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Superintendent's Update
by Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update 17 Jan '18

17 Jan '18

Dear Needham Public Schools Families: I need your help! One of the key activities outlined in the 2017-18 Needham Public Schools Goals <http://www.needham.k12.ma.us/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=4091118> is to *“develop a strategic plan for technology.”* The intent of this key activity is for the district to have agreements in place about its vision and accompanying actionable recommendations that further technology-enabled teaching, learning, and organizational productivity. It is this strategic plan that will guide the district's future programmatic, operational, and financial decisions regarding technology. A broad-based team whose members reflect the insights/thinking of various grade levels and program areas across the district is currently engaged in the work of developing this plan. The charge for the group is to draft a *long-range plan for technology in the Needham Public Schools *with clear goals and milestones that are aligned with the national strategy outlined in the Future Ready Learning (U.S. Department of Education) <https://tech.ed.gov/files/2015/12/NETP16.pdf> . As part of this process, we need to ensure that our work is informed by and reflects the thoughts, attitudes, and opinions of all the constituencies within the Needham school community and beyond. To this end, the strategic planning team is asking for about 10 minutes of your time *before **January 26, 2018**,* to provide us with your perspective on various aspects of current use and future directions for technology within the district. By completing this survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VVTPK9P) you will be contributing to the team's thinking and be helping to ensure that all our schools and programs are well-positioned to prepare our students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the realities that they may face in the future. With many thanks and much appreciation, Dan Gutekanst Superintendent of Schools

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Superintendent's Update
by Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

Dear Needham Public Schools Families: (A belated) Happy New Year! Allow me to share a few items as we begin 2018: • *School Budget & Public Hearing* The School Committee is currently reviewing a proposed 4.59% increase in the budget for the 2018-19 school year (FY19). The budget plan maintains services in the schools and provides the resources required to address enrollment growth and special education needs. To view my presentation of the budget to the School Committee and learn more about the budget planning process: FY19 Budget Documents <http://www.needham.k12.ma.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=64513&pageId=926906#FY19> . The School Committee encourages you to attend the upcoming *Budget Hearing* *scheduled at 7:00 p.m. for Tuesday, January 16th* at Broadmeadow to learn more about the plan and voice your ideas, questions, concerns, and comments. *• Martin Luther King Celebration *Once again this year the schools will partner with the Needham Diversity Committee, Needham Clergy Association, and Needham Human Rights Commission to celebrate the life and meaning of Dr. King. Please plan on joining us at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2016 at Needham High School for reflections, poetry, music, and more. *• Superintendent's Blog* My recent post addresses the FY19 Budget plan: Superintendent's Blog <http://npssuperintendent.blogspot.com/> As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments: 781.455.0400, x203 or dan_gutekanst(a)needham.k12.ma.us Best wishes for a healthy and happy 2018! Dan Gutekanst Superintendent of Schools

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