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Superintendent's Update
by Needham Public Schools Superintendent's Update 04 Feb '24

04 Feb '24

Dear Needham Public Schools Families: Allow me to share a few updates as we begin a new week of learning: *• Virtual Check in with the Superintendent* Tomorrow, Monday, February 5th at 7:00 p.m. I will host a Virtual meeting for families and parents. The link to the meeting is here: 02/05/24 Virtual Meeting with Superintendent at 7:00 p.m. <https://needham-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/84701594759?pwd=L29leDg1NnNTd0NKeXI0VGh…> During this meeting I will briefly highlight key efforts in our district's strategic plan, and then I will open up the conversation to general questions and comments about any school topic from participants. The zoom meeting will last about 50 minutes and will not be recorded. I look forward to seeing and hearing from you! *• Director of Instructional Technology &* *Innovation *Congratulations are in order to Mr. Chris Gosselin whom I have appointed to the permanent position of Director of Instructional Technology & Innovation. Chris has been serving in an interim capacity since last July, and after a thorough search and interview process, he was recommended to move forward. You can read all about Chris here <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fGTmhfJGTF4nqJGU4kdmPzaw9mlz07vplrcpadb…> . *• 10 Minutes with...* I was honored to be interviewed by two sharp Pollard students recently. If you want to learn more about what I think about snow days, wombats, and Mohandas Gandhi... check it out: "10 Minutes with..." <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqgByq-LyRg> Have a great week! Dan Gutekanst Superintendent of Schools Needham Public Schools 1330 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 *He/His/Him* 781-455-0400 x11203 dan_gutekanst(a)needham.k12.ma.us ATTENTION: If you speak a language other than English, language assistance services are available to you free of charge. Contact your child’s school for assistance. Chinese (Simplified): 请注意：如果您的母语不是英语，我们将免费提供您语言辅助服务。如需协助，请与您孩子的学校联系。 Spanish: ATENCION: Si usted habla un idioma que no sea el inglés, hay servicios de asistencia lingüística disponibles gratis. Contacte la escuela de su hijo para asistencia. Russian: ВНИМАНИЕ: Если вы не говорите на английском языке, для вас доступны бесплатные языковые сервисы на вашем языке. Обратитесь за помощью в школу, в которой учится ваш ребенок.

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