The bulletin provides information about upcoming professional development opportunities, including a course on school safety issues and CPI refresher training. It also announces several long-term substitute teaching positions that are available for the remainder of the school year and notes condolences for the family of a deceased long-time substitute teacher. Additionally, it includes the Superintendent's budget presentation schedule and reminds staff about open enrollment for flexible spending accounts.

1. Wellesley Public Schools Superintendent’s
40 Kingsbury Street Bulletin
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
www.wellesley.k12.ma.us/district/bulletins.htm
Bella T. Wong Bulletin #13
Superintendent of Schools December 3, 2010
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,
I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving break. Not having to travel this year made the break seem longer and
more relaxed even though we hosted 18 at dinner. And yes, the “Butterball” is now my “go to” turkey for
dinners to come. Over the break we had time to catch a soccer game, see the movie Tangled, and a musical
called Suessical. This morning I tossed out the last of the left over mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce, so I
guess it is time to move on.
Thanks to Becky McFall and Jennine Shulkin for helping us arrange for Dr. Douglas Reeves’ address on the
Professional Day. I enjoyed many parts of his pre- and post- breakfast presentations and continue to reflect on
his comments about effort, expectations, assessment and impact. In the course of our work we may touch
upon many of the ideas he spoke of already – but for me , he also brought home the importance of efficacy -
Making sure what we do every day is making a difference and how we can know that is happening.
As always, I strive to keep teaching and learning at the forefront of our concerns. To support that effort I, with
the Administrative team, work to garner the resources to support your work in the classrooms. This team has
already been working hard on building next year’s budgets and projects to create space to meet enrollment
needs.
The FY12 Capital Budget that includes monies for furniture, computers, and other instructional equipment has
been approved by the School Committee and presented to the Advisory Committee. It awaits final approval at
the Annual Town Meeting in the spring. This budget maintains our replacement cycle for technology but not for
furniture and equipment. It goes without saying that funding for new technology is, therefore, limited. On a
positive note, I know that our PTOs and WEF are already working on how to support us in this area. Any
urgent facilities issues are being addressed in the current year either by reallocation of the current year’s funds
or through the Town-wide Facilities Reserve Account. This includes improvement to the external drainage
system at the Schofield School. In this manner, I feel we can manage our capital needs through FY12.
However, we also forecast broader needs beginning in FY13 to address existing elementary modular
classrooms, remaining infrastructure work at the Middle School and repair of the original slate roof at the
Sprague School.
This Monday any school staff is invited to hear my presentation of the Superintendent’s recommended FY12
operating budget. I have been asked by the School Committee to present a level service budget including
enrollment adjustments, a budget that meets the Advisory guideline of 2.5 percent, and a list of proposed
advancements to program. The presentation will take place at 3:30 in room 204 at the Middle School. I will
give the same presentation to School Committee Tuesday evening at Town Hall at 7:30 pm. Since this is a
public meeting, you may attend this meeting as well.

2. A Special Town Meeting is also being held Monday evening at the Middle School auditorium beginning at
7:30 pm. An important article for the schools is a project to renovate the current lecture halls at the Middle
School into additional classrooms, including a science lab. This additional classroom space is needed to help
meet the anticipated enrollment needs at the Middle School through the next several years in order to maintain
current class size guidelines. The amount being requested out of the Town’s free cash is $1.6 million. The
School Committee and administrators, as well as many Town board members and staff, have worked hard
over the last 18 months to prepare this important project for a Town Meeting vote. The public is welcome to
attend this as well.
Calendar
Monday 12/06 FY12 Budget Presentation to Faculty – Rm 204 – 3:30 pm
Monday 12/06 Special Town Meeting – 7:30 pm WMS
Tuesday 12/07 School Committee Meeting – 7:30 pm Town Hall
Tuesday 12/21 School Committee Meeting – 7:30 pm Town Hall
Friday 12/24 Year-end Vacation Begins – No School
Monday 01/03 School Reopens
Tuesday 01/04 School Committee Meeting – 7:30 pm Town Hall
FLU VACCINES STILL AVAILABLE!
The Health Department has ample flu vaccines, and welcomes any School staff
member interested in obtaining a vaccine. Please call the Health Department to
schedule an appointment: 781-235-0135.
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.
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3. Still Room in Upcoming Course . . . .
School Safety: Bias, Bullying and GLBT Issues (K-12)
Intended Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators
There are still openings for this course. Click on http://wps-professionaldev.wikispaces.com. There is a link to
the online registration form on the left side of the page.
Students are more likely to learn in schools that are safe and supportive. However, studies consistently show
that name-calling, bias, bullying, and harassment at school are on the rise. Safety is certainly an issue for
students who are seen as different because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. This course is
designed for people who are not gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, but who are interested in addressing
bias around issues of sexual orientation and gender identity of young people.
Dates: January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 1 and 8, 2011 (Snow date: February 23)
Time: 3:30 - 6:00
Instructor: Pedro Carrasquillo
Location: TBD
PDPs: 15; Inservice Credit: 1
Participant Materials Fee: $25 due at first class meeting; payable to instructor
Framingham State University Graduate Credit: 1 (Cost per credit: $65)
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.
Dates:
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.”
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4. Condolences to the family of Myra Zarrow, Long Time Substitute Teacher in the
Wellesley Public Schools. Myra passed on November 30, 2010.
Coaching Positions
Spring Season 2011
HS Assistant Coach – Girls’ Softball
Contact Athletic Director
John_Brown@wellesley.k12.ma.us
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
2010‐2011 OPENINGS
Director of Facilities & Grounds. Reporting to the Superintendent of Schools, the director is responsible for
planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all aspects of school building operations, maintenance and
grounds. Bachelor’s degree required, extensive knowledge of building construction, engineering, and 7-10
years of related management experience. Construction supervision and public procurement experience
desirable. Send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference by December 3, 2010 to Salvatore Petralia,
Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail
Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us.
High School Cafeteria/Mezzanine Supervision needed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (Monday –
Friday). Salary range: $17.88 - $21.74/hr. Please send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference by
December 3, 2010 to Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury
Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us.
Long-Term Substitute High School Mathematics Teacher needed to teach Geometry and Pre-Calculus
starting March 30, 2011 until end of school year. Please send cover letter, resume, three letters of reference,
licensure and transcripts to Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40
Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us.
Long -Term Substitute Physical Therapist needed from January to June 2011 to work with preschool aged
children in a school setting 10 hours per week. Pediatric experience and appropriate license mandatory.
Salary $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.
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5. Long Term Substitute (.5FTE) Kindergarten Teacher needed to start in mid-January 2011 until end of school
year. Salary $170.10/day. Please send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference, licensure and
transcripts to Salvatore Petralia, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail
Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us.
Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher needed to start in late March until end of school year. Salary
$170.10/day. Please send cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, licensure and transcripts to
Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA
02481 or e-mail Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us
Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher needed to start February 7, 2011 until end of school year.
Salary $170.10/day. Please send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference, licensure and transcripts
to Salvatore Petralia, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail
Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us.
Long-Term Substitute Grade 1 Teacher needed to start February 28, 2011 until end of school year. Salary
$170.10/day. Please send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference, licensure and transcripts to
Salvatore Petralia, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail
Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us.
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.
Wellesley Public Schools Actively Seeks to Increase the Diversity of its Workforce
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6. Due to a change in federal law, beginning in 2011 over-the counter
medications will no longer be eligible for reimbursement, but
^ A GREAT WAY TO SAVE MONEY!!!
Flexible Spending Account
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2011
You can lower your federal income tax by using a Flexible Spending
Account to set aside money from each paycheck on a pre-tax basis for
dependent/day care expenses and/or out-of-pocket medical expenses,
including health and dental insurance co-pays; prescription eyeglasses;
hearing aids and batteries and more! (but NOT over-the-counter
medications).
For more information and help in determining how much to put in your
account for 2011 (use it or lose it!), and to get enrollment forms, call
Cafeteria Plan Advisors (CPA) at 1-781-848-9848.
DEADLINE FOR ENROLLMENT FORMS TO BE RETURNED TO CPA IS
DECEMBER 14, 2010.
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