1. Wellesley Public Schools Superintendent’s
40 Kingsbury Street Bulletin
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
www.wellesley.k12.ma.us/district/bulletins.
Bella T. Wong Bulletin #33
Superintendent of Schools May 20, 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,
On opening day I introduced a District-wide Equity Action Plan to narrow documented student achievement
gaps by race, gender, disability or socio-economic status. The plan's objective was to create a bridge for
the pertinent work already happening across the schools, as well as to help make clear where next steps
should be taken. There are eleven sections to the Action Plan:
• Documentation of gap data
• Develop and implement common assessments
• Develop tiered intervention strategies
• Review curriculum and instruction for relevancy
• Monitor and support student engagement
• Create culture to support appropriate and important intellectual risk taking
• Prepare a technology plan to support instruction
• Professional development
• Apply research
• Monitor progress and adjust strategies until success is achieved
While our work in this area is just beginning, there is already some particularly good news. With federal
stimulus funds, we were able to pilot an initiative using AIMSWeb technology to support increased
frequency of formative assessments of reading levels in Grade 2. Based on those assessments, we were
able to apply targeted interventions, which we continue to develop, check for impact and adjust if no
improvement was noted. We have just now been able to summarize the year-to-date data compiled across
the seven elementary schools. Although this is the result of still less than a year, the results are so truly
remarkable, they merit being shared even now with all of you.
There were 412 Grade 2 students who participated in this pilot. The pilot was implemented by each of the
Grade 2 teachers with the support of our literacy specialists, elementary principals, and consultant
Leslie Laud, under the oversight of Becky McFall. As of mid-May, all but four students have met or
exceeded second grade level benchmarks. With appropriate RTI assessments and applied interventions,
research provides that typically 5 percent of students may still need Tier 3 interventions and possible SPED
referral. Our data for this year is below 1 percent.
This certainly qualifies for a hoot, a holler and a yahoo!
These are amazing results for ALL of our students. Frankly, they are so amazing, it may be difficult to
maintain on an annual basis. However, they give us much to look forward to. Congratulations to our
students. Kudos to our educators who have helped us embark on this important work toward narrowing
achievement gaps and improving outcomes for all of our students. Your work
inspires and encourages us all.

2. Calendar
Fri., 5/20 Deadline: Medical & Dental Open Enrollment
Tues., 5/24 School Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm Town Hall
Wed., 6/1 Deadline: Graduate Course Reimbursement
Fri., 6/3 WHS Class of 2011 Graduation
Tues., 6/7 School Committee Meeting
Tues., 6/14 School Committee Meeting
Mon., 6/20 Last Day of School Students
Reminder for Part Time Employees:
As a part time employee of the Wellesley Public Schools, the days and hours you work may be subject
to change from year to year based on department and/or school based needs. Principals, directors and
department heads are in the process of building school and department schedules for next year.
Please check with your principal, director or department head in the next few weeks to confirm your
schedule for next year. Thank you in advance for your flexibility as we prepare for the 2011-2012
school year.
WHS GRADUATION NEWS
Wellesley High School Graduation Ceremony will be held June 3 at 5 p.m. on
Hunnewell Field. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be at the Webster Athletic
Center on the campus of Babson College. Faculty and staff will need a ticket for
admission to the ceremony. Please e-mail Mary_Donahue@wellesley.k12.ma.us
by Wednesday, May 25, if you plan to attend so she can send you a ticket.
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 reimbursement, 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.
Professional Development
WellesleyPD Launched!
WellesleyPD was launched on Monday, May 2, 2011. If you have not already done so, please log on
and change the default password to one of your choosing. All courses for June 2011 and the 2011-
2012 school year are posted on the WellesleyPD website. Registration for courses will be done
through only through this site. https://cfweb3.smartedu.net/wellesley/pd/ Please contact Janice Gross
if you have questions.
2

3. ELL Category Training
The following ELL Category Training is being offered by WPS. To register for any of these courses, log
into WellesleyPD: https://cfweb3.smartedu.net/wellesley/pd/ If you experience any difficulty, contact
Janice Gross.
2011 Summer Institute for Teachers: Forest
Ecology Research in the Schoolyard
See information at back of Bulletin
Coaching Positions
Fall Season 2011
Head Coach – Varsity Cross Country Coach
Assistant Coach – Varsity Cross Country Coach
Assistant Coach - Football
Head Coach – Varsity Field Hockey
Head Coach – Girls Volleyball
Winter Season 2011-12
Head Coach – WHS Dance Team
Contact Athletic Director: John_Brown@wellesley.k12.ma.us
3

4. Wellesley Public Schools
Positions Available
Immediate Opening
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Facilities and Grounds Maintenance
WORK YEAR: 12 month position SALARY RANGE: $40,013 - $59,858
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 OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Excellent telephone, computer and interpersonal
skills required. Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
Employees who wish to be considered for this position should notify, in writing, Salvatore Petralia,
Assistant Superintendent, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 by May 27, 2011.
2011-2012 School Openings
District Wide
1.0FTE Network Manager is responsible for the configuration, administration, management, and security of the
district's wired and wireless networks. The Network Manager works with the technology team to integrate
systems and deliver network services to students and staff. Candidates should have a strong understanding of
network fundamentals and security, experience with a managed wireless network, the ability to troubleshoot
complex problems involving multiple systems and strong communication skills.
Elementary
Reading Intervention Paraprofessional to work with first grade students. Knowledge of early reading
acquisition is essential for this position. Onsite training provided. Mornings – 19.50 hours/week. Salary $22.53 -
$27.39/hr. (salary will be increased when FY12 salaries are voted). Not a benefit-eligible position.
Reading Intervention Paraprofessional to work with first grade students. Knowledge of early reading
acquisition is essential for this position. Onsite training provided. Mornings: 16.25 hours/week. Salary
$22.53 - $27.39/hr. (salary will be increased when FY 12 salaries are voted). Not a benefit eligible position.
High School
1.0FTE High School Library Teaching Assistant needed for SY11-12. Under the supervision of the
Building Principal and the Director of Libraries, the Instructional Library Assistant is responsible for
performing technical tasks as well as positively interacting with students, faculty, and staff to ensure the
efficient and effective delivery of information services; handling print and media circulation; operating,
understanding, and demonstrating to others the online library automation system; working to ensure
student compliance with library policies and procedures, and providing routine assistance to ensure the
smooth and efficient operation of the library. Salary: $17.88 - $21.74/hr (FY11 Rates).
4

5. 1.0FTE High School Notetaker (c-print knowledge preferred) beginning September, 2011 to support a student
at the high school level. Salary $22.98 - $27.93 (FY11 Rates). Equipment and technology support will be
provided. Benefits included.
1.0 FTE High School Math Specialist reports to the High School Mathematics Department Head. The
specialist works as assigned with individual students or small groups of students providing replacement
mathematics curriculum for young people who cannot access the high school core curriculum. In addition, the
specialist provides tutorial mathematics instruction to students with unique needs. Start date: August 29, 2011.
Salary $22.98 -$27.93/hr plus medical and dental benefits (salary will be increased when FY12 salaries are
voted). Qualifications: Degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education required.
Send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us or mail to
Personnel, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481.
Position Available – School Year 2011-12
Middle School – Speech and Language Pathologist (1.0FTE)
Long Term Substitute for School Year 2011-12
Elementary Long-term Substitute K-5 Instructional Technology Specialist (1.0FTE) needed to support
technology integration in K-5 classrooms at the elementary schools across the district through professional
development workshops, small group training, team teaching, and other ongoing supports. Please send
cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, transcripts and licensure by 4 p.m. on June 3, 2011 to
Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley,
MA 02481 or mail to Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us
2011-2012 Anticipated Openings
District Wide
Teacher of Visually Impaired (0.6 FTE) Gr. 8 Mathematics Teacher (1.0FTE)
(Search Re-opened) Special Educator (1.0FTE) (Moderate)
Elementary K-2 and 3-5 High School (9-12)
Literacy Specialist (1.0 FTE) T. V. Video Teacher (.5 FTE)
ELL Teacher (0.8FTE) Latin (0.2FTE)
Spanish (1.0FTE)
Middle School (6-8) Special Educator (1.0 FTE) (Moderate)
Mathematics Teachers (0.5FTE)
(dual certified in Math & Sped preferred)
Please send a cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, transcripts, and licensure by June 3, 2011 to
Salvatore Petralia, Asst. Supt., Wellesley Public Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481.
Wellesley Public Schools Actively Seeks to Increase the Diversity of its Workforce
5

6. 6

7. 7