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 #7
Superintendent of Schools October 15, 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,
Some of you have asked how last weekend¹s camping trip in New Hampshire went. I am happy to report that
those sleeping bag liners (actually rated for zero to ten degrees I learned when I re-checked the label) really
did the trick. They kept us warm as the temperatures dipped into the mid-thirties both nights.
By the way, the evening stars were breathtaking. I thought they were the best ever, but it
might be just that my brain doesn¹t hold onto how truly brilliant they are between the times I
am able to see them away from urban light. From the sampling of comments from friends and
colleagues, it is clear family camping is not so common and not even on most people¹s wish
list! For us the highlight is definitely building and then gathering around the campfire. I know
the school year pace is now barreling along, but I encourage you to find brief respite when you
can and in ways you enjoy.
Calendar
Saturday 10/16 Bates Pumpkin Fair
Monday 10/18 WEF Fall Grant Application Deadline
Tuesday 10/19 School Committee Meeting
Thursday 10/28 Teachers for Safe Schools Meeting
Teachers for Safe Schools Meeting
Teachers for Safe Schools will hold a meeting open to all Wellesley Public School staff on
Thursday, October 28th, in Room 245 at the Middle School from 3 ‐ 4:15pm. Teachers for Safe
Schools is a group of WPS staff that are interested in supporting all WPS staff around issues of
sexual orientation. Questions ‐ please contact Ilene Sharpe x2450

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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.
Full CPI Training
Target Audience: Special Educators, Specialists, TAs, and Regular Education Teachers
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 SecuritySM 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. Attendance at all three sessions is required for participation in this course.
Dates:
Fall Offering: November 16, 23 and 30, 2010 Time: 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sprague School Library Instructor: Adam Diliberto
PDPs: 12
Inservice Credit: 1 or C&I pay at the rate of $215/day for a 6 hour day
Summer Offering: June 28 and 29, 2011 Time: 8:00 am to 3 pm
Location: TBD Instructor: Elisa Buchsbaum
PDPs: 12
Inservice Credit: 1 or C&I pay at the rate of $215/day for a 6 hour day
To register, go to http://wps-professionaldev.wikispaces.com/ to the online registration form. This is listed as a
new course under “School Safety.”
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:
Fall Offering: October 20, 2010, Time: 12:30-3:30 pm, Instructor: Elisa Buchsbaum, PDPs: 3
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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3.
Are You Working Toward
a Higher Salary Lane?
All teachers who expect to receive a Master’s degree, M+30, or M+60/Doctorate during the 12 month period
July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012, must send formal notification of intent to change salary lanes to Addie Doherty,
c/o the Superintendent’s Office, no later than November 1, 2010. This early notification deadline is required
so that provisions for anticipated salary lane changes may be made within the new fiscal year budget. Please
note: The list does not carry forward. Teachers must provide written notice each year until they have
received their new degree.
Wellesley Education Foundation Grants
Applications for the first round of grant funding are due Monday, October 18, 2010. Grant brochures will be
distributed to all schools during the week ending September 17th. Use only application forms from the WEF
website, www.wellesleyeducationfoundation.org. The WEF website can also be found on the Wellesley
Public Schools website under District Information – Wellesley Education Foundation. Send applications to
Janice Gross, Curriculum & Instruction Administrative Assistant, in the Central Office of the Superintendent.
We welcome grant proposals from all teachers, administrators and specialists at all Wellesley public schools.
For elementary school grants: up to 20% of the grant budget may be allocated to individual elementary
school grants providing they have potential for replication.
Application instructions, criteria for funding, and some examples of well written grants are all posted on the
WEF website. Choose the Grants to Educators link. Be sure to include shipping and handling expenses in your
cost analysis. Any technology requests must be reviewed by Rob Ford, Director, Technology.
Questions about potential grant ideas or the application are welcome. Feel free to email WEF Grant Chair,
Beverly Donovan, at beverly99@comcast.net with any questions.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
2010‐2011 OPENINGS
Elementary Long-Term Substitute. Grade 1 long-term substitute needed to start around January 3, 2011
until April 1, 2011. Salary $170.10/day. Please send cover letter, resume, and 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
Elementary Long-Term Substitute. Grade 1 long-term substitute needed to start around March 13, 2011
until end of the school year. Salary $170.10/day. Please send cover letter, resume, and 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 High School History Teacher needed to teach U.S. History and World History
starting January 3, 2011 until April 1, 2011. 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
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4. Long-Term Substitute Elementary Physical Education Teacher needed from November 8, 2010 until Mid-
February, 2011. Full-time. Must be P.E. certified. Some APE (adapted physical education) assignment with
this position. Some travel to the M.S. every other day. Please send Letter of Interest, Resume, Three Letters of
Reference, Transcripts and Licensure to Salvatore Petralia, Assistant Superintendent, Wellesley Public
Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 and/or e-mail Personnel@wellesley.k12.ma.us.
Special Education Teaching Assistant needed beginning November 29, 2010. Must have elementary
experience working with students with special needs, including; accommodating curriculum, supporting
students in the general education classroom, and providing repetition and review of reading, writing and math
skills. Please send cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, to Salvatore Petralia, Wellesley Public
Schools, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481.
Long Term Substitute Cafeteria Worker needed immediately. Candidate will work under the supervision
of the Cook/Manger, the general worker will operate kitchen equipment, provide routine cleaning of the kitchen,
and any other tasks that pertain to the food service department. Salary - $11.74/hr. Work hours are Monday;
Tuesday; Thursday and Friday -7:30 am to 12:30 pm. Candidate should possess good physical stamina; neat
appearance and like to work with people. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position should send
applications to, Salvatore Petralia, Asst. Superintendent, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail
Personnel@Wellesley.k12.ma.us
Application form:
http://wellesleyma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/WellesleyMA_HR/ApplicationForEmployment.pdf
Special Needs Van Monitor needed for approximately 20-22 hrs. 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. Please email rmcgoldrick@wellesleyma.gov. Please no phone calls.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician
Rate Range: $26.11-$29.71 STARTING DATE: To Be Determined
Description of Duties:
Under the supervision of the Facilities Department, the HVAC technician is responsible for maintenance of all
heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
The HVAC Technician complies with School Committee policies pertaining to use of buildings and grounds.
Minimum Qualifications:
The employee must have a thorough understanding of the trade and be knowledgeable in the use of all tools
and instruments of the trade. The employee will work closely with the Town building department and
consultants and will assist other maintenance personnel as requested. In addition, the HVAC technician will
help to develop budgets and sign off on all purchased items. The HVAC technician will assist the Facilities
director in long range planning and will be responsible for energy conservation equipment if or when it is
installed. This employee must be in outstanding physical condition and capable of working tiring and
uncomfortable positions. Must be capable of lifting 75 pounds and be able to work in high areas of buildings,
i.e., auditorium and gymnasium ceilings, catwalks, etc.
Candidates who wish to be considered for this position should send applications to, Salvatore Petralia,
Assistant Superintendent, 40 Kingsbury Street, Wellesley, MA 02481 or e-mail
Personnel@Wellesley.k12.ma.us by 3 p.m. on October 13, 2010.
Application form:
http://wellesleyma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/WellesleyMA_HR/ApplicationForEmployment.pdf
Wellesley Public Schools Actively Seeks to Increase the Diversity of its Workforce
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5. Schedule of 403B
Final Meeting: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Hunnewell School 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
403B Enrollment Information
Employees are eligible to participate in the Wellesley Public School's voluntary 403b plan with Lincoln
Financial Group. All employees are eligible to participate and the deadline to enroll for the 2010-11 school year
is December 1, 2010. You will not be allowed to enroll after the December 1, 2010 deadline. Employees
should see their school Principal if interested in signing up for an individual appointment with a financial
consultant. Enrollment can be done online at https://myretirement.lfg.com/ or over the phone by contacting
the 24 hour Lincoln Financial Group hot line at 800-234-3500. Employees will need their pin number in order to
enroll which is mailed directly to employees' addresses from Lincoln Financial Group. Employees can contact
Liam Hurley at the business office at 781-446-6210 ext. 4515 if they would like a hard copy of the enrollment
kit sent to them.
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