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January 2019

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Superintendent's Update
by Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update 21 Jan '19

21 Jan '19

Dear Needham Public Schools Families: The Needham Schools are scheduled to open at the regular time tomorrow, Tuesday, January 22nd. Please leave extra time to get to school, bundle up, and understand that some buses may run late due to the cold and traffic conditions. Also, while the Town's road crews and school maintenance staff did a great job plowing, shoveling, and sanding, many areas around town, including sidewalks and school entryways, remain icy. Students must use caution walking to and from school tomorrow. I hope you and your families enjoy the upcoming week. Sincerely, Dan Gutekanst Superintendent of Schools

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Superintendent's Update
by Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update 08 Jan '19

08 Jan '19

Dear Needham Public Schools Families: A belated Happy New Year to you and your families! Allow me to share a few updates: • *2019-20 (FY20) School Budget & Hearing* The School Committee is currently reviewing a proposed 7.5% increase in the budget for the 2019-20 school year (FY20). The budget plan includes almost $2 million to implement Full Day Kindergarten and other funds required to support equity and access in our schools. You may view the presentation I shared with the School Committee recently by clicking this link: Superintendent's Presentation to the School Committee <http://www.needham.k12.ma.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_64429/File/Department…> You can also review detailed budget information available on the school department's website: FY20 NPS Budget Documents <http://www.needham.k12.ma.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=64513&pageId=926906#FY20> The School Committee will hold a Budget Hearing on Tuesday, January 15th at Broadmeadow beginning at 7:00 p.m. to receive feedback from the community about the plan, including Full Day Kindergarten. I encourage those parents and community members interested in implementing Full Day Kindergarten to come out and speak up at the Public Hearing. Your voice is important! *• Superintendent's Blog* My recent post summarizes the school budget plan and provides additional links to information and resources: FY20 School Budget Plan: Equity and Achievement for All Students <http://npssuperintendent.blogspot.com/> *• 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 21, 2019 at Pollard for reflections, poetry, music, and more. As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments: 781.455.0400, extension 11203 or dan_gutekanst(a)needham.k12.ma.us Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2019! Dan Gutekanst Superintendent of Schools

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