to support school budgets. The
Governor has also proposed an increase in circuit breaker funding from 40 percent to a 60 percent level. It is
important to remember that there are many months before the Governor’s Budget will become finalized, but it
is indeed good news. However, keeping in mind that there is a sizeable funding gap to close, after much
deliberation, the School Committee did vote additional reductions and increased fees. Many of these votes
were split. This goes to show how there are no good choices, and these were difficult choices for the
Committee to make.
The additional changes voted by the School Committee are as follows.
Expense reductions 24,500
TEC Collaborative
Professional Development
Increase MS athletic fee from $125 to $150 10,375
Increase HS activity fee from $100 to $125 12,434
Increase HS athletic fee from $230 to $250 27,920
Salary adjustments/turnover 583,965
Salary freeze for day substitutes 6,015
Total 665,209
If the Education Job Grant is prorated between the Operating and STTI Budgets, the projected increase for
the Operating Budget is now 1.73 percent, and the gap from the Advisory guideline is $107,137. If the
Education Job Grant is applied 100 percent to the STTI Budget, the gap from the Advisory guideline is
$540,284. This last Wednesday evening, the School Committee presented its budgets to the Advisory
Committee. The budget process will likely remain fluid over the next few months until the Annual Town
Meeting at the end of March. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions along the way.
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2. Calendar
Monday 01/31 Deadline to Submit HRA (Healthcare Reimbursement
Account) Receipts for 2010
Tuesday 02/01 School Committee Meeting – 7:30 pm Town Hall
Wednesday 02/16 Teachers for Safe Schools – 3:30 pm WMS Rm 245
Feb. 21 – 25 February Vacation Week – no school
Are you interested in a job share? Would you like to be considered for a
transfer?
Teachers with professional teacher status who would like to request a job share position or a
transfer in the 2011-2012 school year must notify Salvatore Petralia in writing by May 2, 2011.
Requests should be sent to: Salvatore_Petralia@wellesley.k12.ma.us
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.
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3. 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.
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 Amanda & Jeff Brown
on the birth of their child, Lee Scott, on January 16, 2011.
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4. WINGS Summer Openings 2011
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Registrar- March 1- July 5: Responsibilities grades 2/3 or grades 4/5) math
include entering all registrations in the (skills/strategies for grades 1/2, 2/3 or 4/5), and
FileMaker Pro database, honoring parent written language (grades 3-5).
requests while creating equitable classes,
answering parent questions via the WINGS Academic teachers will teach two sections a
email address, creating class lists and the morning of the same grade level and content.
other documents necessary to begin Week 1 Teaching experience and license required and
classes. $3500 stipend familiarity with WPS learning goals is a plus.
Applicants for positions within the academic
Data Manager 7/5/11-7/29/11: Maintain strand must state their preferred grade level
accurate registration information on a daily and whether they are interested in teaching
basis; create weekly class lists and daily literacy, math, or written language. Academic
student nametags. Must be present at WINGS courses are not dependent on enrollment.
from 8:15-9:00 each day with additional work
and copying to be completed off site. $18/hr Enrichment teachers will teach two sections a
for 7 hrs. /wk morning or an afternoon. You will define
courses as the applicant so feel free to share
Elementary Summer Lead Teacher your passions, special interests, and talents
Openings 7/5/11-7/29/11: The WINGS’11 with students! Applicants must write an
Academic and Enrichment Summer Program is enticing description of their proposed course
seeking Lead teachers ($39.49 hr based on ’10 listing the grade levels (K-2, 3-5). The
rare) for both the morning (8:30-11:30) and enrichment courses will not be run without
afternoon (12:00-3:00) sessions. Academic sufficient enrollment so make your course
courses are offered in the AM only and description enticing. Enrichment teachers
teachers must commit to all four weeks. wishing to work a half-day must teach at least
Enrichment courses are offered in both the AM two different courses for the four- week period.
and PM and teachers must commit to at least Applicants wishing to work both the AM and
two of the four weeks. the PM sessions must submit proposals for at
least four different courses for the four-week
Academic courses will include concentrated period. Courses must be written to target
courses in reading (basic literacy for either students in grades K-2 or 3-5.
grade 1 or grade 2; comprehension/fluency for
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.
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5.
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
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
2010‐2011 OPENINGS
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.
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.

6. 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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