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February 2007

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Superintendent's Update
by Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update 26 Feb '07

26 Feb '07

Monday, February 26, 2007 Dear Parents and Guardians: I would like to remind parents and community members that there are two upcoming opportunities for you to interact with the School Committee: School Committee Meeting, Tuesday, February 27th, 7:00 p.m. at Broadmeadow This meeting is a public hearing on both the school operating budget for the next fiscal year (FY08) and the plan for renovating the High Rock School into a 6th grade center. A brief overview of the budget situation and the plan for renovating and expanding High Rock will be presented and then the community will be encouraged to make comments and offer suggestions to the School Committee. School Committee Open House, Saturday, March 10th, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Historical Society (at Newman) This informal "open house" at the Historical Society is an opportunity to meet and chat with School Committee members and ask them questions about school related programs, issues, and ideas. Drop in between 9 and 11 to say hello. The School Committee welcomes the opportunity to hear from you and looks forward to your participation at one or both of these meetings. Sincerely, Dan Gutekanst Superintendent of Schools

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by Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update 13 Feb '07

13 Feb '07

Dear Parents and Guardians: The School Committee would like to provide improved opportunities for parents and members of the Needham community to communicate to them about school issues, concerns, and ideas. In addition to public comment prior to their scheduled meetings, the School Committee is adding email and on-line communication links. One way to contact all of the seven School Committee members with a question, concern, or comment is to email them at the following email address: schoolcommittee(a)needham.k12.ma.us The School Committee Chair, Marianne Cooley, will respond on behalf of the Committee to these inquiries and suggestions. The School Committee has also launched an online Discussion Board on the Needham Public Schools website: http://www.needham.k12.ma.us (Look under Community and then select Superintendent & School Committee). Parents, teachers, students, and other community members can post comments, suggestions, ideas, and perspectives on-line for anyone to read. The purpose of the Discussion Board is to generate a community conversation about issues facing the Needham Public Schools. To make a comment or to add a new thought about a comment that has been previously posted, send an email to this address: npsfeedback(a)googlegroups.com If you would just like to read what has been posted on the Discussion Board, go to this link: http://groups.google.com/group/npsfeedback On behalf of the School Committee, and because this is a public discussion board to which anyone can post, I will moderate the NPS Discussion Board to ensure that on-line postings contain appropriate content and language. Members of the School Committee will not respond individually to the postings unless they choose to do so by posting a comment. (Remember: If you wish to email members of the School Committee directly with a question that you do not want posted on-line, email them at schoolcommittee(a)needham.k12.ma.us as indicated above.) All questions, comments, and inquiries sent to the School Committee are considered public records. The next School Committee meeting on February 27th will include a Public Hearing on the High Rock School design and FY08 (2007-08) School Budget. All parents and community members are urged to attend and participate at the February 27th Public Hearing scheduled for 7:45 p.m. at the Broadmeadow School. Finally, your input and feedback is crucial to the success of our teachers and students! There are critical decisions, for example, the School Committee must make in the days and weeks ahead concerning the budget and what impact cuts to the budget will likely have in each Needham classroom for next year and beyond. The School Committee wants to hear from you. Parents and community members must learn about and contribute to this, and other, important discussions affecting the quality of education for each child in the Needham Public Schools. Please join the conversation. Let me also take this opportunity to congratulate the cast and crew of Needham High School's production of West Side Story (Wow!) and extend wishes for a restful and enjoyable February break for you and your families. As always, contact me at dan_gutekanst(a)needham.k12.ma.us or 781.455.0400, extension 203 if you have a question or comment. Sincerely, Daniel Gutekanst Superintendent of Schools

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